NIH Announcement of Upcoming System Enforcement of Common Forms "The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced: NOT-OD-26-079: Announcement of Upcoming System Enforcement of Common Forms and End of NIHs Leniency Period that goes into effect on May 7, 2026."

The Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) at Penn State is pleased to welcome Danilo Antonio Contreras as its new assistant director. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/7SWBJce

"This month's "Why Social Science?" post comes from three participants from this year's Social Science Advocacy Day who reflected upon their advocacy experiences and the importance of advocating for the social sciences." Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/aMQlvaU

Early brain and child development study data now available Read more ➡️ buff.ly/nq7ITuf

This issue features updates on new initiatives, research highlights, upcoming events, and spotlights on the incredible work being done across our network. Read our newsletter here ➡️ buff.ly/kqfdRMr

SSRI cofund Kristina Brant was awarded a seed grant to co-design amphibious, modular housing tailored to Appalachian communities recovering from climate-induced flooding and substance use disorder. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/vi0LpTr

‘The Last Of Us’ Preys on Our Empathy. Here's Why That Feels So Weird. This article quotes Daryl Cameron, director of SSRI's Consortium on Moral Decision-Making. “It's a game about empathy. It's a game about forgiveness.” Read more ➡️ buff.ly/IrbYyfI

NIH announces new Public Access Policy. More information ➡️ buff.ly/Mj6vqVb

Andrew Read to host conversation focused on executive action affecting research. "The Penn State community is invited to attend a conversation hosted by Penn State Senior Vice President for Research Andrew Read at 1:45 p.m. on May 28." Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/6O0rdIh