Sigma Xi announced the release of Civico—a new online platform that provides a one-stop shop for science policy opportunities at the state level. Advanced by Civic Science Fellow Andrew George and Senior Fellow in Civic Science & Public Policy Adriana Bankston, the platform supports early-career individuals to learn about different pathways…
Civic Science Fellow Michelle Amazeen published an article in Human Communication Research outlining a new framework for developing a multidisciplinary understanding of recognition and response to misinformation. The model incorporates consideration of individual characteristics, processes to recognize misinformation, and different coping strategies that affect outcomes.
Modernizing Scholarship for the Public Good, a new report from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), offers actionable steps public universities can take to support publicly engaged researchers and accelerate public impact. Authored by Civic Science Fellow Elyse Aurbach and colleagues, the report that brings together guidance from…
Rita Allen Foundation 2017 Scholar Conor Liston was awarded the Salmon Medal in Psychiatry by the New York Academy of Medicine for his exceptional dedication to advancing the field.
Rita Allen Foundation 2020 Scholar Ishmail Abdus‐Saboor was awarded a Young Investigator Award from the Society for Neuroscience, recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions by young neuroscientists who lead independent research groups.
Rita Allen Foundation 2014 Scholar Lin Tian was appointed as a Scientific Director of Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience to help expand the Institute’s work to develop new technologies for understanding the structure, function, and development of neural circuits.
Rita Allen Scholar Stephen L. Hauser (1988) publishes, The Face Laughs While the Brain Cries: The Education of a Doctor, a memoir on the mysteries of the brain and his research to find treatment for multiple sclerosis…
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology recognize Rita Allen Scholars Hao Wu (2002) and Bruce Stillman (1983) with Bert and Natalie Vallee Award in Biomedical Science and Earl and Thressa Stadtman Distinguished Scientist Award, respectively…
The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG), Sigma Xi, and the Rita Allen Foundation recently announced a call for papers and competition on Civic Science for Transformative Policy Solutions to Societal Challenges. Leading up to the submission deadline, this workshop will focus on building capacity for civic science through…
The Civic Science Fellows program is announcing opportunities to become a Civic Science Fellow host partner for our next cohort, which will begin in March 2024.