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RECENT PUBLICATIONS

The Climate/Security Nexus
Science and the Arab Spring
Investing in Perennial Crops to Feed the World
Promoting Research and Development: The Government's Role

Biographical Memoirs

Abraham Pais (1918-2000)

America's Climate Choices - The risks posed by climate change indicate a pressing need for action to limit the magnitude of climate change and to prepare for adapting to its impacts.

Transforming Science Education - A report by the National Research Council provides the basis for new K-12 science education standards.

What You Need To Know About Energy - As debates about energy use in our nation intensify, Americans seek dependable and objective information. What You Need to Know About Energy addresses complex issues that affect us as individuals and as a nation.

Evolution Resources - Information from the Academy about biological evolution - one of the foundations of modern science.

NATIONAL ACADEMY of SCIENCES PROGRAMS

AWARDS

Honoring outstanding achievement in science since 1886

Presented annually, the Academy's awards span a wide range of fields in the physical, biological, and social sciences and are considered among the most prestigious awards in science. Recipients of the 2012 awards will be announced in January.

KOSHLAND SCIENCE MUSEUM

Interact with the Issues

The Koshland Science Museum's state-of-the-art exhibits immerse visitors in the virtual realities of the complex trade-offs involved in decisions about how to address issues like climate change and energy. The museum also sponsors events that provide insight into how science supports decision-making.

CULTURAL PROGRAMS

Exploring the intersections among art, science, and culture, to encourage creativity and innovation

Through its cultural programs, the NAS offers outstanding exhibitions, performances, lectures, film series, online symposia, and other events to audiences in the Washington, DC community and beyond.

SACKLER COLLOQUIA

Discussions among experts on topics of broad and current interest, cutting across disciplinary boundaries

Sackler Colloquia feature presentations by leading scientists as well as stimulating discussions designed to share information and knowledge among researchers in a variety of related fields.

KAVLI FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE

Bringing together outstanding young scientists to discuss exciting advances and opportunities across disciplines

Kavli Frontiers of Science symposia bring together young scientists in a wide range of fields from the U.S. and abroad. In formal presentations and informal discussions, these symposia remove comunication barriers, encourage collaborations, and stimulate creative new ways to approach challenges.

DISTINCTIVE VOICES

Presenting innovations, discoveries, and emerging issues in an exciting public forum

With programs in Irvine, California and Woods Hole, Massachusetts, the Distinctive Voices lecture series offers public talks by leading researchers in science, technology, and medicine.

SACKLER FORUM

Forging an enduring partnership between the U.S. and the U.K. on topics of worldwide scientific concern

Through both formal and informal sessions, each Sackler Form addresses scientific issues common to the U.S. and the U.K., with broader implications for the world at large.

KECK FUTURES INITIATIVE

Stimulating interdisciplinary research and enhancing communication across boundaries

The Keck Futures Initiative program catalyzes interdisciplinary research at the intersection of science, engineering, and medicine, and enhances education among researchers, funding organizations, and universities.

SCIENCE & ENTERTAINMENT EXCHANGE

Bringing the reality of cutting-edge science to creative and engaging storylines

The Science & Entertainment Exchange connects entertainment industry professionals with top scientists and engineers to create a synergy between accurate science and engaging storylines in both film and TV programming.

INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Applying science, engineering, and medicine to global challenges

Using the common language of science, the NAS works cooperatively with scientists, engineers, and medical professionals worldwide to address unprecedented challenges that threaten the health and welfare of all people, as well as the planet on which we live.