Advocacy
ASB is a member of the Council of Societies for the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). Among AIMBE’s most important roles is the promotion of public policies that foster continued advancement in medical and biological engineering (MBE). They educate and influence public officials, regulators, the media and general public about the positive impact MBE has on virtually every sector of society – from human health to a vibrant economy. AIMBE advocates for legislative, monetary and regulatory solutions that assist our engineering community at each stage of the innovation ecosystem – from the research lab to the bedside of a patient. Learn more and find resources you can use at aimbe.org.
ASB is a member of the Societies Consortium to End Harassment in STEMM. The Societies Consortium exists to help societies like us be more equitable, inclusive, and supportive.Their mission is to advance equity, excellence, and integrity in the STEMM ecosystem by eradicating the systems that create and support harassment. More information about the Societies Consortium can be found on their website: https://societiesconsortium.com/
Sign-on letters ASB has joined:
- April 2, 2025 – A letter encouraging Congress to protect and restore funding for science (55 scientific societies representing more than 106,000 members)
- April 23, 2025 – A letter supporting the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) (along with 77 other organizations)
ASB also supports the importance of science-informed decisions. You need science. Science needs you. Visit Savesciencenow.org