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FABBS Advocacy: Why It’s Important to Scientists

On January 17, Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences (FABBS) Executive Director Paula Skedsvold released a statement to the public—specifically the thousands of scientists who belong to organizations within FABBS—describing her vision for advocacy and education through FABBS and the FABBS Foundation.

Skedsvold notes, “My vision is to work with scientists and advocates to change the view of our sciences and the support it receives from the President, all levels and branches of government, and the public at large. . . . To not recognize and support the sciences of mind, brain, and behavior is a disservice to science, the country, and future generations…. Our financial resources are minimal, but we leverage them with the support and efforts of our scientists, including you, the members of our boards, and the efforts of allied organizations. I look forward to working with you to advance our sciences for the benefit of society.”

The full article can be found at http://bit.ly/w1sH9W.

For more information about FABBS and its advocacy efforts, visit http://www.fabbs.org. Sign up online to receive monthly FABBS news and action alerts at http://www.fabbs.org/news/sign-up/.

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