Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - July 2023
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Source: News from the National Academies - June 28, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
New Report Recommends Ways That U.S. Colleges and Universities Can Mitigate Risks Related to Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes
Foreign-funded language and culture institutes may pose risks for U.S. host institutions regarding academic freedom, freedom of expression, governance, and national security. A new report recommends steps that colleges and universities can take to identify and mitigate risks associated with these institutes on campuses. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - June 27, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
FAA Should Improve Substance Misuse Programs and Data Collection for Pilot and Flight Attendant Health and Safety, Says New Report
The FAA should update the Human Intervention Motivational Study program for pilots and the Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program to follow best practices in the substance use disorder treatment fields — and improve data collection and transparency to better serve the health and well-being of pilots and flight attendants. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - June 27, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
Nobel Prize Summit Fuels Initiatives to Combat Misinformation and Disinformation and Build Trust in Science
The recent Nobel Prize Summit, “Truth, Trust and Hope,” attracted thousands of participants from around the world and sparked new efforts to fight misinformation and build trust in science. “We learned ... that inspiration is one of the few messages that spreads as quickly as misinformation and disinformation,” said NAS President Marcia McNutt. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - June 22, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
U.S. Needs New Federal Strategy for Funding Community Health and Resilience in Gulf States, Better Data on Local Needs, Says New Report
To support the health and resilience of communities in the Gulf of Mexico region, a large-scale national strategy for funding community resilience should be developed. A national effort is also needed to fill gaps in regional data that pose a major challenge to the government’s ability to understand and address local needs. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - June 21, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
The Future of Nuclear Power in a Low-Carbon World
Nuclear reactors provide a significant portion of the nation’s electricity, but high costs, competition from renewables, and ongoing concern over the risks make their future uncertain. A recent Climate Conversations webinar explored what has changed and discussed the potential of new and advanced nuclear reactors in a decarbonized economy. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - June 20, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
To Mark National Pollinator Week, National Academies Offer Sustainable Solutions to Restore and Protect Critical Species
Pollinator populations have been rapidly declining in recent years, and if the trend continues, it could put U.S. economic, agricultural, and environmental systems at risk. The National Academies have worked for decades to develop sustainable solutions to halt pollinator decline. During National Pollinator Week, we are highlighting some of our important initiatives in this area. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - June 20, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
New Report Recommends EPA Develop Framework for Evaluating New Approach Methods for Toxicity Testing
Only a small fraction of chemicals and other toxicants to which people are exposed have undergone formal assessment by the EPA to determine their potential health risks. A new National Academies report provides an overview of new approach methods in human health risk assessment of chemicals and calls on the EPA to develop a framework for evaluating and building confidence in these novel methods. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - June 16, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
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Source: News from the National Academies - June 14, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
Gulf Research Program Awards Six Early-Career Research Fellowships in Human Health and Community Resilience
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Source: News from the National Academies - June 14, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
Psychological Safety in Engineering Starts with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Engineers often focus on physical safety and largely overlook psychological safety. Yet only 31 percent of engineers feel included where they work, and less than a quarter feel comfortable discussing personal stresses. In a new NAE Perspective, Mark McBride-Wright argues for a DEI strategy that seeks to address sexism, systemic racism, or homophobia from a point of empathy. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - June 13, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
The Science and Effects of Wildfire
Wildfires have been increasing in recent years, often posing a direct danger to habitats, homes, and people, and causing adverse effects on health through smoke exposure. The National Academies have many resources aimed at better understanding these fires, their effects, and what can be done to mitigate damage and protect yourself. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - June 12, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - June 2023
“Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - May 31, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
Technological Obsolescence
In addition to killing over a million Americans, Covid-19 revealed embarrassing failures of local, state, and national public health systems to accurately and effectively collect, transmit, and process information. To some critics and reporters, the visible and easily understood face of those failures was the continued use of fax machines. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - May 23, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
Nobel Prize Summit on Countering Misinformation and Building Trust in Science Kicks Off May 24
At the second Nobel Prize Summit hosted by NAS and the Nobel Prize Foundation, leading scientists, Nobel laureates, business leaders, writers, artists, and young innovators will gather virtually and in person from May 24-26 to explore the problem of misinformation and steps that organizations, policymakers, and citizens can take to repair the information landscape. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - May 19, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
