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We are a group of scientific societies advocating for the brain and behavioral sciences in Washington, D.C.

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FABBS is at Rally For Medical Research’s Hill Day! Our staff is meeting with the New Hampshire Delegation to give our intern, Sara, a chance to speak to her reps about the importance of NIH funding! @repchrispappas.bsky.social @shaheen.senate.gov @hassan.senate.gov

#RallyMedRes #FundNIH
September 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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📣The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is accepting applications for Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Help us spread the word about this opportunity!

🔗Find more information here: hr.nih.gov/jobs/search/...

#jobopportunity #NIMH
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September 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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🎉FABBS is thrilled to welcome two interns for the fall semester:

Sara Joly (UVM)
Holden Axel (UMD)

We’re so glad to have them on board!
🔗 fabbs.org/about/studen...

#FABBS #Internship
Student Interns – FABBS
Interns gain experience in science policy, advocacy, and communications as they collaborate closely with our staff to support operations of the FABBS Washington
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September 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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The Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences (@fabbs.org) is searching for a short-term technology policy fellow. Great opportunity for a new PhD interested in policy, maybe before a research postdoc or faculty position:
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We’re Hiring: Technology Policy Fellow – FABBS
Location: Washington, D.C. (hybrid) Salary: Approximately $7,000 per month Start Date: September 15, 2025 Duration: 3 months, with potential for longer Position
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August 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Exciting news from SANS! We’re now a member of the Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences (@fabbs.org).

FABBS advocates for the sciences of the mind, brain, and behavior - connecting researchers with policymakers and promoting evidence-based science in Congress and beyond.
FABBS – Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences
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August 6, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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Check out @fabbs.org resources for researchers eager to engage with Congress.
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You can also fill out a form to express your interest in engagement!
Communicating with Congress – FABBS
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June 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Please help us welcome our amazing 2025 Summer Interns!🥳
Jonah Frumkin (UW–Madison)
Kayla Berge (FSU)
Amelia Colder (Middlebury)

We’re so excited to have them join the FABBS team!
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Student Interns – FABBS
Interns gain experience in science policy, advocacy, and communications as they collaborate closely with our staff to support operations of the FABBS Washington
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June 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Thanks @fabbs.org @psychscience.bsky.social @ozgegurcanli.bsky.social for your hard work advocating for science!
ozgegurcanli.bsky.social Dr. Özge Gürcanlı Fischer-Baum 🏳️‍🌈 @ozgegurcanli.bsky.social · May 21
Psychological scientists from seven states (AZ, GA, MA, PA, TN, TX,VA) are headed to the Capitol this morning to advocate for #NSF and #NIH funding. Very excited to lead this effort at the @psychscience.bsky.social under the supervision of Robert Gropp. With special thanks to @fabbs.org
May 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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The 2025 Undergraduate Research Excellence Awardee is Daniella Ludmir, and the 2025 Doctoral Dissertation Research Awardee is Ivy Hoang. Congratulations! Check out their research on the FABBS website:

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2025 Undergraduate Research Excellence Awardee: Daniella Ludmir – FABBS
Hormonal contraceptives prevent stress enhancement of fear memory via blunted stress responsivity Daniella Ludmir, the University of Michigan Abstract: Hormonal
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May 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Looking forward to our Friday panel on the #research ecosystem at the @psychscience.bsky.social Annual Convention, focused on the #future of the field. Read more: bit.ly/43qXU25.

@ozgegurcanli.bsky.social @fabbs.org @researchamerica.bsky.social

#science #innovation #funding #advocacy #APS25DC
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May 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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FABBS is delighted to welcome the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) to the FABBS family.
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FABBS Welcomes the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies – FABBS
FABBS is delighted to welcome the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) to the FABBS family. The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Th
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May 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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This Friday's newsletter from @fabbs.org is available at www.fabbs.org, including important updates on the federal science budget and NIH reauthorization. You can subscribe to get the newsletter in your inbox each week.
FABBS – Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences
Advancing the sciences of mind, brain, and behavior The Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences (FABBS) is a coalition of scientific societi
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March 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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The Association for Psychological Science (@psychscience.bsky.social) has joined @fabbs.org --a strengthened relationship that will benefit all of the behavioral and brain sciences.

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FABBS Welcomes the Association for Psychological Science – FABBS
FABBS is delighted to welcome  the Association for Psychological Science (APS)  into the FABBS family. APS is the scientific home of thousands of
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April 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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FABBS is delighted to welcome the Association for Psychological Science @psychscience.bsky.social as a new member society this year! We look forward to working together.
April 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Last chance! Nominate outstanding undergraduates or doctoral dissertations for our Student Awards before the deadline bit.ly/3FsSYRI. Nominations are due by March 28, 2025!
Student Awards – FABBS
The FABBS Doctoral Dissertation Research Excellence Awards and Undergraduate Research Excellence Awards honor student investigators who have conducted research
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March 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Look folks, when it comes to making good policy there are two primary questions that are foundational: 1. What is the experience that everyone should have? 2. What is the experience that no one should have?
🧪 #EduSky @aeraedresearch.bsky.social @aaas.org @cossa.bsky.social @fabbs.org @chronicle.com
March 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Calling all scientists! 🧑‍🔬 Want to learn how to connect with the media? Join SciLine’s free training on March 4, 3-4 PM ET! Register today!
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February 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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📢 Spring Internship Opportunity

Join FABBS this February! Gain hands-on experience in science advocacy, communication, and non-profit management. Perfect for those eager to make an impact while supporting our initiatives.

📩 Interested? Learn more and apply here: lnkd.in/e2jaxJk6
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January 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Check out "Leveraging the Behavioral Sciences to Serve the Mission of the ARPA-H", a commentary by FABBS' Executive Director Juliane Baron and Yale University's Matthew Burg, published in Health Psychology. You can read the full article here: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
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January 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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A big THANK YOU to @sagepub.com and the American Psychological Association for their generous support of our #FABBS2024 Annual Meeting! Your contributions made it possible to bring our community together!
December 11, 2024 at 4:07 PM
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🎉 Huge congratulations to Jason Griffin for being named a finalist for the 2024 NOMIS & Science Young Explorer Award! His innovative work on monitoring eye movements to deepen our understanding of autism spectrum disorder is a big step forward in behavioral science.
November 13, 2024 at 5:27 PM
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Happening in less than 1 hour! Interested in youth mental health?

Experts will shed light on the most recent insights in the field of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience and discuss adolescent brain development!

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Navigating the Teen Mind: Insights into Adolescent Mental Health Join experts for an overview of the most recent developments in the field of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience with an emphasis on...
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April 8, 2024 at 9:07 PM
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The newest PIBBS is out now! Articles in this edition include research about artificial intelligence, attention and vision, literacy, diversity, and information and society.

See the latest policy recommendations by scientists in our disciplines: journals.sagepub.com/toc/bbsa/11/1
Journal cover featuring abstract art of a crowd of people.
April 1, 2024 at 2:08 PM
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FABBS mourns the devastating loss of Dr. Norman B. Anderson, who had just begun his term as President-elect.

He will be remembered by his colleagues for his kindness, wisdom, mentorship, humility, friendship, and a remarkable legacy in behavioral science.

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Norman B. Anderson, PhD – FABBS
Honoring scientists who have made important and lasting contributions to the sciences of mind, brain, and behavior. FABBS mourns the devastating loss of Norman
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March 15, 2024 at 1:36 PM
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There's still time! ⏰ Register for the NIMH 75th Anniversary Symposium: "Amplifying Voices and Building Bridges" happening this Monday, March 18. Space is still available to attend in person in Washington DC and virtually! Register here: buff.ly/49T9PaJ
Amplifying Voices and Building Bridges: Toward a More Inclusive Future
The symposium will bring together people living with mental illness, clinicians, and communities to reflect on past and present challenges in mental health research and chart a more inclusive path for...
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March 14, 2024 at 1:33 PM