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      The Unpredictable Certainty: Information Infrastructure Through 2000

      National Research Council,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,NII 2000 Steering Committee

      Explores the national information infrastructure (NII) as the collection of all public and private information services. This book examines who will finance the NII, exploring how technology companies decide to…

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      Intellectual Property Issues in Software

      National Research Council,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Steering Committee for Intellectual Property Issues in Software

      Software is the product of intellectual creativity, but protection of the intellectual property residing in software is the subject of some controversy. This book aims to capture a range of…

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      The Changing Nature of Telecommunications/Information Infrastructure

      Steering Committee on the Changing Nature of Telecommunications/Information Infrastructure,National Research Council

      Advancement of telecommunications and information infrastructure occurs through private investment. The government affects the rate and direction of this progress through regulation and public investment. This book presents a range…

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      Information Technology for Manufacturing: A Research Agenda

      Committee to Study Information Technology and Manufacturing,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Presents a vision of manufacturing in the twenty-first century that maximizes efficiencies and improvements by exploiting the power of information and provides a research agenda for information technology and manufacturing…

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      National Collaboratories: Applying Information Technology for Scientific Research

      Committee Toward a National Collaboratory: Establishing the User-Developer Partnership,National Research Council

      Addresses technical, scientific, and social aspects of fostering scientific collaboration using information technology. This book explores issues in molecular biology, oceanography, and space physics, and derives recommendations for a partnership…

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      More Than Screen Deep: Toward Every-Citizen Interfaces to the Nation’s Information Infrastructure

      Toward an Every-Citizen Interface to the NII Steering Committee,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      The national information infrastructure (NII) holds the promise of connecting people of all ages and descriptions-bringing them opportunities to interact with businesses, government agencies, entertainment sources, and social networks. This…

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      Report of a Workshop on the Scope and Nature of Computational Thinking

      Committee for the Workshops on Computational Thinking,National Research Council

      Report of a Workshop on the Scope and Nature of Computational Thinking presents a number of perspectives on the definition and applicability of computational thinking. For example, one idea expressed…

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      Report of a Workshop on the Pedagogical Aspects of Computational Thinking

      Committee for the Workshops on Computational Thinking,National Research Council

      In 2008, the Computer and Information Science and Engineering Directorate of the National Science Foundation asked the National Research Council (NRC) to conduct two workshops to explore the nature of…

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      Computing the Future: A Broader Agenda for Computer Science and Engineering

      Committee to Assess the Scope and Direction of Computer Science and Technology,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Outlines a framework of priorities for computer science and engineering (CS&E), along with recommendations for education, funding, and leadership. This volume examines how computer scientists and engineers are pushing back…

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      Funding a Revolution: Government Support for Computing Research

      Committee on Innovations in Computing and Communications: Lessons from History,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Examines the history of computing since World War II to elucidate the federal government’s role in funding computing research, supporting the education of computer scientists and engineers, and equipping university…

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      Critical Code: Software Producibility for Defense

      Committee for Advancing Software-Intensive Systems Producibility,National Research Council

      Critical Code contemplates Department of Defense (DoD) needs and priorities for software research and suggests a research agenda and related actions. Building on two prior books–Summary of a Workshop on…

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      Embedded, Everywhere: A Research Agenda for Networked Systems of Embedded Computers

      Committee on Networked Systems of Embedded Computers,National Research Council,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,National Academy of Sciences

      Explores the potential of networked systems of embedded computers and the research challenges arising from embedding computation and communications technology into a variety of applications. This book describes how these…

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      Modeling and Simulation: Linking Entertainment and Defense

      Committee on Modeling and Simulation: Opportunities for Collaboration Between the Defense and Entertainment Research Communities,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      This volume explores both entertainment and military applications of modelling and simulation technologies and examines the ways in which the two communities can better leverage each other’s capabilities to strengthen…

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      Toward Better Usability, Security, and Privacy of Information Technology: Report of a Workshop

      Steering Committee on the Usability, Security, and Privacy of Computer Systems,National Research Council

      Despite many advances, security and privacy often remain too complex for individuals or enterprises to manage effectively or to use conveniently. Security is hard for users, administrators, and developers to…

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      Computing Research for Sustainability

      Committee on Computing Research for Environmental and Societal Sustainability,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council

      A broad and growing literature describes the deep and multidisciplinary nature of the sustainability challenges faced by the United States and the world. Despite the profound technical challenges involved, sustainability…

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      Computing and Communications in the Extreme: Research for Crisis Management and Other Applications

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      Synthesizes the findings of three workshops on research issues in high-performance computing and communications. This book focuses on the role that computing and communications can play in supporting federal, state…

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      Professionalizing the Nation’s Cybersecurity Workforce?: Criteria for Decision-Making

      Committee on Professionalizing the Nation's Cybersecurity Workforce: Criteria for Future Decision-Making,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council

      Considers approaches to increasing the professionalization of the nation’s cybersecurity workforce. This title examines requirements for the federal (military and civilian) workforce, the private sector, and state and local government.

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      LC21: A Digital Strategy for the Library of Congress

      Committee on an Information Technology Strategy for the Library of Congress,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Discusses the issue of digital information and networks challenging core practices of all organizations with intensive information management needs. This text also provides recommendations for moving forward at the Libary…

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      Computing Professionals: Changing Needs for the 1990’s

      A Workshop Prepared by the Steering Committee on Human Resources in Computer Science and Technology,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Building from discussions at a workshop, this book explores the number, composition, demand, and supply of computing professionals in the United States. It identifies key issues and sources of data…

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      Asking the Right Questions About Electronic Voting

      Committee on a Framework for Understanding Electronic Voting,National Research Council

      Election officials look to electronic voting systems as a means for improving their ability to more effectively conduct and administer elections. This work describes the important questions and issues that…

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      Networking Health: Prescriptions for the Internet

      Committee on Enhancing the Internet for Health Applications: Technical Requirements and Implementation Strategies,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Examines the ways in which the Internet may become a routine part of health care delivery and payment and biomedical research. Building upon a series of site visits, this book…

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      Summary of a Workshop for Software-Intensive Systems and Uncertainty at Scale

      Committee on Advancing Software-Intensive Systems Producibility,National Research Council

      The growing scale and complexity of software-intensive systems are introducing fundamental new challenges of uncertainty and scale that are particularly demanding for defense systems. To assist in meeting these challenges…

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      Achieving Effective Acquisition of Information Technology in the Department of Defense

      Committee on Improving Processes and Policies for the Acquisition and Test of Information Technologies in the Department of Defense,National Research Council

      In the military, information technology (IT) has enabled profound advances in weapons systems and the management and operation of the defense enterprise. A significant portion of the Department of Defense…

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      Software for Dependable Systems: Sufficient Evidence?

      Committee on Certifiably Dependable Software Systems,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Software for Dependable Systems: Sufficient Evidence?

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      Building an Electronic Records Archive at the National Archives and Records Administration: Recommendations for a Long-Term Strategy

      Committee on Digital Archiving and the National Archives and Records Administration,National Research Council,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences

      Focuses on longer term, more strategic issues, including technology trends that will shape the ERA system, archival processes of the ERA, and future evolution of the system. This report also…

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      Transforming Combustion Research Through Cyberinfrastructure

      Committee on Building Cyberinfrastructure for Combustion Research,National Research Council

      Combustion has provided society with most of its energy needs for millennia, from igniting the fires of cave dwellers to propelling the rockets that traveled to the Moon. Even in…

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      Building an Electronic Records Archive at the National Archives and Records Administration: Recommendations for Initial Development

      National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Committee on Digital Archiving and the National Archives and Records Administration

      Like its constituent agencies and other organizations, the federal government generates and increasingly saves a large and growing fraction of its records in electronic form. Recognizing the greater and greater…

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      Computational Technology for Effective Health Care: Immediate Steps and Strategic Directions

      Committee on Engaging the Computer Science Research Community in Health Care Informatics,National Research Council

      Despite a strong commitment to delivering quality health care, persistent problems involving medical errors and ineffective treatment continue to plague the industry. Many of these problems are the consequence of…

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      Future Directions for NSF Advanced Computing Infrastructure to Support U.S. Science and Engineering in 2017-2020: Interim Report

      National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Committee on Future Directions for NSF Advanced Computing Infrastructure to Support U.S. Science in 2017-2020

      Advanced computing capabilities are used to tackle a rapidly growing range of challenging science and engineering problems, many of which are compute- and data-intensive as well. Demand for advanced computing…

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      Building a Workforce for the Information Economy: Workforce Needs in Information Technology

      Committee on Workforce Needs in Information Technology,Board on Testing and Assessment,Board on Science, Technology and Economic Policy,Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel,National Research Council

      Looks at IT workers and the policy issues they inspire. This book identifies characteristics that differentiate IT work from other categories of high-tech work, including an informative contrast with biotechnology…

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      Information Technology for Counterterrorism: Immediate Actions and Future Possibilities

      Committee on the Role of Information Technology in Responding to Terrorism,National Research Council

      This report presents two recommendations on what can be done in the short term to protect communications and information systems from a terrorist attack. It also provides several recommendations about…

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      Youth, Pornography and the Internet: Can We Provide Sound Choices in a Safe Environment?

      Committee to Study Tools and Strategies for Protecting Kids from Pornography and Their Applicability to Other Inappropriate Internet Content,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Examines approaches to protecting children and teens from internet pornography, threats from sexual predators operating on-line, and other inappropriate material on the internet. This book discusses strategies, tools, and options…

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      Protecting Individual Privacy in the Struggle Against Terrorists: A Framework for Program Assessment

      Committee on Technical and Privacy Dimensions of Information for Terrorism Prevention and Other National Goals,National Research Council

      The US agencies with counterterrorism programs that collect personal data should be required to evaluate the programs’ effectiveness, lawfulness, and impacts on privacy. This book urges Congress to examine the…

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      Summary of a Workshop on Information Technology Research for Federal Statistics

      Committee on Computing and Communications Research to Enable Better Use of Information Technology in Government,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Committee on National Statistics,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education

      Part of an in-depth study of how information technology research and development could more effectively support advances in the use of information technology (IT) in government, Summary of a Workshop…

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      Proceedings of a Workshop on Deterring CyberAttacks: Informing Strategies and Developing Options for U.S. Policy

      Committee on Deterring Cyberattacks: Informing Strategies and Developing Options,National Research Council

      Commissioned papers were discussed at a public workshop held June 10-11, 2010, in Washington, D.C., and authors revised their papers after the workshop. –Publisher’s website.

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      Social Security Administration Electronic Service Provision: A Strategic Assessment

      Committee on the Social Security Administration's E-Government Strategy and Planning for the Future,National Research Council

      Social Security Administration Electronic Service Provision examines the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) proposed e-government strategy and provides advice on how the SSA can best deliver services to its constituencies in…

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      For the Record: Protecting Electronic Health Information

      Committee on Maintaining Privacy and Security in Health Care Applications of the National Information Infrastructure,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Responds to the health care industry’s need for greater guidance in protecting health information that flows through the national information infrastructure - from patient to provider, payer, analyst, employer, government…

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      Preliminary Observations on Information Technology Needs and Priorities for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: An Interim Report

      Committee on Future Information Architectures, Processes, and Strategies for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,National Research Council

      Increasingly, the core mission of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, is expanding from one of focusing on…

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      Strategies and Priorities for Information Technology at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

      Committee on Future Information Architectures, Processes, and Strategies for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,National Research Council

      The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is the agency in the Department of Health and Human Services responsible for providing health coverage for seniors and people with disabilities…

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      Sustainability Considerations for Procurement Tools and Capabilities: Summary of a Workshop

      National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Policy and Global Affairs,Science and Technology for Sustainability Program

      Federal laws, regulations, and executive orders have imposed requirements for federal agencies to move toward the sustainable acquisition of goods and services, including the incorporation of sustainable purchasing into federal…

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      Planning for Two Transformations in Education and Learning Technology: Report of a Workshop

      Committee on Improving Learning with Information Technology,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences,Center for Education,Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences

      In response to concerns about the continued unrealized potential of IT in K-12 education, the National Research CouncilaEURO ™s Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Center for Education…

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      Emerging and Readily Available Technologies and National Security: A Framework for Addressing Ethical, Legal, and Societal Issues

      National Academy of Engineering,National Research Council,Center for Engineering, Ethics, and Society Advisory Group,Committee on Science, Technology, and Law,Board on Life Sciences

      Offers a study on the ethical, legal, and societal issues relating to the research on, development of, and use of rapidly changing technologies with low barriers of entry that have…

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