What’s New at BISO? Global Connections between Earth Sciences, Health, and Policy As part of its celebration of the International Year of Planet Earth, on Thursday, September 25, BISO is sponsoring a symposium that will explore the relationships between earth sciences and public health. Symposium speakers will examine the interrelationship of health issues and geological systems, as well as the integration of scientific research, particularly risk assessments, into policy strategies. For more information... 2009 IUPAC Young Observers The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) will hold its 45th General Assembly and 42nd Congress in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, in August 2009. The USNC/IUPAC will be providing travel grants of up to $2,500 to outstanding U.S. scientists and engineers as part of the 2009 Young Observer Program. To download application materials, visit the USNC/IUPAC homepage for details… BISO News Now Available Our seasonal newsletter BISO News is back in a new format. View our Spring 2008 Issue… Look for our next issue in late September. View more Activities… Event Calendar View our Calendar of Events.		Who We Are… The Board on International Scientific Organizations (BISO) oversees a network of more than 20 U.S. National Committees (USNCs) corresponding to various the International Council for Science (ICSU) scientific member bodies in an effort to strengthen U.S. participation in international scientific, engineering, and medical organizations. Learn more about BISO… Committee and Program Information USNCs Managed by BISO Office of International Scientific and Technical Information Programs (ISTIP) Past Activities Archive Get information about past activities and reports…. Sponsor BISO is generously supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0614728.		International Visitors Office The International Visitors Office (IVO), a program operated by BISO, is a resource on visa-related issues for the National Academies, Academy members, and the scientists and students traveling to the United States for professional activities. Learn more about IVO…
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