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In D.C. for the holidays? Come visit the Koshland Science Museum for interactive exhibits, hands-on science activities, puzzles, and more.

  • MUSEUM

    Science Museum Holiday Hours

    In D.C. for the holidays? Come visit the Koshland Science Museum for interactive exhibits, hands-on science activities, puzzles, and more.

  • NEW REPORT

    Examining Earthquake-Caused
    Soil Liquefaction Assessments

    Dec. 21 – A new report from the National Academies evaluates existing methods for assessing liquefaction and its consequences.

  • NEW REPORT

    Sixth Biennial Report Examines Progress
    of the Everglades Restoration Plan

    Dec. 15 – Forward-looking analysis and a re-examination of Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan goals are needed, says a new Academies report.

  • NEW REPORT

    Manufacturing Landscape for LEDs

    Dec. 15 – A new Academies report discusses recent trends in solid-state light manufacturing and opportunities for new applications.

New 'Action Collaborative' on Clinician Well-Being
©alexandragl1/iStock/Getty ImagesIn response to alarming evidence of high rates of depression and suicide among U.S. health care workers, the National Academy of Medicine is launching a wide-ranging "action collaborative" to promote clinician well-being and resilience. Read More

NAM Foreign Secretary to Be Next AAAS President
Margaret Hamburg

Margaret Hamburg, foreign secretary of the National Academy of Medicine, has been chosen as president-elect of AAAS.  She will begin her three-year term as an officer and member of the Executive Committee of the AAAS Board of Directors at the conclusion of the 183rd AAAS Annual Meeting in Boston on Feb. 21, 2017. 

Site Highlights

  • New VideoHurricane Matthew caused substantial damage along the U.S. southeastern coast. In a recent interview, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate discussed how communities can better prepare for such events.

  • Extreme EventUse award-winning game Extreme Event to start a conversation about building community resilience. Now in three scenarios: Hurricane, Flood, and Earthquake!

  • 2015 Report to CongressView the latest Report to Congress, which details the Academies' work from 2015.

  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows LogoEight health professionals have been selected for the 2016-2017 class of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows at the National Academy of Medicine.

  • Engineer Girl Site HighlightNAE announced the winners of its 2016 EngineerGirl essay competition, which asked students to describe a "responsible engineering" technology and the improvements it could provide. 

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

  • End of Life CareA new podcast series based on Dying in America: Improving Quality and Honoring Individual Preferences Near the End of Life is now available for free download on ReachMD, iHeartRadio, Tunein, iTunes, and Stitcher.  

  • (c)iStock/GettyRead about recent activities and reports of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in the latest issue of In Focus magazine.

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

  • Arab-American Frontiers of Science, Engineering and Medicine symposium The third Arab-American Frontiers of Science, Engineering and Medicine symposium, held Dec. 5-7, 2015, in Saudi Arabia, explored new research around the theme "Sensing Technologies, Networks and Applications." Read more

  • astrophysicist Neil deGrasse TysonCheck out Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, who met executive producer Seth MacFarlane through the National Academy of Sciences' Science & Entertainment Exchange.

  • The Science of Science Communication IIRead the summary of an NAS colloquium to explore research that can improve the effective communication of science to lay audiences.

  • cybersecurityWatch a video about an Academies report that looked at whether and how to professionalize the nation's rapidly evolving cybersecurity field.

  • Climatologist Richard AlleyClimatologist Richard Alley, an NAS member and professor of geosciences at Penn State, discussed on CNN what is causing the record-low temperatures in the United States and Canada.

  • report Abrupt Impacts of Climate Change: Anticipating SurprisesWatch a video on the findings of the Academies report Abrupt Impacts of Climate Change: Anticipating Surprises.

  • hands-on science activitiesKids and adults alike are invited to enjoy hands-on science activities every Saturday and Sunday from noon-4 p.m. at the Koshland Science Museum.

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

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