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News & Events
Items of interest curated by GSA for the genetics community.
News
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NSF continues implementation of Executive Orders, terminates grants and committees
The NSF made organizational changes and terminated over 400 grants as part of continuing efforts to implement recent executive orders pertaining to reducing the size of the federal government and DEI.April 25, 2025 -
NIH webpage tracks updates to grant application and administration
Applicants and awardees are encouraged to bookmark and refer to this resource to ensure they are using the most current information regarding applications and reporting requirements.April 14, 2025 -
Recorded sessions from #Dros25 available for purchase
You can still access the dynamic scientific program presented in San Diego—recordings of all platform, plenary, and keynote sessions are now available for purchase.May 30, 2025 -
NIH Director discusses agency priorities with advisory council
On April 21, Jayanta “Jay” Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, the new director of the NIH, provided an overview of his top five priorities for the agency as part of the public session a rescheduled convening of the NIH Council of Councils.April 24, 2025 -
Radical restructuring of the Department of Health and Human Services takes place
The Secretary of HHS announced on March 27 efforts to conduct a dramatic restructuring in accordance with the executive order, “Implementing the President’s Department of Government Efficiency Workforce Optimization Initiative.”April 15, 2025 -
April 2025 issue of G3 published
Read the latest science published in G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics.April 15, 2025 -
FASEB submits Fiscal Year 2026 funding requests to Congress
Amid rumors that President Trump will send his fiscal year 2026 budget request to Congress in either late April or early May, FASEB sent a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees summarizing the federation's funding recommendations for the NIH, the NSF, and other science agencies.April 10, 2025
Events
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Academic Writing Workshop with Carolyn Beans
Each of the six workshop sessions will review a specific type of academic writing using live examples from workshop participants. Sections will include abstracts, intro/discussion sections, methods/results sections, teaching statements, and more.May 7, 2025 -
#Worm25 housing reservation deadline
Reserve your double or single room at UC Davis for the 25th International Worm Meeting.May 21, 2025 -
Graduate Students in Teaching Conference 2025
This conference is an opportunity for graduate students and TAs to discuss and explore their present and future roles in teaching in a higher education context.May 6, 2025 -
Genetics Society of America Peer Support Group sign-up
Current GSA members may fill out this form to join Genetics Society of America's Peer Support Group discussions, which will occur monthly from May to December 2025.May 13, 2025 -
Crafting Your Resume for Industry with Douglas F. Dluzen
Join Career Consultant Douglas F. Dluzen to learn best strategies as you prepare your resume to highlight your strengths as you look for new opportunities.May 15, 2025 -
NYAS Interstellar Initiative application deadline
Early Career Investigators from across the world will have the chance to work in interdisciplinary teams, be guided by experienced mentors, and receive funding of up to 1.92 million JPY for their research proposal.May 21, 2025 -
25th International Worm Meeting
Join us for #Worm25 at the University of California, Davis!June 28, 2025