Join the American Institute of Biological Sciences on March 25-27, 2019 for our annual Congressional Visits Day in Washington, DC.
Meet with your members of Congress to help them understand the important role the federal government plays in supporting the biological sciences. Advocate for federal investments in biological sciences research supported by the National Science Foundation and other federal agencies.
Participants will complete a communications and advocacy training program provided by AIBS that prepares them to be effective advocates for their science. AIBS also provides participants with background information and materials, as well as arranges meetings with lawmakers.
Optional training program: In conjunction with the 2019 AIBS Congressional Visits Day, AIBS is offering its highly acclaimed
Communications Boot Camp for Scientists. This professional development training course will be offered on March 25-26. All participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion indicating that they have successfully completed 12 hours of communications training. This professional development training program provides practical instruction and interactive exercises designed to help scientists (e.g. researchers, graduate students, professionals, educators) translate scientific information for non-technical audiences and to effectively engage with decision-makers and the news media.
Scientists and graduate students who are interested in communicating the importance of federal investments in scientific research and education to lawmakers are encouraged to participate in this important event.
Participants are responsible for their own travel costs.
The ideal participant will:
Work in a scientific profession or be enrolled in graduate school.
Be able to speak about the importance of biological research funded by federal agencies (e.g. NSF, NIH, USDA).
Provide compelling examples from their own experiences.
