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Policy & Research Issues at the National Academies
Featured Reports
Intentional Human Dosing Studies for EPA Regulatory Purposes: Scientific and Ethical Issues
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Setting Priorities for Large Research Facility Projects Supported by the National Science Foundation
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Reducing Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility
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Scientific and Medical Aspects of Human Reproductive Cloning
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New and Notable
 Biosecurity at the National Academies ~ highlights studies and other activities to aid the nation’s response to the threat of bio-terrorism.
Board on Science, Technology and Economic Policy Newsletter ~ provides subscribers with monthly e-mail updates on events, publications and other news from the board.
Web Features
Presidents' Corner ~ provides statements and biographical information from the presidents of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering and Institute of Medicine.
National Academies Press: Public Policy Collection ~ read online free.
National Academies Press: Research Issues and Scientific Leadership Collection ~ read online free.
National Academies Press: Sciences and Ethics Collection ~ read online free.
National Academies Offices
Science and Technology for Sustainability Program ~ encourages the use of science and technology to achieve long term sustainable development -- increasing incomes, improving public health and sustaining critical natural systems.
Board on Health Sciences Policy ~ ensures that there is adequate attention to the science base underlying health and health care, as national and international needs evolve and change.
Board on Higher Education and Workforce ~ conducts studies, evaluations and surveys of specific human resource issues to provide recommendations for both private and public organizations.
Board on Science, Technology and Economic Policy ~ integrates understanding of scientific, technological and economic elements in the formulation of national policies affecting the economic well-being of the United States.
Committee on Law and Justice ~ reviews, synthesizes and proposes research related to law enforcement and the administration of justice. Also provides an intellectual resource for federal agencies and private groups.
Committee on National Statistics ~ contributes to a better understanding of important national issues by working to improve the statistical methods and information on which public policy decisions are based.
Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy ~ conducts studies on cross-cutting issues in science and technology policy.
Committee on Women in Science and Engineering ~ coordinates, monitors and advocates action to increase the participation of women in science and engineering.
Coordinating Committee on Global Change ~ fosters stronger coordination and integration of National Academies activities related to global change science, technology and policy.
Disasters Roundtable ~ facilitates communication and the exchange of ideas among scientists, practitioners and policymakers to identify important issues related to the understanding and mitigation of natural, technological and other disasters.
Forum on Information Technology and Research Universities ~ fosters national and campus-based dialogues aimed at helping research universities and their stakeholders to effectively meet the challenges of the digital age.
Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable ~ provides a unique forum for dialogue among top government, university and industry leaders about the national science and technology enterprise.
Institutional Review Board ~ responsible for ensuring that proposed research at the National Academies complies with federal regulations to protect human research participants.
Office of Special Projects ~ undertakes selected cross-institutional tasks that do not fit the programs of other offices at the National Academies.
Science, Technology and Law Program ~ brings together the science and engineering community and the legal community on a regular basis to explore pressing issues, to improve communication and to help resolve issues between the two communities.
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