Author: Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences

FABBS promotes human potential and well-being by advancing the sciences of mind, brain, and behavior. As a coalition of scientific societies, we communicate with policy makers and the public about the importance and contributions of basic and applied research in these sciences.

FABBS Welcomes Philip Rubin as New Board President
Announcements
January 20, 2022

FABBS Welcomes Philip Rubin as New Board President

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Webinar: Mental Health in a Global Pandemic – Lessons Learned from Psychological Science
Announcements
November 30, 2021

Webinar: Mental Health in a Global Pandemic – Lessons Learned from Psychological Science

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Webinars: Connecting Public Scholarship with U.S. Government
Announcements
May 24, 2021

Webinars: Connecting Public Scholarship with U.S. Government

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Watch the Webinar: Connecting Research to Policy at the Nexus of Health and Education
Public Policy
March 4, 2021

Watch the Webinar: Connecting Research to Policy at the Nexus of Health and Education

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The Added Value of Latinx and Black Teachers

The Added Value of Latinx and Black Teachers

As the U.S. Congress debates the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, a new paper in Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences urges lawmakers to focus on provisions aimed at increasing the numbers of black and Latinx teachers.

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A Collection: Behavioral Science Insights on Addressing COVID’s Collateral Effects

A Collection: Behavioral Science Insights on Addressing COVID’s Collateral Effects

To help in decisions surrounding the effects and aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the the journal ‘Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences’ offers this collection of articles as a free resource.

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Demonstrating Impact: How Cognitive Science Shapes Everyday Life

Demonstrating Impact: How Cognitive Science Shapes Everyday Life

In their new video series entitled “Science in the District: Cognitive Psychology in the Real World,” the Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences explores different ways in which cognitive science is at play in the world, particularly to keep individuals safe and healthy.

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Susan Fiske Connects Policy and Research in Print

Susan Fiske Connects Policy and Research in Print

Psychologist Susan Fiske was the founding editor of the journal Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences. In trying to reach a lay audience with research findings that matter, she counsels stepping a bit outside your academic comfort zone.

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FABBS Honors Six Impactful Early Career Scientists

FABBS Honors Six Impactful Early Career Scientists

The Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences has named six winners of its 2017 Early Career Impact Award. The award goes to early career scientists of FABBS member societies who have made major contributions to the sciences of mind, brain, and behavior, and who are within the 10 years of having received their PhD.

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NSF-Funded Research in 2011

NSF-Funded Research in 2011

The National Science Foundation’s director, Subra Suresh, recently met with various scientific societies and universities to discuss the future of the NSF […]

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Development of K-12 Behavioral and Social Science Education

Development of K-12 Behavioral and Social Science Education

The National Academies of Sciences will be hosting a planning meeting in the Fall of 2011 to look at the feasibility of developing a framework for elementary and secondary […]

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NAS to Organize Planning Meeting on Possible Development of K-12 Behavioral and Social Sciences Education Framework

NAS to Organize Planning Meeting on Possible Development of K-12 Behavioral and Social Sciences Education Framework

The National Academies’ Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education (DBASSE) will be awarded funding for a planning meeting to determine whether to conduct a full panel study to develop a framework for kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) behavioral and social sciences education.

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