The American Institute of Biological Sciences is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) scientific association dedicated to advancing biological research and education for the welfare of society. Founded in 1947 as a part of the National Academy of Sciences, AIBS became an independent, member-governed organization in the 1950s. Today, with headquarters in Washington, DC, and a staff of approximately 50, AIBS is sustained by a robust membership of some 5,000 biologists and 200 professional societies and scientific organizations; the combined individual membership of the latter exceeds 250,000. AIBS advances its mission through coalition activities in research, education, and public policy; publishing the peer-reviewed journal BioScience and the education website ActionBioscience.org; providing scientific peer review and advisory services to government agencies and other clients; convening meetings; and managing scientific programs.

Selected AIBS programs:

Membership
http://www.aibs.org/organization-membership
http://www.aibs.org/individual-membership

Publications
BioScience Magazine: http://www.aibs.org/bioscience
ActionBioscience.org: http://www.actionbioscience.org

Public Policy
http://www.aibs.org/public-policy

Education, Diversity, and Student Chapters
http://www.aibs.org/education

Peer-Review Services
http://spars.aibs.org

Meetings
http://www.aibs.org/annual-meeting

Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science / Year of Science 2009
http://www.copusproject.org (read less)

The American Institute of Biological Sciences is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) scientific association dedicated to advancing biological research and education for the welfare of society. Founded in 1947 as a part of the National Academy of Sciences, AIBS became an independent, member-governed organization in the 1950s. Today, with headquarters in Washington, DC, and a staff of approximately 50, AIBS is sustained by a robust membership of some 5,000 biologists and 200 professional societies and... (read more)