http://www.fabbs.org/index.php/tools/blocks/page_list/rss?bID=2643&cID=73&arHandle=Main http://www.fabbs.org/news/u-s-house-votes-to-defund-political-science-research-at-nsf/ On May 10th, the U.S. House of Representatives debated the Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill on the House floor and voted 218-208 to eliminate funding for political science research funded by the National Science Foundation. Rep. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) introduced the amendment stating that it was “oriented toward ensuring, at the least, that the NSF does not waste taxpayer dollars on a meritless program.”.... Wed, 16 May 2012 12:43:00 UTC http://www.fabbs.org/news/the-brains-behind-a-better-robot-for-seniors-scientists-and-engi/ Human factors psychologist Wendy Rogers is working with a team of researchers to design a robot that helps older adults retain their independence while maintaining their quality of life..... Mon, 14 May 2012 17:07:00 UTC http://www.fabbs.org/news/draft-report-on-next-generation-science-standards-released/ The National Research Council’s Framework for K-12 Science Education, released in mid-2011, created a starting point for the development of science standards. As the report was published, the nonprofit ACHIEVE began its work to draft a common set of science standards for K-12 education that could be used to build curricula and assessments. .... Wed, 16 May 2012 13:06:00 UTC http://www.fabbs.org/news/fabbs-foundation-honors-daniel-wegner/ Daniel Wegner, PhD (Harvard University) is now featured in the FABBS Foundation's "In Honor of..." program which honors eminent, senior scientists..... Mon, 14 May 2012 14:38:00 UTC http://www.fabbs.org/news/fabbs-foundation-brings-psychological-science-to-kids/ The FABBS Foundation and Howard University joined together at the 2012 USA Science and Engineering Festival to show how psychological scientists study ostracism, and why it’s important to learn about it. .... Tue, 15 May 2012 16:27:00 UTC