... Institute of Medicine, these private, nonprofit institutions provide science, technology, and health policy advice under a congressional charter granted to NAS in 1863. Contacts: Rachel Brody, Media Relations Associate Office ...

... Associate Professor School for the Future of Innovation in Society Arizona State University Tempe Bruce V. Lewenstein Professor of Science Communication, and Chair Department of Science & Technology Studies Cornell University Ithaca, N.Y. Christine Massey ...

... programs. In my final years of teaching thermodynamics in the chemical engineering department at Illinois Institute of Technology, I discussed some issues of energy as they relate to climate change. ...

... and sustain talent that can compete and collaborate in space-based scientific research and technology development. The report recommends that the total BPS science budget be increased by a factor of 10 ...

... IAP-R. Stoepler is also a program officer in the National Academies' Policy and Global Affairs Division, where she continues to lead the Pakistan – U.S. Science & Technology Cooperation Program and contributes to other international scientific ...

... edu Resources Joint Science Academies Statements on Global Issues (G-Science) All Recent News Closing the Global Pandemic Financing Gap Improving Diagnosis in Rural Communities Review of Central Valley and State ...

... environmentally sustainable adaptation strategies, and diminishing environmental injustice issues in disadvantaged communities. Kristin Nielsen Nielsen is an assistant professor of aquatic toxicology in the Department of Marine Science at the University of Texas at Austin. She ...

... participation in informal science learning -- for example, volunteering in the collection of scientific data -- can promote informed civic engagement on science-related issues such as local environmental concerns, says the report. ...

... had paperless counties. Because malicious software and other technology issues could change or misrepresent votes, there is no way to know whether the selections stored in the computer’s memory accurately reflect the voters’ ...

... promising AI applications across different health settings, and issues related to effective development, adoption, and use of such technologies. The webinar will also cover the many challenges inherent in implementing AI in health care inside and outside ...

... you steer an agency that has produced incredible science and technology, but not necessarily equitable outcomes? How do you steer that type of agency in direction of equity?” But she emphasized the department’ ...

... of representation can deter students from pursuing STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medical) fields. Moreover, engineering curricula are often not designed with accessibility in mind. Appropriate teaching methods that accommodate diverse learning ...

... on U.S. Agriculture Sept. 7 Labor shortages in agriculture are an issue across the United States, and producers are increasingly turning to technology to offset labor needs. This workshop, hosted with ...

... districts serve students significantly impacted by environmental justice issues such as air pollution. CELF will apply its Civic Science: Inquiry to Action framework to guide teachers in implementing interdisciplinary, community-based student action projects that ...

... took me years to figure out that conflicts in Indigenous communities over issues like ancient bones, mining, and water rights aren't about science, per se. Much of the underpinning of disputes ...

... update net metering policies, policymakers should consider historical issues of access to distributed generation programs and technologies for low-income communities, and the cost implications for people not participating in net metering. Rates should be designed in a ...

... and reliable nuclear stockpile through the application of science, technology, ... redesign, engineering qualification, surveillance, maintenance, and ...

... an individual issue, but rather as a systems issue that emanates from workplace culture, health care policies and regulations, and societal expectations. “The work system - including the physical environment, the technologies in use, and how care team members interact with ...

... slow adoption of new systems because of gaps in funding or expertise, the challenge of adapting to ever-changing technology, and limited opportunities for engineers, social science researchers, and emergency managers to frequently interact to ...

... Ferguson, senior director of the Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology. “With their help we will continue to provide a diverse forum to explore the myriad opportunities in the chemical sciences.” Each incoming member brings valuable ...