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Substance Use Disorders in the Military

Sept. 17 – Ensuring that military service members and their families get good care for substance abuse requires removing barriers to screening and treatment, providing all evidence-based therapies, and eliminating stigma, says a new IOM report. Read more | Listen to the Webcast

  • NEW REPORT/WEBCAST

    Substance Use Disorders in the Military

    Sept. 17 – Ensuring that military service members and their families get good care for substance abuse requires removing barriers to screening and treatment, providing all evidence-based therapies, and eliminating stigma, says a new IOM report. Read more | Listen to the Webcast

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    The Potential of High-Value Innovation in
    U.S. Manufacturing

    Sept. 17 -- A new National Academy of Engineering publication discusses many ways in which the U.S. is poised to benefit from opportunities in areas such as biomanufacturing, robotics, smart sensors, cloud-based computing, and nanotechnology.

  • AWARDS

    Recipients of the 10th Annual Communication Awards Announced

    Sept. 13 -- Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Slate Magazine, and WGBH/NOVA take top prizes in 2012 Communication Awards, NAS, NAE, and IOM announce. Read more

  • NEW REPORT

    Himalayan Glaciers and Regional Water Supplies

    Sept. 12 – Glaciers in the eastern and central regions of the Himalayas appear to be retreating at accelerating rates, similar to those in other areas of the world, while glaciers in the western Himalayas are more stable and could be growing, says a new National Research Council report.

Next NAE President Nominated
C.D. Mote JrNAE's 2013 nominating committee has unanimously recommended C.D. Mote Jr. to stand as the sole candidate for the NAE presidency. If elected, Mote will succeed Charles M. Vest, whose term ends June 30, 2013. Read more

Comic Strip Focuses on Engineering Education
Bleeker: The Rechargeable DogCheck out Bleeker: The Rechargeable Dog, featuring the National Academy of Engineering, its Grand Challenges for Engineering, and raising engineering awareness during Sept. 17-29.

Site Highlights

  • Koshland Science MuseumThe Koshland Science Museum will host a series of public programs and community events this fall especially designed for teens and adults. Full Schedule

  • SustainabilityGeorge P. Mitchell encouraged NAS to develop a program focused on sustainability science. A collection of interviews with Academy presidents, key staff, and others recounts how this initiative came about and evolved over time.

  • Obesity: Complex But ConquerableObesity: Complex But Conquerable, now available as a 14" by 40" poster in English and Spanish from the IOM, visually depicts both the magnitude of the obesity problem in the United States and the compounding effect on our health and economy.

  • BiodiversityBe part of a global event and join thousands of people around the world in a conversation about World Wide Views on Biodiversity.

  • In Focus Spring 2012Check out the latest issue of The National Academies In Focus.

  • Convergence: The Art Collection of the National Academy of SciencesConvergence: The Art Collection of the National Academy of Sciences presents many of the Academy's collected works of art that explore science and technology. The publication also features essays by leading thinkers in art and science.

  • NAE LogoSeventy-eight of the nation's brightest young engineers have been selected to take part in the National Academy of Engineering's 18th annual U.S. Frontiers of Engineering symposium.

  • Bioinspired_sh.jpgA new website highlights fascinating work being done at the intersection of chemistry and biology. Watch videos and meet scientists who are tapping into nature to address society’s energy needs.

  • BiosecurityVisit the Board on Life Sciences’ new website on biosecurity that brings together information and resources on biosecurity, biodefense, and relevant aspects of public health.

  • Report to CongressView the latest Report to Congress that details the National Academies work for 2011.

  • History's Shadow: Photographs by David MaiselHistory's Shadow: Photographs by David Maisel, April 2 - Aug. 15 by appointment only. Photos in this exhibition are derived from X-rays of classical sculptures from the Getty Center, Los Angeles and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.

  • ILAR site highlightTake a look at the newest issue of ILAR Journal, published quarterly by the National Research Council’s Institute for Laboratory Animal Research.
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