Pointless Policies: Making sure the best science wins

Listen to the newest segment of Frivolous Science called “Pointless Policies,” where I talk to science policy experts about the current conversations on science funding in government right now. This week we interview Dr. Erica Kimmerling about a controversial proposed rule that you all have until July 13th to comment on and tell the government what you actually want! Link to OMB proposed rule: “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance” to read and submit your comment!Information on the OMB proposed rule:Dr. Kimmerling’s article: New draft rule threatens to undermine existing merit-based government investment in science by creating a more opaque, politicized, and inefficient funding processUnion of Concerned Scientists: Trump Administration Proposes Giving Political Appointees Final Say on Research FundingCenter on Budget and Policy Priorities: The Trump Administration Seeks to End Nonpartisan GrantmakingGuides to commenting on the proposed rule:Research!America: Resource HubAmerican Physical Society: OMB Comment Submission ToolFederation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB): Impact Assessment QuizNational Council of Nonprofits: Proposed Changes to the OMB Uniform Guidance Creator & Host: Houda KhaledMusic by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue):Highway 94GriddleKake