[CogSci] cognitive scientists interested in advocacy and media training

[Terry Regier]

The Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences (FABBS) is
interested in building a database of scientists who are interested in
advocacy and media training and willing to participate in outreach as
needed. FABBS is a nonprofit organization that represents the interests of
twenty-two scientific societies whose member scientists share an interest
in promoting the sciences of mind, brain, and behavior.

The Cognitive Science Society is an organizational member of FABBS and
supports their work on behalf of our field. FABBS works to ensure federal
funding for the behavioral and brain sciences, educate members of Congress
and federal agencies about the importance of our sciences, and represents
our sciences on important science policy issues. FABBS has been one of the
leading organizations working to return to a sensible definition of
“clinical trial” at the NIH.

FABBS is collecting the names of scientists who want to be more involved in
sharing the results of their research with Congress and the public. It
could involve participating in a Congressional briefing, writing an op-ed
for a local media outlet, or visiting the office of a Member of Congress.
FABBS will provide training to interested scientists, and contact you as
opportunities arise. At that time, you will have the option of
participating. If you are so inclined, I encourage you to get involved.

Scientists who are eager to get more involved should sign up here:
https://goo.gl/forms/zEUSSka62iN1OQxn2

If you have any questions, feel free to send a note to Paula Skedsvold,
FABBS Executive Director, at info at fabbs.org.

Sincerely,
Terry Regier
Chair, Governing Board, Cognitive Science Society
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