CFC Reopens to Help with Winter Storm Recovery
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management announced that the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) will conduct a special solicitation to support charities serving and affected by Winter Storm Shirley.
NIMHD Seminar Hosts UCLA’s Mangione, Apr. 8
Dr. Carol M. Mangione of the University of California, Los Angeles, will present “Best Practices for the Development, Recruitment and Retention of a Diverse Faculty,” the next lecture in the NIMHD Director’s Seminar Series on Thursday, Apr. 8 at 3 p.m.
NIH Will Enforce REAL ID Act in October
Starting Oct. 1, NIH will no longer accept driver’s licenses or other forms of identification from visitors seeking to enter campus unless those credentials are compliant with the REAL ID Act.
NIAID’s Corbett Named to Honor Lists by Two Magazines
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, a viral immunologist and research fellow in NIAID’s Vaccine Research Center, has been named to honor lists by TIME and People magazines.
Kern Finds Short Workout Better Than No Workout
The Record asked readers about their exercise regimens during cold weather. Stuart Kern, contract specialist, NIDA Office of Acquisition, NCATS section, replied.
NIH To Screen ‘Picture a Scientist’ Documentary
In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and NHLBI will sponsor an on-demand virtual screening of the documentary film Picture a Scientist for the entire NIH community Mar. 22–26.
5th Pathways Issue Looks at Imaging
NIGMS has launched its fifth issue of Pathways, a collection of free Scholastic resources for grades 6 through 12. This issue is all about the microscopic world and the science of imaging.
‘Take Your Child to Work Day’ Goes Virtual
NIH’s “Take Your Child To Work Day” (TYCTWD) will be held virtually on Thursday, Apr. 22. Online registration will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will begin on Tuesday, Mar. 23 at noon. The second phase will begin on Tuesday, Mar. 30 at noon.
Kastner Earns Sweden’s Crafoord Prize
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences recently awarded this year’s Crafoord Prize in Polyarthritis to Dr. Daniel Kastner, NHGRI scientific director.