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Biological Collections: Ensuring Critical Research and Education for the 21st Century

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Biological collections are a critical part of the nation’s science infrastructure and a fundamental resource for understanding the natural world. Without enhanced strategic leadership and investments in their infrastructure and growth many biological collections could be lost. This report recommends approaches for biological collections to develop long-term financial sustainability, advance digitization, recruit and support a diverse workforce, and upgrade and maintain a robust physical infrastructure in order to continue serving science and society. The aim is to stimulate a national discussion about strategies to ensure collections thrive and continue to grow throughout the 21st century and beyond.

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Events

Biological Collections: Ensuring Critical Research and Education for the 21st Century - Report Public Briefing

  • September 17, 2020
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Please join us for a 1-hour public webinar to discuss the findings of this new report. Dr. Shirley Pomponi of the Florida Atlantic University and Dr. James P. Collins of the Arizona State University,...

Biological Collections: Australia’s National Biological Collections as Research Infrastructure Webinar

  • May 24, 2019
  • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Past

On Friday, May 24th from 4:00-5:00pm U.S. EDT, the Board on Life Sciences hosted a webinar on Australia’s National Biological Collections as Research Infrastructure featuring Professor Andrew Young, D...

Biological Collections Webinar - Blockchain, Data Integration, and Attribution

  • May 16, 2019
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Join us via webcast on May 16, from 2:30-3:30pm U.S. Eastern Daylight Time, for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Board on Life Sciences webinar featuring Nelson Rios, He...

Biological Collections Webinar - A Philosophical Perspective on Biological Collections

  • February 15, 2019
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EST)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Webinar A Philosophical Perspective on Biological Collections Friday, February 15, 2019 - 9:00 am-10:00 am Eastern Time This webinar is an information-gathering meeting for the committee in which the...
Meetings

Biological Collections: Ensuring Critical Research and Education for the 21st Century - Sponsor Briefing

  • August 28, 2020
  • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

Closed session report briefing to sponsor, NSF, on the Biological Collections: Ensuring Critical Research and Education for the 21st Century report.

Biological Collections Committee Call

  • September 5, 2019
  • 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Tele Conference
  • Past

Biological Collections Committee Call

  • August 12, 2019
  • 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Tele Conference
  • Past

Teleconference to discuss the report status, edits to be made, timeline, and the report review process.

Biological Collections: Their Past, Present, and Future Contributions and Options for Sustaining Them - Meeting #4

  • July 9 - 12, 2019
  • Meeting
  • Past

DAY 1 Tuesday, July 9 CLOSED SESSION 8:45 Welcome – Shirley, Jim, and Audrey OPEN SESSION 9:00 The Costs and Value of Federal Scientific Collections. Dr. Keith Crane, Science, and Technology Policy...

Biological Collections Committee Call

  • June 21, 2019
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Tele Conference
  • Past

Committee call to discuss report writing group updates and meeting 4 logistics.
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