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Ubiquitous Learning
This collection seeks to define the emerging field of "ubiquitous learning," an educational paradigm made possible in part by the omnipresence of digital media, supporting new …
Common Weeds of the United States
Common Weeds of the United States describes and illustrates over 200 of the most common or problematic weeds -- both native and introduced -- found across the United States. In any …
Transforming Research and Higher Education Institutions in the Next 75 Years
On September 22, 2022, the National Academy of Sciences held a symposium entitled Endless Frontier 2022: Research and Higher Education Institutions for the Next 75 Years. The event …
Ensuring Quality and Accessible Care for Children with Disabilities and Complex Health and Educational Needs
Children with disabilities and complex medical and educational needs present a special challenge for policy makers and practitioners. These children exhibit tremendous …
Global Technology
Engineers know what they mean by the word technology. They mean the things engineers conceive, design, build, and deploy. But what does the word global in the phrase global …
Economics of Genomic Medicine
The sequencing of the human genome and the identification of links between specific genetic variants and diseases have led to tremendous excitement over the potential of genomics …
New Profile of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Russia
An estimated 2 billion people, one third of the global population, are infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis. Spread through the air, …
Fostering Independence, Participation, and Healthy Aging Through Technology
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the National Research Council (NRC) have had prominent roles in discussions of aging, disability, and technology for decades. In 1978, Aging and …
No-Knead Rolls & Buns
Bread is an important part of the meal... it starts the dining experience. Good rolls... good restaurant. Great rolls... great restaurant. Likewise, fresh from the oven dinner …
Drug Repurposing and Repositioning
Drug development can be time-consuming and expensive. Recent estimates suggest that, on average, it takes 10 years and at least $1 billion to bring a drug to market. Given the time …
Improving the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Genomic Science Translation
The process for translating basic science discoveries into clinical applications has historically involved a linear and lengthy progression from initial discovery to preclinical …
Cross-Sector Responses to Obesity
Obesity affects 17 percent of children and adolescents and almost 36 percent of adults in the United States. Conservative estimates suggest that obesity now accounts for almost 20 …