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Featured Reports
Making the Nation Safer: The Role of Science and Technology in Countering Terrorism
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Biotechnology Research in an Age of Terrorism
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Meeting the Energy Needs of Future Warriors
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Army Science and Technology for Homeland Security: Report 2 -- C4ISR
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TRB Conference Proceedings 30: Marine Salvage Capabilities: Responding to Terrorist Attacks in U.S. Ports — Actions to Improve Readiness
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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.
Transportation System Security ~ examines transportation security issues.
Transportation Research Board Security Publications ~ reports from the Transportation Research Board that examine transportation security issues.
Web Features
Counterterrorism at the National Academies ~ highlights counterterrorism activities at the National Academies.
National Academy of Engineering Counterterrorism Activities ~ features the National Academy of Engineering's recent counterterrorism activities.
Terrorism and Security Searchable Collection ~ publications from the National Academies about the science and policy issues surrounding terrorism and security.
Cybersecurity Searchable Collection ~ publications from the National Academies regarding the scientific and policy issues surrounding cybersecurity, computer security and the security of networked information systems.
Military Strategy and Technology Searchable Collection ~ publications from the National Academies relating to military strategy and technology.
Vaccines and the Military Searchable Collection ~ recent reports from the National Academies about the science and policy of vaccines and the military.
National Academies Offices
Air Force Science and Technology Board ~ serves as a convening authority for the discussion of science and technology issues of importance to the Air Force and oversees independent studies conducted by the National Academies.
Army Research Laboratory Technical Assessment Board ~ provides annual assessments of the scientific and technical quality of the research and development of the Army Research Laboratory.
Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources ~ addresses science and policy issues confronting the agricultural, food and environmental systems.
Board on Army Science and Technology ~ serves as a convening authority for the discussion of science and technology issues of importance to the Army and oversees independent Army-related studies conducted by the National Academies.
Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate ~ seeks to advance understanding of the atmosphere and climate, improve the ability to apply this knowledge for benefit and assist the federal government on problems and programs within the board's areas of interest and expertise.
Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology ~ serves the nation as its gateway to timely, unbiased scientific advice and guidance on matters involving the chemical sciences.
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology ~ addresses questions about air and water pollution; solid and hazardous waste; toxicology; epidemiology; risk assessment; applied ecology; natural resources; and environmental engineering, economics, law and policy.
Board on Global Health ~ concerned with advancing the health of populations worldwide.
Board on International Scientifc Organizations ~ evaluates opportunities and barriers in collaborative international scientific research.
Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board ~ oversees studies on safety, security, technical efficacy, and other policy and societal issues arising from the application of nuclear and radiation-based technologies.
Committee on International Security and Arms Control ~ engages influential scientists and policy analysts from key countries to develop ideas and strategies promoting new, cooperative approaches to security issues.
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.
Computer Science and Telecommunications Board ~ provides independent assessments of technical and public policy issues relating to computing and communications.
Development, Security and Cooperation ~ examines technical and policy challenges facing developing, transitional, and advanced industrial societies.
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.
International Visitors Office ~ provides useful information related to visas.
National Materials Advisory Board ~ provides independent assessments of materials and processing methods.
Naval Studies Board ~ serves as a source of independent, long-range, scientific and technical planning advice for the Navy and Marine Corps team.
Office for Central Europe and Eurasia ~ provides grants to individual American specialists who plan to establish new research partnerships with their colleagues in Central/Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Newly Independent States of the former Soviet Union (NIS).
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.
Water Science and Technology Board ~ improves the scientific and technological basis for resolving important questions associated with the efficient management and use of water resources.
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