Happy Birthday Abraham Lincoln!
February 12, 2013 · by Julie Urban
Happy Birthday President Abe Lincoln! This year marks the 150th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences, a landmark that would not be possible without the perseverance and courage of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1863, during the Civil War, President Lincoln founded the [...]
Happy 100th Birthday Mary Leakey!
February 6, 2013 · by Julie Urban
Today marks the 100th birthday of world renowned archaeologist and anthropologist, Mary Leakey. For the past 100 years, Mary has been an inspiration for scientists, as well as a role model for the advancement of women in science fields. To commemorate her great accomplishments, we are featuring several titles that celebrate women in science. Happy Birthday Mary Leakey! [...]
Seven 2012 Science Videos from the National Academies
December 31, 2012 · by Barb Murphy
In 2012, the National Academies produced a number of videos based on reports released this past year. Watch the seven videos below, and please share these great resources for teaching and communicating.
Top Titles of 2012
December 20, 2012 · by Julie Urban
“Mendel’s concept of the laws of genetics was lost to the world for a generation because his publication did not reach the few who were capable of grasping and extending it.” – Vannevar Bush Science has the power to change the world–but only if people know about it. We want everyone in the world to have [...]
Must Reads from Joseph Henry Press
November 24, 2012 · by Julie Urban
Don’t miss these titles from Joseph Henry Press, which make wonderful gifts for the science enthusiasts in your life. Mendel in the Kitchen: A Scientist’s View of Genetically Modified Food384 pages | Not for Sale While European restaurants race to footnote menus, reassuring concerned gourmands that no genetically modified ingredients were used in the preparation [...]
Science Debate 2012: Climate Change
October 24, 2012 · by Julie Urban
The leading U.S. science and engineering organizations developed a list of 14 science policy questions facing the U.S. in 2012. You can read these questions–and the Presidential candidates’ answers–at ScienceDebate.org. For each of the Science Debate 2012 questions, we’re going to provide you a selection of the authoritative and unbiased resources of the National Academies to [...]
Science Debate 2012: Pandemics and Biosecurity
October 22, 2012 · by Julie Urban
The leading U.S. science and engineering organizations developed a list of 14 science policy questions facing the U.S. in 2012. You can read these questions–and the Presidential candidates’ answers–at ScienceDebate.org. For each of the Science Debate 2012 questions, we’re going to provide you a selection of the authoritative and unbiased resources of the National Academies to [...]
Science Debate 2012: Critical Natural Resources
October 19, 2012 · by Julie Urban
The leading U.S. science and engineering organizations developed a list of 14 science policy questions facing the U.S. in 2012. You can read these questions–and the Presidential candidates’ answers–at ScienceDebate.org. For each of the Science Debate 2012 questions, we’re going to provide you a selection of the authoritative and unbiased resources of the National Academies to [...]
Science Debate 2012: Vaccination and Public Health
October 17, 2012 · by Julie Urban
The leading U.S. science and engineering organizations developed a list of 14 science policy questions facing the U.S. in 2012. You can read these questions–and the Presidential candidates’ answers–at ScienceDebate.org. For each of the Science Debate 2012 questions, we’re going to provide you a selection of the authoritative and unbiased resources of the National Academies to [...]
Science Debate 2012: The Internet
October 15, 2012 · by Julie Urban
The leading U.S. science and engineering organizations developed a list of 14 science policy questions facing the U.S. in 2012. You can read these questions–and the Presidential candidates’ answers–at ScienceDebate.org. For each of the Science Debate 2012 questions, we’re going to provide you a selection of the authoritative and unbiased resources of the National Academies to [...]
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