“Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Selected Events in July 2021
All facilities of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are closed. All gatherings will be held virtually. Click on each event title below to access meeting details, an agenda, and registration information, or contact the Office of News and Public Information (e-mail news@nas.edu). Reporters should register for all meetings. More events can be found at https://www.nationalacademies.org/events.

COVID-19: Disaster Preparedness and Vulnerable Populations
July 1 and 15
The second and third sessions in this three-part webinar series will explore issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and disaster preparedness for vulnerable populations, including older adults, communities of color, and people living with disabilities.

How We Move Matters: Exploring the Connections between New Transportation and Mobility Options and Environmental Health
July 13, 16, 21
Technology-enabled transportation services — like ride-hailing services, delivery apps, automated vehicles, and e-scooters — have revolutionized the way we move. But changing how we get around also impacts our environment. This workshop will bring together experts in transportation, energy, the environment, consumer behavior, and environmental health to share perspectives on the environmental health impact of evolving mobility options.

Climate Conversations: Climate Security
July 15
This webinar will feature a conversation with Erin Sikorsky, deputy director of the Center for Climate and Security, and Swathi Veeravalli, foreign affairs specialist at U.S. Africa Command, about how climate change is impacting and exacerbating risks to security at home and abroad. Speakers will discuss how the security community is thinking about climate change, and where more research is needed.

Cancer Care and Research: Lessons Learned from COVID-19
July 26 and 27
This workshop will consider how cancer care and research have changed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and what care delivery and clinical trials will look like post-pandemic. Panelists from federal agencies, private companies, and patient organizations will discuss topics including the impact of increased use of telehealth in cancer care; COVID-era changes in care delivery that improved access, equity, and affordability; and future policy and regulatory changes that may be needed to drive continued change in cancer care and clinical trials.

Moving Past COVID-19: Lessons Learned from Responses Around the World
July 27-30
What have we learned from 15 months of living through a global pandemic? The Forum on Microbial Threats will hold a discussion about the anticipated long-term effects of COVID-19; trust, engagement, and misinformation in public health; remaining questions about interventions and origins of COVID-19; and successes, missed opportunities, and lessons learned to improve pandemic preparedness and response.

Reports Scheduled for Release in July
Release dates for the following consensus reports and proceedings from the National Academies depend on successful completion of the review process and publishing schedules. Reporters who would like to be notified when a report is due for release should contact the Office of News and Public Information (e-mail news@nas.edu) and ask to be placed on a contact list.

Call to Action for Science Education
A new report will explore how to advance high-quality and equitable science education in K-12 and post-secondary education, and make recommendations for state and federal policymakers.

Data and Management Strategies for Recreational Fisheries with Annual Catch Limits
This report will examine how well the Marine Recreational Information Program meets the needs of in-season management of fisheries with annual catch limits — considering how survey methods or management strategies might be modified to better meet those needs.

The Mental Health and Well-Being of Youth in the Wake of COVID-19
This rapid expert consultation from the Societal Experts Action Network will examine how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health and well-being of youth ages 10-18 and how schools can address these issues.

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