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NEW ADVISORY GROUP

Group Named to Guide Gulf of Mexico Program

June 7 -- The National Academy of Sciences' Gulf of Mexico program has appointed an advisory group to create a strategic vision and guide the program's development and implementation.

  • NEW ADVISORY GROUP

    Group Named to Guide Gulf of Mexico Program

    June 7 -- The National Academy of Sciences' Gulf of Mexico program has appointed an advisory group to create a strategic vision and guide the program's development and implementation.

  • NEW REPORT

    Management of Wild Horses and Burros

    June 5 - A new report from the National Research Council offers science-based strategies for management of free-ranging horses and burros in western U.S.

  • NEW REPORT

    Gun Violence Research Priorities

    June 5 - A new report from the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council proposes priorities for a research agenda to improve understanding of the public health aspects of gun-related violence, including its causes, health burden, and possible interventions.

  • JOINT STATEMENTS

    Science Academies Issue 'G-Science' Statements

    May 29 - Fourteen science academies issued statements today to call attention to the role science, technology, and innovation can play in sustainable development, and to raise awareness of drug resistance in infectious agents including TB.

VIDEO WEBCAST: Workshop June 20
Video WebcastThe National Research Council is hosting a workshop to discuss ways to strengthen coordination between the U.S. government and partner nations in responding to an international chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear incident. Video Webcast | Agenda

'Go Viral to Improve Health' Winners Announced
Go Viral to Improve HealthA team of students from Texas A&M University who created H-Radar, a new mobile app that tracks and reports nearby infectious diseases, won first place and a $10,000 prize in this year's "Go Viral to Improve Health: IOM-NAE Health Data Collegiate Challenge." Thirty-nine teams registered for this year's challenge, which calls on undergraduate and graduate students to use health data to design web-based or mobile applications that take on pressing health issues and provide active solutions.

Site Highlights

  • Public Interfaces of the Life SciencesCheck out PDFs and videos from presentations at the first meeting of the new National Research Council Roundtable on Public Interfaces of the Life Sciences.

  • DASERJoin us June 20 for the next D.C. Art Science Evening Rendezvous, a monthly discussion forum on art and science projects. This month, DASER explores the topic of visualizing space. Reservations are required.

  • © iStockphoto/ThinkstockPart of a documentary series that explored the United States' obesity epidemic, The Weight of the Nation for Kids has two new specials focusing on health issues facing young people today.

  • Inter-American Network of Academies of SciencesA new book featuring interviews with prominent female scientists throughout the Americas is available from the Inter-American Network of Academies of Sciences.

  • In Focus Magazine 12.2Check out the latest issue of The National Academies In Focus.

  • Summer Institutes on Undergraduate EducationThe Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the National Academies invite college and university faculty and instructional staff to participate in workshops to develop teaching skills that could transform the undergraduate classroom.

  • Cultural ProgramsExplore relationships among the arts and sciences, engineering, and medicine through the Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences.

  • International Activities and the National Academy of SciencesLearn about our various international efforts to help address global challenges.

  • Koshland Science MuseumStop by the Koshland Museum for state-of-the-art exhibits, public events, and educational programs.

  • Research Associateship ProgramsThe Research Associateship Programs are accepting electronic applications for graduate, postdoctoral, and senior research awards in federal laboratories and affiliated institutions.

  • FellowshipsWe offer several fellowship opportunities in science, engineering, and medicine. Visit our program websites for information on eligibility guidelines and application deadlines.

  • Report to Congress 2012View the latest Report to Congress that details the National Academies work for 2012.
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A generous gift from former NAS president Bruce Alberts will enable us to resume the Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowships beginning in January 2014. The program engages fellows in the analytical processes that inform science policy. Read More

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