WHAT IS THE BEST TYPE OF COVID-19 TEST TO GET? The most common genetic test uses a method called reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Right now, this is considered the “gold standard” for diagnosing COVID-19, but scientists are studying whether other methods may be equally as accurate. One downside of RT-PCR is that a person can test positive after they have recovered and no longer have an active infection but HIGH-QUALITY PRIMARY CARE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EVERY Ensuring access to high-quality primary care for all people in the United States will require reforming payment models, expanding telehealth services, and supporting integrated, team-based care, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and
Medicine.
OCEAN-SHOT DIRECTORY “Ocean-Shots”, defined as an ambitious, transformational research concept that draws inspiration and expertise from multiple disciplines and fundamentally advances ocean science for sustainable development. This directory is a growing collection of Ocean-Shots submitted in response to the U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade call for disruptive advances in ocean science. GINGER DOES NOT PREVENT OR CURE COVID-19 Throughout any given year, the National Academies convene hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings that attract the finest minds in academia and the public and private sectors. COVID-19 AND BLACK COMMUNITIES Black Americans are getting sick and dying from COVID-19 at higher rates than white Americans — the most recent manifestation of racial disparities in health that have long been evident in the United States.
SECURITY OF AMERICAS MEDICAL PRODUCT SUPPLY CHAIN Recent disasters and health emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have shed light on the fragility of the U.S. medical supply chain and underscored the need to explore policy, regulatory, and systems solutions to prevent and mitigate the impacts of shortages on public health, national security, and patient care. GUIDANCE ON PFAS TESTING AND HEALTH OUTCOMES An ad hoc committee appointed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (the National Academies) will consider current evidence regarding human health effects of the most widely studied per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). STANDING COMMITTEE FOR THE CARE AND USE OF ANIMALS IN This standing committee will engage with stakeholders regarding new processes, formats, and topics for future updates or additions to The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide).Now in its 8 th edition, the Guide serves as the basis for accreditation of institutions worldwide. The standing committee is not an advisory or oversight committee that will make recommendations UPPER- ROOM UVGI AIR DISINFECTION TUSS (1997-2004) was a double-blind, placebo controlled field trial in 6 USA cities, with 14 shelters Nearly 1200 UVGI luminaires were installed covering 200,000 sq. ft in a APPA'S OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES Operational Guidelines Staffing General Concept Grounds 8 APPA Operational Guidelines Staffing General Concepts for Grounds: Task-Time-Frequency (TT&F) method, based on Common Tasks, Time to Perform, Frequency of performance and size of area; Common list of tasks to be performed for each type of grounds area (e.g.: Flowerbed, Softball field, Turf Area, etc.); WHAT IS THE BEST TYPE OF COVID-19 TEST TO GET? The most common genetic test uses a method called reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Right now, this is considered the “gold standard” for diagnosing COVID-19, but scientists are studying whether other methods may be equally as accurate. One downside of RT-PCR is that a person can test positive after they have recovered and no longer have an active infection but HIGH-QUALITY PRIMARY CARE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EVERY Ensuring access to high-quality primary care for all people in the United States will require reforming payment models, expanding telehealth services, and supporting integrated, team-based care, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
OCEAN-SHOT DIRECTORY “Ocean-Shots”, defined as an ambitious, transformational research concept that draws inspiration and expertise from multiple disciplines and fundamentally advances ocean science for sustainable development. This directory is a growing collection of Ocean-Shots submitted in response to the U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade call for disruptive advances in ocean science. GINGER DOES NOT PREVENT OR CURE COVID-19 Throughout any given year, the National Academies convene hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings that attract the finest minds in academia and the public and private sectors. COVID-19 AND BLACK COMMUNITIES Black Americans are getting sick and dying from COVID-19 at higher rates than white Americans — the most recent manifestation of racial disparities in health that have long been evident in the United States.
SECURITY OF AMERICAS MEDICAL PRODUCT SUPPLY CHAIN Recent disasters and health emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have shed light on the fragility of the U.S. medical supply chain and underscored the need to explore policy, regulatory, and systems solutions to prevent and mitigate the impacts of shortages on public health, national security, and patient care. GUIDANCE ON PFAS TESTING AND HEALTH OUTCOMES An ad hoc committee appointed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (the National Academies) will consider current evidence regarding human health effects of the most widely studied per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). STANDING COMMITTEE FOR THE CARE AND USE OF ANIMALS IN This standing committee will engage with stakeholders regarding new processes, formats, and topics for future updates or additions to The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide).Now in its 8 th edition, the Guide serves as the basis for accreditation of institutions worldwide. The standing committee is not an advisory or oversight committee that will make recommendations UPPER- ROOM UVGI AIR DISINFECTION TUSS (1997-2004) was a double-blind, placebo controlled field trial in 6 USA cities, with 14 shelters Nearly 1200 UVGI luminaires were installed covering 200,000 sq. ft in a APPA'S OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES Operational Guidelines Staffing General Concept Grounds 8 APPA Operational Guidelines Staffing General Concepts for Grounds: Task-Time-Frequency (TT&F) method, based on Common Tasks, Time to Perform, Frequency of performance and size of area; Common list of tasks to be performed for each type of grounds area (e.g.: Flowerbed, Softball field, Turf Area, etc.); COVID-19 AND BLACK COMMUNITIES By Sara Frueh. Workshop examines what’s driving racial disparities and what can be done to remedy them. Black Americans are getting sick and dying from COVID-19 at higher rates than white Americans — the most recent manifestation of racial disparities in health that have long been evident in the United States. RESOURCES ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Across the nation, Americans are calling for an end to police brutality and long-standing racial injustice in the midst of a global pandemic that is disproportionately hitting minorities and other vulnerable communities the hardest. Research in social science, medicine, and other fields can shed light on the factors that drive systemic inequities — not only in society at large but also GINGER DOES NOT PREVENT OR CURE COVID-19 Throughout any given year, the National Academies convene hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings that attract the finest minds in academia and the public and private sectors. INVESTIGATING THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF COVID 19 ON THE An ad hoc committee of The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will undertake a fast-track study focused on early indicators of the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the careers of women in academic science, engineering, and medicine (STEMM).
PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS AND COUNTERMEASURES FOR An ad hoc committee under the auspices of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will examine the preparedness for and response to prior influenza pandemics and COVID-19 for lessons learned on the efficacy and implementation of non-vaccine public health interventions and countermeasures for implications for future influenza events.
MERITS AND VIABILITY OF DIFFERENT NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLES AND Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. BASC SPRING 2021 MEETING Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. RESPONSIBLE COMPUTING RESEARCH ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE OF Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE Throughout any given year, the National Academies convene hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings that attract the finest minds in academia and the public and private sectors. INFORMING THE GULF RESEARCH PROGRAMS ENHANCING COMMUNITY The purpose of this series of panel sessions is to collect input from experts about critical issues and challenges Gulf Coast communities currently face and will potentially face in the coming decades, what the priorities and needs are in the region to address these challenges, and what the potential areas of opportunity are for building and enhancing health/community resilience in Gulf Coast HOME | NATIONAL ACADEMIESABOUT USEVENTSOUR WORKPUBLICATIONSOPPORTUNITIESPOLICY AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS Created to Advise the Nation. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide independent, objective advice to spark progress and advance science, engineering, and medicine for the benefit of society. The work of the nonprofit, nongovernmental National Academies is grounded in the expertise of our three honorific societies
WHAT IS THE BEST TYPE OF COVID-19 TEST TO GET? The most common genetic test uses a method called reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Right now, this is considered the “gold standard” for diagnosing COVID-19, but scientists are studying whether other methods may be equally as accurate. One downside of RT-PCR is that a person can test positive after they have recovered and no longer have an active infection but OCEAN-SHOT DIRECTORY “Ocean-Shots”, defined as an ambitious, transformational research concept that draws inspiration and expertise from multiple disciplines and fundamentally advances ocean science for sustainable development. This directory is a growing collection of Ocean-Shots submitted in response to the U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade call for disruptive advances in ocean science. DOES ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT KILL THE CORONAVIRUS? CLAIM UV light destroys the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. FINDING TRUE. Specifically, UVC light has been shown to quickly inactivate the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It can be an effective disinfectant but needs to be used correctly to avoid damage to the skin and eyes.
WORKSHOP ON ADVANCING MATERNAL HEALTH EQUITY AND REDUCING Virtual Workshop . Objectives | To examine the current state of maternal health in the United States and explore the factors needed to enable communities and healthcare systems to be more effective in reducing maternal morbidity and mortality and improving outcomes for pregnant people through the fourth trimester.The workshop will review: the current state of evidence on maternal health PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS AND COUNTERMEASURES FOR An ad hoc committee under the auspices of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will examine the preparedness for and response to prior influenza pandemics and COVID-19 for lessons learned on the efficacy and implementation of non-vaccine public health interventions and countermeasures for implications for future influenza events.
HIGH-QUALITY PRIMARY CARE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EVERY Ensuring access to high-quality primary care for all people in the United States will require reforming payment models, expanding telehealth services, and supporting integrated, team-based care, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
HUMANS ARE CAUSING GLOBAL WARMING CLAIM Today’s global warming is no different from previous warming periods in Earth’s past. FINDING FALSE. Natural changes in the Sun and Earth cannot explain today’s global warming. Human activities are causing Earth to heat up in ways that are different from warm periods in the past. STANDING COMMITTEE FOR THE CARE AND USE OF ANIMALS IN Standing Committee for the Care and Use of Animals in Research. This standing committee will engage with stakeholders regarding new processes, formats, and topics for future updates or additions to The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide ). Now in its 8 th edition, the Guide serves as the basis for accreditation of APPROACHES TO ASSESSING INTAKE OF FOOD AND DIETARY Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. HOME | NATIONAL ACADEMIESABOUT USEVENTSOUR WORKPUBLICATIONSOPPORTUNITIESPOLICY AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS Created to Advise the Nation. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide independent, objective advice to spark progress and advance science, engineering, and medicine for the benefit of society. The work of the nonprofit, nongovernmental National Academies is grounded in the expertise of our three honorific societies
WHAT IS THE BEST TYPE OF COVID-19 TEST TO GET? The most common genetic test uses a method called reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Right now, this is considered the “gold standard” for diagnosing COVID-19, but scientists are studying whether other methods may be equally as accurate. One downside of RT-PCR is that a person can test positive after they have recovered and no longer have an active infection but OCEAN-SHOT DIRECTORY “Ocean-Shots”, defined as an ambitious, transformational research concept that draws inspiration and expertise from multiple disciplines and fundamentally advances ocean science for sustainable development. This directory is a growing collection of Ocean-Shots submitted in response to the U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade call for disruptive advances in ocean science. DOES ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT KILL THE CORONAVIRUS? CLAIM UV light destroys the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. FINDING TRUE. Specifically, UVC light has been shown to quickly inactivate the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It can be an effective disinfectant but needs to be used correctly to avoid damage to the skin and eyes.
WORKSHOP ON ADVANCING MATERNAL HEALTH EQUITY AND REDUCING Virtual Workshop . Objectives | To examine the current state of maternal health in the United States and explore the factors needed to enable communities and healthcare systems to be more effective in reducing maternal morbidity and mortality and improving outcomes for pregnant people through the fourth trimester.The workshop will review: the current state of evidence on maternal health PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS AND COUNTERMEASURES FOR An ad hoc committee under the auspices of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will examine the preparedness for and response to prior influenza pandemics and COVID-19 for lessons learned on the efficacy and implementation of non-vaccine public health interventions and countermeasures for implications for future influenza events.
HIGH-QUALITY PRIMARY CARE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EVERY Ensuring access to high-quality primary care for all people in the United States will require reforming payment models, expanding telehealth services, and supporting integrated, team-based care, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
HUMANS ARE CAUSING GLOBAL WARMING CLAIM Today’s global warming is no different from previous warming periods in Earth’s past. FINDING FALSE. Natural changes in the Sun and Earth cannot explain today’s global warming. Human activities are causing Earth to heat up in ways that are different from warm periods in the past. STANDING COMMITTEE FOR THE CARE AND USE OF ANIMALS IN Standing Committee for the Care and Use of Animals in Research. This standing committee will engage with stakeholders regarding new processes, formats, and topics for future updates or additions to The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide ). Now in its 8 th edition, the Guide serves as the basis for accreditation of APPROACHES TO ASSESSING INTAKE OF FOOD AND DIETARY Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. HOME | NATIONAL ACADEMIES Created to Advise the Nation. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide independent, objective advice to spark progress and advance science, engineering, and medicine for the benefit of society. The work of the nonprofit, nongovernmental National Academies is grounded in the expertise of our three honorific societies
INVESTIGATING THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF COVID 19 ON THE An ad hoc committee of The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will undertake a fast-track study focused on early indicators of the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the careers of women in academic science, engineering, and medicine (STEMM).
DOES ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT KILL THE CORONAVIRUS? CLAIM UV light destroys the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. FINDING TRUE. Specifically, UVC light has been shown to quickly inactivate the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It can be an effective disinfectant but needs to be used correctly to avoid damage to the skin and eyes.
CAREERS | NATIONAL ACADEMIES Bring your talents to support some of the greatest thinking on Earth -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine make a difference every day. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provides employees with competitive compensation and benefits. PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 BY WASHING YOUR HANDS OFTEN Washing with soap and water dissolves the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Soap bubbles break apart coronaviruses. Scrubbing for 20 seconds and rinsing well is the best way to get the virus off your hands. Any soap will work. Bar soap or liquid soap—they work equally well.
RESPONSIBLE COMPUTING RESEARCH ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE OF Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. BASC SPRING 2021 MEETING Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. MERITS AND VIABILITY OF DIFFERENT NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLES AND Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE Throughout any given year, the National Academies convene hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings that attract the finest minds in academia and the public and private sectors. INFORMING THE GULF RESEARCH PROGRAMS ENHANCING COMMUNITY The purpose of this series of panel sessions is to collect input from experts about critical issues and challenges Gulf Coast communities currently face and will potentially face in the coming decades, what the priorities and needs are in the region to address these challenges, and what the potential areas of opportunity are for building and enhancing health/community resilience in Gulf Coast HOME | NATIONAL ACADEMIESABOUT USEVENTSOUR WORKPUBLICATIONSOPPORTUNITIESPOLICY AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS Created to Advise the Nation. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide independent, objective advice to spark progress and advance science, engineering, and medicine for the benefit of society. The work of the nonprofit, nongovernmental National Academies is grounded in the expertise of our three honorific societies
WHAT IS THE BEST TYPE OF COVID-19 TEST TO GET? The most common genetic test uses a method called reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Right now, this is considered the “gold standard” for diagnosing COVID-19, but scientists are studying whether other methods may be equally as accurate. One downside of RT-PCR is that a person can test positive after they have recovered and no longer have an active infection but OCEAN-SHOT DIRECTORY “Ocean-Shots”, defined as an ambitious, transformational research concept that draws inspiration and expertise from multiple disciplines and fundamentally advances ocean science for sustainable development. This directory is a growing collection of Ocean-Shots submitted in response to the U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade call for disruptive advances in ocean science. DOES ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT KILL THE CORONAVIRUS? CLAIM UV light destroys the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. FINDING TRUE. Specifically, UVC light has been shown to quickly inactivate the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It can be an effective disinfectant but needs to be used correctly to avoid damage to the skin and eyes.
WORKSHOP ON ADVANCING MATERNAL HEALTH EQUITY AND REDUCING Virtual Workshop . Objectives | To examine the current state of maternal health in the United States and explore the factors needed to enable communities and healthcare systems to be more effective in reducing maternal morbidity and mortality and improving outcomes for pregnant people through the fourth trimester.The workshop will review: the current state of evidence on maternal health PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS AND COUNTERMEASURES FOR An ad hoc committee under the auspices of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will examine the preparedness for and response to prior influenza pandemics and COVID-19 for lessons learned on the efficacy and implementation of non-vaccine public health interventions and countermeasures for implications for future influenza events.
HIGH-QUALITY PRIMARY CARE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EVERY Ensuring access to high-quality primary care for all people in the United States will require reforming payment models, expanding telehealth services, and supporting integrated, team-based care, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
HUMANS ARE CAUSING GLOBAL WARMING CLAIM Today’s global warming is no different from previous warming periods in Earth’s past. FINDING FALSE. Natural changes in the Sun and Earth cannot explain today’s global warming. Human activities are causing Earth to heat up in ways that are different from warm periods in the past. STANDING COMMITTEE FOR THE CARE AND USE OF ANIMALS IN Standing Committee for the Care and Use of Animals in Research. This standing committee will engage with stakeholders regarding new processes, formats, and topics for future updates or additions to The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide ). Now in its 8 th edition, the Guide serves as the basis for accreditation of APPROACHES TO ASSESSING INTAKE OF FOOD AND DIETARY Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. HOME | NATIONAL ACADEMIESABOUT USEVENTSOUR WORKPUBLICATIONSOPPORTUNITIESPOLICY AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS Created to Advise the Nation. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide independent, objective advice to spark progress and advance science, engineering, and medicine for the benefit of society. The work of the nonprofit, nongovernmental National Academies is grounded in the expertise of our three honorific societies
WHAT IS THE BEST TYPE OF COVID-19 TEST TO GET? The most common genetic test uses a method called reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Right now, this is considered the “gold standard” for diagnosing COVID-19, but scientists are studying whether other methods may be equally as accurate. One downside of RT-PCR is that a person can test positive after they have recovered and no longer have an active infection but OCEAN-SHOT DIRECTORY “Ocean-Shots”, defined as an ambitious, transformational research concept that draws inspiration and expertise from multiple disciplines and fundamentally advances ocean science for sustainable development. This directory is a growing collection of Ocean-Shots submitted in response to the U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade call for disruptive advances in ocean science. DOES ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT KILL THE CORONAVIRUS? CLAIM UV light destroys the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. FINDING TRUE. Specifically, UVC light has been shown to quickly inactivate the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It can be an effective disinfectant but needs to be used correctly to avoid damage to the skin and eyes.
WORKSHOP ON ADVANCING MATERNAL HEALTH EQUITY AND REDUCING Virtual Workshop . Objectives | To examine the current state of maternal health in the United States and explore the factors needed to enable communities and healthcare systems to be more effective in reducing maternal morbidity and mortality and improving outcomes for pregnant people through the fourth trimester.The workshop will review: the current state of evidence on maternal health PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS AND COUNTERMEASURES FOR An ad hoc committee under the auspices of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will examine the preparedness for and response to prior influenza pandemics and COVID-19 for lessons learned on the efficacy and implementation of non-vaccine public health interventions and countermeasures for implications for future influenza events.
HIGH-QUALITY PRIMARY CARE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EVERY Ensuring access to high-quality primary care for all people in the United States will require reforming payment models, expanding telehealth services, and supporting integrated, team-based care, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
HUMANS ARE CAUSING GLOBAL WARMING CLAIM Today’s global warming is no different from previous warming periods in Earth’s past. FINDING FALSE. Natural changes in the Sun and Earth cannot explain today’s global warming. Human activities are causing Earth to heat up in ways that are different from warm periods in the past. STANDING COMMITTEE FOR THE CARE AND USE OF ANIMALS IN Standing Committee for the Care and Use of Animals in Research. This standing committee will engage with stakeholders regarding new processes, formats, and topics for future updates or additions to The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide ). Now in its 8 th edition, the Guide serves as the basis for accreditation of APPROACHES TO ASSESSING INTAKE OF FOOD AND DIETARY Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. HOME | NATIONAL ACADEMIES Created to Advise the Nation. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide independent, objective advice to spark progress and advance science, engineering, and medicine for the benefit of society. The work of the nonprofit, nongovernmental National Academies is grounded in the expertise of our three honorific societies
INVESTIGATING THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF COVID 19 ON THE An ad hoc committee of The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will undertake a fast-track study focused on early indicators of the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the careers of women in academic science, engineering, and medicine (STEMM).
DOES ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT KILL THE CORONAVIRUS? CLAIM UV light destroys the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. FINDING TRUE. Specifically, UVC light has been shown to quickly inactivate the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It can be an effective disinfectant but needs to be used correctly to avoid damage to the skin and eyes.
CAREERS | NATIONAL ACADEMIES Bring your talents to support some of the greatest thinking on Earth -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine make a difference every day. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provides employees with competitive compensation and benefits. PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 BY WASHING YOUR HANDS OFTEN Washing with soap and water dissolves the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Soap bubbles break apart coronaviruses. Scrubbing for 20 seconds and rinsing well is the best way to get the virus off your hands. Any soap will work. Bar soap or liquid soap—they work equally well.
RESPONSIBLE COMPUTING RESEARCH ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE OF Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. BASC SPRING 2021 MEETING Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. MERITS AND VIABILITY OF DIFFERENT NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLES AND Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE Throughout any given year, the National Academies convene hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings that attract the finest minds in academia and the public and private sectors. INFORMING THE GULF RESEARCH PROGRAMS ENHANCING COMMUNITY The purpose of this series of panel sessions is to collect input from experts about critical issues and challenges Gulf Coast communities currently face and will potentially face in the coming decades, what the priorities and needs are in the region to address these challenges, and what the potential areas of opportunity are for building and enhancing health/community resilience in Gulf Coast WHAT IS THE BEST TYPE OF COVID-19 TEST TO GET? The most common genetic test uses a method called reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Right now, this is considered the “gold standard” for diagnosing COVID-19, but scientists are studying whether other methods may be equally as accurate. One downside of RT-PCR is that a person can test positive after they have recovered and no longer have an active infection but OCEAN-SHOT DIRECTORY “Ocean-Shots”, defined as an ambitious, transformational research concept that draws inspiration and expertise from multiple disciplines and fundamentally advances ocean science for sustainable development. This directory is a growing collection of Ocean-Shots submitted in response to the U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade call for disruptive advances in ocean science. DOES ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT KILL THE CORONAVIRUS? CLAIM UV light destroys the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. FINDING TRUE. Specifically, UVC light has been shown to quickly inactivate the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It can be an effective disinfectant but needs to be used correctly to avoid damage to the skin and eyes.
HIGH-QUALITY PRIMARY CARE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EVERY Ensuring access to high-quality primary care for all people in the United States will require reforming payment models, expanding telehealth services, and supporting integrated, team-based care, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
HUMANS ARE CAUSING GLOBAL WARMING CLAIM Today’s global warming is no different from previous warming periods in Earth’s past. FINDING FALSE. Natural changes in the Sun and Earth cannot explain today’s global warming. Human activities are causing Earth to heat up in ways that are different from warm periods in the past. NATIONAL ACADEMIES RECOMMEND CHANGES TO EPA’S TSCA The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) should make changes to its systematic review process under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to ensure it is comprehensive, workable, objective, and transparent, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
APPROACHES TO ASSESSING INTAKE OF FOOD AND DIETARY Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. STANDING COMMITTEE FOR THE CARE AND USE OF ANIMALS IN Standing Committee for the Care and Use of Animals in Research. This standing committee will engage with stakeholders regarding new processes, formats, and topics for future updates or additions to The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide ). Now in its 8 th edition, the Guide serves as the basis for accreditation of FORD FOUNDATION PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP Follow the steps below to prepare and submit an application for a Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship. Read through the following: Predoctoral Fellowship Fact Sheet. Predoctoral Application Instructions. Familiarize yourself with Navigating the Online Application. Start an application here. The application opens on September 8, 2020.
APPA'S OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES Operational Guidelines Staffing General Concept Grounds 8 APPA Operational Guidelines Staffing General Concepts for Grounds: Task-Time-Frequency (TT&F) method, based on Common Tasks, Time to Perform, Frequency of performance and size of area; Common list of tasks to be performed for each type of grounds area (e.g.: Flowerbed, Softball field, Turf Area, etc.); WHAT IS THE BEST TYPE OF COVID-19 TEST TO GET? The most common genetic test uses a method called reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Right now, this is considered the “gold standard” for diagnosing COVID-19, but scientists are studying whether other methods may be equally as accurate. One downside of RT-PCR is that a person can test positive after they have recovered and no longer have an active infection but OCEAN-SHOT DIRECTORY “Ocean-Shots”, defined as an ambitious, transformational research concept that draws inspiration and expertise from multiple disciplines and fundamentally advances ocean science for sustainable development. This directory is a growing collection of Ocean-Shots submitted in response to the U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade call for disruptive advances in ocean science. DOES ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT KILL THE CORONAVIRUS? CLAIM UV light destroys the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. FINDING TRUE. Specifically, UVC light has been shown to quickly inactivate the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It can be an effective disinfectant but needs to be used correctly to avoid damage to the skin and eyes.
HIGH-QUALITY PRIMARY CARE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EVERY Ensuring access to high-quality primary care for all people in the United States will require reforming payment models, expanding telehealth services, and supporting integrated, team-based care, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
HUMANS ARE CAUSING GLOBAL WARMING CLAIM Today’s global warming is no different from previous warming periods in Earth’s past. FINDING FALSE. Natural changes in the Sun and Earth cannot explain today’s global warming. Human activities are causing Earth to heat up in ways that are different from warm periods in the past. NATIONAL ACADEMIES RECOMMEND CHANGES TO EPA’S TSCA The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) should make changes to its systematic review process under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to ensure it is comprehensive, workable, objective, and transparent, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
APPROACHES TO ASSESSING INTAKE OF FOOD AND DIETARY Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. STANDING COMMITTEE FOR THE CARE AND USE OF ANIMALS IN Standing Committee for the Care and Use of Animals in Research. This standing committee will engage with stakeholders regarding new processes, formats, and topics for future updates or additions to The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide ). Now in its 8 th edition, the Guide serves as the basis for accreditation of FORD FOUNDATION PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP Follow the steps below to prepare and submit an application for a Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship. Read through the following: Predoctoral Fellowship Fact Sheet. Predoctoral Application Instructions. Familiarize yourself with Navigating the Online Application. Start an application here. The application opens on September 8, 2020.
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MERITS AND VIABILITY OF DIFFERENT NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLES AND Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. GINGER DOES NOT PREVENT OR CURE COVID-19 Combining ginger with other ingredients, such as lemon, garlic, honey, or vinegar, will not destroy the virus. Drinking hot ginger tea, with or without these additional ingredients, will not prevent or cure COVID-19. There is some evidence that ginger teas or supplements can help with nausea. Some people use ginger to control nausea associated DISRUPTING THE IMPACTS OF IMPLICIT BIAS Disrupting the Impacts of Implicit Bias. By Sara Frueh. Research continues to reveal more about the nature and impacts of implicit bias — something hidden from our direct awareness that causes tangible damage in many spheres of life, even for the very young. A recent study by Stanford University social psychologist Jennifer Eberhardt, for
THE ROLE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION TO The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation to Accelerate Action and Transformative Pathways Towards Sustainable Development. The Permanent Missions of Israel and Mexico to the United Nations in collaboration with the National Academy of Sciences RESPONSIBLE COMPUTING RESEARCH ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE OF Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. FOUNDATION FOR ASSESSING THE HEALTH AND VITALITY OF THE Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. HUMANS ARE CAUSING GLOBAL WARMING CLAIM Today’s global warming is no different from previous warming periods in Earth’s past. FINDING FALSE. Natural changes in the Sun and Earth cannot explain today’s global warming. Human activities are causing Earth to heat up in ways that are different from warm periods in the past. STANDING COMMITTEE FOR THE CARE AND USE OF ANIMALS IN This standing committee will engage with stakeholders regarding new processes, formats, and topics for future updates or additions to The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide).Now in its 8 th edition, the Guide serves as the basis for accreditation of institutions worldwide. The standing committee is not an advisory or oversight committee that will make recommendations GUIDANCE ON PFAS TESTING AND HEALTH OUTCOMES Guidance on PFAS Testing and Health Outcomes. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are chemicals with almost ubiquitous exposure in the United States. Considering the vastness of this exposure, it is difficult to know who, when, how, and what to test, as well as the risks of testing. This study will provide advice for clinicians about WHAT IS THE BEST TYPE OF COVID-19 TEST TO GET? The most common genetic test uses a method called reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Right now, this is considered the “gold standard” for diagnosing COVID-19, but scientists are studying whether other methods may be equally as accurate. One downside of RT-PCR is that a person can test positive after they have recovered and no longer have an active infection but OCEAN-SHOT DIRECTORY “Ocean-Shots”, defined as an ambitious, transformational research concept that draws inspiration and expertise from multiple disciplines and fundamentally advances ocean science for sustainable development. This directory is a growing collection of Ocean-Shots submitted in response to the U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade call for disruptive advances in ocean science. DOES ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT KILL THE CORONAVIRUS? CLAIM UV light destroys the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. FINDING TRUE. Specifically, UVC light has been shown to quickly inactivate the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It can be an effective disinfectant but needs to be used correctly to avoid damage to the skin and eyes.
HIGH-QUALITY PRIMARY CARE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EVERY Ensuring access to high-quality primary care for all people in the United States will require reforming payment models, expanding telehealth services, and supporting integrated, team-based care, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
HUMANS ARE CAUSING GLOBAL WARMING CLAIM Today’s global warming is no different from previous warming periods in Earth’s past. FINDING FALSE. Natural changes in the Sun and Earth cannot explain today’s global warming. Human activities are causing Earth to heat up in ways that are different from warm periods in the past. NATIONAL ACADEMIES RECOMMEND CHANGES TO EPA’S TSCA The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) should make changes to its systematic review process under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to ensure it is comprehensive, workable, objective, and transparent, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
APPROACHES TO ASSESSING INTAKE OF FOOD AND DIETARY Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. STANDING COMMITTEE FOR THE CARE AND USE OF ANIMALS IN Standing Committee for the Care and Use of Animals in Research. This standing committee will engage with stakeholders regarding new processes, formats, and topics for future updates or additions to The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide ). Now in its 8 th edition, the Guide serves as the basis for accreditation of FORD FOUNDATION PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP Follow the steps below to prepare and submit an application for a Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship. Read through the following: Predoctoral Fellowship Fact Sheet. Predoctoral Application Instructions. Familiarize yourself with Navigating the Online Application. Start an application here. The application opens on September 8, 2020.
APPA'S OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES Operational Guidelines Staffing General Concept Grounds 8 APPA Operational Guidelines Staffing General Concepts for Grounds: Task-Time-Frequency (TT&F) method, based on Common Tasks, Time to Perform, Frequency of performance and size of area; Common list of tasks to be performed for each type of grounds area (e.g.: Flowerbed, Softball field, Turf Area, etc.); WHAT IS THE BEST TYPE OF COVID-19 TEST TO GET? The most common genetic test uses a method called reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Right now, this is considered the “gold standard” for diagnosing COVID-19, but scientists are studying whether other methods may be equally as accurate. One downside of RT-PCR is that a person can test positive after they have recovered and no longer have an active infection but OCEAN-SHOT DIRECTORY “Ocean-Shots”, defined as an ambitious, transformational research concept that draws inspiration and expertise from multiple disciplines and fundamentally advances ocean science for sustainable development. This directory is a growing collection of Ocean-Shots submitted in response to the U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade call for disruptive advances in ocean science. DOES ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT KILL THE CORONAVIRUS? CLAIM UV light destroys the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. FINDING TRUE. Specifically, UVC light has been shown to quickly inactivate the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It can be an effective disinfectant but needs to be used correctly to avoid damage to the skin and eyes.
HIGH-QUALITY PRIMARY CARE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EVERY Ensuring access to high-quality primary care for all people in the United States will require reforming payment models, expanding telehealth services, and supporting integrated, team-based care, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
HUMANS ARE CAUSING GLOBAL WARMING CLAIM Today’s global warming is no different from previous warming periods in Earth’s past. FINDING FALSE. Natural changes in the Sun and Earth cannot explain today’s global warming. Human activities are causing Earth to heat up in ways that are different from warm periods in the past. NATIONAL ACADEMIES RECOMMEND CHANGES TO EPA’S TSCA The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) should make changes to its systematic review process under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to ensure it is comprehensive, workable, objective, and transparent, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
APPROACHES TO ASSESSING INTAKE OF FOOD AND DIETARY Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. STANDING COMMITTEE FOR THE CARE AND USE OF ANIMALS IN Standing Committee for the Care and Use of Animals in Research. This standing committee will engage with stakeholders regarding new processes, formats, and topics for future updates or additions to The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide ). Now in its 8 th edition, the Guide serves as the basis for accreditation of FORD FOUNDATION PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP Follow the steps below to prepare and submit an application for a Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship. Read through the following: Predoctoral Fellowship Fact Sheet. Predoctoral Application Instructions. Familiarize yourself with Navigating the Online Application. Start an application here. The application opens on September 8, 2020.
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MERITS AND VIABILITY OF DIFFERENT NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLES AND Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. GINGER DOES NOT PREVENT OR CURE COVID-19 Combining ginger with other ingredients, such as lemon, garlic, honey, or vinegar, will not destroy the virus. Drinking hot ginger tea, with or without these additional ingredients, will not prevent or cure COVID-19. There is some evidence that ginger teas or supplements can help with nausea. Some people use ginger to control nausea associated DISRUPTING THE IMPACTS OF IMPLICIT BIAS Disrupting the Impacts of Implicit Bias. By Sara Frueh. Research continues to reveal more about the nature and impacts of implicit bias — something hidden from our direct awareness that causes tangible damage in many spheres of life, even for the very young. A recent study by Stanford University social psychologist Jennifer Eberhardt, for
THE ROLE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION TO The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation to Accelerate Action and Transformative Pathways Towards Sustainable Development. The Permanent Missions of Israel and Mexico to the United Nations in collaboration with the National Academy of Sciences RESPONSIBLE COMPUTING RESEARCH ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE OF Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. FOUNDATION FOR ASSESSING THE HEALTH AND VITALITY OF THE Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. HUMANS ARE CAUSING GLOBAL WARMING CLAIM Today’s global warming is no different from previous warming periods in Earth’s past. FINDING FALSE. Natural changes in the Sun and Earth cannot explain today’s global warming. Human activities are causing Earth to heat up in ways that are different from warm periods in the past. STANDING COMMITTEE FOR THE CARE AND USE OF ANIMALS IN This standing committee will engage with stakeholders regarding new processes, formats, and topics for future updates or additions to The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide).Now in its 8 th edition, the Guide serves as the basis for accreditation of institutions worldwide. The standing committee is not an advisory or oversight committee that will make recommendations GUIDANCE ON PFAS TESTING AND HEALTH OUTCOMES Guidance on PFAS Testing and Health Outcomes. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are chemicals with almost ubiquitous exposure in the United States. Considering the vastness of this exposure, it is difficult to know who, when, how, and what to test, as well as the risks of testing. This study will provide advice for clinicians about HOME | NATIONAL ACADEMIESABOUT USEVENTSOUR WORKPUBLICATIONSOPPORTUNITIESPOLICY AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS Current articles and reports regarding these academies' work. The National Academies (the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council) serve as advisors to the U.S. in scientific, engineering and medical matters. DISRUPTING THE IMPACTS OF IMPLICIT BIAS Research continues to reveal more about the nature and impacts of implicit bias — something hidden from our direct awareness that causes tangible damage in many spheres of life, even for the very young. A recent study by Stanford University social psychologist Jennifer Eberhardt, for GINGER DOES NOT PREVENT OR CURE COVID-19 Throughout any given year, the National Academies convene hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings that attract the finest minds in academia and the public and private sectors. HIGH-QUALITY PRIMARY CARE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EVERY Ensuring access to high-quality primary care for all people in the United States will require reforming payment models, expanding telehealth services, and supporting integrated, team-based care, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
DOES ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT KILL THE CORONAVIRUS? CLAIM UV light destroys the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. FINDING TRUE. Specifically, UVC light has been shown to quickly inactivate the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It can be an effective disinfectant but needs to be used correctly to avoid damage to the skin and eyes.
DR. LAURA CASTILLO-PAGE NAMED NATIONAL ACADEMIES’ CHIEF The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine announced today that Laura Castillo-Page will become its first chief diversity and inclusion officer, effective June 1. HUMANS ARE CAUSING GLOBAL WARMING CLAIM Today’s global warming is no different from previous warming periods in Earth’s past. FINDING FALSE. Natural changes in the Sun and Earth cannot explain today’s global warming. Human activities are causing Earth to heat up in ways that are different from warm periods in the past. APPROACHES TO ASSESSING INTAKE OF FOOD AND DIETARY Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. ENHANCING THE US CHEMICAL ECONOMY THROUGH INVESTMENTS IN An ad hoc committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will be convened to consider strategies to sustain and enhance the economic activity driven by fundamental research investments in the chemical sciences. THE CHEMISTRY OF URBAN WILDFIRES Destructive fires at the wildland-urban interface (WUI) have burned thousands of acres of residential space in recent years. This study will convene experts to examine the chemical processes that occur during urban wildfires, the identity of resulting chemicals, and what is
HOME | NATIONAL ACADEMIESABOUT USEVENTSOUR WORKPUBLICATIONSOPPORTUNITIESPOLICY AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS Current articles and reports regarding these academies' work. The National Academies (the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council) serve as advisors to the U.S. in scientific, engineering and medical matters. DISRUPTING THE IMPACTS OF IMPLICIT BIAS Research continues to reveal more about the nature and impacts of implicit bias — something hidden from our direct awareness that causes tangible damage in many spheres of life, even for the very young. A recent study by Stanford University social psychologist Jennifer Eberhardt, for GINGER DOES NOT PREVENT OR CURE COVID-19 Throughout any given year, the National Academies convene hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings that attract the finest minds in academia and the public and private sectors. HIGH-QUALITY PRIMARY CARE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EVERY Ensuring access to high-quality primary care for all people in the United States will require reforming payment models, expanding telehealth services, and supporting integrated, team-based care, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
DOES ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT KILL THE CORONAVIRUS? CLAIM UV light destroys the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. FINDING TRUE. Specifically, UVC light has been shown to quickly inactivate the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It can be an effective disinfectant but needs to be used correctly to avoid damage to the skin and eyes.
DR. LAURA CASTILLO-PAGE NAMED NATIONAL ACADEMIES’ CHIEF The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine announced today that Laura Castillo-Page will become its first chief diversity and inclusion officer, effective June 1. HUMANS ARE CAUSING GLOBAL WARMING CLAIM Today’s global warming is no different from previous warming periods in Earth’s past. FINDING FALSE. Natural changes in the Sun and Earth cannot explain today’s global warming. Human activities are causing Earth to heat up in ways that are different from warm periods in the past. APPROACHES TO ASSESSING INTAKE OF FOOD AND DIETARY Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. ENHANCING THE US CHEMICAL ECONOMY THROUGH INVESTMENTS IN An ad hoc committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will be convened to consider strategies to sustain and enhance the economic activity driven by fundamental research investments in the chemical sciences. THE CHEMISTRY OF URBAN WILDFIRES Destructive fires at the wildland-urban interface (WUI) have burned thousands of acres of residential space in recent years. This study will convene experts to examine the chemical processes that occur during urban wildfires, the identity of resulting chemicals, and what is
PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 BY WASHING YOUR HANDS OFTEN If you're healthy, washing your hands can keep you from getting sick.If you’re sick, it can keep you from passing the illness to others. Coronaviruses can stay viable for hours and sometimes days, depending on the surface they’re on and other environmental conditions.Though catching COVID-19 from contact with a contaminated surface is unlikely, washing your hands properly reduces the risk DOES SUNLIGHT KILL THE CORONAVIRUS? CLAIM Since sunlight can kill the coronavirus, wearing sunblock is a bad idea during the coronavirus pandemic. FINDING FALSE. Scientists are still studying whether ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun destroys the coronavirus. Whether it does or not, it’s important to protect your skin from the sun’s UV radiation by wearing sunscreen. NOBEL PRIZE LAUREATES AND OTHER EXPERTS ISSUE URGENT CALL Our Planet, Our Future An Urgent Call for Action . This statement was inspired by the discussions at the 2021 Nobel Prize Summit, issued by the Steering Committee and co-signed by Nobel Laureates and experts.. Preamble. The Nobel Prizes were created to honor advances of “the greatest benefit to humankind.” ASSESSMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE IN THE BUREAU OF Throughout any given year, the National Academies convene hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings that attract the finest minds in academia and the public and private sectors. FOUNDATION FOR ASSESSING THE HEALTH AND VITALITY OF THE Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. RESPONSIBLE COMPUTING RESEARCH ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE OF Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. OCEAN-SHOT DIRECTORY “Ocean-Shots”, defined as an ambitious, transformational research concept that draws inspiration and expertise from multiple disciplines and fundamentally advances ocean science for sustainable development. This directory is a growing collection of Ocean-Shots submitted in response to the U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade call for disruptive advances in ocean science. COLLABORATIVE WEBINAR COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ECONOMIC Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. STANDING COMMITTEE FOR THE CARE AND USE OF ANIMALS IN This standing committee will engage with stakeholders regarding new processes, formats, and topics for future updates or additions to The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide).Now in its 8 th edition, the Guide serves as the basis for accreditation of institutions worldwide. The standing committee is not an advisory or oversight committee that will make recommendations HEALTH EFFECTS AND PATTERNS OF USE OF PREMIUM CIGARS The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will convene an ad hoc committee to evaluate the available evidence of the health effects related to the use of “premium” cigars and identify future federally funded research needs regarding “premium” cigars. HOME | NATIONAL ACADEMIESABOUT USEVENTSOUR WORKPUBLICATIONSOPPORTUNITIESPOLICY AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS Created to Advise the Nation. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide independent, objective advice to spark progress and advance science, engineering, and medicine for the benefit of society. The work of the nonprofit, nongovernmental National Academies is grounded in the expertise of our three honorific societies
GINGER DOES NOT PREVENT OR CURE COVID-19 Combining ginger with other ingredients, such as lemon, garlic, honey, or vinegar, will not destroy the virus. Drinking hot ginger tea, with or without these additional ingredients, will not prevent or cure COVID-19. There is some evidence that ginger teas or supplements can help with nausea. Some people use ginger to control nausea associated DOES ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT KILL THE CORONAVIRUS? CLAIM UV light destroys the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. FINDING TRUE. Specifically, UVC light has been shown to quickly inactivate the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It can be an effective disinfectant but needs to be used correctly to avoid damage to the skin and eyes.
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Bring your talents to support some of the greatest thinking on Earth. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine make a difference every day. We provide employees with competitive compensation and benefits. View Job Opportunities. STANDING COMMITTEE FOR THE CARE AND USE OF ANIMALS IN Standing Committee for the Care and Use of Animals in Research. This standing committee will engage with stakeholders regarding new processes, formats, and topics for future updates or additions to The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide ). Now in its 8 th edition, the Guide serves as the basis for accreditation of FORD FOUNDATION PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP Follow the steps below to prepare and submit an application for a Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship. Read through the following: Predoctoral Fellowship Fact Sheet. Predoctoral Application Instructions. Familiarize yourself with Navigating the Online Application. Start an application here. The application opens on September 8, 2020.
CONTAMINATED DRINKING WATER AT CAMP LEJEUNE Contaminated Water Supplies at Camp Lejeune: Assessing Potential Health Effects. In the early 1980s, two water-supply systems on the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were found to be contaminated with the industrial solvents trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE). The water systems were supplied by the Tarawa APPA'S OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES Operational Guidelines Staffing General Concept Grounds 8 APPA Operational Guidelines Staffing General Concepts for Grounds: Task-Time-Frequency (TT&F) method, based on Common Tasks, Time to Perform, Frequency of performance and size of area; Common list of tasks to be performed for each type of grounds area (e.g.: Flowerbed, Softball field, Turf Area, etc.); THE CHALLENGES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING ABOUT SCIENCE IN 3 The Challenges of Teaching and Learning about Science in the 21 st Century: Exploring the Abilities and Constraints of Adolescent Learners The state of science education for adolescents is FUNCTIONAL AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT FDP Expanded Clearinghouse – Phase 2 Proposal. V.7 Page 1 FUNCTIONAL and TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT FDP Expanded Clearinghouse Pilot Phase 2 – Web-based System DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION COLLABORATION
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GINGER DOES NOT PREVENT OR CURE COVID-19 Combining ginger with other ingredients, such as lemon, garlic, honey, or vinegar, will not destroy the virus. Drinking hot ginger tea, with or without these additional ingredients, will not prevent or cure COVID-19. There is some evidence that ginger teas or supplements can help with nausea. Some people use ginger to control nausea associated DOES ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT KILL THE CORONAVIRUS? CLAIM UV light destroys the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. FINDING TRUE. Specifically, UVC light has been shown to quickly inactivate the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It can be an effective disinfectant but needs to be used correctly to avoid damage to the skin and eyes.
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Bring your talents to support some of the greatest thinking on Earth. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine make a difference every day. We provide employees with competitive compensation and benefits. View Job Opportunities. STANDING COMMITTEE FOR THE CARE AND USE OF ANIMALS IN Standing Committee for the Care and Use of Animals in Research. This standing committee will engage with stakeholders regarding new processes, formats, and topics for future updates or additions to The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide ). Now in its 8 th edition, the Guide serves as the basis for accreditation of FORD FOUNDATION PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP Follow the steps below to prepare and submit an application for a Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship. Read through the following: Predoctoral Fellowship Fact Sheet. Predoctoral Application Instructions. Familiarize yourself with Navigating the Online Application. Start an application here. The application opens on September 8, 2020.
CONTAMINATED DRINKING WATER AT CAMP LEJEUNE Contaminated Water Supplies at Camp Lejeune: Assessing Potential Health Effects. In the early 1980s, two water-supply systems on the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were found to be contaminated with the industrial solvents trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE). The water systems were supplied by the Tarawa APPA'S OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES Operational Guidelines Staffing General Concept Grounds 8 APPA Operational Guidelines Staffing General Concepts for Grounds: Task-Time-Frequency (TT&F) method, based on Common Tasks, Time to Perform, Frequency of performance and size of area; Common list of tasks to be performed for each type of grounds area (e.g.: Flowerbed, Softball field, Turf Area, etc.); THE CHALLENGES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING ABOUT SCIENCE IN 3 The Challenges of Teaching and Learning about Science in the 21 st Century: Exploring the Abilities and Constraints of Adolescent Learners The state of science education for adolescents is FUNCTIONAL AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT FDP Expanded Clearinghouse – Phase 2 Proposal. V.7 Page 1 FUNCTIONAL and TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT FDP Expanded Clearinghouse Pilot Phase 2 – Web-based System DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION COLLABORATION
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ASSESSMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE IN THE BUREAU OF 1 day ago · Throughout any given year, the National Academies convene hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings that attract the finest minds in academia and the public and private sectors. FOUNDATION FOR ASSESSING THE HEALTH AND VITALITY OF THE Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. RESPONSIBLE COMPUTING RESEARCH ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE OF Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. DO BLEACH AND OTHER DISINFECTANTS KILL THE CORONAVIRUS CLAIM Bleach and other disinfectants destroy the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. FINDING TRUE. Many chemical disinfectants work against the novel coronavirus, but it is important to use them properly and never ingest them or apply them to your skin. CAREERS | NATIONAL ACADEMIES Bring your talents to support some of the greatest thinking on Earth -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine make a difference every day. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provides employees with competitive compensation and benefits. ENHANCING THE US CHEMICAL ECONOMY THROUGH INVESTMENTS IN A sub-group of the Committee on Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy will be meeting to hear from two speakers regarding chemistry education.The first 10 minutes of the meeting will be closed for committee deliberations; the remainder will be open to the public. If you would like to receive the Zoom information to attend this meeting, please email Ben Ulrich at bulrich@nas.edu. NRC RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP PROGRAMS (RAP) The mission of the NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) is to promote excellence in scientific and technological research conducted by the U. S. government through the administration of programs offering graduate, postdoctoral, and senior level research opportunities at sponsoring federal laboratories and affiliated institutions.
SECURITY OF AMERICAS MEDICAL PRODUCT SUPPLY CHAIN Recent disasters and health emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have shed light on the fragility of the U.S. medical supply chain and underscored the need to explore policy, regulatory, and systems solutions to prevent and mitigate the impacts of shortages on public health, national security, and patient care. HEALTH EFFECTS AND PATTERNS OF USE OF PREMIUM CIGARS Health Effects and Patterns of Use of Premium Cigars. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will convene an ad hoc committee to evaluate the available evidence of the health effects related to the use of “premium” cigars and identify future federally funded research needs regarding “premium” cigars. HOME | NATIONAL ACADEMIESABOUT USEVENTSOUR WORKPUBLICATIONSOPPORTUNITIESPOLICY AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS Created to Advise the Nation. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide independent, objective advice to spark progress and advance science, engineering, and medicine for the benefit of society. The work of the nonprofit, nongovernmental National Academies is grounded in the expertise of our three honorific societies
GINGER DOES NOT PREVENT OR CURE COVID-19 Combining ginger with other ingredients, such as lemon, garlic, honey, or vinegar, will not destroy the virus. Drinking hot ginger tea, with or without these additional ingredients, will not prevent or cure COVID-19. There is some evidence that ginger teas or supplements can help with nausea. Some people use ginger to control nausea associated DOES ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT KILL THE CORONAVIRUS? CLAIM UV light destroys the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. FINDING TRUE. Specifically, UVC light has been shown to quickly inactivate the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It can be an effective disinfectant but needs to be used correctly to avoid damage to the skin and eyes.
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Bring your talents to support some of the greatest thinking on Earth. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine make a difference every day. We provide employees with competitive compensation and benefits. View Job Opportunities. STANDING COMMITTEE FOR THE CARE AND USE OF ANIMALS IN Standing Committee for the Care and Use of Animals in Research. This standing committee will engage with stakeholders regarding new processes, formats, and topics for future updates or additions to The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide ). Now in its 8 th edition, the Guide serves as the basis for accreditation of FORD FOUNDATION PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP Follow the steps below to prepare and submit an application for a Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship. Read through the following: Predoctoral Fellowship Fact Sheet. Predoctoral Application Instructions. Familiarize yourself with Navigating the Online Application. Start an application here. The application opens on September 8, 2020.
CONTAMINATED DRINKING WATER AT CAMP LEJEUNE Contaminated Water Supplies at Camp Lejeune: Assessing Potential Health Effects. In the early 1980s, two water-supply systems on the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were found to be contaminated with the industrial solvents trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE). The water systems were supplied by the Tarawa APPA'S OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES Operational Guidelines Staffing General Concept Grounds 8 APPA Operational Guidelines Staffing General Concepts for Grounds: Task-Time-Frequency (TT&F) method, based on Common Tasks, Time to Perform, Frequency of performance and size of area; Common list of tasks to be performed for each type of grounds area (e.g.: Flowerbed, Softball field, Turf Area, etc.); THE CHALLENGES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING ABOUT SCIENCE IN 3 The Challenges of Teaching and Learning about Science in the 21 st Century: Exploring the Abilities and Constraints of Adolescent Learners The state of science education for adolescents is FUNCTIONAL AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT FDP Expanded Clearinghouse – Phase 2 Proposal. V.7 Page 1 FUNCTIONAL and TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT FDP Expanded Clearinghouse Pilot Phase 2 – Web-based System DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION COLLABORATION
HOME | NATIONAL ACADEMIESABOUT USEVENTSOUR WORKPUBLICATIONSOPPORTUNITIESPOLICY AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS Created to Advise the Nation. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide independent, objective advice to spark progress and advance science, engineering, and medicine for the benefit of society. The work of the nonprofit, nongovernmental National Academies is grounded in the expertise of our three honorific societies
GINGER DOES NOT PREVENT OR CURE COVID-19 Combining ginger with other ingredients, such as lemon, garlic, honey, or vinegar, will not destroy the virus. Drinking hot ginger tea, with or without these additional ingredients, will not prevent or cure COVID-19. There is some evidence that ginger teas or supplements can help with nausea. Some people use ginger to control nausea associated DOES ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT KILL THE CORONAVIRUS? CLAIM UV light destroys the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. FINDING TRUE. Specifically, UVC light has been shown to quickly inactivate the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It can be an effective disinfectant but needs to be used correctly to avoid damage to the skin and eyes.
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Bring your talents to support some of the greatest thinking on Earth. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine make a difference every day. We provide employees with competitive compensation and benefits. View Job Opportunities. STANDING COMMITTEE FOR THE CARE AND USE OF ANIMALS IN Standing Committee for the Care and Use of Animals in Research. This standing committee will engage with stakeholders regarding new processes, formats, and topics for future updates or additions to The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide ). Now in its 8 th edition, the Guide serves as the basis for accreditation of FORD FOUNDATION PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP Follow the steps below to prepare and submit an application for a Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship. Read through the following: Predoctoral Fellowship Fact Sheet. Predoctoral Application Instructions. Familiarize yourself with Navigating the Online Application. Start an application here. The application opens on September 8, 2020.
CONTAMINATED DRINKING WATER AT CAMP LEJEUNE Contaminated Water Supplies at Camp Lejeune: Assessing Potential Health Effects. In the early 1980s, two water-supply systems on the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were found to be contaminated with the industrial solvents trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE). The water systems were supplied by the Tarawa APPA'S OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES Operational Guidelines Staffing General Concept Grounds 8 APPA Operational Guidelines Staffing General Concepts for Grounds: Task-Time-Frequency (TT&F) method, based on Common Tasks, Time to Perform, Frequency of performance and size of area; Common list of tasks to be performed for each type of grounds area (e.g.: Flowerbed, Softball field, Turf Area, etc.); THE CHALLENGES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING ABOUT SCIENCE IN 3 The Challenges of Teaching and Learning about Science in the 21 st Century: Exploring the Abilities and Constraints of Adolescent Learners The state of science education for adolescents is FUNCTIONAL AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT FDP Expanded Clearinghouse – Phase 2 Proposal. V.7 Page 1 FUNCTIONAL and TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT FDP Expanded Clearinghouse Pilot Phase 2 – Web-based System DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION COLLABORATION
EVENTS | NATIONAL ACADEMIES Events. Throughout any given year, the National Academies convene hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings that attract the finest minds in academia and the public and private sectors. These venues for discussion and debate are essential for allowing the scientific process to unfold. See All Events.
ASSESSMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE IN THE BUREAU OF 1 day ago · Throughout any given year, the National Academies convene hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings that attract the finest minds in academia and the public and private sectors. FOUNDATION FOR ASSESSING THE HEALTH AND VITALITY OF THE Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. RESPONSIBLE COMPUTING RESEARCH ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE OF Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Published proceedings record the presentations and discussions that take place at hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings every year. DO BLEACH AND OTHER DISINFECTANTS KILL THE CORONAVIRUS CLAIM Bleach and other disinfectants destroy the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. FINDING TRUE. Many chemical disinfectants work against the novel coronavirus, but it is important to use them properly and never ingest them or apply them to your skin. CAREERS | NATIONAL ACADEMIES Bring your talents to support some of the greatest thinking on Earth -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine make a difference every day. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provides employees with competitive compensation and benefits. ENHANCING THE US CHEMICAL ECONOMY THROUGH INVESTMENTS IN A sub-group of the Committee on Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy will be meeting to hear from two speakers regarding chemistry education.The first 10 minutes of the meeting will be closed for committee deliberations; the remainder will be open to the public. If you would like to receive the Zoom information to attend this meeting, please email Ben Ulrich at bulrich@nas.edu. NRC RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP PROGRAMS (RAP) The mission of the NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) is to promote excellence in scientific and technological research conducted by the U. S. government through the administration of programs offering graduate, postdoctoral, and senior level research opportunities at sponsoring federal laboratories and affiliated institutions.
SECURITY OF AMERICAS MEDICAL PRODUCT SUPPLY CHAIN Recent disasters and health emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have shed light on the fragility of the U.S. medical supply chain and underscored the need to explore policy, regulatory, and systems solutions to prevent and mitigate the impacts of shortages on public health, national security, and patient care. HEALTH EFFECTS AND PATTERNS OF USE OF PREMIUM CIGARS Health Effects and Patterns of Use of Premium Cigars. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will convene an ad hoc committee to evaluate the available evidence of the health effects related to the use of “premium” cigars and identify future federally funded research needs regarding “premium” cigars. Cookie Notice
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CHECK HERE FOR CURRENT INFORMATION ON THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES’ OPERATING STATUS AND OUR RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC >> Rapid Response to Government on Key Coronavirus Questions The National Academies’ Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases and 21st Century Health Threats is providing rapid expert consultations to the U.S. government on critical issues related to COVID-19, including severe illness in young adults in Italy, surface stability and incubation, and social distancing. Learn More
Reducing Plastic Pollution in the Oceans and Beyond We produce about 380 million metric tons or more of plastic per year, about 40 percent of which are single-use plastics. Chelsea Rochman, assistant professor of ecology at the University of Toronto, tells the story of plastic pollution and her study of its impact on ocean ecosystems during this year’s Roger Revelle Commemorative Lecture. Learn More
Food and Nutrition Board Celebrates 80 Years of Advising the Nation The advice of the National Academies’ Food and Nutrition Board — from its guidance on military rations, to food labeling, to school meals and vending machines — has impacted almost every individual in the U.S. As it celebrates its 80th anniversary, the board explores its role in addressing challenges ahead, including climate change, chronic disease, and an increasingly global food supply. Learn More
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A Message from the Presidents of the NAS, NAE, and NAM As the COVID-19 pandemic grips the nation and the world, policymakers and the public are counting on science, engineering, and medicine to discover how the virus infects humans, slow its spread, treat those infected, and provide solutions that lay the groundwork for recovery. At the National Academies, we are stepping up in a number of ways to respond to this crisis. New Report
Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Seniors A new National Academies report outlines how the health care system can prevent, identify, and eliminate the health consequences of social isolation and loneliness in adults over age 50. ------------------------- Feature Story
Charting the Next 75 Years of Science Leaders from science, government, academia, business, and philanthropy gathered on Feb. 26 at the National Academy of Sciences to consider the nation’s scientific enterprise and how it can best serve the U.S. and beyond in the 21st century. WHO WE ARE
_CREATED TO ADVISE THE NATION_ The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide independent, objective advice to spark progress and advance science, engineering, and medicine for the benefit of society. The work of the nonprofit, nongovernmental National Academies is grounded in the expertise of our three honorific societies — the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Medicine. Learn more about us _The Great Hall dome of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) building._
FEATURED TITLES FROM THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES Research and innovation in the life sciences is driving rapid growth in agriculture, biomedical science, information science and computing, energy, and other sectors of the U.S. economy. This economic activity, conceptually referred to as the bioeconomy, presents many opportunities to create jobs, improve the quality of life, and continue to drive economic growth. While the United States has been a leader in advancements in the biological sciences, other countries are also actively investing in and expanding their capabilities in this area. Maintaining competitiveness in the bioeconomy is key to maintaining the economic health and security of the United States and other nations.
_Safeguarding the Bioeconomy_ evaluates preexisting and potential approaches for assessing the value of the bioeconomy and identifies intangible assets not sufficiently captured or that are missing from U.S. assessments. This study considers strategies for safeguarding and sustaining the economic activity driven by research and innovation in the life sciences. It also presents ideas for horizon scanning mechanisms to identify new technologies, markets, and data sources that have the potential to drive future development of the bioeconomy. " resources=",">
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SAFEGUARDING THE BIOECONOMY View Report
Beginning in 1979 and in each subsequent decades, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has overseen the Healthy People initiative to set national goals and objectives for health promotion and disease prevention. At the request of HHS, this study presents a slate of Leading Health Indicators (LHIs) that will serve as options for the Healthy People Federal Interagency Workgroup to consider as they develop the final criteria and set of LHIs for Healthy People 2030." resources=""> 2020
LEADING HEALTH INDICATORS 2030: ADVANCING HEALTH, EQUITY, AND WELL-BEING
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There are over 20 million young people of color in the United States whose representation in STEM education pathways and in the STEM workforce is still far below their numbers in the general population. Their participation could help re-establish the United States’ preeminence in STEM innovation and productivity, while also increasing the number of well-educated STEM workers. There are nearly 700 minority-serving institutions (MSIs) that provide pathways to STEM educational success and workforce readiness for millions of students of color—and do so in a mission-driven and intentional manner. They vary substantially in their origins, missions, student demographics, and levels of institutional selectivity. But in general, their service to the nation provides a gateway to higher education and the workforce, particularly for underrepresented students of color and those from low-income and first-generation to college backgrounds. The challenge for the nation is how to capitalize on the unique strengths and attributes of these institutions and to equip them with the resources, exceptional faculty talent, and vital infrastructure needed to educate and train an increasingly critical portion of current and future generations of scientists, engineers, and health professionals. _Minority Serving Institutions_ examines the nation’s MSIs and identifies promising programs and effective strategies that have the highest potential return on investment for the nation by increasing the quantity and quality MSI STEM graduates. This study also provides critical information and perspective about the importance of MSIs to other stakeholders in the nation’s system of higher education and the organizations that support them. " resources=",,">
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MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTIONS: AMERICA'S UNDERUTILIZED RESOURCE FOR STRENGTHENING THE STEM WORKFORCE View Report
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SECURING THE VOTE: PROTECTING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY View Report
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