“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 February 2022
All facilities of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are closed. 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.

Ocean Decade U.S. February Meeting
Feb. 1
Marking one year since the first meeting of the U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade, this open session meeting will provide an update on Ocean Decade U.S. efforts. Attendees will also hear from the new cohort of the U.S. Youth Advisory Council for U.N. Ocean Decade.

Improving Diversity and Inclusion Programs in Public Transportation
Feb. 3
This webinar will highlight an adaptable diversity and inclusion toolkit, and cover how various public transportation agencies across the U.S. embed equity in their operations. Discussions will focus on agency policies that impact employees, local businesses, and community members.

Using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Earth Systems Science
Feb. 7-11
This workshop will explore the opportunities and challenges of using machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) in earth systems science — a critical part of climate change research. The workshop will convene earth systems science researchers, machine learning and AI experts, social and behavioral scientists, and ethicists to explore how these technologies could contribute to modeling, prediction, and analysis.

Animal Welfare in Wildlife Research
Feb. 9 and 10
As the research community helps confront issues such as biodiversity loss and the emergency of zoonotic diseases, this workshop will explore animal welfare challenges in wildlife research. Discussions will include perspectives on animal welfare considerations, laws associated with fish and wildlife, the role of veterinarians, and the transition of wild animals to captive settings.

Strengthening the Evidence Base for Economic and Social Mobility
Feb. 14 and 15
Inequality of income, wealth, health, and life expectancy has increased in the U.S. over the last few decades. This workshop will discuss the research and data needed to improve understanding of the factors that influence social and economic mobility.

Innovation in Electronic Health Records to Improve Cancer Care
Feb. 28 and March 1
Cancer care providers will discuss opportunities to improve the use of electronic health records (EHRs) to support better patient communication and care, data collection, and surveillance. Sessions will also highlight ongoing initiatives to enhance EHRs by capturing data on social determinants of health and genomics, as well as leveraging artificial intelligence.

Reports Scheduled for Release in February
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.

New Directions for Chemical Engineering
This report outlines an ambitious vision to guide chemical engineering research, innovation, and education for the next 30 years. The report discusses the challenges facing the field, the most promising areas for federal investment, and advances that chemical engineering has made in the past three decades.

Respiratory Protection for the Public and Workers Without Respiratory Protection Programs at their Workplaces
The COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires, and other extreme events have highlighted how inhalation hazards can affect every person in the United States. However, many high-hazard industries (meat processing, warehousing, grocery retail) do not have respiratory protection programs for their workers. This report recommends a framework to address current gaps in the nation’s system for oversight of respiratory protection, specifically for essential workers and the public.

Traumatic Brain Injury: A Roadmap for Accelerating Progress
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects people of all ages, and the causes range from sports injuries, to military combat, to falls among older adults. This report identifies major barriers that are impeding progress in TBI care and presents a roadmap to guide both TBI research and clinical care over the next 10 years.

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