http://www.national-academies.org Podcasts from the National Academies Copyright 2005 No Podcasts from the National Academies The National Academies The National Academies cdobbins@nas.edu en-US The National Academies http://www.national-academies.org http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20120511.mp3 Mon, 14 May 2012 09:43:15 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies Declining survey response -- what we know and don’t know about it, and the costs and benefits of methods to improve response -- is a topic of critical interest to the statistical and research communities. Listen to a public seminar where panelists will discuss and accept questions on the future of social science data collection. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20120511.mp3 Declining survey response -- what we know and don’t know about it, and the costs and benefits of methods to improve response -- is a topic of critical interest to the statistical and research communities. Listen to a public seminar where panelists will discuss and accept questions on the future of social science data collection. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20120330.mp3 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:46:36 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies The United States is now in a better position than at any time in the past to maintain a safe and effective nuclear weapons stockpile without testing and to monitor clandestine nuclear testing abroad, says a new report from the National Research Council. The report, requested by the Office of the Vice President and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, reviews and updates a 2002 study that examined the technical concerns raised about the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). The report does not take a position on whether the U.S. should ratify the treaty. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20120330.mp3 The United States is now in a better position than at any time in the past to maintain a safe and effective nuclear weapons stockpile without testing and to monitor clandestine nuclear testing abroad, says a new report from the National Research Council. The report, requested by the Office of the Vice President and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, reviews and updates a 2002 study that examined the technical concerns raised about the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). The report does not take a position on whether the U.S. should ratify the treaty. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20111215.mp3 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:33:10 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies The National Institutes of Health should allow the use of chimpanzees as subjects in biomedical and behavioral research only under stringent conditions, including the absence of any other suitable model and inability to ethically perform the research on people, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. The report's recommendations answer the need for a uniform set of criteria for assessing the scientific necessity of chimpanzees in biomedical, comparative genomics, and behavioral research. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20111215.mp3 The National Institutes of Health should allow the use of chimpanzees as subjects in biomedical and behavioral research only under stringent conditions, including the absence of any other suitable model and inability to ethically perform the research on people, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. The report's recommendations answer the need for a uniform set of criteria for assessing the scientific necessity of chimpanzees in biomedical, comparative genomics, and behavioral research. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20111110.mp3 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:01:32 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies To protect Americans from potential medical errors associated with the use of information technology in patient care, a new report by the Institute of Medicine calls for greater oversight by the public and private sectors. The report examines a broad range of health information technologies, including electronic health records, secure patient portals, and health information exchanges, but not software for medical devices. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20111110.mp3 To protect Americans from potential medical errors associated with the use of information technology in patient care, a new report by the Institute of Medicine calls for greater oversight by the public and private sectors. The report examines a broad range of health information technologies, including electronic health records, secure patient portals, and health information exchanges, but not software for medical devices. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20111020.mp3 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:56:05 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies Federal agencies should develop a new nutrition rating system with symbols to display on the front of food and beverage packaging that graphically convey calorie counts by serving size and a "point" value showing whether the saturated and trans fats, sodium, and added sugars in the products are below threshold levels, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. This new system would enable shoppers to quickly recognize and compare the healthfulness of products as they shop, the report says. It should apply to all foods and beverages and replace other symbols currently being used on package fronts. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20111020.mp3 Federal agencies should develop a new nutrition rating system with symbols to display on the front of food and beverage packaging that graphically convey calorie counts by serving size and a "point" value showing whether the saturated and trans fats, sodium, and added sugars in the products are below threshold levels, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. This new system would enable shoppers to quickly recognize and compare the healthfulness of products as they shop, the report says. It should apply to all foods and beverages and replace other symbols currently being used on package fronts. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20111007.mp3 Fri, 7 Oct 2011 13:02:31 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies A new Institute of Medicine report provides the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with a set of criteria and methods to develop a package of essential health benefits that will cover many health care needs, promote medically effective services, and be affordable to purchasers. The package will establish the minimum benefits that certain health insurance plans must cover under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20111007.mp3 A new Institute of Medicine report provides the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with a set of criteria and methods to develop a package of essential health benefits that will cover many health care needs, promote medically effective services, and be affordable to purchasers. The package will establish the minimum benefits that certain health insurance plans must cover under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20110928.mp3 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:36:40 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies The National Research Council released today the third edition of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence, developed to guide judges as they encounter scientific evidence at trials. Produced in collaboration with the Federal Judicial Center, the manual includes new chapters on areas such as neuroscience, mental health, and forensic science. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20110928.mp3 The National Research Council released today the third edition of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence, developed to guide judges as they encounter scientific evidence at trials. Produced in collaboration with the Federal Judicial Center, the manual includes new chapters on areas such as neuroscience, mental health, and forensic science. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20110901.mp3 Thu, 1 Sep 2011 12:10:12 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies Few health problems are caused by or clearly associated with vaccines, concludes a new Institute of Medicine report. It identifies adverse effects that specific vaccines can trigger in some people as well as health problems that research shows are not caused by immunizations. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20110901.mp3 Few health problems are caused by or clearly associated with vaccines, concludes a new Institute of Medicine report. It identifies adverse effects that specific vaccines can trigger in some people as well as health problems that research shows are not caused by immunizations. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20110418.mp3 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:48:22 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies Audio webcast of the opening session of the symposium "The Case for International Scientific Data Sharing: A Focus on Developing Countries," which is exploring current policies on sharing scientific data in developing countries, as well as ways to improve data access and use. The symposium was held jointly by the National Research Council and the International Council for Science. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20110418.mp3 Audio webcast of the opening session of the symposium "The Case for International Scientific Data Sharing: A Focus on Developing Countries," which is exploring current policies on sharing scientific data in developing countries, as well as ways to improve data access and use. The symposium was held jointly by the National Research Council and the International Council for Science. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20110306.mp3 Sun, 6 Mar 2011 15:47:33 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies A new report from the National Research Council offers a framework for evaluating the effects of a 2007 reform law on the District of Columbia’s public schools, along with first impressions of reform efforts so far. The report was discussed by the study committee at a public briefing on March 6. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20110306.mp3 A new report from the National Research Council offers a framework for evaluating the effects of a 2007 reform law on the District of Columbia’s public schools, along with first impressions of reform efforts so far. The report was discussed by the study committee at a public briefing on March 6. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20101130.mp3 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:30:06 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies The National Research Council, at the request of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has launched a study to strengthen the scientific basis for incorporating sustainability concepts into EPA’s decision-making. “Today I am formally requesting President Cicerone and the National Academies convene a committee of experts to provide to the U.S. EPA an operational framework for sustainability that applies across all of the agency’s programs, policies, and actions,” said EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson at an event held at the National Academy of Sciences’ Koshland Science Museum. NAS President Ralph Cicerone and Bernard Goldstein, chair of the committee that will conduct the study, made remarks as well. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20101130.mp3 The National Research Council, at the request of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has launched a study to strengthen the scientific basis for incorporating sustainability concepts into EPA’s decision-making. “Today I am formally requesting President Cicerone and the National Academies convene a committee of experts to provide to the U.S. EPA an operational framework for sustainability that applies across all of the agency’s programs, policies, and actions,” said EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson at an event held at the National Academy of Sciences’ Koshland Science Museum. NAS President Ralph Cicerone and Bernard Goldstein, chair of the committee that will conduct the study, made remarks as well. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20100930.mp3 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:58:17 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies National efforts to strengthen U.S. science and engineering must include all Americans, especially minorities, who are the fastest growing groups of the U.S. population but the most underrepresented in science and technology careers, says a new report from the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. Minority participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education at all levels should be an urgent national priority, says the report, which offers a comprehensive road map for increasing involvement of underrepresented minorities and improving the quality of their education. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20100930.mp3 National efforts to strengthen U.S. science and engineering must include all Americans, especially minorities, who are the fastest growing groups of the U.S. population but the most underrepresented in science and technology careers, says a new report from the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. Minority participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education at all levels should be an urgent national priority, says the report, which offers a comprehensive road map for increasing involvement of underrepresented minorities and improving the quality of their education. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20100926part4.mp3 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:41:07 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies On Sunday, Sept. 26, a committee of the National Academy of Engineering and National Research Council that is conducting an analysis of the causes of the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill will hold a public meeting to hear from Mark Bly, group head of safety and operations for BP, and other company representatives about BP's recently released accident investigation report. Also on the agenda are executives from Halliburton and Shell Oil. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20100926part4.mp3 On Sunday, Sept. 26, a committee of the National Academy of Engineering and National Research Council that is conducting an analysis of the causes of the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill will hold a public meeting to hear from Mark Bly, group head of safety and operations for BP, and other company representatives about BP's recently released accident investigation report. Also on the agenda are executives from Halliburton and Shell Oil. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20100926part3.mp3 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:39:29 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies On Sunday, Sept. 26, a committee of the National Academy of Engineering and National Research Council that is conducting an analysis of the causes of the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill will hold a public meeting to hear from Mark Bly, group head of safety and operations for BP, and other company representatives about BP's recently released accident investigation report. Also on the agenda are executives from Halliburton and Shell Oil. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20100926part3.mp3 On Sunday, Sept. 26, a committee of the National Academy of Engineering and National Research Council that is conducting an analysis of the causes of the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill will hold a public meeting to hear from Mark Bly, group head of safety and operations for BP, and other company representatives about BP's recently released accident investigation report. Also on the agenda are executives from Halliburton and Shell Oil. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20100926part2.mp3 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:38:11 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies On Sunday, Sept. 26, a committee of the National Academy of Engineering and National Research Council that is conducting an analysis of the causes of the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill will hold a public meeting to hear from Mark Bly, group head of safety and operations for BP, and other company representatives about BP's recently released accident investigation report. Also on the agenda are executives from Halliburton and Shell Oil. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20100926part2.mp3 On Sunday, Sept. 26, a committee of the National Academy of Engineering and National Research Council that is conducting an analysis of the causes of the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill will hold a public meeting to hear from Mark Bly, group head of safety and operations for BP, and other company representatives about BP's recently released accident investigation report. Also on the agenda are executives from Halliburton and Shell Oil. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20100926part1.mp3 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:36:43 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies On Sunday, Sept. 26, a committee of the National Academy of Engineering and National Research Council that is conducting an analysis of the causes of the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill will hold a public meeting to hear from Mark Bly, group head of safety and operations for BP, and other company representatives about BP's recently released accident investigation report. Also on the agenda are executives from Halliburton and Shell Oil. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20100926part1.mp3 On Sunday, Sept. 26, a committee of the National Academy of Engineering and National Research Council that is conducting an analysis of the causes of the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill will hold a public meeting to hear from Mark Bly, group head of safety and operations for BP, and other company representatives about BP's recently released accident investigation report. Also on the agenda are executives from Halliburton and Shell Oil. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20100928.mp3 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:21:17 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies The National Research Council released its assessment of U.S. research doctorate programs, which includes data on over 5,000 programs in 62 fields at 212 universities nationwide. The assessment is designed to help universities evaluate and improve the quality of their programs and to provide prospective students with useful information. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20100928.mp3 The National Research Council released its assessment of U.S. research doctorate programs, which includes data on over 5,000 programs in 62 fields at 212 universities nationwide. The assessment is designed to help universities evaluate and improve the quality of their programs and to provide prospective students with useful information. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20100608.mp3 Tue, 8 Jun 2010 13:48:41 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies To more proactively target potential food safety problems, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration should implement a risk-based approach in which data and expertise are marshaled to pinpoint where along the food production, distribution, and handling chains there is the greatest potential for contamination and other problems, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20100608.mp3 To more proactively target potential food safety problems, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration should implement a risk-based approach in which data and expertise are marshaled to pinpoint where along the food production, distribution, and handling chains there is the greatest potential for contamination and other problems, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20100426.mp3 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:16:17 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies At the 2010 annual meeting of the National Research Council’s Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board one of the sessions discussed a potential new study on cancer risk for populations living near nuclear power facilities. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20100426.mp3 At the 2010 annual meeting of the National Research Council’s Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board one of the sessions discussed a potential new study on cancer risk for populations living near nuclear power facilities. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20100423.mp3 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:37:29 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies To battle the obesity epidemic in America, health care professionals and policymakers need relevant, useful data on the effectiveness of obesity prevention policies and programs. A new report from the Institute of Medicine identifies a new approach to decision making and research that uses a systems perspective to gain a broader understanding of the context of obesity and the many factors that influence it. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20100423.mp3 To battle the obesity epidemic in America, health care professionals and policymakers need relevant, useful data on the effectiveness of obesity prevention policies and programs. A new report from the Institute of Medicine identifies a new approach to decision making and research that uses a systems perspective to gain a broader understanding of the context of obesity and the many factors that influence it. The National Academies