What Makes a Good School Good? Resources to Promote Quality Education
April 3, 2012 · by Barb Murphy
We all want our kids to attend the best schools, with great teachers who engage students, teach them well, and inspire them to do their best. The recent controversy about a “Parent Trigger” law, that permits parents to petition for control of low-performing schools, highlights concern for quality education. The National Research Council has a [...]
Inspire a Scientist: Twelve Resources to Promote Science
March 26, 2012 · by Barb Murphy
A new report from the Council on Foreign Relations reaffirms the importance of science education for the future of our nation. The National Academy of Sciences has developed resources to inspire future scientists and engineers, and expand the public’s interest in science in general . All of this media is free and is intended to [...]
Envisioning the Potential of IT to Enhance Health Care, Learning, and Crisis Communication
March 16, 2012 · by Barb Murphy
The National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine have produced a number of reports that address issues of the integration of information technology (IT) into health care, education, and emergency management products. These books explore the potential of IT to support delivery of high-quality health care, impact science education through games and simulations, and [...]
Exploring the Antarctic Environment: Science to Guide Research Directions
February 14, 2012 · by Barb Murphy
Exploration of Antarctica has been in the news recently, as a Russian team successfully drilled to reach Lake Vostok, the largest of the continent’s lakes, buried beneath 3.7 kilometers of ice. The United Kingdom and the United States also have plans to drill into Antarctic bodies of water. Researchers identified more than 145 subglacial lakes [...]
State of the Union 2012 Highlights
January 27, 2012 · by Barb Murphy
In Tuesday’s State of the Union address, the President touched on important issues facing our country. Reports from the National Academies can inform debate and guide decision making in areas of public policy, science, engineering, and education. All are free to download. Remarks of President Barack Obama in State of the Union Address Mr. Speaker, [...]
Preparing for the Worst: Science to Improve Disaster Resiliency
January 13, 2012 · by Barb Murphy
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association reports that the United States set a record in 2011 with 12 separate billion dollar weather/climate disasters. Our nation is particularly vulnerable due to its large populations living and working in high-risk areas: seismic zones, coastal and river flood plains, and dense urban population centers. Catastrophic events can and [...]
The Dual Use Dilemma: Biological Research and Security in an Age of Terrorism
January 5, 2012 · by Barb Murphy
The great achievements of molecular biology and genetics over the last 50 years have produced advances in agriculture and industrial processes and have revolutionized the practice of medicine. The very technologies that fueled these benefits to society, however, pose a potential risk as well—the possibility that these technologies could also be used to create the [...]
Science Research to Drive Space Exploration
December 8, 2011 · by Barb Murphy
It has been a banner week for space enthusiasts! Kepler-22b is the first planet discovered beyond our system to possibly be in a habitable zone, capable of supporting life. Scientists also announced the discovery of the biggest black holes yet. New pictures of the asteroid Vesta were released, adding greatly to our knowledge of asteroids. [...]
Take 5: Top Books for Engineers
November 21, 2011 · by Barb Murphy
Got scientists and engineers on your holiday shopping list? Take five and check out our top gift ideas. NAP books and merchandise make thoughtful gifts for thinking people. Technology for a Quieter America Exposure to noise at home, at work, while traveling, and during leisure activities is a fact of life for all Americans. At [...]
Take 5: Top Books on Energy
November 21, 2011 · by Barb Murphy
Got scientists and engineers on your holiday shopping list? Take five and check out our top gift ideas. NAP books and merchandise make thoughtful gifts for thinking people. America’s Energy Future: Technology and Transformation Energy touches our lives in countless ways and its costs are felt when we fill up at the gas pump, pay [...]
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