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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New 'Action Collaborative' on Clinician Well-Being
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In 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
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NAM Foreign Secretary to Be Next AAAS President
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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.
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Hurricane 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.
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Use award-winning game Extreme Event to start a conversation about building community resilience. Now in three scenarios: Hurricane, Flood, and Earthquake!
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View the latest Report to Congress, which details the Academies' work from 2015.
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Eight health professionals have been selected for the 2016-2017 class of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows at the National Academy of Medicine.
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NAE announced the winners of its 2016 EngineerGirl essay competition, which asked students to describe a "responsible engineering" technology and the improvements it could provide.
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Stop by the Koshland Museum for state-of-the-art exhibits, public events, and educational programs.
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A 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.
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Read about recent activities and reports of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in the latest issue of In Focus magazine.
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Learn about our various international efforts to help address global challenges.
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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
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Check 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.
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Read the summary of an NAS colloquium to explore research that can improve the effective communication of science to lay audiences.
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Watch a video about an Academies report that looked at whether and how to professionalize the nation's rapidly evolving cybersecurity field.
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Climatologist 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.
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Watch a video on the findings of the Academies report Abrupt Impacts of Climate Change: Anticipating Surprises.
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Kids 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.
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Explore relationships among the arts and sciences, engineering, and medicine through the Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences.
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We 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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