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American Crisis
Black men are increasingly underrepresented in medical schools and in the medical profession. A diverse workforce is a key attribute of quality healthcare and research suggests …
Review of the 21st Century Truck Partnership
The 21st Century Truck Partnership (21CTP) works to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, increase heavy-duty vehicle safety, and support research, development, and demonstration …
Changing Sociocultural Dynamics and Implications for National Security
Beginning in October 2017, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine organized a set of workshops designed to gather information for the Decadal Survey of …
Science and Engineering in Preschool Through Elementary Grades
Starting in early childhood, children are capable of learning sophisticated science and engineering concepts and engage in disciplinary practices. They are deeply curious about the …
Examining Access to Nutrition Care in Outpatient Cancer Centers
An estimated 90 percent of oncology patients in the United States receive treatment in outpatient cancer centers and clinics. This change from the older model of inpatient care has …
Long-Term Health Monitoring of Populations Following a Nuclear or Radiological Incident in the United States
Accidents and terrorist attacks that lead to the release of radioactive materials can cause deaths, injuries, and a range of psychosocial effects in the surrounding community and …
Environmental Engineering for the 21st Century
Environmental engineers support the well-being of people and the planet in areas where the two intersect. Over the decades the field has improved countless lives through innovative …
Monitoring and Sampling Approaches to Assess Underground Coal Mine Dust Exposures
Coal remains one of the principal sources of energy for the United States, and the nation has been a world leader in coal production for more than 100 years. According to U.S. …
Strengthening the Disaster Resilience of the Academic Biomedical Research Community
The academic biomedical research community is a hub of employment, economic productivity, and scientific progress. Academic research institutions are drivers of economic …
Getting to Zero Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatalities
Alcohol-impaired driving is an important health and social issue as it remains a major risk to Americans' health today, surpassing deaths per year of certain cancers, HIV/AIDS, and …
National Strategy to Reduce Food Waste at the Consumer Level
Approximately 30 percent of the edible food produced in the United States is wasted and a significant portion of this waste occurs at the consumer level. Despite food's essential …
Value of Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences to National Priorities
Nearly every major challenge the United States facesfrom alleviating unemployment to protecting itself from terrorismrequires understanding the causes and consequences of people's …