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5</h1> <p class="mb-4">We have a rich history of collaboration across the field of biology, with an eye towards the future of science and society.</p> </div> <div class="caption opacity-0"> <p>Credit: Bodo Diehn</p> </div> <a href="#" class="caption-toggle" rel="nofollow">ⓘ</a> </header> <main> <section id="" class="subheader background-patterned"> <div class="subheader-intro"> <h5 class="meta-header">Who We Are</h5> <h2 class="pane-header ruled ruled-centered px-3">About AIBS</h2> <p class="w-75 mx-auto"> The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charitable organization dedicated to the use of science to inform decision making for the benefit of the science and society. Our staff members work to achieve the mission by publishing the peer-reviewed journal 

5<i>BioScience</i>, by providing scientific peer review and advisory services to a wide variety of research organizations, and by collaborating with scientists, students, and institutions to advance public policy, education, and the public understanding of science. </p> </div> </section> <div class="container mt-8 pb-10"> <div class="content-image float-right has-caption"> <img src="/assets/images/content/content-bioscience-cover-519x682.jpg" alt="In the February 2020 BioScience cover, Photinus carolinus fireflies light up a trail in the Great Smoky Mountains. Credit: Radim Schreiber" loading="lazy"> <div class="caption opacity-0"> <p> In the February 2020 <em>BioScience</em> cover, <em>Photinus carolinus</em> fireflies light up a trail in the Great Smoky Mountains. Credit: Radim Schreiber </p> </div> <a class="caption-toggle" rel="nofollow">ⓘ</a> </div> <h2>Our Vision</h2> <p>To advance the biological sciences to promote increased understanding of all life.</p> <h2>Our Mission</h2> <p>To promote the use of science to inform decision-making and advance biology for the benefit of science and society.</p> <h2>What We Do</h2> <p>We support the biological sciences through our work, including:</p> <ul class="themed"> <li>Publication of <a href="//academic.oup.com/bioscience" target="_blank"><em>BioScience</em></a>, our scientific journal</li> <li>
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7<a href="/news/workshops/">Professional development</a> for scientists and students</li> <li><a href="/policy/">Advocacy in science policy</a></li> <li>Educating the public about biology</li> </ul> <p>In recent years, we have:</p> <ul class="themed"> <li>Trained more than 3,000 scientists to be effective communicators, science advocates, and team scientists</li> <li>Recognized by <a href='/news/2020/200603-science-policy-advocacy-award#subheader'>The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections</a> for advocacy on behalf of biodiversity collections and natural history museums</li> <li>Disseminated high impact research through <em>BioScience</em> – a top 5 biology journal with an impact factor of 10.1</li> <li>Published 2 top-10 papers in <em>BioScience</em> as ranked by Altmetric at the time of publication</li> <li>Produced 17 publications on the peer review process over the last decade</li> <li>Launched a research initiative to understand bias in peer-review</li> <li>Led the effort to develop the Extended Specimen Network – a strategic vision to guide future integrative research and education involving biological specimens</li> <li>Expanded and diversified our peer review services, with over 20 new clients since 2017</li> </ul> <div class="content-image float-left has-caption"> <img src="/assets/images/content/content-scientists-511x825.jpg" alt="Cancers researchers review samples. Credit: National Cancer Institute" loading="lazy"> <div class="caption opacity-0"> <p> Cancers researchers review samples. Credit: National Cancer Institute </p> </div> <a class="caption-toggle" rel="nofollow">ⓘ</a> </div> <h2>91 Member Organizations Strong</h2> <p>AIBS is made up of a diverse group of scientific organizations. Our <a href="/membership/">91 member organizations</a> includes scientific societies, museums, botanic gardens, and universities.</p> <h2>Who We Are</h2> <p>AIBS is governed by a <a href="/leadership/">Board of Directors</a> and a Council of representatives of our member organizations and is guided by a <a href="/assets/pages/about/AIBS-Strategic-Plan.pdf">strategic plan</a>.</p> <p><a href="/contact/#staff">Our staff</a> has expertise in peer review, scientific publishing, science policy, communications, and technology.</p> <p>The people who work here are passionate and dedicated to the advancement of biology and science. If you'd like to learn more about working at AIBS, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-institute-of-biological-sciences" target="_blank">visit us on LinkedIn</a>.</p> <h3 id="our-welcoming-environment-statement">Our Welcoming Environment Statement</h3> <p>Science is strengthened when many different perspectives and ideas are openly shared. In our mission to advance evidence-based decision-making for the benefit of science and society, AIBS is committed to supporting the wide array of perspectives needed for c

7ontinued global leadership in solving scientific challenges. AIBS values and embraces variety in gender, race, color, ethnicity, age, sex, class, religion, national origin, physical and mental capabilities, language, sexual orientation, marital status, and gender identity, as well as career stage, life experience, and area of expertise. To build a framework that supports the highest quality evidence-based science, we are dedicated to fostering a culture based on merit, fairness, and mutual respect by promoting broad-ranging involvement in all of our initiatives.</p> <h2>Our History</h2> <p>Since 1947, AIBS has been a leader in the biological sciences. <a href="//doi.org/10.1093/bioscience/47.10.643" target="_blank">Learn more about our history</a>. </p> <p>You can also read our <a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGrkUd8z-o/Hzj7_GjJN54Th1Ffy2T7Ew/view?utm_content=DAGrkUd8z-o&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h5ff0277fd7" target="_blank">most recent annual report</a>.</p> </div> </main> <footer class="has-caption"> <h1 class="row-copy">We're stronger together — <a href="/membership/">learn about our Organizational Memberships</a>
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