OBFS joins more than 75 other organizations to call for greater transparency and oversight regarding potential agency Reduction-in-Force (RIF) and reorganization in the U.S.

The American Psychological Association invited OBFS and more than 75 other organizations to sign onto a letter that was sent on May 8, 2025 to key U.S. Congressional offices. This…

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OBFS: International committee meeting

Meeting Reminder: The OBFS International Committee meets every first Friday of the month at 11:00 AM EST We’re excited to have you on the OBFS International Committee! All welcome.

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OBFS Supports the Institute of Museum and Library Services

OBFS and 73 other organizations signed onto a letter written by the National Science Collection (NSC) Alliance in support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).    “We…

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AIBS Leads 52 Science Groups in Urging Congress to Protect U.S. Scientific Research

On March 4, 2025, the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) led 52 scientific societies and organizations in sending a letter to congressional leaders urging them to oppose recent executive…

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Coral Reef Ecology Summer Course at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (July 21 – August 8, 2025)

CORAL REEF ECOLOGY July 21 – August 8, 2025 Lead Instructor: Dr. Stuart Robertson (ASU BIOS)  Co-instructors: Dr. Chloe Carbonne (ASU BIOS) and Dr. Brett Jameson (ASU BIOS) Course Overview  The overall aim of this course…

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