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      Capitalizing on New Needs and New Opportunities: Government, Industry Partnerships in Biotechnology and Information Technologies

      Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy,National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,National Academy of Sciences

      Addresses a topic of recognized policy concern. This report summarizes a major conference that reviewed our nation’s R&D support for biotechnology and information technologies. It emphasizes the fall off in…

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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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      Bridge Builders: African Experiences with Information and Communication Technology

      Panel on Planning for Scientific and Technological Information (STI) Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Contains 16 stories that are first person accounts of how information technologies have been introduced into institutions for the benefit of scientists and engineers in sub-Saharan Africa. This work contains…

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      Measuring and Sustaining the New Economy: Report of a Workshop

      National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy

      Sustaining the New Economy requires public policies that remain relevant to the technological changes that characterize it. This report on a STEP workshop highlights the need for information and the…

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      Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward

      National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Committee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Science, Technology, and Law

      Provides a plan for addressing these needs and suggests the creation of a new government entity, the National Institute of Forensic Science, to establish and enforce standards within the forensic…

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      Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming

      Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming-Synthesis Panel,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine,National Research Council

      Offers an analysis of the major issues surrounding greenhouse warming, and presents the authoring panel’s recommendations for US policy. This book analyzes understanding of greenhouse gas accumulation and its effect…

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      Sustainability for the Nation: Resource Connections and Governance Linkages

      National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Science and Technology for Sustainability Program,Committee on Sustainability Linkages in the Federal Government

      A sustainable society, according to one definition, is one that can persist over generations; one that is far-seeing enough, flexible enough, and wise enough not to undermine either its physical…

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      Marshaling Technology for Development: Proceedings of a Symposium

      Technology and Development Steering Committee,National Research Council,World Bank,National Academy of Sciences

      Technological advances pose challenges and opportunities for developing countries, and for the development banks and other organizations that serve them. This book surveys the status and effect of change in…

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      Sustainability and the U.S. EPA

      Committee on Incorporating Sustainability in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,National Research Council

      Sustainability is based on a simple and long-recognized factual premise: Everything that humans require for their survival and well-being depends, directly or indirectly, on the natural environment. The environment provides…

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      Understanding Research, Science and Technology Parks: Global Best Practice: Report of a Symposium

      Committee on Comparative Innovation Policy: Best Practice for the 21st Century,National Research Council

      Many nations are currently adopting a variety of directed strategies to launch and support research parks, often with significant financial commitments and policy support. By better understanding how research parks…

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      Harnessing Science and Technology for America’s Economic Future: National and Regional Priorities

      Committee on Harnessing Science and Technology for America's Economic Future,National Research Council

      Based on a 1998 forum where participants from across America discussed ways to improve the utilization of science and technology for economic growth. This book includes papers and talks from…

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      Aeronautics Innovation: NASA’s Challenges and Opportunities

      Committee on Innovation Models for Aeronautics Technologies,National Research Council,Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy,Policy and Global Affairs,National Academy of Sciences

      NASA is a global leader in aeronautics research and development aEURO fostering advances in aviation safety and emissions, propulsion technology, and many other areas. And the agency’s Aeronautics Research Mission…

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      Knowledge-Action Systems for Seasonal to Interannual Climate Forecasting: Summary of a Workshop

      National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Roundtable on Science and Technology for Sustainability,James Buizer,David W. Cash

      Covers the workshop ‘Knowledge-Action Systems for Seasonal to Interannual Climate Forecasting’ held in 2004 to discover and distill general lessons about the design of effective systems for linking knowledge with…

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      Expanding Biofuel Production: Sustainability and the Transition to Advanced Biofuels: Summary of a Workshop

      National Research Council

      While energy prices, energy security, and climate change are front and center in the national media, these issues are often framed to the exclusion of the broader issue of sustainability–ensuring…

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      Trends in Federal Support of Research and Graduate Education

      Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy,Technology and Economic Policy,Committee on Trends in Federal Spending on Scientific and Engineering Research,National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs

      The Board on Science, Technology and Economic Policy improved its 1999 analysis (Appendix A, Securing America’s Industrial Strength, 1999) of changes since 1990 in the distribution of federal research funding…

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      Building the 21st Century: U.S. China Cooperation on Science, Technology, and Innovations

      Committee on Comparative National Innovation Policies: Best Practice for the 21st Century,National Research Council

      The global economy is characterized by increasing locational competition to attract the resources necessary to develop leading-edge technologies as drivers of regional and national growth. One means of facilitating such…

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      Immigration Policy and the Search for Skilled Workers: Summary of a Workshop

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Policy and Global Affairs,Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy,Committee on High-Skilled Immigration Policy and the Global Competition for Talent

      The market for high-skilled workers is becoming increasingly global, as are the markets for knowledge and ideas. While high-skilled immigrants in the United States represent a much smaller proportion of…

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      Perspectives on Research with H5N1 Avian Influenza: Scientific Inquiry, Communication, Controversy: Summary of a Workshop

      National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Committee on Science, Technology, and Law,Board on Global Health

      When, in late 2011, it became public knowledge that two research groups had submitted for publication manuscripts that reported on their work on mammalian transmissibility of a lethal H5N1 avian…

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      Science and Technology in Kazakhstan: Current Status and Future Prospects

      Committee on Science and Technology in Kazakhstan,Office for Central Europe and Eurasia,National Research Council

      Kazakhstan has an ambitious program to increase its technological competitiveness in the global market place during the next few years, but achieving success will depend in large measure on the…

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      Sustainable Management of Groundwater in Mexico: Proceedings of a Workshop

      National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      This report contains a collection of papers presented at a workshop in Merida, Mexico — Strengthening Science-Based Decision Making: Sustainable Management of Groundwater in Mexico. The cross-cutting themes of the…

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      Medical Innovation in the Changing Healthcare Marketplace: Conference Summary

      National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Care Services,Policy and Global Affairs,Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy

      A wave of new health care innovation and growing demand for health care, coupled with uncertain productivity improvements, could severely challenge efforts to control future health care costs. A committee…

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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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      The Impact of Defense Spending on Nondefense Engineering Labor Markets: A Report to the National Academy of Engineering

      National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel,Panel on Engineering Labor Markets,National Academy of Sciences

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      Potential Risks and Benefits of Gain-of-Function Research: Summary of a Workshop

      National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Science, Technology, and Law

      On October 17, 2014, spurred by incidents at U.S. government laboratories that raised serious biosafety concerns, the United States government launched a one-year deliberative process to address the continuing controversy…

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      Securing the Vote: Protecting American Democracy

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Science, Technology, and Law

      During the 2016 presidential election, America’s election infrastructure was targeted by actors sponsored by the Russian government. Securing the Vote: Protecting American Democracy examines the challenges arising out of the…

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      Lost Crops of the Incas: Little-known Plants of the Andes with Promise for Worldwide Cultivation

      National Research Council

      Contains information about more than 30 different Incan crops that promise to follow the potato’s lead and become important contributors to the world’s food supply. This work includes color photographs…

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      Microlivestock: Little-Known Small Animals with a Promising Economic Future

      Panel on Microlivestock,Office of International Affairs,Policy and Global Affairs,National Research Council

      Microlivestock is a term coined for species that are inherently small. This book aims to raise awareness of the potential of these small species, including microcattle, microsheep, various poultry, rabbits…

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      Certifiably Sustainable?: The Role of Third-Party Certification Systems: Report of a Workshop

      Committee on Certification of Sustainable Products and Services,National Research Council

      At head of title on cover: Sustainability science and technology.

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      Innovation Policies for the 21st Century: Report of a Symposium

      Committee on Comparative Innovation Policy: Best Practice for the 21st Century,National Research Council

      To mark the opening of a study of Comparative Innovation Policy: Best Practice for the 21st Century the Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy (STEP) convened a symposium providing…

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      Meeting Global Challenges: German-U.S. Innovation Policy: Summary of a Symposium

      National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy,Committee on Comparative National Innovation Policies: Best Practice for the 21st Century

      Summary of symposium presentation and an introduction examining the policy issues raised in the conference, held by Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy (STEP).

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

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

      Provides a policy outline and specific steps for a revamping of US and multilateral export controls. This volume presents information on issues, such as: the successes and failures of US…

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      Advancing Commercialization of Digital Products from Federal Laboratories

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Policy and Global Affairs,Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy,Committee on Advancing Commercialization from the Federal Laboratories

      Federal laboratories play a unique role in the U.S. economy. Research and development conducted at these labs has contributed to the advancement or improvement of such key general-purpose technologies as…

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      Intentional Human Dosing Studies for EPA Regulatory Purposes: Scientific and Ethical Issues

      Committee on the Use of Third Party Toxicity Research with Human Research Participants Science, Technology, and Law Program,Policy and Global Affairs,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      The EPA commissioned the National Academies to provide advice on whether and, under what circumstances EPA should accept and consider intentional human dosing studies to gather evidence relating to the…

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      Implementing the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants: Summary of a Workshop in China

      National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      This report summarizes a workshop — Strengthening Science-Based Decision-Making: Implementing the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants held June 7-10, 2004, in Beijing, China. The presentations and discussions summarized here…

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      Strategic Management of Information and Communication Technology: The United States Air Force Experience with Y2K

      Mark Haselkorn,National Research Council

      Shortly before we rolled from 1999 to 2000 we understood we were standing on the brink of the end of our technological society. Shortly after, we were relieved to discover…

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      Positioning Synthetic Biology to Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century: Summary Report of a Six Academies Symposium Series

      Committee on Science, Technology, and Law,Policy and Global Affairs,Board on Life Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,National Research Council

      As a better understanding of the global synthetic biology landscape could lead to tremendous benefits, six academies organized a series of international symposia on the scientific, technical, and policy issues…

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      Linking Knowledge with Action for Sustainable Development: The Role of Program Management, Summary of a Workshop

      Roundtable on Science and Technology for Sustainability,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences,Policy and Global Affairs

      Summarizes a workshop organized by the National Academies Roundtable on Science and Technology for Sustainability. This report offers discussions at the workshop, including common themes about the process of linking…

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      Pathways to Urban Sustainability: Research and Development on Urban Systems

      Committee on the Challenge of Developing Sustainable Urban Systems,National Research Council

      Sustainability science and technology –Cover.

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      Proliferation Concerns: Assessing U.S. Efforts to Help Contain Nuclear and Other Dangerous Materials and Technologies in the Former Soviet Union

      Committee on International Security and Arms Control,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      The successor states of the former Soviet Union have enormous stocks of weapons-usable nuclear material and other militarily significant commodities. Preventing the flow of such items to terrorist groups is…

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      Economic Models of Colorectal Cancer Screening in Average-Risk Adults: Workshop Summary

      Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy,National Cancer Policy Board,Policy and Global Affairs,Institute of Medicine,National Research Council

      Explores the reasons for differences among leading cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) models of CRC screening, which public health policy makers increasingly rely on to help them sift through the many choices…

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      The Pervasive Role of Science, Technology, and Health in Foreign Policy: Imperatives for the Department of State

      Committee on Science, Technology, and Health Aspects of the Foreign Policy Agenda of the United States,National Research Council,Office of International Affairs,Policy and Global Affairs

      Issues involving science, technology, and health (STH) have moved to the forefront of the international diplomatic agenda. Other vital issues linked to technological developments pervade longer-range foreign policy concerns. Thus…

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      Careers in Science and Technology: An International Perspective

      Advisory Committee,Office of International Organizations and Programs and Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Represents the proceedings of a conference on Trends in Science and Technology Careers, held in Brussels in 1993. This conference laid the groundwork for international discussions about the ways to…

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      A Sustainability Challenge: Food Security for All: Report of Two Workshops

      Committee on Food Security for All as a Sustainability Challenge,National Research Council

      The National Research Council’s Science and Technology for Sustainability Program hosted two workshops in 2011 addressing the sustainability challenges associated with food security for all. The first workshop, Measuring Food…

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      Revisiting the Manufacturing USA Institutes: Proceedings of a Workshop

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

      The Manufacturing USA initiative seeks to reinforce U.S.-based advanced manufacturing through partnerships among industry, academia, and government. Started in 2012 and established with bipartisan support by the Revitalize American Manufacturing…

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      Partnering Against Terrorism: Summary of a Workshop

      Charles W. Wessner,Committee on Government-Industry Partnerships for the Development of New Technologies,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Summarizes a conference organized to bring the lessons of the Academy’s analysis of Government-Industry Partnerships to bear on the war on terror. This book contributes to an understanding of the…

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      Identifying the Culprit: Assessing Eyewitness Identification

      Committee on Scientific Approaches to Understanding and Maximizing the Validity and Reliability of Eyewitness Identification in Law Enforcement and the Courts,Committee on Science, Technology, and Law,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Law and Justice,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education

      Eyewitnesses play an important role in criminal cases when they can identify culprits. Estimates suggest that tens of thousands of eyewitnesses make identifications in criminal investigations each year. Research on…

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      Reaping the Benefits of Genomic and Proteomic Research: Intellectual Property Rights, Innovation, and Public Health

      Committee on Intellectual Property Rights in Genomic and Protein Research and Innovation,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Recommends 13 actions that policy-makers, courts, universities, and health and patent officials should take to prevent the complex web of IP protections from getting in the way of potential breakthroughs…

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      Innovative Flanders: Innovation Policies for the 21st Century: Report of a Symposium

      Committee on Comparative Innovation Policy: Best Practice for the 21st Century

      To help US policymakers become aware of the developments, a committee of the National Academies’ Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy undertook a review of the goals, concept, structure…

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