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Charting a Course for the National Academies and the Nation We Serve
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In a Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences editorial, NAS President Marcia McNutt discusses how the National Academies are navigating the future in light of recent cuts in federal research funding and rapidly emerging technologies such as AI. “We must not waver in our efforts to advance science for the benefit of all Americans.”
“There Are Two Possible Futures for American Science”
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In an interview for Issues in Science and Technology, Simons Foundation president and NAS member David Spergel discusses the evolving landscape for science philanthropy, his outlook for the research enterprise, and remaining hopeful in an uncertain time.
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TRB Annual Meeting | January 11 - 15, 2026
January 11 - 15, 2026 | The TRB Annual Meeting brings together thousands of transportation professionals worldwide for sessions across all modes and sectors.