Cybersecurity Author in The News
May 31, 2012 · by Julie Urban
Dr. Herbert Lin, a cyber security expert and the chief scientist on the Computer Science and Telecommunications Board of the National Research Council is co-editor of Technology, Policy, Law, and Ethics Regarding U.S. Acquisition and Use of Cyberattack Capabilities. Recently, he has been quoted in several news articles about the controversial “Flame” virus that has [...]
America’s Future in Space: 10 Reports from the National Research Council
May 25, 2012 · by Jeff Colosino
Last week, Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon spacecraft to orbit, making SpaceX the first commercial company in history to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station. The National Research Council’s America’s Future in Space recommends directions for U.S. civil space activities. According to this book, the U.S. civil [...]
Happy National Teacher’s Day!
May 8, 2012 · by Julie Urban
To celebrate National Education Week, we created a list of recommended books and resources to teach climate change. Check out these top titles from NAP, climate change videos, and information from the Division on Earth and Life Studies.
The Dual-Use Dilemma: Open Science vs. National Security
April 24, 2012 · by Barb Murphy
In late March, the National Institutes of Health announced the U.S. Government Policy for Oversight of Life Sciences Dual Use Research of Concern, which establishes regular review of federally-funded or conducted research with certain high-consequence pathogens and toxins with potential for dual use. This review is the latest in an ongoing effort to preserve the [...]
Sharing Water: Making Decisions About Sustainable Water Management
April 11, 2012 · by Barb Murphy
Water: we need it every day, and use it in countless ways. As the world enters the second decade of the 21st century, the human community finds itself searching for new paradigms for water supply and management in response to expanding populations, sprawling development, climate change, and the limits of existing conventional supplies. The following [...]
What Makes a Good School Good? Resources to Promote Quality Education
April 3, 2012 · by Barb Murphy
We all want our kids to attend the best schools, with great teachers who engage students, teach them well, and inspire them to do their best. The recent controversy about a “Parent Trigger” law, that permits parents to petition for control of low-performing schools, highlights concern for quality education. The National Research Council has a [...]
Inspire a Scientist: Twelve Resources to Promote Science
March 26, 2012 · by Barb Murphy
A new report from the Council on Foreign Relations reaffirms the importance of science education for the future of our nation. The National Academy of Sciences has developed resources to inspire future scientists and engineers, and expand the public’s interest in science in general . All of this media is free and is intended to [...]
Envisioning the Potential of IT to Enhance Health Care, Learning, and Crisis Communication
March 16, 2012 · by Barb Murphy
The National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine have produced a number of reports that address issues of the integration of information technology (IT) into health care, education, and emergency management products. These books explore the potential of IT to support delivery of high-quality health care, impact science education through games and simulations, and [...]
Exploring the Antarctic Environment: Science to Guide Research Directions
February 14, 2012 · by Barb Murphy
Exploration of Antarctica has been in the news recently, as a Russian team successfully drilled to reach Lake Vostok, the largest of the continent’s lakes, buried beneath 3.7 kilometers of ice. The United Kingdom and the United States also have plans to drill into Antarctic bodies of water. Researchers identified more than 145 subglacial lakes [...]
State of the Union 2012 Highlights
January 27, 2012 · by Barb Murphy
In Tuesday’s State of the Union address, the President touched on important issues facing our country. Reports from the National Academies can inform debate and guide decision making in areas of public policy, science, engineering, and education. All are free to download. Remarks of President Barack Obama in State of the Union Address Mr. Speaker, [...]
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