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Celebrating the Launch of the Roman Space Telescope
Announcement
Over the weekend, NASA successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope — the top-ranked large space mission recommended by the National Academies’ 2010 decadal survey on astronomy and astrophysics. With a field of view more than 100 times larger than that of the Hubble Space Telescope, the Roman mission will perform a comprehensive survey of the cosmos with the goal of discovering exoplanets and advancing our understanding of dark matter and energy. For decades, the National Academies have helped identify science goals and mission priorities for NASA, including our most recent Astro 2020 decadal survey.
The National Academies Welcome 2026 Mirzayan Fellows
News Release
Early-career researchers selected for the 2026 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship program, who recently began their 12-week assignments at the National Academies, will learn firsthand about science and technology policy as they work closely with scientists, engineers, and medical professionals helping the National Academies address some of the most pressing challenges facing our nation and the world.
NAS President Featured on Science Magazine Podcast
Announcement
In a recent conversation on Science magazine’s podcast, NAS President Neil Shubin discussed his guiding principles for leading the Academy, the challenge of providing scientific advice that often has policy implications, and his plans to engage Academy members and younger researchers. (photo by Christopher Michel)
