Organization of Institutional Affiliates Confronts Challenging Research Policy Issues On September 9 and 10, members of AERA’s Organization of Institutional Affiliates (OIA) came to Washington, D.C., for its annual fall policy meeting. Read more
Innovative Features at 2013 Annual Meeting General Program Chair Kristen Renn has announced three new features for the 2013 AERA Annual Meeting: the inaugural AERA film festival, TEDx-AERA events, and Ignite presentations. Read more
President-Elect Seeks Committee Nominations AERA President-Elect Barbara Schneider seeks nominations for committee service. Read more
AERA Joins With DBASSE to Host Social Science Symposium AERA is collaborating with the National Research Council’s Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education (DBASSE) in hosting the “Social and Behavioral Sciences in Action” symposium. Read more
Registration Open for COSSA Colloquium The Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) will host its annual Colloquium on Social and Behavioral Science and Public Policy at the Embassy Row Hotel in Washington, D.C., on Thursday and Friday, November 29–30. Read more
Smith Appointed Executive Director at COPAFS Katherine R. Smith has been appointed executive director of the Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics (COPAFS). Read more
Kidd to Lead National Humanities Alliance Stephen Kidd has been named executive director of the National Humanities Alliance. Read more
Two AERA Members Appointed to NAGB Two AERA members have been appointed by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to serve four-year terms on the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB). Read more
NAGB Seeks Additional Nominations by October 12, 2012 The National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) seeks nominations for five appointments. Read more
NSF Graduate Research in Fellowship Program The National Science Foundation (NSF) is currently accepting applications for its Graduate Research Fellowship Program. Read more
NSF Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers The National Science Foundation (NSF) is currently accepting applications for grants for the Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program. Read more
AERA Reminder of Upcoming Funding Deadlines Read more
New NRC Reports on Higher Education The National Research Council (NRC) has issued reports in support of two critical goals in U.S. higher education: improving the productivity and accessibility of a college education and maintaining U.S. leadership in university research and doctoral programs. Read more