The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is a nonprofit scientific association dedicated to advancing biological research and education. Founded in 1947 as a part of the National Academy of Sciences, AIBS became an independent, member-governed organization in the 1950s.^[1] Today, with offices in Washington, DC, and Reston, VA, and a staff of approximately 50, AIBS is sustained by a robust membership of 200 professional societies and scientific organizations representing more than 250,000 individuals.

AIBS advances its mission through:

• Coalition activities in research, education [1], and public policy [2]
• Publishing the peer-reviewed journal BioScience [3]
• Providing scientific peer advisory and review services under contract (including GSA MOBIS) to government agencies and other clients through its SPARS division [4]
• Convening scientific conferences
• Managing scientific programs
• Maintaining a job postings site [5], in collaboration with BioOne [6], with traffic in excess of more than 340,000 users per month

In addition, AIBS manages the project office for the National Ecological Observatory Network [7], assists the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center [8] with education activities, and houses the national office of the Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science [9].

References

External links

• American Institute of Biological Sciences main web site
• BioScience journal

• National Ecological Observatory Network
• National Evolutionary Synthesis Center
• Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science
• BioOne