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Committee on Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Public Policy

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Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record Committee Meeting 6

January 28 - 29, 2026

Meeting
Upcoming

This is the sixth meeting of the study committee for the consensus study on Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record.

Past Events

Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record Committee Meeting 5

December 16 - 17, 2025

Meeting
Past

The fifth meeting of the study committee for the consensus study on Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record was held on December 16 and 17, 2025.

On Being a Scientist Panel on Earning and Maintaining Trust: Meeting #1

December 10, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)

Closed
Meeting
Past

The first meeting of the On Being a Scientist Panel on Earning and Maintaining Trust will be held in closed session on December 10 from 11 AM to 12 PM ET.

Consensus Study on Corrections and Retractions - Upgrading the Scientific Record: Regional Learning Sessions: South America Regional Learning Session

December 5, 2025
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EST)

Webinar
Past

A committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will conduct a consensus study that will seek to upgrade the scientific literature by recommending improvements to the proc...

On Being a Scientist: An Updated and Online Guide to the Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research Committee: Meeting #6

December 5, 2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)

Closed
Meeting
Past

The sixth meeting of the On Being a Scientist committee was held in closed session on December 5, 2025.

On Being a Scientist Panel on Collaborating Responsibly: Meeting #1

December 4, 2025
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (EST)

Closed
Meeting
Past

The first meeting of the On Being a Scientist Panel on Collaborating Responsibly was held in closed session on December 4 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM ET.

On Being a Scientist Panel on Responsible Conduct and Stewardship of the Research Process: Meeting #1

November 25, 2025
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EST)

Closed
Meeting
Past

The first meeting of the On Being a Scientist Panel on Responsible Conduct and Stewardship of the Research Process will be held in closed session on November 25 from 12:00 to 4:00 PM ET.

Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record - Working Group Meeting

November 20, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)

Closed
Meeting
Past

Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record - Working Group Meeting

November 20, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)

Closed
Meeting
Past

Consensus Study on Corrections and Retractions - Upgrading the Scientific Record: Regional Learning Sessions: Asia-Pacific Regional Learning Session

November 12, 2025

Webinar
Past

On Being a Scientist Panel on Openness and Security: Meeting #1

November 3, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)

Closed
Meeting
Past

The first meeting of the On Being a Scientist Panel on Openness and Security will be held in closed session on November 3, 2025.

Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record Committee Meeting 4

November 3 - 4, 2025

Closed
Meeting
Past

This is the fourth meeting of the study committee for the consensus study on Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record. This will be a closed meeting for the committee to discuss an...

Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record - Working Group Meeting

October 31, 2025
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EDT)

Closed
Meeting
Past

Rethinking Researcher Assessment and Incentives at U.S. Academic Institutions: A Workshop

October 28 - 29, 2025

Workshop
Past

This National Academies workshop will explore new approaches to expand the criteria for which researchers are assessed at U.S. academic institutions beyond traditional outputs such as grants, publicat...

The Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust: Meeting 14

October 27, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Meeting
Past

The 14th meeting of the Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust will take place on October 27, 2025. Members of the public are invited to attend the open session from 10:00 AM...