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      Reusable Health Care Textiles for Use in Personal Protective Equipment

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Board on Health Sciences Policy

      Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a critical part of infection prevention and health care worker (HCW) protection. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed gaps in the ability of health care systems to…

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      Building Defense Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Policy and Global Affairs, Board on Higher Education and Workforce

      A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a series of three hybrid workshops to examine the key issues highlighted in the National Academies 2022…

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      Experimental Approaches to Improving Research Funding Programs

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Policy and Global Affairs, Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy

      On March 14-15, 2023, the Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine held a 2-day workshop in Washington, DC to explore…

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      AI for Scientific Discovery

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, Policy and Global Affairs, Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, Science and Engineering Capacity Development Unit

      Over the past century, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from computational theory to everyday conversational technologies, capturing the attention and interest of the public and the media. It has also…

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      Observations on the President’s Fiscal Year 1999 Federal Science and Technology Budget

      Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      In this report, the Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (COSEPUP) provides its observations on the federal science and technology (FS&T) portion of the president’s fiscal year (FY) 1999…

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      Capitalizing on Investments in Science and Technology

      Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      Although the United States capitalizes on its investment in science and technology effectively, there remains room for improvement. This volume identifies the ingredients for success in capitalizing on such investments…

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      Observations on the President’s Fiscal Year 2000 Federal Science and Technology Budget

      Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      Fifth in a series of annual reports, this study provides observations on the Administrationa s FY 2003 budget proposal for federal science and technology (FS&T) programs. The first section of…

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      In Vitro-Derived Human Gametes as a Reproductive Technology

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Board on Health Sciences Policy

      Current assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) do not enable all prospective parents to have genetically related children. The National Academies Board on Health Sciences Policy hosted…

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      Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy,National Academy of Sciences

      Examines areas important to the progress of US science and technology: the science of interfaces and thin films, decision making and problem solving, protein structure and biological function, and the…

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      Supporting Black Students Through Their Science, Engineering, and Medicine Career Journeys

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Policy and Global Affairs, Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine

      Increasing the number of Black men and Black women who enter the fields of science, engineering, and medicine (SEM) will benefit the social and economic health of the nation. On…

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      Supporting Family Caregivers in STEMM

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Policy and Global Affairs, Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine, Committee on Policies and Practices for Supporting Caregivers Working in Science, Engineering, and Medicine

      Family caregiving is not simply an outside obligation that has no bearing on the workings of academic science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) as it affects the lives of…

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      Community Support, Partnerships, and Inclusive Environments for Black Students and Professionals in Science, Engineering, and Medicine

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Policy and Global Affairs, Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine

      Individuals, institutions, and communities all have a role in strengthening representation of Black men and Black women in science, engineering, and medicine (SEM). The SEM workplace has historically not been…

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      Careers in Science and Engineering: A Student Planning Guide to Grad School and Beyond

      National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      Offers guidance to students on planning careers. This booklet is designed for graduate science and engineering students currently in or soon to graduate from a university, as well as undergraduates…

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      Adviser, Teacher, Role Model, Friend: On Being a Mentor to Students in Science and Engineering

      National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      Offers helpful advice on how teachers, administrators, and career advisers in science and engineering can become better mentors to their students. This guide covers topics on career planning, time management…

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      Advancing Progress in Cancer Prevention and Risk Reduction

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Board on Health Care Services, National Cancer Policy Forum

      The National Academies National Cancer Policy Forum hosted a Summer 2022 workshop to explore the current state of knowledge regarding risk factors for cancer and best practices for cancer prevention…

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      Data Integration in Learning Health Care Systems for Traumatic Brain Injury

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Forum on Traumatic Brain Injury

      Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affect millions of Americans each year, causing symptoms that can be debilitating and long-lasting and resulting in physical, cognitive, emotional, and financial ramifications. The complexity and…

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      Improving Systems of Follow-Up Care for Traumatic Brain Injury

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Forum on Traumatic Brain Injury

      The National Academies Forum on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) hosted a hybrid public workshop in May 2023 to explore what is needed to better serve adult TBI patients who require…

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      Observations on the President’s Fiscal Year 2001: Federal Science and Technology Budget

      Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      Identifies potential impacts of the President’s proposed federal science and technology budget. This title does not make recommendations about specific spending levels, but rather identifies aspects of the proposed budget…

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      Enhancing the Postdoctoral Experience for Scientists and Engineers: A Guide for Postdoctoral Scholars, Advisers, Institutions, Funding Organizations, and Disciplinary Societies

      National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine,Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy

      How can the postdoctoral experience be enhanced for the over 40,000 individuals who hold these positions at university, government, and industry laboratories? This book offers its assessment of the postdoctoral…

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      On Being a Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research

      Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      The scientific research enterprise is built on a foundation of trust. Scientists trust that the results reported by others are valid. Society trusts that the results of research reflect an…

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      The Outlook for Science and Technology

      Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

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      Transforming Research and Higher Education Institutions in the Next 75 Years

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Policy and Global Affairs

      On September 22, 2022, the National Academy of Sciences held a symposium entitled Endless Frontier 2022: Research and Higher Education Institutions for the Next 75 Years. The event was a…

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      Engaging Scientists in Central Asia on Life Science Data Governance Principles

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Policy and Global Affairs, Division on Earth and Life Studies, International Networks and Cooperation, Board on Life Sciences

      To facilitate scientific progress and collaboration while also protecting personal privacy, the integrity of research investments, and national security, it is important for life science data to be collected, digitized…

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      Toward Equitable Innovation in Health and Medicine

      National Academy of Medicine, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Committee on Creating a Framework for Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation in Health and Medicine

      Advances in biomedical science, data science, engineering, and technology are leading to high-pace innovation with potential to transform health and medicine. These innovations simultaneously raise important ethical and social issues…

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      Options for a National Plan for Smart Manufacturing

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Policy and Global Affairs, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy, National Materials and Manufacturing Board, Committee on Options for a National Plan for Smart Manufacturing

      Smart manufacturing technologies - from advanced sensors to new computing capabilities - have the potential to greatly improve the productivity, energy efficiency, and sustainability of the U.S. manufacturing sector. Successfully…

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      An Assessment of the National Science Foundation’s Science and Technology Centers Program

      National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine,Engineering and Public Policy,Committee on Science,Institute of Medicine

      The National Science Foundation requested that the Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy of the NAS, the NAE, and the IOM form a panel to evaluate the accomplishments of…

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      Impact of the Global Medical Supply Chain on SNS Operations and Communications: Proceedings of a Workshop

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Health Sciences Policy

      The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) with a focus on procuring and managing medical countermeasures (MCM) designed to address chemical, biological, radiological…

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      Charting a Future for Sequencing RNA and Its Modifications

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Board on Life Sciences, Toward Sequencing and Mapping of RNA Modifications Committee

      Concerted efforts to deepen understanding of RNA modifications and their role in living systems hold the potential to advance human health, improve crop yields, and address other pressing societal challenges…

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      Modernizing Probable Maximum Precipitation Estimation

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Water Science and Technology Board, Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, Committee on Modernizing Probable Maximum Precipitation Estimation

      For more than 75 years, high-hazard structures in the U.S., including dams and nuclear power plants, have been engineered to withstand floods resulting from the most unlikely but possible precipitation…

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      Serious Illness Care Research

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Board on Health Care Services, Roundtable on Quality Care for People with Serious Illness

      To explore the current and future state of serious illness care research, the National Academies Roundtable on Quality Care for People with Serious Illness hosted a public workshop in November…

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      Exploring the Adoption of Implantable Brain Stimulation into Standard of Care for Central Nervous System Disorders

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders

      Implantable brain stimulation has had a profound impact on neuroscience research and the treatment of central nervous system disorders by allowing physicians to directly intervene in the pathological neural circuits…

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      Science and Technology Leadership in American Government: Ensuring the Best Presidential Appointments

      Panel on Presidentially Appointed Scientists and Engineers,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      The US government is involved in activities that have significant scientific and technical (S&T) components. This book delves into the reasons these federal S&T-related positions are vacant, identifies the consequences…

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      Beyond Bias and Barriers: Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering

      Committee on Maximizing the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      The US economy relies on the productivity, entrepreneurship, and creativity of its people. This book explains that eliminating gender bias in academia requires immediate overarching reform, including decisive action by…

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      U.S.-Iran Engagement in Science, Engineering, and Health (2010-2016): A Resilient Program but an Uncertain Future

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Policy and Global Affairs,Development, Security, and Cooperation,Glenn E. Schweitzer

      In 2010, the National Research Council published the report U.S-Iran Engagement in Science, Engineering, and Medicine (2000-2009). The review of the program described in detail the National Academies’ science, technology…

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      Science and Technology in the National Interest: The Presidential Appointment Process

      National Academy of Engineering,National Academy of Sciences,Policy and Global Affairs,Institute of Medicine,Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy

      Analyzes the federal government’s capacity to recruit highly qualified individuals for the top science and technology (S&T)-related leadership positions in the executive branch and makes appropriate recommendations.

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      Implementing the Government Performance and Results Act for Research: A Status Report

      Policy and Global Affairs,Institute of Medicine,Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy,National Academy of Engineering,National Academy of Sciences

      As requested by Congress and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), this report assists federal agencies in crafting plans and reports that are responsive to the…

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      Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Food and Nutrition Board, Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Committee on Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health

      The United States is an important food producer globally, in part because of its abundance of agriculturally productive soils. However, management practices that maximize yields have caused losses in soil…

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      Papers Commissioned for a Workshop on the Federal Role in Research and Development

      National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine,Sponsored by the Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy and the Academy Industry Program,Institute of Medicine,Committee on Science,Engineering and Public Policy

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      Essential Health Care Services Related to Anxiety and Mood Disorders in Women

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Board on Health Care Services, Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

      At the request of the Health Resources and Services Administration, the National Academies Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders hosted a public workshop in April 2024 to explore…

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      Information Technology and the Conduct of Research: The User’s View

      Panel on Information Technology and the Conduct of Research,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      Computers and telecommunications have revolutionized the processes of scientific research. How is this information technology being applied and what difficulties do scientists face in using information technology? And how can…

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      The Government Role in Civilian Technology: Building a New Alliance

      Panel on the Government Role in Civilian Technology,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      Offers an expert consensus on how government and industry together can respond to the realities of a global marketplace. This volume offers conclusions about policy and organizational changes with the…

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      Major Award Decisionmaking at the National Science Foundation

      Panel on NSF Decisionmaking for Major Awards,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      The National Science Foundation (NSF) plans, grants, and administers large-scale research projects. This book provides an overview of how such projects are planned, reviews proposals for merit, and evaluates ongoing…

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      Finding Common Ground: U.S. Export Controls in a Changed Global Environment, Commissioned Papers

      National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine,Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy,Panel on the Future Design and Implementation of U.S. National Security Export Controls,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

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      Defining and Evaluating In-Home Drug Disposal Systems For Opioid Analgesics

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, and Translation

      The proper disposal of unused or expired prescription drugs, particularly controlled substances such as opioids, may help to prevent serious risk of nonmedical use or overdose. In June 2023, the…

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      Building and Measuring Community Resilience: Actions for Communities and the Gulf Research Program

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Policy and Global Affairs,Office of Special Projects,Committee on Measuring Community Resilience

      The frequency and severity of disasters over the last few decades have presented unprecedented challenges for communities across the United States. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina exposed the complexity and breadth…

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      Roots and Trajectories of Violent Extremism and Terrorism: A Cooperative Program of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the Russian Academy of Sciences (1995-2020)

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Policy and Global Affairs,Development, Security, and Cooperation,Glenn E. Schweitzer

      During the past 25 years, the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, in collaboration with the Russian Academy of Sciences, have carried out a wide variety of activities…

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      Operationalizing Sustainable Development to Benefit People and the Planet

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Policy and Global Affairs, Science and Technology for Sustainability Program, Committee on Operationalizing Sustainable Development

      The COVID-19 pandemic and overlapping global crises, including geopolitical conflict and climate change, have made achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) more challenging. The scientific community incre-singly…

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      Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy

      Panel on Technology and Employment,Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      Studies the relationship of technology to employment and the effects of technological change on the workplace. This book discusses the role of various technologies in strengthening US international competitiveness, recommends…

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