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Frontiers Planet Prize Names 25 National Champions for 2026

Announcement

Amir AghaKouchak has been named the U.S. National Champion for the 2026 Frontiers Planet Prize in recognition of his work on the monitoring and mitigation of extreme hydrological conditions. The prize celebrates scientific breakthroughs offering scalable, evidence-based solutions in the sustainability space. The National Academies led the review and recommendation of U.S. nominees for the prize.

Apr 22, 2026
Amir AghaKouchak

National Academies and Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences Partner on Precision Medicine Workshops

Feature Story

The National Academies hosted a recent workshop where attendees discussed emerging technologies in precision medicine and how they can improve global health outcomes. The event is part of a series that aims to promote knowledge exchange and collaboration between the U.S. and Kuwait on recent advancements in the field.

Dec 4, 2025
NASEM-KFAS Participants attending breakout sessions

Transboundary water conflicts, cooperation, and pathways forward

Update

Transboundary river basins supply water to over half of the world’s population and play an important role in global ecosystems, economies, and security.

Feb 12, 2026
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Frontiers Planet Prize Names 25 National Champions for 2026

Announcement

Amir AghaKouchak has been named the U.S. National Champion for the 2026 Frontiers Planet Prize in recognition of his work on the monitoring and mitigation of extreme hydrological conditions. The prize celebrates scientific breakthroughs offering scalable, evidence-based solutions in the sustainability space. The National Academies led the review and recommendation of U.S. nominees for the prize.

Apr 22, 2026

Amir AghaKouchak

Frontiers Planet Prize – 5th Edition Now Open

Update

Mar 16, 2026

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Transboundary water conflicts, cooperation, and pathways forward

Update

Transboundary river basins supply water to over half of the world’s population and play an important role in global ecosystems, economies, and security.

Feb 12, 2026

New Voices Program for Emerging STEM Leaders Announces 2026 Cohort

News Release

Twenty outstanding mid-career scientists, engineers, and medical professionals joins the National Academies’ New Voices in Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, a program that aims to expand the expertise engaged in National Academies work while developing a network of U.S. leaders to address national and global challenges. “Now more than ever, we need to nurture the next generation of talented American researchers, who are the future leaders of the U.S. science and innovation enterprise,” said NAS President Marcia McNutt.

Feb 6, 2026

Apply for IAU Membership by December 31, 2025

Update

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the largest international union of professional astronomers actively fostering scientific progress worldwide through international cooperation. With more than 12,000 active professional astronomers from more than 100 counties worldwide, the IAU strives to unite us all in appreciation of a shared sky. The IAU has both individual members and national members. The National Academy of Sciences serves as the U.S. national member.

Dec 11, 2025

National Academies and Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences Partner on Precision Medicine Workshops

Feature Story

The National Academies hosted a recent workshop where attendees discussed emerging technologies in precision medicine and how they can improve global health outcomes. The event is part of a series that aims to promote knowledge exchange and collaboration between the U.S. and Kuwait on recent advancements in the field.

Dec 4, 2025

NASEM-KFAS Participants attending breakout sessions

Low Fixed-Cost Green Energy for All: from Sweden to the U.S.

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Sep 26, 2025

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Submit Nominations for the 4th Edition of the Frontiers Planet Prize

Update

The Frontiers Planet Prize is a global competition that awards three International Champions $1 million USD each to scale transformative research addressing planetary crises. Registered universities and research institutions may submit up to three nomination packets by Oct. 31.

Sep 16, 2025

Science Diplomacy for Sustainable Development in Latin America: Integrating Science, Policy, and Society for the Sustainable Development Goals

Update

Aug 25, 2025

Rewiring Science Diplomacy

Announcement

For science diplomacy to remain relevant in this era, it must develop a new mode of engagement — transactional science diplomacy, which takes a more business-like approach with a focus on dealmaking for immediate, nationally aligned outcomes, says an editorial in Science co-authored by Vaughan Turekian, executive director of the National Academies’ Policy and Global Affairs Division, and Peter Gluckman, International Science Council president.

Aug 21, 2025

Recording Available! 2025 New Voices Informational Webinar for Applicants

Update

Watch our info session to learn more about the New Voices program and the application for the 2026–2028 cohort.

Aug 14, 2025

Potential Environmental Effects of Nuclear War — New Report

Media Advisory

A new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examines the potential environmental, social, and economic effects that could unfold over the weeks to decades after a nuclear war and includes research recommendations.

Jun 25, 2025

Winner Announcement - Celebrating the 2025 International Champions of the Frontiers Planet Prize

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Jun 23, 2025

Science Diplomacy in the Americas: The Convergence of Science, Policy and Diplomacy to Solve Regional Challenges

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Jun 20, 2025

New Voices members appointed to Workshop Committee for Rethinking Researcher Assessment

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Jun 18, 2025

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New Voices members work with Hollywood screenwriters at Science and Entertainment Exchange Retreat

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Jun 12, 2025

Kiana Aran sitting and holding a microphone at the Science and Entertainment Retreat.

New Voices member selected for NAM's Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Program

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May 29, 2025

Enrico Castillo at an event.

U.S. National Recipient of Frontiers Plant Prize Honored at Recent Event

Feature Story

Zia Mehrabi, the U.S. national champion for this year’s Frontiers Planet Prize, gave the keynote address at a recent event in San Francisco. In his speech, he talked about his research on diversified agriculture and food systems and its potential to address urgent climate challenges.

May 22, 2025

Zia Mehrabi, the U.S. national champion for this year’s Frontiers Planet Prize, gave the keynote address at a recent event in San Francisco. In his speech, he talked about his research on diversified agriculture and food systems and its potential to address urgent climate challenges.
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