Celebrating 30 Years of OBSSR

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the official opening of OBSSR at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 1995. The office was created by Congress in 1993 to identify, coordinate, and advance behavioral and social sciences research (BSSR) across NIH. The...

OBSSR Connector – February 2025

Director’s Spotlight Celebrating 30 Years of OBSSR This year marks the 30th anniversary of OBSSR at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Established by Congress in 1993 and opening its doors in 1995, OBSSR was created to identify, coordinate, and advance...

November 2024 OBSSR Connector Newsletter

DIRECTOR’S SPOTLIGHT The Future of Scientific Conferencing: Behavioral and Social Science Insights I vividly remember attending my first scientific conference as a graduate student. A $150 travel award enabled me to book a discounted flight and hotel room, and a...