Advocacy

Research in the sciences of mind, brain, and behavior will help the nation address some of its most pressing challenges in areas such as education, healthcare, crime prevention, energy conservation, human conflict, and innovation. FABBS, through its scientific community, aims to build a base of knowledge in these sciences that will inform policy and improve lives.

magnifying_glass_icon-60px.pngAdvocacy Highlight

Behavioral and Social Science Societies Respond to NAS Draft Report On Science Education Framework

The National Academy of Sciences is seeking input on a draft report that will shape science education. In response, FABBS has joined with other societies in the behavioral and social sciences to recommend that our sciences be included in the framework. Learn more »

bssr website.gifRead the draft report from NAS 

nas_letter-073010.gifRead the response letter

Advocacy On Behalf of the Sciences of Mind, Brain, and Behavior

public_statements_icon-green.pngRead

public statements prepared by FABBS in support of our sciences.

 

take_action_icon.pngEngage

elected representatives via email, phone, or letters as appropriate on issues relevant to our sciences.

 

federation_events_icon-green.pngAttend

an event that highlights our sciences and their contributions to a range of challenges facing the nation.

 

news_icon-green.pngLearn

of new funding and science policy issues of interest to our sciences.

Types of Advocacy Activities

FABBS engages in a wide range of activities to promote the sciences of the mind, brain, and behavior. These include:

  • Visiting Congress to urge investments in science through the budget, appropriations and authorization processes
  • Meeting with federal agency staff across the federal government to identify new opportunities and directions for our sciences
  • Hosting events on Capitol Hill to showcase the contributions of our sciences in various areas of concern to policymakers
  • Preparing testimony that highlights the contributions of our sciences made possible by federal research funding
  • Mobilizing scientists to take action on areas of concern to the scientific community
  • Developing letters for public officials on relevant science policy issues such as human research protections
  • Working in coalition with the larger scientific community to promote funding for science and an excitement for science among the next generation