The Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research (SABER), a scientific community whose members develop theory and generate evidence with the goal of improving post-secondary biology education, reaffirms its mission, goals and values. As a private organization, we remain steadfast in supporting our members in designing, planning and performing research that advances and improves biology education.

We acknowledge that current and planned cuts in federal funding have affected and will affect many of our members, their scholarship and livelihoods, and the outsized impact that their work has on best practices and policies in biology education at a national and international level. Rigorous and robust STEM education is needed now more than ever, as students in the US rank behind many developed countries in math and science. We also acknowledge that diverse views and perspectives strengthen the quality of the research that drives innovation in education in the US and globally, and this is reflected in SABER’s institutional goals, which have not and will not change.

SABER will continue to support its members and their scholarly pursuits by providing professional development, avenues to disseminate research results, and sessions that address current and future challenges and opportunities. We acknowledge that the current funding situation is fluid and changing, and we will adapt as needed while maintaining open communication with our membership. In the next few weeks, active SABER members will receive a survey where they can report any current or expected impacts due to funding cuts. This will allow SABER’s leadership to best determine how to support our members. 

We encourage our members to support one another and to reach out to the SABER Executive Committee with any issues, concerns, questions, or thoughts.