Weekly Advocacy News Roundup
News
What Happened With the GSA in Vegas Stymies Federal Workers
Feb. 8, 2015 | The Washington Post
New rules put in place in the wake of the GSA scandal have resulted in many federal employees, including scientists, having trouble presenting their research at conferences.
- Read about attending professional meetings.
Human Brain Project to be Rethought
Feb. 10, 2015 | Swiss Info
The European Commission held the first annual review meeting of the Human Brain Project, and concluded that there needs to be more integration, better infrastructure, and an emphasis on concrete results.
- Read about worldwide neuroscience initiatives.
NIH Proposal to Create Grant for Aging Scientists Hits a Nerve
Feb. 6, 2015 | Science Insider
A recent request for information from NIH about an “emeritus award” for senior investigators is being heavily criticized by some scientists.
- Learn about neuroscience funding through NIH.
Articles of Interest
Diane DeGette is Working With Fred Upton on New Law to Fight Disease
Feb. 10, 2015 | Denver Post
Rep. DeGette (D-CO) discusses the background and current state of the 21st Century Cures initiative she is working on with Rep. Upton (R-MI).
- Register for an upcoming webinar on how Congressional staff affects science.
Neuroscience Suggests that Brian Williams May in Fact Be ‘Misremembering’
Feb. 9, 2015 | NOVA
Recent research has shown how vulnerable our memories are to revision, and may help explain how Brian Williams could be “misremembering” events.
- Find more information about learning and memory at BrainFacts.org.
Brains Make Decisions the Way Alan Turing Cracked Codes
Feb. 11, 2015 | Smithsonian
A mathematical tool developed during World War II operates in a similar way to brains weighing the reliability of information.
- Learn more about decision-making at BrainFacts.org.
Opinion
Precision Medicine is a Misplaced National Priority
Feb. 6, 2015 | The Hill Blogs
While precision medicine may have a role in the American health system, it is important not to let this recent effort detract from ways to improve the health of all Americans.
- Read about U.S. public funding of neuroscience.
Opinion: Debunking Junk
Feb. 9, 2015 | The Scientist
As the divide between “scientific fact and general knowledge” widens, this opinion piece discusses the importance of scientists communicating their research and engaging with media.
- Watch a webinar on communicating your science to a non-scientific audience.;
