NASEM Seeking BECS Board Director

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has initiated a search for a new Board Director for the Board on Environmental Change and Society (BECS) which is housed within the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education (DBASSE). BECS is NASEM’s primary voice for advancing research on the interactions between humans and the environment and provides a vital forum for the link between social and natural sciences. The Director will lead all aspects of the board including maintaining a portfolio of programs, managing and communicating with other staff, planning and directing work on projects, and overseeing outreach efforts. Requirements include a PhD in a related topic area, and ten years of related professional experience (5 of which in a supervisory position).

A full list of responsibilities and requirements can be found here.

This article was contributed by COSSA Intern Paige Kirkham.