The study committee will identify and advise on opportunities for state, local, and tribal governments to use data, metrics, and analytic methods for measuring and assessing the effectiveness of ...

The Committee on Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine uses scientific evidence to examine factors affecting equal opportunity for women in science, engineering, and medicine. The Committee on ...

Desalination assesses the state of the art in relevant desalination technologies, and factors such as cost and implementation challenges. It also describes reasonable long-term goals for advancing ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...

Information technology and data science connect people, data, and ideas in powerful and constantly evolving ways. The National Academies examine computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and ...

The Committee on Human Rights (CHR) is a standing membership committee of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and National Academy of Medicine. It serves as a ...

The report provides an overview of the options and outlook for water reuse in the United States, discusses water treatment technologies and potential uses of reclaimed water, and presents a new ...

Skilled technical occupations—defined as occupations that require a high level of knowledge in a technical domain but do not require a bachelor's degree for entry—are a key component of the U.S.

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are a set of evidence-based nutrient reference values for intakes that include the full range of age, gender, and life stage groups in the US and Canada. The ...

Nurses play a key role in the health system. With a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and dedication, nurses can help address health inequities and improve the health and well-being for all.

The Catalyzing Opportunities for Research in the Earth Sciences (CORES) study will provide advice that can be used by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to set priorities and strategies for ...

The decision to use dispersants on any given oil spill requires careful comparison of its health and environmental impacts compared to other available response options, including mechanical recovery, ...