The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Perspectives National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Perspectives (either discussion papers or commentaries) are intended to advance the field by spotlighting innovative ideas; share information, expertise ...

Many science-related challenges that affect people directly and profoundly – their health, their environment, their livelihoods – require responses at the state, local, and regional levels. National ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

The National Academies have launched the Collaborative for Advancing Science Teaching and Learning in K-12, a new activity that will convene stakeholders to develop evidence-based policies and ...

A strong research enterprise drives innovation and economic growth, improves Americans’ health and well-being, and protects our national security. The National Academies help the nation maintain a ...

The National Academies Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education will host a workshop series exploring cost as a barrier to entry to health professional education and subsequent ...

The National Academies Forum on Advancing Diagnostic Excellence hosted a hybrid public workshop on April 3, 2025, to explore opportunities to strengthen health care professional education and training ...

A new report reviews the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s use of the Title 42 Special Hiring Authority, which allows EPA to appoint scientists and engineers from outside of the agency. The ...

A new report from the National Academies provides a road map to develop the capacity within 15 years to sequence any RNA molecule from any biological system with all its modifications. Transforming ...

Jason Rohr is one of the three winners of this year’s Frontiers Planet Prize, in recognition of his innovative approach to disease, food, and water challenges in Africa. We sat down with Rohr to talk ...

The report provides advice to the National Science Foundation on how to reinvigorate U.S. leadership in ocean research. Focusing investments on research, infrastructure, and the ocean studies ...