The New York Academy of Sciences

Tomorrow, we meet for this year's Chemical Biology Year-End Symposium. Join keynote speakers Matthew Bogyo from Stanford University, and Catherine L Grimes from the University of Delaware, for cutting-edge talks covering a range of topics in chemical biology. For more information or to register: nyas.org/chembio2021

Imagine a future powered 100% by clean, renewable energy! @NREL Director Dr. Martin Keller has a bold planCOMPLETE DECARBONIZATION of the United States energy sector by 2050. We spoke to him about the steps we need to take to get us there. https://bit.nyas.org/3eYadL0

Early-career investigators interested in working with #internationalscientists in the #research area of #healthyaging can still apply to participate in this year's #InterstellarInitiative. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 24th: https://bit.nyas.org/3qqVcE2

Learn about recent advances in the neurobiology of mental illness at our May 24th symposium. Featuring talks from Beth Stevens, Benjamin Neale, Patrick D. McGorry, and Consuelo Walss-Bass: https://bit.nyas.org/3aZjboT

Two days away: Last chance to register for our symposium on human lifespan and longevity. Agenda topics will cover immunity & aging, metabolomics, genetics, and more: https://bit.nyas.org/2RdMVr2

On May 20th, keynote speakers Matthew Bogyo of Stanford University School of Medicine and Catherine L. Grimes of the University of Delaware will help shape our Chemical Biology Discussion Group Year-End Symposium. Register today to connect with local-area labs & experts on a range of topics in chemical biology. nyas.org/chembio2021

Have you been thinking about or working on your first scientific paper? Or do you already have a bunch under your belt but feel like you could use some tips to improve. Check out this advice from our CSO and Editor-in-Chief.

Sometimes the career paths we imagine we have to walk down in order to stay in STEM are not the best or only choices available. Find out how you can build skills to explore new career paths: https://bit.nyas.org/38W4H5L

Natural language, dialog and speech researchers focus on communication between people and computers using human languages both in written and spoken forms. Join us on Friday, November 13th, to learn about the latest research in dialog systems, natural language understanding, and more. Register at: https://bit.nyas.org/31A0YcX

Networking is something that gets discussed a lot when it comes to advancing our careers, but it's not always so straightforward. Get tips from our own Srikant Iyer and Members of the Academy on how to build this crucial skill: https://bit.nyas.org/3c5iPe9

The editorial boards of three high-profile science publicationsScientific American, Nature, and The New England Journal of Medicinehave taken unusual political action in the 2020 U.S. Presidential election. New York Academy of Sciences President and CEO Nick Dirks explains why the Academy shares the editors’ concerns about attacks on science in the U.S., especially amid the COVID-19 crisis. Read Dr. Dirks editorial: https://bit.nyas.org/3jobieb

Make sure to tune into our 202nd Annual Meeting via Facebook Live next Tuesday! Featuring an exciting panel with Kizzmekia Corbett, Lennart Bergström, Andrea Morris, and Mary Collins. Learn how scientific "research culture" is evolving in the wake of the pandemic, and more: https://bit.nyas.org/31r8ZB4

From our Young Members to those well into their working life, we heard that many in our network are taking time during the pandemic to explore future careers and build skills: https://bit.nyas.org/2EExbYe

"Environments are changing rapidly, and to cope with these changes, organisms have to adapt." Read more on this topic and other papers in the tenth installment of our Annals series on evolutionary biology: https://bit.nyas.org/355HgXx

Join us on October 30th for the 2020 Ross Prize in #MolecularMedicine symposium, honoring Adrian Krainer for his pioneering work in anti-sense therapy in clinical use, and for its successful application in spinal muscular atrophy. Register today: https://bit.nyas.org/32GJACJ

Academy Member and Mentor, Raga Krishnakumar, along with two other Academy Members, speaks with Forbes about the impact that having a role model who believes in you can have on a young STEM student.

Join us for a two-part workshop starting this Friday exploring the career opportunities available in government for STEM professionals, and how to make your resume stand out in those job ads. Learn more and register at: bit.nyas.org/2HeOJvt #STEMCareers

Reminder: Nominations for the 2021 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists are due by Oct. 28. Make sure your nominations are in before the deadline. https://bit.nyas.org/3hzX2OC

"Further investigations assessing the mental health of COVID19 outpatients and patients from different geographical regions around the world are needed to gain a more complete picture of the psychological implications of COVID19 infections." -new study published in Annals

Being on the frontlines isn't the only way to support efforts to stop the transmission of COVID-19. We're inspired by all the different contributions our Members are making: https://bit.nyas.org/2EExbYe