Jefferson Science Fellowships

Claudia Avellaneda

Claudia González Vallejo is Professor of Psychology at Ohio University. She obtained a Master of International Affairs from the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, and a PhD in cognitive and quantitative psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. González Vallejo’s expertise is in decision analysis, statistics, and the psychology of judgment and decision-making. She has prior experience in international affairs working for the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), and public policy working for the Center for Policy Research at the Rockefeller College, SUNY at Albany. Dr. González Vallejo joined the Psychology Department at Ohio University in 1996. Her current research focuses on judgment accuracy, decision difficulty, and the psychology of choices. She is on the editorial board of several prestigious journals including Decision, Decision Analysis, Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, Journal of Mathematical Psychology, and Statistics reviewer for the Journal of Nutrition Behavior and Education. She has also served at the National Institutes of Health as a permanent member of the Cognition and Perception scientific review panel.

State Department Profile

Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations

Dr. González Vallejo works for the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations on issues of countering violent extremism (CVE). She is analyzing judgment tools used in the assessment of both risks of recidivism and needs. She is developing a decision making framework for supporting judgments in complex environments.

David Prevatt

David O. Prevatt is a Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Florida, Engineering School for Sustainable Infrastructure, and the Environment where he currently holds the Kisinger Campo & Associates Term Professorship endowed chair. Dr. Prevatt is also a structural engineering consultant with over 30 years of experience in wind and forensic engineering and it is his passion to significantly advance how we conceive of and construct future houses in residential communities.

His research area encompasses laboratory-based and analytical studies to understand the
structural load paths in low-rise buildings impacted by extreme winds. More recent research has seen him develop empirical models of tornado damage to residential buildings. Through post hazard field assessments, laboratory experimental research and analysis Dr. Prevatt is advancing knowledge for resilient and sustainable structures impacted by hurricanes and tornadoes.

Dr. Prevatt's recognizes the wide performance gap between residential structures and properly engineered ones as a solvable problem requiring adoption of engineering solutions through public engagement, education, and interaction with public policy. Dr. Prevatt is internationally known speaker, widely published author and an esteemed Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Structural Engineering Institute.

Dil Thavarajah

Clemson University

Dr. Thavarajah is an organic pulse breeder who focuses on improving the nutritional quality of dry peas, lentils, and chickpeas to combat global obesity and micronutrient malnutrition. Dil leads the Pulse Biofortification and Organic Nutritional Breeding program (The nation's first public organic breeding program) at Clemson University, SC and co-leads the Phenomics of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement at Cornell University. She is the 2022 FoodShot Global Award recipient for her career dedication to global food and nutritional security through pulse crop biofortification (Precision Protein Groundbreaker Prize). She established the "Going Organic Platform," an extension outreach education for our growers and consumers to educate on organic crop production and healthy food choices. Dil served as an honorary visiting lecturer at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, and a partner to the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) to release biofortified lentil cultivars for Africa and Asia. Dr. Thavarajah taught several courses: (1) PES 8710: Food Systems: Linking Agriculture to Human Health; (2) PES 8060: Pulse Breeding and Cultivar Development and undergraduate courses (1) PES 4960: Vegetable Crops; (2) PES 4760: Global Food Security – a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) with Sri Lanka, Rwanda, and Morocco (Science, Technology, and Society approval); and (3) HON 2060-003: Food System-World and History. Dil is the Past President of the North American Pulse Improvement Association (NAPIA) and the 2023 meeting hosting Chair for the NAPIA and Bean Improvement Cooperative (BIC) joint meeting at Clemson to host legume researchers worldwide. Dr. Thavarajah is the North American Representative for the International Food Legume Research Committee to host the 2025 meeting in Perth, Australia.

Inna Kouper

Indiana University Bloomington

Inna Kouper is Associate Scientist at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Data Analyst at the Center for Survey Research and Senior Research Fellow at the Ostrom Workshop at Indiana University Bloomington. Her research focuses on emerging technologies, digital media, and data practices.

Dr. Kouper earned a PhD in sociology from the Institute of Sociology, Moscow, Russia in 2001, and a PhD in information science from Indiana University in 2011. She has published extensively on topics related to knowledge production and digital technologies, including hypertext, biotechnology, big data, data curation, and social media. Her current projects explore digital narratives of resistance and intellectual history of interdisciplinary scientific domains. Dr. Kouper is an active member of professional organizations including the Research Data Alliance (RDA), the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIST), and the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM). She teaches a course "Data management, access, and use of big and complex data" and mentors students underrepresented in STEM.

Krishnaswamy Jayachandran

Florida International University

Dr. Krish Jayachandran is a Distinguished University Professor of environmental microbiology/soil science in the Department of Earth and Environment. He received PhD in Plant Pathology with Soil Microbiology focus from Kansas State University, worked as a research Associate at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, and MS in Agricultural Microbiology BS in Agriculture from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Using microbiology as a central tool, he is specialized in regenerative agriculture, nutrient cycling and soil health, microbial diversity and activity, isolation and characterization of pesticide degrading microorganisms, biocontrol of invasive plant species, marine and freshwater toxins and microbial degradation, and soil-plant-microbial interactions with a core expertise in mycorrhizal and rhizobium symbiosis. His research projects have been funded by the ENP, SFWMD, USDA, NIEH, DOE, Silver Consortium, and World Bank/FAO. He has more than 300 publications, including referred articles, research reports, book chapters, conference publications, and over 50 invited lectures. Dr. Jayachandran co-founded the ongoing FIU Agroecology Program, which he built with the support of USDA grants of more than 17.0 million dollars towards research, education, student training, and outreach activities. Dr. Jayachandran has supervised directed research projects for >300 undergraduate students, graduated 60 master’s students, 15 PhD students, and served on numerous doctoral and master’s students committees. In his professional field, Dr. Jayachandran served as an Associate Editor for one of the premier environmental journals, Journal of Environmental Quality (2002-07), several journal’s Editorial Board, and currently Associate Editor for NACTA journal and the Soil Science Society of America journal. He also served on ~35 research panels (as panel member and panel manager) that included EPA, NSF, USDA agencies. Dr. Jayachandran received several awards for his teaching, research, mentorship, service, community engagement from FIU and Fellow of American Society of Agronomy, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Fellow, Israel Science Fellow, and recently became Jefferson Science Fellow.

Sharon Navarro

Sharon A. Navarro, a professor of Political Science at the University of Texas at San Antonio, is from El Paso, Texas, where she was born and raised. Her academic journey led her to obtain bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Texas at El Paso before pursuing further studies at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where she earned her master’s and doctorate degrees.

Highly regarded as an authority on Latinas in American politics, Dr. Navarro has made substantial contributions to the scholarly discourse through a prolific body of authored books and articles. Notable among her recent publications are Latino Political Power (2023) and The Color of COVID-19: The Racial Inequality of Marginalized Communities (2022), which scrutinize the intricate nexus of race, ethnicity, and political dynamics. Additionally, her scholarly portfolio includes seminal works such as Latinas and the Politics of Urban Space (2020) and Race, Gender, Sexuality, and the Politics of the American Judiciary (2018).

Dr. Navarro's research and teaching interests encompass women in politics, urban and ethnic politics, minority politics, and Latinx politics, all aimed at enriching American democracy. By exploring these areas, she seeks to illuminate the diverse voices and experiences that shape our political landscape. Furthermore, she dedicates her research efforts to examining policies that foster greater inclusivity of diverse voices, thereby enhancing representative democracy.

Beyond academia, Navarro finds solace in cycling and running, hobbies she enjoys during her spare time. An avid reader, she indulges in sci-fi horror literature. Additionally, she takes pride in being a military spouse.

Tracey Lamb

Dr Tracey Lamb is a Professor of Pathology at the University of Utah whose research focus is on malaria. She was educated in Scotland obtaining a BSc in Parasitology with 1st class honors from the University of Glasgow before earning her PhD in parasite immunology at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. She completed a 4-year Career Development Fellowship at the National Institute for Medical Research in Mill Hill, London before setting up her laboratory at Emory University in Atlanta Georgia. Tracey is an alumni of the “Biology of Parasitism” summer course held annually at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Wood’s Hole, Massachusetts. In addition to running a laboratory in the Department of Pathology at the University of Utah, she has undertaken research at the Centre Pasteur Cameroon in Central Africa for the last 9 years as an Adjunct Scientist working alongside Dr Lawrence Ayong, Head of the Malaria Unit. Tracey is an immunologist whose research focusses on dissecting how the immune system of children responds to the Plasmodium parasites that cause malaria. The aim of her research is to identify new targets for the development of novel therapeutic strategies to treat this deadly disease. Dr Lamb has received many honors including the NIH Directors New Innovators Award (2013). She has also served in leadership positions for the American Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. She is currently an Academic Editor for PLoS Pathogens and is on the editorial board of the journals “Parasite Immunology” and “Cellular Immunology”. Tracey is passionate about educating the next generation of immunologists and has developed numerous courses for graduate students and is the editor of “Immunity to Parasitic Infection”, an educational textbook published by Wiley-Blackwell.

Venkataramana Sridhar

Virginia Tech

Dr. Venkataramana Sridhar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. He specializes in hydrology and conducts modeling research to understand the impact of climate change on various aspects of hydrology, water resources, agriculture, water management, droughts, floods, and integrated modeling of the food-energy-water nexus. Before joining Virginia Tech, Dr. Sridhar held affiliations at Boise State University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and University of Washington. He earned his Ph.D. in Biosystems Engineering from Oklahoma State University in 2001. Dr. Sridhar's research group has developed computational hydrological models to generate datasets used in operational decision support systems for river basins in the United States and globally. He has worked on water and food security issues in regions such as the US, Caucasus, Central Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, aiming to improve land and water resources management.

As a Fulbright Scholar in 2018 and 2022, Dr. Sridhar conducted research in India. He also co-investigated the NASA-funded Mekong Basin project, studying the coupling of land, water, and livelihoods in the Lower Mekong River basin, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration and capacity building in Southeast Asia. He closely worked with several Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in India, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Dr. Sridhar has authored over 160 research articles, including peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, technical papers, and has co-edited two books. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Idaho and Nebraska, and a member of various professional organizations including the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, American Meteorological Society, American Water Resources Association, and American Geophysical Union. Additionally, he is a Board Certified American Academy of Water Resources Engineer and regularly reviews articles for leading international journals. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Sridhar has mentored numerous postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, as well as overseas research scholars.

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Lecture

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: David O. Prevatt

August 19, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Diplomatic Wind Hazard Resilience: Integrating Science, Engineering, and Communication

U.S. diplomatic missions face routine winds, catastrophic hurricanes and tornadoes that threaten operations and safety. This talk illustrates how wind-engineering expertise, extreme-value hazard modeling, and evaluation of the State Department’s building inventory inform a tornado-risk mitigation policy aligned with current U.S. building codes to safeguard American diplomats and property.

Organizing Project

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: David O. Prevatt

August 19, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Diplomatic Wind Hazard Resilience: Integrating Science, Engineering, and Communication

U.S. diplomatic missions face routine winds, catastrophic hurricanes and tornadoes that threaten operations and safety. This talk illustrates how wind-engineering expertise, extreme-value hazard modeling, and evaluation of the State Department’s building inventory inform a tornado-risk mitigation policy aligned with current U.S. building codes to safeguard American diplomats and property.

Organizing Project

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: David O. Prevatt

August 19, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Diplomatic Wind Hazard Resilience: Integrating Science, Engineering, and Communication

U.S. diplomatic missions face routine winds, catastrophic hurricanes and tornadoes that threaten operations and safety. This talk illustrates how wind-engineering expertise, extreme-value hazard modeling, and evaluation of the State Department’s building inventory inform a tornado-risk mitigation policy aligned with current U.S. building codes to safeguard American diplomats and property.

Organizing Project

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: David O. Prevatt

August 19, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Diplomatic Wind Hazard Resilience: Integrating Science, Engineering, and Communication

U.S. diplomatic missions face routine winds, catastrophic hurricanes and tornadoes that threaten operations and safety. This talk illustrates how wind-engineering expertise, extreme-value hazard modeling, and evaluation of the State Department’s building inventory inform a tornado-risk mitigation policy aligned with current U.S. building codes to safeguard American diplomats and property.

Organizing Project

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: David O. Prevatt

August 19, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Diplomatic Wind Hazard Resilience: Integrating Science, Engineering, and Communication

U.S. diplomatic missions face routine winds, catastrophic hurricanes and tornadoes that threaten operations and safety. This talk illustrates how wind-engineering expertise, extreme-value hazard modeling, and evaluation of the State Department’s building inventory inform a tornado-risk mitigation policy aligned with current U.S. building codes to safeguard American diplomats and property.

Organizing Project

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: David O. Prevatt

August 19, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Diplomatic Wind Hazard Resilience: Integrating Science, Engineering, and Communication

U.S. diplomatic missions face routine winds, catastrophic hurricanes and tornadoes that threaten operations and safety. This talk illustrates how wind-engineering expertise, extreme-value hazard modeling, and evaluation of the State Department’s building inventory inform a tornado-risk mitigation policy aligned with current U.S. building codes to safeguard American diplomats and property.

Organizing Project

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Olga Shemyakina

April 29, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

HEALTH AND ARMED CONFLICT

Many countries experienced armed conflict in 2024 that, among many other effects, imposed damage to population health. Highlighting findings from research in economics and development studies, this talk will focus on the effects of conflict on short- and long-term health outcomes for children and the broader population.

Organizing Project

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Olga Shemyakina

April 29, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

HEALTH AND ARMED CONFLICT

Many countries experienced armed conflict in 2024 that, among many other effects, imposed damage to population health. Highlighting findings from research in economics and development studies, this talk will focus on the effects of conflict on short- and long-term health outcomes for children and the broader population.

Organizing Project

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Olga Shemyakina

April 29, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

HEALTH AND ARMED CONFLICT

Many countries experienced armed conflict in 2024 that, among many other effects, imposed damage to population health. Highlighting findings from research in economics and development studies, this talk will focus on the effects of conflict on short- and long-term health outcomes for children and the broader population.

Organizing Project

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Olga Shemyakina

April 29, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

HEALTH AND ARMED CONFLICT

Many countries experienced armed conflict in 2024 that, among many other effects, imposed damage to population health. Highlighting findings from research in economics and development studies, this talk will focus on the effects of conflict on short- and long-term health outcomes for children and the broader population.

Organizing Project

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Olga Shemyakina

April 29, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

HEALTH AND ARMED CONFLICT

Many countries experienced armed conflict in 2024 that, among many other effects, imposed damage to population health. Highlighting findings from research in economics and development studies, this talk will focus on the effects of conflict on short- and long-term health outcomes for children and the broader population.

Organizing Project

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Olga Shemyakina

April 29, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

HEALTH AND ARMED CONFLICT

Many countries experienced armed conflict in 2024 that, among many other effects, imposed damage to population health. Highlighting findings from research in economics and development studies, this talk will focus on the effects of conflict on short- and long-term health outcomes for children and the broader population.

Organizing Project

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Christine Payne

July 30, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

ACADEMIC RESEARCH SECURITY

Research security requires engagement by researchers from academia, government, and industry. For academic researchers who focus on fundamental and open research for publications, research security is an unfamiliar concept. The requirement for research security at universities was established by the Trump Administration in a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-33) in 2021. NSPM-33 has continued and expanded under the Biden-Harris Administration, with provisions included in the CHIPS and Science Act and NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance, both released in 2022. All faculty PIs who work with international students or collaborators or who travel internationally will need to consider how research security regulations will be implemented in their research programs.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Christine Payne

July 30, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

ACADEMIC RESEARCH SECURITY

Research security requires engagement by researchers from academia, government, and industry. For academic researchers who focus on fundamental and open research for publications, research security is an unfamiliar concept. The requirement for research security at universities was established by the Trump Administration in a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-33) in 2021. NSPM-33 has continued and expanded under the Biden-Harris Administration, with provisions included in the CHIPS and Science Act and NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance, both released in 2022. All faculty PIs who work with international students or collaborators or who travel internationally will need to consider how research security regulations will be implemented in their research programs.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Christine Payne

July 30, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

ACADEMIC RESEARCH SECURITY

Research security requires engagement by researchers from academia, government, and industry. For academic researchers who focus on fundamental and open research for publications, research security is an unfamiliar concept. The requirement for research security at universities was established by the Trump Administration in a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-33) in 2021. NSPM-33 has continued and expanded under the Biden-Harris Administration, with provisions included in the CHIPS and Science Act and NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance, both released in 2022. All faculty PIs who work with international students or collaborators or who travel internationally will need to consider how research security regulations will be implemented in their research programs.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Christine Payne

July 30, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

ACADEMIC RESEARCH SECURITY

Research security requires engagement by researchers from academia, government, and industry. For academic researchers who focus on fundamental and open research for publications, research security is an unfamiliar concept. The requirement for research security at universities was established by the Trump Administration in a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-33) in 2021. NSPM-33 has continued and expanded under the Biden-Harris Administration, with provisions included in the CHIPS and Science Act and NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance, both released in 2022. All faculty PIs who work with international students or collaborators or who travel internationally will need to consider how research security regulations will be implemented in their research programs.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Christine Payne

July 30, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

ACADEMIC RESEARCH SECURITY

Research security requires engagement by researchers from academia, government, and industry. For academic researchers who focus on fundamental and open research for publications, research security is an unfamiliar concept. The requirement for research security at universities was established by the Trump Administration in a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-33) in 2021. NSPM-33 has continued and expanded under the Biden-Harris Administration, with provisions included in the CHIPS and Science Act and NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance, both released in 2022. All faculty PIs who work with international students or collaborators or who travel internationally will need to consider how research security regulations will be implemented in their research programs.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Christine Payne

July 30, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

ACADEMIC RESEARCH SECURITY

Research security requires engagement by researchers from academia, government, and industry. For academic researchers who focus on fundamental and open research for publications, research security is an unfamiliar concept. The requirement for research security at universities was established by the Trump Administration in a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-33) in 2021. NSPM-33 has continued and expanded under the Biden-Harris Administration, with provisions included in the CHIPS and Science Act and NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance, both released in 2022. All faculty PIs who work with international students or collaborators or who travel internationally will need to consider how research security regulations will be implemented in their research programs.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Tiffany Oliver

July 9, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Navigating the Effects of Climate Change on Global Food Security

Implementation of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS)

One Scientist’s Experience

The adverse impact of climate change on global food security is inevitable. With targeted investments in research, development, and realistic implementation plans, we can ensure the availability, access, and utilization of nutritious foods worldwide despite climate challenges. Understanding this critical need led to the creation of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS). Launched in 2023 in partnership with the African Union (AU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, VACS aims to enhance agricultural productivity and nutrition by investing in the development of diverse, climate-resilient crops and healthy soils. Dr. Oliver’s talk will emphasize her contributions to VACS as a Jefferson Science Fellow and Advisor in the Office of the Special Envoy for Global Food Security, highlighting the importance of integrating science and policy to combat climate change effects on food security.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Tiffany Oliver

July 9, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Navigating the Effects of Climate Change on Global Food Security

Implementation of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS)

One Scientist’s Experience

The adverse impact of climate change on global food security is inevitable. With targeted investments in research, development, and realistic implementation plans, we can ensure the availability, access, and utilization of nutritious foods worldwide despite climate challenges. Understanding this critical need led to the creation of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS). Launched in 2023 in partnership with the African Union (AU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, VACS aims to enhance agricultural productivity and nutrition by investing in the development of diverse, climate-resilient crops and healthy soils. Dr. Oliver’s talk will emphasize her contributions to VACS as a Jefferson Science Fellow and Advisor in the Office of the Special Envoy for Global Food Security, highlighting the importance of integrating science and policy to combat climate change effects on food security.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Tiffany Oliver

July 9, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Navigating the Effects of Climate Change on Global Food Security

Implementation of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS)

One Scientist’s Experience

The adverse impact of climate change on global food security is inevitable. With targeted investments in research, development, and realistic implementation plans, we can ensure the availability, access, and utilization of nutritious foods worldwide despite climate challenges. Understanding this critical need led to the creation of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS). Launched in 2023 in partnership with the African Union (AU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, VACS aims to enhance agricultural productivity and nutrition by investing in the development of diverse, climate-resilient crops and healthy soils. Dr. Oliver’s talk will emphasize her contributions to VACS as a Jefferson Science Fellow and Advisor in the Office of the Special Envoy for Global Food Security, highlighting the importance of integrating science and policy to combat climate change effects on food security.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Tiffany Oliver

July 9, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Navigating the Effects of Climate Change on Global Food Security

Implementation of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS)

One Scientist’s Experience

The adverse impact of climate change on global food security is inevitable. With targeted investments in research, development, and realistic implementation plans, we can ensure the availability, access, and utilization of nutritious foods worldwide despite climate challenges. Understanding this critical need led to the creation of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS). Launched in 2023 in partnership with the African Union (AU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, VACS aims to enhance agricultural productivity and nutrition by investing in the development of diverse, climate-resilient crops and healthy soils. Dr. Oliver’s talk will emphasize her contributions to VACS as a Jefferson Science Fellow and Advisor in the Office of the Special Envoy for Global Food Security, highlighting the importance of integrating science and policy to combat climate change effects on food security.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Tiffany Oliver

July 9, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Navigating the Effects of Climate Change on Global Food Security

Implementation of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS)

One Scientist’s Experience

The adverse impact of climate change on global food security is inevitable. With targeted investments in research, development, and realistic implementation plans, we can ensure the availability, access, and utilization of nutritious foods worldwide despite climate challenges. Understanding this critical need led to the creation of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS). Launched in 2023 in partnership with the African Union (AU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, VACS aims to enhance agricultural productivity and nutrition by investing in the development of diverse, climate-resilient crops and healthy soils. Dr. Oliver’s talk will emphasize her contributions to VACS as a Jefferson Science Fellow and Advisor in the Office of the Special Envoy for Global Food Security, highlighting the importance of integrating science and policy to combat climate change effects on food security.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Tiffany Oliver

July 9, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Navigating the Effects of Climate Change on Global Food Security

Implementation of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS)

One Scientist’s Experience

The adverse impact of climate change on global food security is inevitable. With targeted investments in research, development, and realistic implementation plans, we can ensure the availability, access, and utilization of nutritious foods worldwide despite climate challenges. Understanding this critical need led to the creation of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS). Launched in 2023 in partnership with the African Union (AU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, VACS aims to enhance agricultural productivity and nutrition by investing in the development of diverse, climate-resilient crops and healthy soils. Dr. Oliver’s talk will emphasize her contributions to VACS as a Jefferson Science Fellow and Advisor in the Office of the Special Envoy for Global Food Security, highlighting the importance of integrating science and policy to combat climate change effects on food security.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Olorunseun Ogunwobi

April 9, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Leveraging PEPFAR data for better cervical cancer outcomes: Intersection of data science and research

In this lecture, Dr. Ogunwobi will share his educational and professional journey, leading to his current activities with USAID. Using his ongoing cervical cancer work as an illustrative case study, he will highlight the importance of the wealth of data accumulated from over two decades of global health work by the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Dr. Ogunwobi will also address interesting questions arising around the intersection of data science and research in the context of PEPFAR work.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Olorunseun Ogunwobi

April 9, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Leveraging PEPFAR data for better cervical cancer outcomes: Intersection of data science and research

In this lecture, Dr. Ogunwobi will share his educational and professional journey, leading to his current activities with USAID. Using his ongoing cervical cancer work as an illustrative case study, he will highlight the importance of the wealth of data accumulated from over two decades of global health work by the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Dr. Ogunwobi will also address interesting questions arising around the intersection of data science and research in the context of PEPFAR work.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Olorunseun Ogunwobi

April 9, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Leveraging PEPFAR data for better cervical cancer outcomes: Intersection of data science and research

In this lecture, Dr. Ogunwobi will share his educational and professional journey, leading to his current activities with USAID. Using his ongoing cervical cancer work as an illustrative case study, he will highlight the importance of the wealth of data accumulated from over two decades of global health work by the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Dr. Ogunwobi will also address interesting questions arising around the intersection of data science and research in the context of PEPFAR work.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Olorunseun Ogunwobi

April 9, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Leveraging PEPFAR data for better cervical cancer outcomes: Intersection of data science and research

In this lecture, Dr. Ogunwobi will share his educational and professional journey, leading to his current activities with USAID. Using his ongoing cervical cancer work as an illustrative case study, he will highlight the importance of the wealth of data accumulated from over two decades of global health work by the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Dr. Ogunwobi will also address interesting questions arising around the intersection of data science and research in the context of PEPFAR work.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Olorunseun Ogunwobi

April 9, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Leveraging PEPFAR data for better cervical cancer outcomes: Intersection of data science and research

In this lecture, Dr. Ogunwobi will share his educational and professional journey, leading to his current activities with USAID. Using his ongoing cervical cancer work as an illustrative case study, he will highlight the importance of the wealth of data accumulated from over two decades of global health work by the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Dr. Ogunwobi will also address interesting questions arising around the intersection of data science and research in the context of PEPFAR work.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Olorunseun Ogunwobi

April 9, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Leveraging PEPFAR data for better cervical cancer outcomes: Intersection of data science and research

In this lecture, Dr. Ogunwobi will share his educational and professional journey, leading to his current activities with USAID. Using his ongoing cervical cancer work as an illustrative case study, he will highlight the importance of the wealth of data accumulated from over two decades of global health work by the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Dr. Ogunwobi will also address interesting questions arising around the intersection of data science and research in the context of PEPFAR work.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Loretta Bass

April 2, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Why Demography Matters for Democracy, Rights, and Governance

This talk will highlight findings from demographic research that inform demography, human rights, and governance work. Using what is known about the demographic transition, the interrelated changes in mortality, population growth, fertility, migration, and the population age structure, this talk will discuss trends and relevant findings from a demographer's lens. Loretta is a Jefferson Fellow working as an applied research scientist in the Policy, Learning, and Integration Office of the Bureau for Democracy, Rights, and Governance at USAID. She is a social demographer who publishes on inequality issues, migration, fertility autonomy, and civil and human rights.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Loretta Bass

April 2, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Why Demography Matters for Democracy, Rights, and Governance

This talk will highlight findings from demographic research that inform demography, human rights, and governance work. Using what is known about the demographic transition, the interrelated changes in mortality, population growth, fertility, migration, and the population age structure, this talk will discuss trends and relevant findings from a demographer's lens. Loretta is a Jefferson Fellow working as an applied research scientist in the Policy, Learning, and Integration Office of the Bureau for Democracy, Rights, and Governance at USAID. She is a social demographer who publishes on inequality issues, migration, fertility autonomy, and civil and human rights.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Loretta Bass

April 2, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Why Demography Matters for Democracy, Rights, and Governance

This talk will highlight findings from demographic research that inform demography, human rights, and governance work. Using what is known about the demographic transition, the interrelated changes in mortality, population growth, fertility, migration, and the population age structure, this talk will discuss trends and relevant findings from a demographer's lens. Loretta is a Jefferson Fellow working as an applied research scientist in the Policy, Learning, and Integration Office of the Bureau for Democracy, Rights, and Governance at USAID. She is a social demographer who publishes on inequality issues, migration, fertility autonomy, and civil and human rights.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Loretta Bass

April 2, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Why Demography Matters for Democracy, Rights, and Governance

This talk will highlight findings from demographic research that inform demography, human rights, and governance work. Using what is known about the demographic transition, the interrelated changes in mortality, population growth, fertility, migration, and the population age structure, this talk will discuss trends and relevant findings from a demographer's lens. Loretta is a Jefferson Fellow working as an applied research scientist in the Policy, Learning, and Integration Office of the Bureau for Democracy, Rights, and Governance at USAID. She is a social demographer who publishes on inequality issues, migration, fertility autonomy, and civil and human rights.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Loretta Bass

April 2, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Why Demography Matters for Democracy, Rights, and Governance

This talk will highlight findings from demographic research that inform demography, human rights, and governance work. Using what is known about the demographic transition, the interrelated changes in mortality, population growth, fertility, migration, and the population age structure, this talk will discuss trends and relevant findings from a demographer's lens. Loretta is a Jefferson Fellow working as an applied research scientist in the Policy, Learning, and Integration Office of the Bureau for Democracy, Rights, and Governance at USAID. She is a social demographer who publishes on inequality issues, migration, fertility autonomy, and civil and human rights.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Loretta Bass

April 2, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Why Demography Matters for Democracy, Rights, and Governance

This talk will highlight findings from demographic research that inform demography, human rights, and governance work. Using what is known about the demographic transition, the interrelated changes in mortality, population growth, fertility, migration, and the population age structure, this talk will discuss trends and relevant findings from a demographer's lens. Loretta is a Jefferson Fellow working as an applied research scientist in the Policy, Learning, and Integration Office of the Bureau for Democracy, Rights, and Governance at USAID. She is a social demographer who publishes on inequality issues, migration, fertility autonomy, and civil and human rights.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Assefa Melesse

March 26, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Global Water Resources: The Growing Crisis and Pathways to Sustainability

The global water crisis is a fast-emerging societal problem attributed to increasing water demand due to population growth, economic development, expanding agricultural water use and the compounding effects of land use and climate change. This talk will focus on current global water statistics, drivers of crisis (primary and secondary), inactions, and the role of emerging science and technology, policy, and diplomacy in sustainable water security. The global decrease in both quantity and quality of freshwater and the underlying causes will be covered. The lack of strategic policy action and cooperation across local and international levels is one factor for failing to address water insecurity. We still witness a substantial science-to-policy gap in the governance of water systems. With growing uncertainty and variability in hydroclimatic conditions, water policy formulation, and planning rarely draw upon scientific evidence and advice. Diplomatic efforts to broker international water accords likewise have fallen short. This presentation will underscore the urgent need to align policy, science, and diplomacy for resilient, equitable, and sustainable water management globally.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Assefa Melesse

March 26, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Global Water Resources: The Growing Crisis and Pathways to Sustainability

The global water crisis is a fast-emerging societal problem attributed to increasing water demand due to population growth, economic development, expanding agricultural water use and the compounding effects of land use and climate change. This talk will focus on current global water statistics, drivers of crisis (primary and secondary), inactions, and the role of emerging science and technology, policy, and diplomacy in sustainable water security. The global decrease in both quantity and quality of freshwater and the underlying causes will be covered. The lack of strategic policy action and cooperation across local and international levels is one factor for failing to address water insecurity. We still witness a substantial science-to-policy gap in the governance of water systems. With growing uncertainty and variability in hydroclimatic conditions, water policy formulation, and planning rarely draw upon scientific evidence and advice. Diplomatic efforts to broker international water accords likewise have fallen short. This presentation will underscore the urgent need to align policy, science, and diplomacy for resilient, equitable, and sustainable water management globally.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Assefa Melesse

March 26, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Global Water Resources: The Growing Crisis and Pathways to Sustainability

The global water crisis is a fast-emerging societal problem attributed to increasing water demand due to population growth, economic development, expanding agricultural water use and the compounding effects of land use and climate change. This talk will focus on current global water statistics, drivers of crisis (primary and secondary), inactions, and the role of emerging science and technology, policy, and diplomacy in sustainable water security. The global decrease in both quantity and quality of freshwater and the underlying causes will be covered. The lack of strategic policy action and cooperation across local and international levels is one factor for failing to address water insecurity. We still witness a substantial science-to-policy gap in the governance of water systems. With growing uncertainty and variability in hydroclimatic conditions, water policy formulation, and planning rarely draw upon scientific evidence and advice. Diplomatic efforts to broker international water accords likewise have fallen short. This presentation will underscore the urgent need to align policy, science, and diplomacy for resilient, equitable, and sustainable water management globally.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Assefa Melesse

March 26, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Global Water Resources: The Growing Crisis and Pathways to Sustainability

The global water crisis is a fast-emerging societal problem attributed to increasing water demand due to population growth, economic development, expanding agricultural water use and the compounding effects of land use and climate change. This talk will focus on current global water statistics, drivers of crisis (primary and secondary), inactions, and the role of emerging science and technology, policy, and diplomacy in sustainable water security. The global decrease in both quantity and quality of freshwater and the underlying causes will be covered. The lack of strategic policy action and cooperation across local and international levels is one factor for failing to address water insecurity. We still witness a substantial science-to-policy gap in the governance of water systems. With growing uncertainty and variability in hydroclimatic conditions, water policy formulation, and planning rarely draw upon scientific evidence and advice. Diplomatic efforts to broker international water accords likewise have fallen short. This presentation will underscore the urgent need to align policy, science, and diplomacy for resilient, equitable, and sustainable water management globally.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Assefa Melesse

March 26, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Global Water Resources: The Growing Crisis and Pathways to Sustainability

The global water crisis is a fast-emerging societal problem attributed to increasing water demand due to population growth, economic development, expanding agricultural water use and the compounding effects of land use and climate change. This talk will focus on current global water statistics, drivers of crisis (primary and secondary), inactions, and the role of emerging science and technology, policy, and diplomacy in sustainable water security. The global decrease in both quantity and quality of freshwater and the underlying causes will be covered. The lack of strategic policy action and cooperation across local and international levels is one factor for failing to address water insecurity. We still witness a substantial science-to-policy gap in the governance of water systems. With growing uncertainty and variability in hydroclimatic conditions, water policy formulation, and planning rarely draw upon scientific evidence and advice. Diplomatic efforts to broker international water accords likewise have fallen short. This presentation will underscore the urgent need to align policy, science, and diplomacy for resilient, equitable, and sustainable water management globally.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Assefa Melesse

March 26, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Global Water Resources: The Growing Crisis and Pathways to Sustainability

The global water crisis is a fast-emerging societal problem attributed to increasing water demand due to population growth, economic development, expanding agricultural water use and the compounding effects of land use and climate change. This talk will focus on current global water statistics, drivers of crisis (primary and secondary), inactions, and the role of emerging science and technology, policy, and diplomacy in sustainable water security. The global decrease in both quantity and quality of freshwater and the underlying causes will be covered. The lack of strategic policy action and cooperation across local and international levels is one factor for failing to address water insecurity. We still witness a substantial science-to-policy gap in the governance of water systems. With growing uncertainty and variability in hydroclimatic conditions, water policy formulation, and planning rarely draw upon scientific evidence and advice. Diplomatic efforts to broker international water accords likewise have fallen short. This presentation will underscore the urgent need to align policy, science, and diplomacy for resilient, equitable, and sustainable water management globally.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Sibel Oktay

March 12, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Governing Abroad: Why Coalition Politics Matters for Foreign Policy

Most parliamentary systems around the world are governed by coalitions, yet we still know little about how coalition governments engage in foreign policy. Why do some coalitions act assertively in the international arena, while others postpone their decisions or water down their policy positions? Drawing from my research on the role of political parties and national legislatures in international affairs, I demonstrate how coalition politics is an important predictor of foreign policy behavior in European and Middle Eastern democracies.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Sibel Oktay

March 12, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Governing Abroad: Why Coalition Politics Matters for Foreign Policy

Most parliamentary systems around the world are governed by coalitions, yet we still know little about how coalition governments engage in foreign policy. Why do some coalitions act assertively in the international arena, while others postpone their decisions or water down their policy positions? Drawing from my research on the role of political parties and national legislatures in international affairs, I demonstrate how coalition politics is an important predictor of foreign policy behavior in European and Middle Eastern democracies.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Sibel Oktay

March 12, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Governing Abroad: Why Coalition Politics Matters for Foreign Policy

Most parliamentary systems around the world are governed by coalitions, yet we still know little about how coalition governments engage in foreign policy. Why do some coalitions act assertively in the international arena, while others postpone their decisions or water down their policy positions? Drawing from my research on the role of political parties and national legislatures in international affairs, I demonstrate how coalition politics is an important predictor of foreign policy behavior in European and Middle Eastern democracies.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Sibel Oktay

March 12, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Governing Abroad: Why Coalition Politics Matters for Foreign Policy

Most parliamentary systems around the world are governed by coalitions, yet we still know little about how coalition governments engage in foreign policy. Why do some coalitions act assertively in the international arena, while others postpone their decisions or water down their policy positions? Drawing from my research on the role of political parties and national legislatures in international affairs, I demonstrate how coalition politics is an important predictor of foreign policy behavior in European and Middle Eastern democracies.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Sibel Oktay

March 12, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Governing Abroad: Why Coalition Politics Matters for Foreign Policy

Most parliamentary systems around the world are governed by coalitions, yet we still know little about how coalition governments engage in foreign policy. Why do some coalitions act assertively in the international arena, while others postpone their decisions or water down their policy positions? Drawing from my research on the role of political parties and national legislatures in international affairs, I demonstrate how coalition politics is an important predictor of foreign policy behavior in European and Middle Eastern democracies.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Sibel Oktay

March 12, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Governing Abroad: Why Coalition Politics Matters for Foreign Policy

Most parliamentary systems around the world are governed by coalitions, yet we still know little about how coalition governments engage in foreign policy. Why do some coalitions act assertively in the international arena, while others postpone their decisions or water down their policy positions? Drawing from my research on the role of political parties and national legislatures in international affairs, I demonstrate how coalition politics is an important predictor of foreign policy behavior in European and Middle Eastern democracies.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Jean Lynch-Stieglitz

February 6, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

WHAT ARE CLIMATE TIPPING POINTS AND WILL WE ENCOUNTER THEM?

It seems like every few weeks there is a headline about climate tipping points. We know that elements of the climate system have undergone abrupt change in the past, and that physical systems can transition to radically different states in the face of a small push. But there are conflicting definitions of Earth system tipping points, and thus conflicting statements about whether we are indeed on the brink of encountering them as the Earth warms. I will review the potential for irreversible, abrupt, or self-sustaining (“runaway”) change for some of the Earth system elements for which climate tipping points have been proposed.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Jean Lynch-Stieglitz

February 6, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

WHAT ARE CLIMATE TIPPING POINTS AND WILL WE ENCOUNTER THEM?

It seems like every few weeks there is a headline about climate tipping points. We know that elements of the climate system have undergone abrupt change in the past, and that physical systems can transition to radically different states in the face of a small push. But there are conflicting definitions of Earth system tipping points, and thus conflicting statements about whether we are indeed on the brink of encountering them as the Earth warms. I will review the potential for irreversible, abrupt, or self-sustaining (“runaway”) change for some of the Earth system elements for which climate tipping points have been proposed.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Jean Lynch-Stieglitz

February 6, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

WHAT ARE CLIMATE TIPPING POINTS AND WILL WE ENCOUNTER THEM?

It seems like every few weeks there is a headline about climate tipping points. We know that elements of the climate system have undergone abrupt change in the past, and that physical systems can transition to radically different states in the face of a small push. But there are conflicting definitions of Earth system tipping points, and thus conflicting statements about whether we are indeed on the brink of encountering them as the Earth warms. I will review the potential for irreversible, abrupt, or self-sustaining (“runaway”) change for some of the Earth system elements for which climate tipping points have been proposed.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Jean Lynch-Stieglitz

February 6, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

WHAT ARE CLIMATE TIPPING POINTS AND WILL WE ENCOUNTER THEM?

It seems like every few weeks there is a headline about climate tipping points. We know that elements of the climate system have undergone abrupt change in the past, and that physical systems can transition to radically different states in the face of a small push. But there are conflicting definitions of Earth system tipping points, and thus conflicting statements about whether we are indeed on the brink of encountering them as the Earth warms. I will review the potential for irreversible, abrupt, or self-sustaining (“runaway”) change for some of the Earth system elements for which climate tipping points have been proposed.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Jean Lynch-Stieglitz

February 6, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

WHAT ARE CLIMATE TIPPING POINTS AND WILL WE ENCOUNTER THEM?

It seems like every few weeks there is a headline about climate tipping points. We know that elements of the climate system have undergone abrupt change in the past, and that physical systems can transition to radically different states in the face of a small push. But there are conflicting definitions of Earth system tipping points, and thus conflicting statements about whether we are indeed on the brink of encountering them as the Earth warms. I will review the potential for irreversible, abrupt, or self-sustaining (“runaway”) change for some of the Earth system elements for which climate tipping points have been proposed.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Jean Lynch-Stieglitz

February 6, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

WHAT ARE CLIMATE TIPPING POINTS AND WILL WE ENCOUNTER THEM?

It seems like every few weeks there is a headline about climate tipping points. We know that elements of the climate system have undergone abrupt change in the past, and that physical systems can transition to radically different states in the face of a small push. But there are conflicting definitions of Earth system tipping points, and thus conflicting statements about whether we are indeed on the brink of encountering them as the Earth warms. I will review the potential for irreversible, abrupt, or self-sustaining (“runaway”) change for some of the Earth system elements for which climate tipping points have been proposed.

Organizing Project

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John Leslie

September 26, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Fusarium, Mycotoxins, and Global Food Security

Global food security is a complex topic with a Pandora’s Box of human and natural causes such as conflicts, pests, diseases, and weather that reduce yield and food safety. Fungi in the genus Fusarium can attack most commercial crops and synthesize noxious metabolites termed mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are found on the U.S. Select Agent list and may cause human misery through reducing immune system activity, blocking proper fetal development, and inciting cancer. Climate change will increase disease and mycotoxin problems. The size of the interdisciplinary research community focused on mycotoxins and Fusarium diseases is indicative of the collaborative efforts needed to increase resilience to the threats posed by these fungi to crop health and food safety. To reduce global food security problems and to enable individuals and societies to withstand external shocks to the food supply, however, societal changes that build on scientific and technological advances also must occur.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John Leslie

September 26, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Fusarium, Mycotoxins, and Global Food Security

Global food security is a complex topic with a Pandora’s Box of human and natural causes such as conflicts, pests, diseases, and weather that reduce yield and food safety. Fungi in the genus Fusarium can attack most commercial crops and synthesize noxious metabolites termed mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are found on the U.S. Select Agent list and may cause human misery through reducing immune system activity, blocking proper fetal development, and inciting cancer. Climate change will increase disease and mycotoxin problems. The size of the interdisciplinary research community focused on mycotoxins and Fusarium diseases is indicative of the collaborative efforts needed to increase resilience to the threats posed by these fungi to crop health and food safety. To reduce global food security problems and to enable individuals and societies to withstand external shocks to the food supply, however, societal changes that build on scientific and technological advances also must occur.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John Leslie

September 26, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Fusarium, Mycotoxins, and Global Food Security

Global food security is a complex topic with a Pandora’s Box of human and natural causes such as conflicts, pests, diseases, and weather that reduce yield and food safety. Fungi in the genus Fusarium can attack most commercial crops and synthesize noxious metabolites termed mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are found on the U.S. Select Agent list and may cause human misery through reducing immune system activity, blocking proper fetal development, and inciting cancer. Climate change will increase disease and mycotoxin problems. The size of the interdisciplinary research community focused on mycotoxins and Fusarium diseases is indicative of the collaborative efforts needed to increase resilience to the threats posed by these fungi to crop health and food safety. To reduce global food security problems and to enable individuals and societies to withstand external shocks to the food supply, however, societal changes that build on scientific and technological advances also must occur.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John Leslie

September 26, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Fusarium, Mycotoxins, and Global Food Security

Global food security is a complex topic with a Pandora’s Box of human and natural causes such as conflicts, pests, diseases, and weather that reduce yield and food safety. Fungi in the genus Fusarium can attack most commercial crops and synthesize noxious metabolites termed mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are found on the U.S. Select Agent list and may cause human misery through reducing immune system activity, blocking proper fetal development, and inciting cancer. Climate change will increase disease and mycotoxin problems. The size of the interdisciplinary research community focused on mycotoxins and Fusarium diseases is indicative of the collaborative efforts needed to increase resilience to the threats posed by these fungi to crop health and food safety. To reduce global food security problems and to enable individuals and societies to withstand external shocks to the food supply, however, societal changes that build on scientific and technological advances also must occur.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John Leslie

September 26, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Fusarium, Mycotoxins, and Global Food Security

Global food security is a complex topic with a Pandora’s Box of human and natural causes such as conflicts, pests, diseases, and weather that reduce yield and food safety. Fungi in the genus Fusarium can attack most commercial crops and synthesize noxious metabolites termed mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are found on the U.S. Select Agent list and may cause human misery through reducing immune system activity, blocking proper fetal development, and inciting cancer. Climate change will increase disease and mycotoxin problems. The size of the interdisciplinary research community focused on mycotoxins and Fusarium diseases is indicative of the collaborative efforts needed to increase resilience to the threats posed by these fungi to crop health and food safety. To reduce global food security problems and to enable individuals and societies to withstand external shocks to the food supply, however, societal changes that build on scientific and technological advances also must occur.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John Leslie

September 26, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Fusarium, Mycotoxins, and Global Food Security

Global food security is a complex topic with a Pandora’s Box of human and natural causes such as conflicts, pests, diseases, and weather that reduce yield and food safety. Fungi in the genus Fusarium can attack most commercial crops and synthesize noxious metabolites termed mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are found on the U.S. Select Agent list and may cause human misery through reducing immune system activity, blocking proper fetal development, and inciting cancer. Climate change will increase disease and mycotoxin problems. The size of the interdisciplinary research community focused on mycotoxins and Fusarium diseases is indicative of the collaborative efforts needed to increase resilience to the threats posed by these fungi to crop health and food safety. To reduce global food security problems and to enable individuals and societies to withstand external shocks to the food supply, however, societal changes that build on scientific and technological advances also must occur.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Selam Araia

(202) 334-1923
saraia@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

The Jefferson Science Fellowship: 20 Years

September 15, 2023

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Past

Agenda

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About

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Jefferson Science Fellowships, we invite you to join current and former Jefferson Science Fellows, distinguished leaders from USAID, and the State Department, as well as other individuals past and present who have been critical to the achieving the goals of this fellowship program. Since its beginning in 2003, over 200 faculty from U.S. institutions of higher education have been awarded fellowships This event will provide an opportunity to reflect on the impact of the program on individuals and their home institutions, connect across the community of stakeholders, and to build a collective understanding of how to further support the success of the program goals in the future.

Theme: Pioneering Partnerships: Honoring 20 Years of Science, Diplomacy, and Cooperation.

Meet our Speakers

The meeting aims to use the two decades of the Jefferson Science Fellowships program to explore and showcase the transformative impact, fostering deeper engagement, and inspiring new collaboration.

Showcase Transformative Impact: The event will showcase the transformative impact of the JSF Program on individuals, institutions, and the broader global landscape. It will emphasize how the program's interdisciplinary approach has led to positive change.
Foster Engagement: The meeting seeks to strengthen the JSF community by offering opportunities for networking, connection, and engaging in meaningful discussions that foster ongoing collaboration and support.
Inspire Collaboration: By sharing stories of alumni who have successfully integrated their expertise into diverse fields, the celebration aims to inspire continued collaboration between academia, government agencies, and international partners.

Registration: Email us jsf@nas.edu for a registration link.

Format: Hybrid- Due to limited in-person availability, we encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your spot.

Dress Code: Business Casual

Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided

Reception: Join us for a special reception hosted from 4:30-6:30 PM.

Professional and Networking Session: For a comprehensive overview, click here.

Private Event - By Invitation Only: This is a private event and is open exclusively to Jefferson Science fellows, we will not accommodate guests. If you are a Jefferson Science fellow, Please register to secure your spot.

Venue: National Academy of Science Building, Visitor Guide

Hotel/Transportation: Please note that attendees are responsible for arranging their own hotel and travel accommodations. We recommend booking your accommodations early to ensure availability. Below, you can find a list of suggested hotels in the area for your convenience.

This is a private event and by invitation only for Jefferson Science Fellows. If you wish to attend, kindly email us at JSF@nas.edu.

Contact

Fellowships Office

(202) 334-3478
jsf@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mark Seielstad

July 25, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Impacts of Climate Change on Global Health: Mitigation and Adaptation

Within the past year, the human population exceeded 8 billion. Some estimates suggest that we, together with the animals that feed us, comprise 97% of vertebrate biomass. While economists assume no limits to growth, biologists are skeptical that current patterns of consumption are sustainable. Greenhouse gas emissions and global warming threaten recent gains in global development. The work of USAID is at the forefront of our global efforts to avoid the worst outcomes and adapt to an uncertain future. Two illustrative cases from programs in the Bureau for Global Health’s Tuberculosis and Neglected Tropical Disease Programs will be presented.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mark Seielstad

July 25, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Impacts of Climate Change on Global Health: Mitigation and Adaptation

Within the past year, the human population exceeded 8 billion. Some estimates suggest that we, together with the animals that feed us, comprise 97% of vertebrate biomass. While economists assume no limits to growth, biologists are skeptical that current patterns of consumption are sustainable. Greenhouse gas emissions and global warming threaten recent gains in global development. The work of USAID is at the forefront of our global efforts to avoid the worst outcomes and adapt to an uncertain future. Two illustrative cases from programs in the Bureau for Global Health’s Tuberculosis and Neglected Tropical Disease Programs will be presented.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mark Seielstad

July 25, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Impacts of Climate Change on Global Health: Mitigation and Adaptation

Within the past year, the human population exceeded 8 billion. Some estimates suggest that we, together with the animals that feed us, comprise 97% of vertebrate biomass. While economists assume no limits to growth, biologists are skeptical that current patterns of consumption are sustainable. Greenhouse gas emissions and global warming threaten recent gains in global development. The work of USAID is at the forefront of our global efforts to avoid the worst outcomes and adapt to an uncertain future. Two illustrative cases from programs in the Bureau for Global Health’s Tuberculosis and Neglected Tropical Disease Programs will be presented.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mark Seielstad

July 25, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Impacts of Climate Change on Global Health: Mitigation and Adaptation

Within the past year, the human population exceeded 8 billion. Some estimates suggest that we, together with the animals that feed us, comprise 97% of vertebrate biomass. While economists assume no limits to growth, biologists are skeptical that current patterns of consumption are sustainable. Greenhouse gas emissions and global warming threaten recent gains in global development. The work of USAID is at the forefront of our global efforts to avoid the worst outcomes and adapt to an uncertain future. Two illustrative cases from programs in the Bureau for Global Health’s Tuberculosis and Neglected Tropical Disease Programs will be presented.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mark Seielstad

July 25, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Impacts of Climate Change on Global Health: Mitigation and Adaptation

Within the past year, the human population exceeded 8 billion. Some estimates suggest that we, together with the animals that feed us, comprise 97% of vertebrate biomass. While economists assume no limits to growth, biologists are skeptical that current patterns of consumption are sustainable. Greenhouse gas emissions and global warming threaten recent gains in global development. The work of USAID is at the forefront of our global efforts to avoid the worst outcomes and adapt to an uncertain future. Two illustrative cases from programs in the Bureau for Global Health’s Tuberculosis and Neglected Tropical Disease Programs will be presented.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mark Seielstad

July 25, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Impacts of Climate Change on Global Health: Mitigation and Adaptation

Within the past year, the human population exceeded 8 billion. Some estimates suggest that we, together with the animals that feed us, comprise 97% of vertebrate biomass. While economists assume no limits to growth, biologists are skeptical that current patterns of consumption are sustainable. Greenhouse gas emissions and global warming threaten recent gains in global development. The work of USAID is at the forefront of our global efforts to avoid the worst outcomes and adapt to an uncertain future. Two illustrative cases from programs in the Bureau for Global Health’s Tuberculosis and Neglected Tropical Disease Programs will be presented.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Udaya DeSilva

July 11, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Of Cows and Men: The Past, the Present, and the Future of Human Consumption of Milk

Humans domesticated cattle approximately 11,000 years ago in multiple regions of the world independently. Consuming cow’s milk began shortly thereafter and has since played a significant role in human migration, nutrition, and survival. In this lecture, I will explore the history of cattle domestication, the evolution of lactase persistence, the development of the dairy industry, and its relevance in the modern world. Furthermore, I will delve into the future of milk in an overpopulated world, including automation, plant-based milk alternatives, and the potential of synthetic lab-grown milk.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Udaya DeSilva

July 11, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Of Cows and Men: The Past, the Present, and the Future of Human Consumption of Milk

Humans domesticated cattle approximately 11,000 years ago in multiple regions of the world independently. Consuming cow’s milk began shortly thereafter and has since played a significant role in human migration, nutrition, and survival. In this lecture, I will explore the history of cattle domestication, the evolution of lactase persistence, the development of the dairy industry, and its relevance in the modern world. Furthermore, I will delve into the future of milk in an overpopulated world, including automation, plant-based milk alternatives, and the potential of synthetic lab-grown milk.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Udaya DeSilva

July 11, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Of Cows and Men: The Past, the Present, and the Future of Human Consumption of Milk

Humans domesticated cattle approximately 11,000 years ago in multiple regions of the world independently. Consuming cow’s milk began shortly thereafter and has since played a significant role in human migration, nutrition, and survival. In this lecture, I will explore the history of cattle domestication, the evolution of lactase persistence, the development of the dairy industry, and its relevance in the modern world. Furthermore, I will delve into the future of milk in an overpopulated world, including automation, plant-based milk alternatives, and the potential of synthetic lab-grown milk.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Udaya DeSilva

July 11, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Of Cows and Men: The Past, the Present, and the Future of Human Consumption of Milk

Humans domesticated cattle approximately 11,000 years ago in multiple regions of the world independently. Consuming cow’s milk began shortly thereafter and has since played a significant role in human migration, nutrition, and survival. In this lecture, I will explore the history of cattle domestication, the evolution of lactase persistence, the development of the dairy industry, and its relevance in the modern world. Furthermore, I will delve into the future of milk in an overpopulated world, including automation, plant-based milk alternatives, and the potential of synthetic lab-grown milk.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Udaya DeSilva

July 11, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Of Cows and Men: The Past, the Present, and the Future of Human Consumption of Milk

Humans domesticated cattle approximately 11,000 years ago in multiple regions of the world independently. Consuming cow’s milk began shortly thereafter and has since played a significant role in human migration, nutrition, and survival. In this lecture, I will explore the history of cattle domestication, the evolution of lactase persistence, the development of the dairy industry, and its relevance in the modern world. Furthermore, I will delve into the future of milk in an overpopulated world, including automation, plant-based milk alternatives, and the potential of synthetic lab-grown milk.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Udaya DeSilva

July 11, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Of Cows and Men: The Past, the Present, and the Future of Human Consumption of Milk

Humans domesticated cattle approximately 11,000 years ago in multiple regions of the world independently. Consuming cow’s milk began shortly thereafter and has since played a significant role in human migration, nutrition, and survival. In this lecture, I will explore the history of cattle domestication, the evolution of lactase persistence, the development of the dairy industry, and its relevance in the modern world. Furthermore, I will delve into the future of milk in an overpopulated world, including automation, plant-based milk alternatives, and the potential of synthetic lab-grown milk.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Lourdes Norman-McKay

June 29, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Closing Gaps to End HIV/AIDS as a Global Public Health Threat by 2030 and Improve Global Health Security

In 2003, a staggering 36% of people in certain parts of sub-Saharan Africa had a death sentence––they were diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). At that time, there was no access to antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa. Now, thanks to the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), over 25 million lives have been saved; more than 5.5 million babies have been born HIV free; and we are positioned to make what started as a dream, a reality––ending HIV/AIDS as a global public health threat. Now, the largest commitment by any nation to globally address a single disease is shifting from an emergency response to a sustained response. But what does that evolution to a sustained response entail? How can it be shaped in a way that concomitantly protects against broader health threats? Come learn about the epic global public health journey that saved a generation and will lead our world into the next stage of global health security.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Lourdes Norman-McKay

June 29, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Closing Gaps to End HIV/AIDS as a Global Public Health Threat by 2030 and Improve Global Health Security

In 2003, a staggering 36% of people in certain parts of sub-Saharan Africa had a death sentence––they were diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). At that time, there was no access to antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa. Now, thanks to the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), over 25 million lives have been saved; more than 5.5 million babies have been born HIV free; and we are positioned to make what started as a dream, a reality––ending HIV/AIDS as a global public health threat. Now, the largest commitment by any nation to globally address a single disease is shifting from an emergency response to a sustained response. But what does that evolution to a sustained response entail? How can it be shaped in a way that concomitantly protects against broader health threats? Come learn about the epic global public health journey that saved a generation and will lead our world into the next stage of global health security.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Lourdes Norman-McKay

June 29, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Closing Gaps to End HIV/AIDS as a Global Public Health Threat by 2030 and Improve Global Health Security

In 2003, a staggering 36% of people in certain parts of sub-Saharan Africa had a death sentence––they were diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). At that time, there was no access to antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa. Now, thanks to the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), over 25 million lives have been saved; more than 5.5 million babies have been born HIV free; and we are positioned to make what started as a dream, a reality––ending HIV/AIDS as a global public health threat. Now, the largest commitment by any nation to globally address a single disease is shifting from an emergency response to a sustained response. But what does that evolution to a sustained response entail? How can it be shaped in a way that concomitantly protects against broader health threats? Come learn about the epic global public health journey that saved a generation and will lead our world into the next stage of global health security.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Lourdes Norman-McKay

June 29, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Closing Gaps to End HIV/AIDS as a Global Public Health Threat by 2030 and Improve Global Health Security

In 2003, a staggering 36% of people in certain parts of sub-Saharan Africa had a death sentence––they were diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). At that time, there was no access to antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa. Now, thanks to the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), over 25 million lives have been saved; more than 5.5 million babies have been born HIV free; and we are positioned to make what started as a dream, a reality––ending HIV/AIDS as a global public health threat. Now, the largest commitment by any nation to globally address a single disease is shifting from an emergency response to a sustained response. But what does that evolution to a sustained response entail? How can it be shaped in a way that concomitantly protects against broader health threats? Come learn about the epic global public health journey that saved a generation and will lead our world into the next stage of global health security.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Lourdes Norman-McKay

June 29, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Closing Gaps to End HIV/AIDS as a Global Public Health Threat by 2030 and Improve Global Health Security

In 2003, a staggering 36% of people in certain parts of sub-Saharan Africa had a death sentence––they were diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). At that time, there was no access to antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa. Now, thanks to the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), over 25 million lives have been saved; more than 5.5 million babies have been born HIV free; and we are positioned to make what started as a dream, a reality––ending HIV/AIDS as a global public health threat. Now, the largest commitment by any nation to globally address a single disease is shifting from an emergency response to a sustained response. But what does that evolution to a sustained response entail? How can it be shaped in a way that concomitantly protects against broader health threats? Come learn about the epic global public health journey that saved a generation and will lead our world into the next stage of global health security.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Lourdes Norman-McKay

June 29, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Closing Gaps to End HIV/AIDS as a Global Public Health Threat by 2030 and Improve Global Health Security

In 2003, a staggering 36% of people in certain parts of sub-Saharan Africa had a death sentence––they were diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). At that time, there was no access to antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa. Now, thanks to the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), over 25 million lives have been saved; more than 5.5 million babies have been born HIV free; and we are positioned to make what started as a dream, a reality––ending HIV/AIDS as a global public health threat. Now, the largest commitment by any nation to globally address a single disease is shifting from an emergency response to a sustained response. But what does that evolution to a sustained response entail? How can it be shaped in a way that concomitantly protects against broader health threats? Come learn about the epic global public health journey that saved a generation and will lead our world into the next stage of global health security.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Naresh Thadhani

June 13, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Building the Embassy of the Future: Materials Matter

Building an embassy in every climate, time zone, landscape, and political environment in the world requires comprehensive considerations of safety, security, functionality, local impact, and cost of ownership. This talk will highlight materials that are critical to building design and construction. To date, materials innovations have addressed solutions to problems within the metrics of code-based designs, limited to concrete and steel - major contributors to carbon dioxide emissions. Future challenges (resource availability and climate change) require new directions. Opportunities abound to leverage the palette of sustainable new and legacy materials with performance-based design and modeling for building the embassy of the future.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Naresh Thadhani

June 13, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Building the Embassy of the Future: Materials Matter

Building an embassy in every climate, time zone, landscape, and political environment in the world requires comprehensive considerations of safety, security, functionality, local impact, and cost of ownership. This talk will highlight materials that are critical to building design and construction. To date, materials innovations have addressed solutions to problems within the metrics of code-based designs, limited to concrete and steel - major contributors to carbon dioxide emissions. Future challenges (resource availability and climate change) require new directions. Opportunities abound to leverage the palette of sustainable new and legacy materials with performance-based design and modeling for building the embassy of the future.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Naresh Thadhani

June 13, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Building the Embassy of the Future: Materials Matter

Building an embassy in every climate, time zone, landscape, and political environment in the world requires comprehensive considerations of safety, security, functionality, local impact, and cost of ownership. This talk will highlight materials that are critical to building design and construction. To date, materials innovations have addressed solutions to problems within the metrics of code-based designs, limited to concrete and steel - major contributors to carbon dioxide emissions. Future challenges (resource availability and climate change) require new directions. Opportunities abound to leverage the palette of sustainable new and legacy materials with performance-based design and modeling for building the embassy of the future.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Naresh Thadhani

June 13, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Building the Embassy of the Future: Materials Matter

Building an embassy in every climate, time zone, landscape, and political environment in the world requires comprehensive considerations of safety, security, functionality, local impact, and cost of ownership. This talk will highlight materials that are critical to building design and construction. To date, materials innovations have addressed solutions to problems within the metrics of code-based designs, limited to concrete and steel - major contributors to carbon dioxide emissions. Future challenges (resource availability and climate change) require new directions. Opportunities abound to leverage the palette of sustainable new and legacy materials with performance-based design and modeling for building the embassy of the future.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Naresh Thadhani

June 13, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Building the Embassy of the Future: Materials Matter

Building an embassy in every climate, time zone, landscape, and political environment in the world requires comprehensive considerations of safety, security, functionality, local impact, and cost of ownership. This talk will highlight materials that are critical to building design and construction. To date, materials innovations have addressed solutions to problems within the metrics of code-based designs, limited to concrete and steel - major contributors to carbon dioxide emissions. Future challenges (resource availability and climate change) require new directions. Opportunities abound to leverage the palette of sustainable new and legacy materials with performance-based design and modeling for building the embassy of the future.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Naresh Thadhani

June 13, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Building the Embassy of the Future: Materials Matter

Building an embassy in every climate, time zone, landscape, and political environment in the world requires comprehensive considerations of safety, security, functionality, local impact, and cost of ownership. This talk will highlight materials that are critical to building design and construction. To date, materials innovations have addressed solutions to problems within the metrics of code-based designs, limited to concrete and steel - major contributors to carbon dioxide emissions. Future challenges (resource availability and climate change) require new directions. Opportunities abound to leverage the palette of sustainable new and legacy materials with performance-based design and modeling for building the embassy of the future.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Cynthia Ebinger

June 6, 2023

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Environmental Science Diplomacy for Climate Change and the Energy Transition

The impacts of climate change are felt worldwide, with coastal cities bearing the brunt of sea level rise and the increasing number and intensity of tropical storms. Sinking ground caused by groundwater, oil and gas extraction, and sand mining for construction exacerbate coastal flooding. Characterization of coastal change informs urban planners and infrastructure projects during the transition to renewable energy. Efforts to diversify and expand the critical minerals supply chain require the incorporation of environmental, social, and governance standards and recycling to build a circular economy.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Cynthia Ebinger

June 6, 2023

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Environmental Science Diplomacy for Climate Change and the Energy Transition

The impacts of climate change are felt worldwide, with coastal cities bearing the brunt of sea level rise and the increasing number and intensity of tropical storms. Sinking ground caused by groundwater, oil and gas extraction, and sand mining for construction exacerbate coastal flooding. Characterization of coastal change informs urban planners and infrastructure projects during the transition to renewable energy. Efforts to diversify and expand the critical minerals supply chain require the incorporation of environmental, social, and governance standards and recycling to build a circular economy.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Cynthia Ebinger

June 6, 2023

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Environmental Science Diplomacy for Climate Change and the Energy Transition

The impacts of climate change are felt worldwide, with coastal cities bearing the brunt of sea level rise and the increasing number and intensity of tropical storms. Sinking ground caused by groundwater, oil and gas extraction, and sand mining for construction exacerbate coastal flooding. Characterization of coastal change informs urban planners and infrastructure projects during the transition to renewable energy. Efforts to diversify and expand the critical minerals supply chain require the incorporation of environmental, social, and governance standards and recycling to build a circular economy.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Cynthia Ebinger

June 6, 2023

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Environmental Science Diplomacy for Climate Change and the Energy Transition

The impacts of climate change are felt worldwide, with coastal cities bearing the brunt of sea level rise and the increasing number and intensity of tropical storms. Sinking ground caused by groundwater, oil and gas extraction, and sand mining for construction exacerbate coastal flooding. Characterization of coastal change informs urban planners and infrastructure projects during the transition to renewable energy. Efforts to diversify and expand the critical minerals supply chain require the incorporation of environmental, social, and governance standards and recycling to build a circular economy.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Cynthia Ebinger

June 6, 2023

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Environmental Science Diplomacy for Climate Change and the Energy Transition

The impacts of climate change are felt worldwide, with coastal cities bearing the brunt of sea level rise and the increasing number and intensity of tropical storms. Sinking ground caused by groundwater, oil and gas extraction, and sand mining for construction exacerbate coastal flooding. Characterization of coastal change informs urban planners and infrastructure projects during the transition to renewable energy. Efforts to diversify and expand the critical minerals supply chain require the incorporation of environmental, social, and governance standards and recycling to build a circular economy.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Cynthia Ebinger

June 6, 2023

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Environmental Science Diplomacy for Climate Change and the Energy Transition

The impacts of climate change are felt worldwide, with coastal cities bearing the brunt of sea level rise and the increasing number and intensity of tropical storms. Sinking ground caused by groundwater, oil and gas extraction, and sand mining for construction exacerbate coastal flooding. Characterization of coastal change informs urban planners and infrastructure projects during the transition to renewable energy. Efforts to diversify and expand the critical minerals supply chain require the incorporation of environmental, social, and governance standards and recycling to build a circular economy.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Tim Mewes

June 1, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Past, the Present, and the Future of Artificial Intelligence

In 2022, multiple large machine learning models were released to a broad audience and consequently, artificial intelligence received significant public attention. In this talk, I will explore important contributions that have inspired artificial intelligence as we know it today. I will also provide a closer look at some of the important fundamental concepts of neural networks that form the basis of current state-of-art machine learning models. The talk will conclude with an outlook on the future of artificial intelligence and some of the ethical issues we will have to address.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Tim Mewes

June 1, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Past, the Present, and the Future of Artificial Intelligence

In 2022, multiple large machine learning models were released to a broad audience and consequently, artificial intelligence received significant public attention. In this talk, I will explore important contributions that have inspired artificial intelligence as we know it today. I will also provide a closer look at some of the important fundamental concepts of neural networks that form the basis of current state-of-art machine learning models. The talk will conclude with an outlook on the future of artificial intelligence and some of the ethical issues we will have to address.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Tim Mewes

June 1, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Past, the Present, and the Future of Artificial Intelligence

In 2022, multiple large machine learning models were released to a broad audience and consequently, artificial intelligence received significant public attention. In this talk, I will explore important contributions that have inspired artificial intelligence as we know it today. I will also provide a closer look at some of the important fundamental concepts of neural networks that form the basis of current state-of-art machine learning models. The talk will conclude with an outlook on the future of artificial intelligence and some of the ethical issues we will have to address.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Tim Mewes

June 1, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Past, the Present, and the Future of Artificial Intelligence

In 2022, multiple large machine learning models were released to a broad audience and consequently, artificial intelligence received significant public attention. In this talk, I will explore important contributions that have inspired artificial intelligence as we know it today. I will also provide a closer look at some of the important fundamental concepts of neural networks that form the basis of current state-of-art machine learning models. The talk will conclude with an outlook on the future of artificial intelligence and some of the ethical issues we will have to address.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Tim Mewes

June 1, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Past, the Present, and the Future of Artificial Intelligence

In 2022, multiple large machine learning models were released to a broad audience and consequently, artificial intelligence received significant public attention. In this talk, I will explore important contributions that have inspired artificial intelligence as we know it today. I will also provide a closer look at some of the important fundamental concepts of neural networks that form the basis of current state-of-art machine learning models. The talk will conclude with an outlook on the future of artificial intelligence and some of the ethical issues we will have to address.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Tim Mewes

June 1, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Past, the Present, and the Future of Artificial Intelligence

In 2022, multiple large machine learning models were released to a broad audience and consequently, artificial intelligence received significant public attention. In this talk, I will explore important contributions that have inspired artificial intelligence as we know it today. I will also provide a closer look at some of the important fundamental concepts of neural networks that form the basis of current state-of-art machine learning models. The talk will conclude with an outlook on the future of artificial intelligence and some of the ethical issues we will have to address.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Akhlesh Lakhtakia

April 18, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

NEW MODALITIES FOR U.S.–INDIA COLLABORATIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

India’s National Education Policy 2020 aims to radically change the Indian education ecosystem. During the past year, new modalities have been formulated to foster strong collaborations between Indian higher-education institutions and their foreign counterparts. These modalities have begun to intensify student-mobility and joint-research partnerships of U.S. and Indian higher-education institutions.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Akhlesh Lakhtakia

April 18, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

NEW MODALITIES FOR U.S.–INDIA COLLABORATIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

India’s National Education Policy 2020 aims to radically change the Indian education ecosystem. During the past year, new modalities have been formulated to foster strong collaborations between Indian higher-education institutions and their foreign counterparts. These modalities have begun to intensify student-mobility and joint-research partnerships of U.S. and Indian higher-education institutions.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Akhlesh Lakhtakia

April 18, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

NEW MODALITIES FOR U.S.–INDIA COLLABORATIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

India’s National Education Policy 2020 aims to radically change the Indian education ecosystem. During the past year, new modalities have been formulated to foster strong collaborations between Indian higher-education institutions and their foreign counterparts. These modalities have begun to intensify student-mobility and joint-research partnerships of U.S. and Indian higher-education institutions.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Akhlesh Lakhtakia

April 18, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

NEW MODALITIES FOR U.S.–INDIA COLLABORATIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

India’s National Education Policy 2020 aims to radically change the Indian education ecosystem. During the past year, new modalities have been formulated to foster strong collaborations between Indian higher-education institutions and their foreign counterparts. These modalities have begun to intensify student-mobility and joint-research partnerships of U.S. and Indian higher-education institutions.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Akhlesh Lakhtakia

April 18, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

NEW MODALITIES FOR U.S.–INDIA COLLABORATIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

India’s National Education Policy 2020 aims to radically change the Indian education ecosystem. During the past year, new modalities have been formulated to foster strong collaborations between Indian higher-education institutions and their foreign counterparts. These modalities have begun to intensify student-mobility and joint-research partnerships of U.S. and Indian higher-education institutions.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Akhlesh Lakhtakia

April 18, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

NEW MODALITIES FOR U.S.–INDIA COLLABORATIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

India’s National Education Policy 2020 aims to radically change the Indian education ecosystem. During the past year, new modalities have been formulated to foster strong collaborations between Indian higher-education institutions and their foreign counterparts. These modalities have begun to intensify student-mobility and joint-research partnerships of U.S. and Indian higher-education institutions.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Joel Adams

March 21, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

LEVERAGING PARALLELISM AND DISTRIBUTION TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND RESILIENCE

In this talk, we present an overview of how the techniques of parallelism and distribution have been used to improve the performance and resilience of computing systems throughout the history of computing. Beginning in the 1930s, we trace the usage of these techniques, explore the factors motivating their use, and see the benefits they have provided as computing systems evolved through the present day. We also examine the uses of these techniques in the near-future, including how they are being applied in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and supercomputing.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Joel Adams

March 21, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

LEVERAGING PARALLELISM AND DISTRIBUTION TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND RESILIENCE

In this talk, we present an overview of how the techniques of parallelism and distribution have been used to improve the performance and resilience of computing systems throughout the history of computing. Beginning in the 1930s, we trace the usage of these techniques, explore the factors motivating their use, and see the benefits they have provided as computing systems evolved through the present day. We also examine the uses of these techniques in the near-future, including how they are being applied in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and supercomputing.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Joel Adams

March 21, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

LEVERAGING PARALLELISM AND DISTRIBUTION TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND RESILIENCE

In this talk, we present an overview of how the techniques of parallelism and distribution have been used to improve the performance and resilience of computing systems throughout the history of computing. Beginning in the 1930s, we trace the usage of these techniques, explore the factors motivating their use, and see the benefits they have provided as computing systems evolved through the present day. We also examine the uses of these techniques in the near-future, including how they are being applied in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and supercomputing.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Joel Adams

March 21, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

LEVERAGING PARALLELISM AND DISTRIBUTION TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND RESILIENCE

In this talk, we present an overview of how the techniques of parallelism and distribution have been used to improve the performance and resilience of computing systems throughout the history of computing. Beginning in the 1930s, we trace the usage of these techniques, explore the factors motivating their use, and see the benefits they have provided as computing systems evolved through the present day. We also examine the uses of these techniques in the near-future, including how they are being applied in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and supercomputing.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Joel Adams

March 21, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

LEVERAGING PARALLELISM AND DISTRIBUTION TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND RESILIENCE

In this talk, we present an overview of how the techniques of parallelism and distribution have been used to improve the performance and resilience of computing systems throughout the history of computing. Beginning in the 1930s, we trace the usage of these techniques, explore the factors motivating their use, and see the benefits they have provided as computing systems evolved through the present day. We also examine the uses of these techniques in the near-future, including how they are being applied in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and supercomputing.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Joel Adams

March 21, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

LEVERAGING PARALLELISM AND DISTRIBUTION TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND RESILIENCE

In this talk, we present an overview of how the techniques of parallelism and distribution have been used to improve the performance and resilience of computing systems throughout the history of computing. Beginning in the 1930s, we trace the usage of these techniques, explore the factors motivating their use, and see the benefits they have provided as computing systems evolved through the present day. We also examine the uses of these techniques in the near-future, including how they are being applied in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and supercomputing.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Travis Marsico

February 7, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Biodiversity's Foundational Role in Planetary and Human Security

Human civilizations have developed in a time of stable climate and abundant biodiversity. These planetary conditions and resources have promoted unprecedented population growth and resulted in unsustainable (and sometimes criminal) extractive practices. Destabilized natural systems caused by biodiversity loss, species redistribution, and rapid climate change threaten lives and livelihoods around the world. In addition to a thematic overview, I will provide specific policy-relevant examples.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Travis Marsico

February 7, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Biodiversity's Foundational Role in Planetary and Human Security

Human civilizations have developed in a time of stable climate and abundant biodiversity. These planetary conditions and resources have promoted unprecedented population growth and resulted in unsustainable (and sometimes criminal) extractive practices. Destabilized natural systems caused by biodiversity loss, species redistribution, and rapid climate change threaten lives and livelihoods around the world. In addition to a thematic overview, I will provide specific policy-relevant examples.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Travis Marsico

February 7, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Biodiversity's Foundational Role in Planetary and Human Security

Human civilizations have developed in a time of stable climate and abundant biodiversity. These planetary conditions and resources have promoted unprecedented population growth and resulted in unsustainable (and sometimes criminal) extractive practices. Destabilized natural systems caused by biodiversity loss, species redistribution, and rapid climate change threaten lives and livelihoods around the world. In addition to a thematic overview, I will provide specific policy-relevant examples.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Travis Marsico

February 7, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Biodiversity's Foundational Role in Planetary and Human Security

Human civilizations have developed in a time of stable climate and abundant biodiversity. These planetary conditions and resources have promoted unprecedented population growth and resulted in unsustainable (and sometimes criminal) extractive practices. Destabilized natural systems caused by biodiversity loss, species redistribution, and rapid climate change threaten lives and livelihoods around the world. In addition to a thematic overview, I will provide specific policy-relevant examples.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Travis Marsico

February 7, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Biodiversity's Foundational Role in Planetary and Human Security

Human civilizations have developed in a time of stable climate and abundant biodiversity. These planetary conditions and resources have promoted unprecedented population growth and resulted in unsustainable (and sometimes criminal) extractive practices. Destabilized natural systems caused by biodiversity loss, species redistribution, and rapid climate change threaten lives and livelihoods around the world. In addition to a thematic overview, I will provide specific policy-relevant examples.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Travis Marsico

February 7, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Biodiversity's Foundational Role in Planetary and Human Security

Human civilizations have developed in a time of stable climate and abundant biodiversity. These planetary conditions and resources have promoted unprecedented population growth and resulted in unsustainable (and sometimes criminal) extractive practices. Destabilized natural systems caused by biodiversity loss, species redistribution, and rapid climate change threaten lives and livelihoods around the world. In addition to a thematic overview, I will provide specific policy-relevant examples.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: David Budescu

January 31, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Harnessing the Wisdom of Crowds: Lessons about Judgmental Forecasting

The talk will describe research conducted as part of two large-scale forecasting competitions sponsored by the Intelligence Advanced Research Project Activity (IARPA). The competitions involved elicitation of probabilistic forecasts of geopolitical events from large groups of volunteers, and aggregation of these forecasts to maximize the collective accuracy. The talk will describe some of the projects seeking to answer practical questions about the size and composition of the forecasting crowd, early identification of forecasting skills, and the surprising benefits of teaming. The talk will highlight the interplay between basic, theory driven, and translational research.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: David Budescu

January 31, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Harnessing the Wisdom of Crowds: Lessons about Judgmental Forecasting

The talk will describe research conducted as part of two large-scale forecasting competitions sponsored by the Intelligence Advanced Research Project Activity (IARPA). The competitions involved elicitation of probabilistic forecasts of geopolitical events from large groups of volunteers, and aggregation of these forecasts to maximize the collective accuracy. The talk will describe some of the projects seeking to answer practical questions about the size and composition of the forecasting crowd, early identification of forecasting skills, and the surprising benefits of teaming. The talk will highlight the interplay between basic, theory driven, and translational research.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: David Budescu

January 31, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Harnessing the Wisdom of Crowds: Lessons about Judgmental Forecasting

The talk will describe research conducted as part of two large-scale forecasting competitions sponsored by the Intelligence Advanced Research Project Activity (IARPA). The competitions involved elicitation of probabilistic forecasts of geopolitical events from large groups of volunteers, and aggregation of these forecasts to maximize the collective accuracy. The talk will describe some of the projects seeking to answer practical questions about the size and composition of the forecasting crowd, early identification of forecasting skills, and the surprising benefits of teaming. The talk will highlight the interplay between basic, theory driven, and translational research.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: David Budescu

January 31, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Harnessing the Wisdom of Crowds: Lessons about Judgmental Forecasting

The talk will describe research conducted as part of two large-scale forecasting competitions sponsored by the Intelligence Advanced Research Project Activity (IARPA). The competitions involved elicitation of probabilistic forecasts of geopolitical events from large groups of volunteers, and aggregation of these forecasts to maximize the collective accuracy. The talk will describe some of the projects seeking to answer practical questions about the size and composition of the forecasting crowd, early identification of forecasting skills, and the surprising benefits of teaming. The talk will highlight the interplay between basic, theory driven, and translational research.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: David Budescu

January 31, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Harnessing the Wisdom of Crowds: Lessons about Judgmental Forecasting

The talk will describe research conducted as part of two large-scale forecasting competitions sponsored by the Intelligence Advanced Research Project Activity (IARPA). The competitions involved elicitation of probabilistic forecasts of geopolitical events from large groups of volunteers, and aggregation of these forecasts to maximize the collective accuracy. The talk will describe some of the projects seeking to answer practical questions about the size and composition of the forecasting crowd, early identification of forecasting skills, and the surprising benefits of teaming. The talk will highlight the interplay between basic, theory driven, and translational research.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: David Budescu

January 31, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Harnessing the Wisdom of Crowds: Lessons about Judgmental Forecasting

The talk will describe research conducted as part of two large-scale forecasting competitions sponsored by the Intelligence Advanced Research Project Activity (IARPA). The competitions involved elicitation of probabilistic forecasts of geopolitical events from large groups of volunteers, and aggregation of these forecasts to maximize the collective accuracy. The talk will describe some of the projects seeking to answer practical questions about the size and composition of the forecasting crowd, early identification of forecasting skills, and the surprising benefits of teaming. The talk will highlight the interplay between basic, theory driven, and translational research.

Organizing Project

2022-2023 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mark Mascal

October 18, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Fossil-Free Energy, Transportation, and Materials: A Chemist's Tale

The Fellow’s projects in the Greening Diplomacy Initiative Office will be described, including the establishment of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Partner Post Program to promote the transition to zero-emission vehicles at embassies, the incorporation of climate literacy material into FSI tradecraft courses, and carbon-free power procurement. A brief overview of EV technology and research will be given. Finally, an example will be presented of how sustainable chemistry is contributing to the battle against climate change by the development of technologies to produce biobased (non-petrochemical) plastics.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mark Mascal

October 18, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Fossil-Free Energy, Transportation, and Materials: A Chemist's Tale

The Fellow’s projects in the Greening Diplomacy Initiative Office will be described, including the establishment of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Partner Post Program to promote the transition to zero-emission vehicles at embassies, the incorporation of climate literacy material into FSI tradecraft courses, and carbon-free power procurement. A brief overview of EV technology and research will be given. Finally, an example will be presented of how sustainable chemistry is contributing to the battle against climate change by the development of technologies to produce biobased (non-petrochemical) plastics.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mark Mascal

October 18, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Fossil-Free Energy, Transportation, and Materials: A Chemist's Tale

The Fellow’s projects in the Greening Diplomacy Initiative Office will be described, including the establishment of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Partner Post Program to promote the transition to zero-emission vehicles at embassies, the incorporation of climate literacy material into FSI tradecraft courses, and carbon-free power procurement. A brief overview of EV technology and research will be given. Finally, an example will be presented of how sustainable chemistry is contributing to the battle against climate change by the development of technologies to produce biobased (non-petrochemical) plastics.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mark Mascal

October 18, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Fossil-Free Energy, Transportation, and Materials: A Chemist's Tale

The Fellow’s projects in the Greening Diplomacy Initiative Office will be described, including the establishment of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Partner Post Program to promote the transition to zero-emission vehicles at embassies, the incorporation of climate literacy material into FSI tradecraft courses, and carbon-free power procurement. A brief overview of EV technology and research will be given. Finally, an example will be presented of how sustainable chemistry is contributing to the battle against climate change by the development of technologies to produce biobased (non-petrochemical) plastics.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mark Mascal

October 18, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Fossil-Free Energy, Transportation, and Materials: A Chemist's Tale

The Fellow’s projects in the Greening Diplomacy Initiative Office will be described, including the establishment of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Partner Post Program to promote the transition to zero-emission vehicles at embassies, the incorporation of climate literacy material into FSI tradecraft courses, and carbon-free power procurement. A brief overview of EV technology and research will be given. Finally, an example will be presented of how sustainable chemistry is contributing to the battle against climate change by the development of technologies to produce biobased (non-petrochemical) plastics.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mark Mascal

October 18, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Fossil-Free Energy, Transportation, and Materials: A Chemist's Tale

The Fellow’s projects in the Greening Diplomacy Initiative Office will be described, including the establishment of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Partner Post Program to promote the transition to zero-emission vehicles at embassies, the incorporation of climate literacy material into FSI tradecraft courses, and carbon-free power procurement. A brief overview of EV technology and research will be given. Finally, an example will be presented of how sustainable chemistry is contributing to the battle against climate change by the development of technologies to produce biobased (non-petrochemical) plastics.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Stephen Eubank

October 11, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Situational Awareness and Course-of-Action Analysis in Complex Systems: The Role of High-Fidelity, High-Resolution Modeling and Simulation

Attempts to control complex systems are notoriously prone to unintended consequences. Even a complete understanding of individuals' interactions does not always shed light on collective phenomena. Traditional approaches to such problems in statistical physics make assumptions that are often unwarranted in social systems. This talk will explore how modern computing allows us to create practical models for informing policy, drawing on experiences in infectious disease epidemiology and transportation.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Stephen Eubank

October 11, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Situational Awareness and Course-of-Action Analysis in Complex Systems: The Role of High-Fidelity, High-Resolution Modeling and Simulation

Attempts to control complex systems are notoriously prone to unintended consequences. Even a complete understanding of individuals' interactions does not always shed light on collective phenomena. Traditional approaches to such problems in statistical physics make assumptions that are often unwarranted in social systems. This talk will explore how modern computing allows us to create practical models for informing policy, drawing on experiences in infectious disease epidemiology and transportation.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Stephen Eubank

October 11, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Situational Awareness and Course-of-Action Analysis in Complex Systems: The Role of High-Fidelity, High-Resolution Modeling and Simulation

Attempts to control complex systems are notoriously prone to unintended consequences. Even a complete understanding of individuals' interactions does not always shed light on collective phenomena. Traditional approaches to such problems in statistical physics make assumptions that are often unwarranted in social systems. This talk will explore how modern computing allows us to create practical models for informing policy, drawing on experiences in infectious disease epidemiology and transportation.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Stephen Eubank

October 11, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Situational Awareness and Course-of-Action Analysis in Complex Systems: The Role of High-Fidelity, High-Resolution Modeling and Simulation

Attempts to control complex systems are notoriously prone to unintended consequences. Even a complete understanding of individuals' interactions does not always shed light on collective phenomena. Traditional approaches to such problems in statistical physics make assumptions that are often unwarranted in social systems. This talk will explore how modern computing allows us to create practical models for informing policy, drawing on experiences in infectious disease epidemiology and transportation.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Stephen Eubank

October 11, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Situational Awareness and Course-of-Action Analysis in Complex Systems: The Role of High-Fidelity, High-Resolution Modeling and Simulation

Attempts to control complex systems are notoriously prone to unintended consequences. Even a complete understanding of individuals' interactions does not always shed light on collective phenomena. Traditional approaches to such problems in statistical physics make assumptions that are often unwarranted in social systems. This talk will explore how modern computing allows us to create practical models for informing policy, drawing on experiences in infectious disease epidemiology and transportation.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Stephen Eubank

October 11, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Situational Awareness and Course-of-Action Analysis in Complex Systems: The Role of High-Fidelity, High-Resolution Modeling and Simulation

Attempts to control complex systems are notoriously prone to unintended consequences. Even a complete understanding of individuals' interactions does not always shed light on collective phenomena. Traditional approaches to such problems in statistical physics make assumptions that are often unwarranted in social systems. This talk will explore how modern computing allows us to create practical models for informing policy, drawing on experiences in infectious disease epidemiology and transportation.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Jason Knouft

September 27, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Climate Change and the Potential for the Weaponization of Water

Climate change is altering water availability and leading to unprecedented water shortages in many parts of the world. The resulting water insecurity can lead to political instability and conflict. This conflict may involve the weaponization of water, where control over access to water is used to oppress individuals or gain advantage over rivals. This lecture will review instances where water has been weaponized and how changes in climate may increase the frequency of these types of actions in the future.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Jason Knouft

September 27, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Climate Change and the Potential for the Weaponization of Water

Climate change is altering water availability and leading to unprecedented water shortages in many parts of the world. The resulting water insecurity can lead to political instability and conflict. This conflict may involve the weaponization of water, where control over access to water is used to oppress individuals or gain advantage over rivals. This lecture will review instances where water has been weaponized and how changes in climate may increase the frequency of these types of actions in the future.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Jason Knouft

September 27, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Climate Change and the Potential for the Weaponization of Water

Climate change is altering water availability and leading to unprecedented water shortages in many parts of the world. The resulting water insecurity can lead to political instability and conflict. This conflict may involve the weaponization of water, where control over access to water is used to oppress individuals or gain advantage over rivals. This lecture will review instances where water has been weaponized and how changes in climate may increase the frequency of these types of actions in the future.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Jason Knouft

September 27, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Climate Change and the Potential for the Weaponization of Water

Climate change is altering water availability and leading to unprecedented water shortages in many parts of the world. The resulting water insecurity can lead to political instability and conflict. This conflict may involve the weaponization of water, where control over access to water is used to oppress individuals or gain advantage over rivals. This lecture will review instances where water has been weaponized and how changes in climate may increase the frequency of these types of actions in the future.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Jason Knouft

September 27, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Climate Change and the Potential for the Weaponization of Water

Climate change is altering water availability and leading to unprecedented water shortages in many parts of the world. The resulting water insecurity can lead to political instability and conflict. This conflict may involve the weaponization of water, where control over access to water is used to oppress individuals or gain advantage over rivals. This lecture will review instances where water has been weaponized and how changes in climate may increase the frequency of these types of actions in the future.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Jason Knouft

September 27, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Climate Change and the Potential for the Weaponization of Water

Climate change is altering water availability and leading to unprecedented water shortages in many parts of the world. The resulting water insecurity can lead to political instability and conflict. This conflict may involve the weaponization of water, where control over access to water is used to oppress individuals or gain advantage over rivals. This lecture will review instances where water has been weaponized and how changes in climate may increase the frequency of these types of actions in the future.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Lincoln Carr

September 9, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Quantum Information Science: Building Positive International Relationships through Near-Future Technologies

Quantum physics was invented in the 1920s and has continued developing for over a century to create vital technologies we all use every day, such as lasers and magnetic resonance imaging. Quantum physics is presently undergoing a fusion with current information technology to invent new modes of sensing and measurement such as GPS-independent navigation; new secure forms of communication including the structure of the future internet; and new concepts in computing with the potential for extreme speed-up on key computing tasks ranging from all-pervasive encryption protocols to radical new forms of quantum matter. We call this fusion Quantum Information Science (QIS). In this talk, I will first give simple explanations of what QIS is, how it works, and what present and near-future technologies it is generating. Then I will review the six pillars of the U.S. National Quantum Initiative with a special focus on the sixth pillar, international cooperation. How can we use these powerful technologies, some of them with the potential to do great good or great harm, to enhance human well-being and create positive international relationships? How does QIS fit into the bigger picture of critical and emerging technologies? What lessons might we learn from building international cooperation in QIS that can be applied toward creating a positive playing field for science and technology writ large? How do we balance, on the one hand, open science, support for the international scientific community, and research integrity; with, on the other hand, dual-use and research security concerns?

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Lincoln Carr

September 9, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Quantum Information Science: Building Positive International Relationships through Near-Future Technologies

Quantum physics was invented in the 1920s and has continued developing for over a century to create vital technologies we all use every day, such as lasers and magnetic resonance imaging. Quantum physics is presently undergoing a fusion with current information technology to invent new modes of sensing and measurement such as GPS-independent navigation; new secure forms of communication including the structure of the future internet; and new concepts in computing with the potential for extreme speed-up on key computing tasks ranging from all-pervasive encryption protocols to radical new forms of quantum matter. We call this fusion Quantum Information Science (QIS). In this talk, I will first give simple explanations of what QIS is, how it works, and what present and near-future technologies it is generating. Then I will review the six pillars of the U.S. National Quantum Initiative with a special focus on the sixth pillar, international cooperation. How can we use these powerful technologies, some of them with the potential to do great good or great harm, to enhance human well-being and create positive international relationships? How does QIS fit into the bigger picture of critical and emerging technologies? What lessons might we learn from building international cooperation in QIS that can be applied toward creating a positive playing field for science and technology writ large? How do we balance, on the one hand, open science, support for the international scientific community, and research integrity; with, on the other hand, dual-use and research security concerns?

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Lincoln Carr

September 9, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Quantum Information Science: Building Positive International Relationships through Near-Future Technologies

Quantum physics was invented in the 1920s and has continued developing for over a century to create vital technologies we all use every day, such as lasers and magnetic resonance imaging. Quantum physics is presently undergoing a fusion with current information technology to invent new modes of sensing and measurement such as GPS-independent navigation; new secure forms of communication including the structure of the future internet; and new concepts in computing with the potential for extreme speed-up on key computing tasks ranging from all-pervasive encryption protocols to radical new forms of quantum matter. We call this fusion Quantum Information Science (QIS). In this talk, I will first give simple explanations of what QIS is, how it works, and what present and near-future technologies it is generating. Then I will review the six pillars of the U.S. National Quantum Initiative with a special focus on the sixth pillar, international cooperation. How can we use these powerful technologies, some of them with the potential to do great good or great harm, to enhance human well-being and create positive international relationships? How does QIS fit into the bigger picture of critical and emerging technologies? What lessons might we learn from building international cooperation in QIS that can be applied toward creating a positive playing field for science and technology writ large? How do we balance, on the one hand, open science, support for the international scientific community, and research integrity; with, on the other hand, dual-use and research security concerns?

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Lincoln Carr

September 9, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Quantum Information Science: Building Positive International Relationships through Near-Future Technologies

Quantum physics was invented in the 1920s and has continued developing for over a century to create vital technologies we all use every day, such as lasers and magnetic resonance imaging. Quantum physics is presently undergoing a fusion with current information technology to invent new modes of sensing and measurement such as GPS-independent navigation; new secure forms of communication including the structure of the future internet; and new concepts in computing with the potential for extreme speed-up on key computing tasks ranging from all-pervasive encryption protocols to radical new forms of quantum matter. We call this fusion Quantum Information Science (QIS). In this talk, I will first give simple explanations of what QIS is, how it works, and what present and near-future technologies it is generating. Then I will review the six pillars of the U.S. National Quantum Initiative with a special focus on the sixth pillar, international cooperation. How can we use these powerful technologies, some of them with the potential to do great good or great harm, to enhance human well-being and create positive international relationships? How does QIS fit into the bigger picture of critical and emerging technologies? What lessons might we learn from building international cooperation in QIS that can be applied toward creating a positive playing field for science and technology writ large? How do we balance, on the one hand, open science, support for the international scientific community, and research integrity; with, on the other hand, dual-use and research security concerns?

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Lincoln Carr

September 9, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Quantum Information Science: Building Positive International Relationships through Near-Future Technologies

Quantum physics was invented in the 1920s and has continued developing for over a century to create vital technologies we all use every day, such as lasers and magnetic resonance imaging. Quantum physics is presently undergoing a fusion with current information technology to invent new modes of sensing and measurement such as GPS-independent navigation; new secure forms of communication including the structure of the future internet; and new concepts in computing with the potential for extreme speed-up on key computing tasks ranging from all-pervasive encryption protocols to radical new forms of quantum matter. We call this fusion Quantum Information Science (QIS). In this talk, I will first give simple explanations of what QIS is, how it works, and what present and near-future technologies it is generating. Then I will review the six pillars of the U.S. National Quantum Initiative with a special focus on the sixth pillar, international cooperation. How can we use these powerful technologies, some of them with the potential to do great good or great harm, to enhance human well-being and create positive international relationships? How does QIS fit into the bigger picture of critical and emerging technologies? What lessons might we learn from building international cooperation in QIS that can be applied toward creating a positive playing field for science and technology writ large? How do we balance, on the one hand, open science, support for the international scientific community, and research integrity; with, on the other hand, dual-use and research security concerns?

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Lincoln Carr

September 9, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Quantum Information Science: Building Positive International Relationships through Near-Future Technologies

Quantum physics was invented in the 1920s and has continued developing for over a century to create vital technologies we all use every day, such as lasers and magnetic resonance imaging. Quantum physics is presently undergoing a fusion with current information technology to invent new modes of sensing and measurement such as GPS-independent navigation; new secure forms of communication including the structure of the future internet; and new concepts in computing with the potential for extreme speed-up on key computing tasks ranging from all-pervasive encryption protocols to radical new forms of quantum matter. We call this fusion Quantum Information Science (QIS). In this talk, I will first give simple explanations of what QIS is, how it works, and what present and near-future technologies it is generating. Then I will review the six pillars of the U.S. National Quantum Initiative with a special focus on the sixth pillar, international cooperation. How can we use these powerful technologies, some of them with the potential to do great good or great harm, to enhance human well-being and create positive international relationships? How does QIS fit into the bigger picture of critical and emerging technologies? What lessons might we learn from building international cooperation in QIS that can be applied toward creating a positive playing field for science and technology writ large? How do we balance, on the one hand, open science, support for the international scientific community, and research integrity; with, on the other hand, dual-use and research security concerns?

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kevin Krizek

August 30, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

How We Can Reshape Urban Infrastructure & Improve Access

Urban areas form to allow access—the efficient exchange of goods, services, and ideas. The time is ripe to think critically about how planning for urban infrastructure serves those urban ideals. Transport practices, specifically, embed energy, equity, climate, and safety costs that modern societies can and should reduce. Doing what we've done for the past century will produce the same problems. Cities can swiftly change course now, thereby yielding many benefits. I offer the "what, why, and how" to efficiently modernize urban transport infrastructure by prizing human-scaled vehicles + appropriating new networks for their use. Drawn from 30 years studying cities and transport, I offer a practical 3-point strategy to reform our expectations of how streets are used, one that provides big gains with small costs.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kevin Krizek

August 30, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

How We Can Reshape Urban Infrastructure & Improve Access

Urban areas form to allow access—the efficient exchange of goods, services, and ideas. The time is ripe to think critically about how planning for urban infrastructure serves those urban ideals. Transport practices, specifically, embed energy, equity, climate, and safety costs that modern societies can and should reduce. Doing what we've done for the past century will produce the same problems. Cities can swiftly change course now, thereby yielding many benefits. I offer the "what, why, and how" to efficiently modernize urban transport infrastructure by prizing human-scaled vehicles + appropriating new networks for their use. Drawn from 30 years studying cities and transport, I offer a practical 3-point strategy to reform our expectations of how streets are used, one that provides big gains with small costs.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kevin Krizek

August 30, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

How We Can Reshape Urban Infrastructure & Improve Access

Urban areas form to allow access—the efficient exchange of goods, services, and ideas. The time is ripe to think critically about how planning for urban infrastructure serves those urban ideals. Transport practices, specifically, embed energy, equity, climate, and safety costs that modern societies can and should reduce. Doing what we've done for the past century will produce the same problems. Cities can swiftly change course now, thereby yielding many benefits. I offer the "what, why, and how" to efficiently modernize urban transport infrastructure by prizing human-scaled vehicles + appropriating new networks for their use. Drawn from 30 years studying cities and transport, I offer a practical 3-point strategy to reform our expectations of how streets are used, one that provides big gains with small costs.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kevin Krizek

August 30, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

How We Can Reshape Urban Infrastructure & Improve Access

Urban areas form to allow access—the efficient exchange of goods, services, and ideas. The time is ripe to think critically about how planning for urban infrastructure serves those urban ideals. Transport practices, specifically, embed energy, equity, climate, and safety costs that modern societies can and should reduce. Doing what we've done for the past century will produce the same problems. Cities can swiftly change course now, thereby yielding many benefits. I offer the "what, why, and how" to efficiently modernize urban transport infrastructure by prizing human-scaled vehicles + appropriating new networks for their use. Drawn from 30 years studying cities and transport, I offer a practical 3-point strategy to reform our expectations of how streets are used, one that provides big gains with small costs.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kevin Krizek

August 30, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

How We Can Reshape Urban Infrastructure & Improve Access

Urban areas form to allow access—the efficient exchange of goods, services, and ideas. The time is ripe to think critically about how planning for urban infrastructure serves those urban ideals. Transport practices, specifically, embed energy, equity, climate, and safety costs that modern societies can and should reduce. Doing what we've done for the past century will produce the same problems. Cities can swiftly change course now, thereby yielding many benefits. I offer the "what, why, and how" to efficiently modernize urban transport infrastructure by prizing human-scaled vehicles + appropriating new networks for their use. Drawn from 30 years studying cities and transport, I offer a practical 3-point strategy to reform our expectations of how streets are used, one that provides big gains with small costs.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kevin Krizek

August 30, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

How We Can Reshape Urban Infrastructure & Improve Access

Urban areas form to allow access—the efficient exchange of goods, services, and ideas. The time is ripe to think critically about how planning for urban infrastructure serves those urban ideals. Transport practices, specifically, embed energy, equity, climate, and safety costs that modern societies can and should reduce. Doing what we've done for the past century will produce the same problems. Cities can swiftly change course now, thereby yielding many benefits. I offer the "what, why, and how" to efficiently modernize urban transport infrastructure by prizing human-scaled vehicles + appropriating new networks for their use. Drawn from 30 years studying cities and transport, I offer a practical 3-point strategy to reform our expectations of how streets are used, one that provides big gains with small costs.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kurt Paterson

August 16, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Climate Solutions: Fast and Slow

The global nature of climate change warrants global action. Yet, that same scope can become an excuse for inaction. The U.S. Department of State has been instrumental in the international development of key climate policy, setting in motion global responses over the coming decades. This talk, instead, looks at the Department's options to quickly lower its own greenhouse gas emissions, especially overseas. After compiling a global dataset that integrated source activities across organizational functions, a greenhouse gas inventory was built. Estimates of the emissions from Posts around the world will be shared, providing foundational benchmarks, and decision-making frameworks, for assessing effective emission reduction strategies. Two example cases will be presented to explore locally-effective approaches. These kinds of solutions may help overseas Posts reduce the Department's greenhouse gas emissions to our planet's atmosphere, demonstrating climate leadership through responsive changes in operational practices.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kurt Paterson

August 16, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Climate Solutions: Fast and Slow

The global nature of climate change warrants global action. Yet, that same scope can become an excuse for inaction. The U.S. Department of State has been instrumental in the international development of key climate policy, setting in motion global responses over the coming decades. This talk, instead, looks at the Department's options to quickly lower its own greenhouse gas emissions, especially overseas. After compiling a global dataset that integrated source activities across organizational functions, a greenhouse gas inventory was built. Estimates of the emissions from Posts around the world will be shared, providing foundational benchmarks, and decision-making frameworks, for assessing effective emission reduction strategies. Two example cases will be presented to explore locally-effective approaches. These kinds of solutions may help overseas Posts reduce the Department's greenhouse gas emissions to our planet's atmosphere, demonstrating climate leadership through responsive changes in operational practices.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kurt Paterson

August 16, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Climate Solutions: Fast and Slow

The global nature of climate change warrants global action. Yet, that same scope can become an excuse for inaction. The U.S. Department of State has been instrumental in the international development of key climate policy, setting in motion global responses over the coming decades. This talk, instead, looks at the Department's options to quickly lower its own greenhouse gas emissions, especially overseas. After compiling a global dataset that integrated source activities across organizational functions, a greenhouse gas inventory was built. Estimates of the emissions from Posts around the world will be shared, providing foundational benchmarks, and decision-making frameworks, for assessing effective emission reduction strategies. Two example cases will be presented to explore locally-effective approaches. These kinds of solutions may help overseas Posts reduce the Department's greenhouse gas emissions to our planet's atmosphere, demonstrating climate leadership through responsive changes in operational practices.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kurt Paterson

August 16, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Climate Solutions: Fast and Slow

The global nature of climate change warrants global action. Yet, that same scope can become an excuse for inaction. The U.S. Department of State has been instrumental in the international development of key climate policy, setting in motion global responses over the coming decades. This talk, instead, looks at the Department's options to quickly lower its own greenhouse gas emissions, especially overseas. After compiling a global dataset that integrated source activities across organizational functions, a greenhouse gas inventory was built. Estimates of the emissions from Posts around the world will be shared, providing foundational benchmarks, and decision-making frameworks, for assessing effective emission reduction strategies. Two example cases will be presented to explore locally-effective approaches. These kinds of solutions may help overseas Posts reduce the Department's greenhouse gas emissions to our planet's atmosphere, demonstrating climate leadership through responsive changes in operational practices.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kurt Paterson

August 16, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Climate Solutions: Fast and Slow

The global nature of climate change warrants global action. Yet, that same scope can become an excuse for inaction. The U.S. Department of State has been instrumental in the international development of key climate policy, setting in motion global responses over the coming decades. This talk, instead, looks at the Department's options to quickly lower its own greenhouse gas emissions, especially overseas. After compiling a global dataset that integrated source activities across organizational functions, a greenhouse gas inventory was built. Estimates of the emissions from Posts around the world will be shared, providing foundational benchmarks, and decision-making frameworks, for assessing effective emission reduction strategies. Two example cases will be presented to explore locally-effective approaches. These kinds of solutions may help overseas Posts reduce the Department's greenhouse gas emissions to our planet's atmosphere, demonstrating climate leadership through responsive changes in operational practices.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kurt Paterson

August 16, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Climate Solutions: Fast and Slow

The global nature of climate change warrants global action. Yet, that same scope can become an excuse for inaction. The U.S. Department of State has been instrumental in the international development of key climate policy, setting in motion global responses over the coming decades. This talk, instead, looks at the Department's options to quickly lower its own greenhouse gas emissions, especially overseas. After compiling a global dataset that integrated source activities across organizational functions, a greenhouse gas inventory was built. Estimates of the emissions from Posts around the world will be shared, providing foundational benchmarks, and decision-making frameworks, for assessing effective emission reduction strategies. Two example cases will be presented to explore locally-effective approaches. These kinds of solutions may help overseas Posts reduce the Department's greenhouse gas emissions to our planet's atmosphere, demonstrating climate leadership through responsive changes in operational practices.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Eric Davidson

August 9, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Manure Happens: Human Alteration of the Global Nitrogen Cycle
The Nitrogen "Equities" of the State Department

Humans have profoundly altered the global nitrogen (N) cycle, even more than the carbon cycle. Global and regional impacts include effects of nitrous oxide (N2O) on climate change and stratospheric ozone depletion, effects of agricultural runoff and human sewage on coastal waters that are critical nurseries for regional and global fisheries, effects of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on regional air quality, and effects of fertilizer shortages and price spikes on global food security. These cascading effects of a single element – N – interact in ways that magnify their impacts on the environment, economics, and human health. Solutions to improve N management require cross-sectoral, cross-ministerial, and cross-disciplinary approaches.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Eric Davidson

August 9, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Manure Happens: Human Alteration of the Global Nitrogen Cycle
The Nitrogen "Equities" of the State Department

Humans have profoundly altered the global nitrogen (N) cycle, even more than the carbon cycle. Global and regional impacts include effects of nitrous oxide (N2O) on climate change and stratospheric ozone depletion, effects of agricultural runoff and human sewage on coastal waters that are critical nurseries for regional and global fisheries, effects of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on regional air quality, and effects of fertilizer shortages and price spikes on global food security. These cascading effects of a single element – N – interact in ways that magnify their impacts on the environment, economics, and human health. Solutions to improve N management require cross-sectoral, cross-ministerial, and cross-disciplinary approaches.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Eric Davidson

August 9, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Manure Happens: Human Alteration of the Global Nitrogen Cycle
The Nitrogen "Equities" of the State Department

Humans have profoundly altered the global nitrogen (N) cycle, even more than the carbon cycle. Global and regional impacts include effects of nitrous oxide (N2O) on climate change and stratospheric ozone depletion, effects of agricultural runoff and human sewage on coastal waters that are critical nurseries for regional and global fisheries, effects of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on regional air quality, and effects of fertilizer shortages and price spikes on global food security. These cascading effects of a single element – N – interact in ways that magnify their impacts on the environment, economics, and human health. Solutions to improve N management require cross-sectoral, cross-ministerial, and cross-disciplinary approaches.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Eric Davidson

August 9, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Manure Happens: Human Alteration of the Global Nitrogen Cycle
The Nitrogen "Equities" of the State Department

Humans have profoundly altered the global nitrogen (N) cycle, even more than the carbon cycle. Global and regional impacts include effects of nitrous oxide (N2O) on climate change and stratospheric ozone depletion, effects of agricultural runoff and human sewage on coastal waters that are critical nurseries for regional and global fisheries, effects of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on regional air quality, and effects of fertilizer shortages and price spikes on global food security. These cascading effects of a single element – N – interact in ways that magnify their impacts on the environment, economics, and human health. Solutions to improve N management require cross-sectoral, cross-ministerial, and cross-disciplinary approaches.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Eric Davidson

August 9, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Manure Happens: Human Alteration of the Global Nitrogen Cycle
The Nitrogen "Equities" of the State Department

Humans have profoundly altered the global nitrogen (N) cycle, even more than the carbon cycle. Global and regional impacts include effects of nitrous oxide (N2O) on climate change and stratospheric ozone depletion, effects of agricultural runoff and human sewage on coastal waters that are critical nurseries for regional and global fisheries, effects of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on regional air quality, and effects of fertilizer shortages and price spikes on global food security. These cascading effects of a single element – N – interact in ways that magnify their impacts on the environment, economics, and human health. Solutions to improve N management require cross-sectoral, cross-ministerial, and cross-disciplinary approaches.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Eric Davidson

August 9, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Manure Happens: Human Alteration of the Global Nitrogen Cycle
The Nitrogen "Equities" of the State Department

Humans have profoundly altered the global nitrogen (N) cycle, even more than the carbon cycle. Global and regional impacts include effects of nitrous oxide (N2O) on climate change and stratospheric ozone depletion, effects of agricultural runoff and human sewage on coastal waters that are critical nurseries for regional and global fisheries, effects of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on regional air quality, and effects of fertilizer shortages and price spikes on global food security. These cascading effects of a single element – N – interact in ways that magnify their impacts on the environment, economics, and human health. Solutions to improve N management require cross-sectoral, cross-ministerial, and cross-disciplinary approaches.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Richard LeSar

August 2, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Learning and Assessing Learning Outcomes: A Practical View

This talk represents some of the work I did during my time at the USAID Center for Education. After a few words about the (splendid) work of the Center, I will focus my talk on what learning is (and is not) and the challenges in measuring learning outcomes. I will discuss the role that the teacher (e.g., Professor) must play to help guide the students’ learning. I will also present some practical ways to use capstone projects and formative assessments as part of an integrated teaching, learning, and assessment process.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Richard LeSar

August 2, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Learning and Assessing Learning Outcomes: A Practical View

This talk represents some of the work I did during my time at the USAID Center for Education. After a few words about the (splendid) work of the Center, I will focus my talk on what learning is (and is not) and the challenges in measuring learning outcomes. I will discuss the role that the teacher (e.g., Professor) must play to help guide the students’ learning. I will also present some practical ways to use capstone projects and formative assessments as part of an integrated teaching, learning, and assessment process.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Richard LeSar

August 2, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Learning and Assessing Learning Outcomes: A Practical View

This talk represents some of the work I did during my time at the USAID Center for Education. After a few words about the (splendid) work of the Center, I will focus my talk on what learning is (and is not) and the challenges in measuring learning outcomes. I will discuss the role that the teacher (e.g., Professor) must play to help guide the students’ learning. I will also present some practical ways to use capstone projects and formative assessments as part of an integrated teaching, learning, and assessment process.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Richard LeSar

August 2, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Learning and Assessing Learning Outcomes: A Practical View

This talk represents some of the work I did during my time at the USAID Center for Education. After a few words about the (splendid) work of the Center, I will focus my talk on what learning is (and is not) and the challenges in measuring learning outcomes. I will discuss the role that the teacher (e.g., Professor) must play to help guide the students’ learning. I will also present some practical ways to use capstone projects and formative assessments as part of an integrated teaching, learning, and assessment process.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Richard LeSar

August 2, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Learning and Assessing Learning Outcomes: A Practical View

This talk represents some of the work I did during my time at the USAID Center for Education. After a few words about the (splendid) work of the Center, I will focus my talk on what learning is (and is not) and the challenges in measuring learning outcomes. I will discuss the role that the teacher (e.g., Professor) must play to help guide the students’ learning. I will also present some practical ways to use capstone projects and formative assessments as part of an integrated teaching, learning, and assessment process.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Richard LeSar

August 2, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Learning and Assessing Learning Outcomes: A Practical View

This talk represents some of the work I did during my time at the USAID Center for Education. After a few words about the (splendid) work of the Center, I will focus my talk on what learning is (and is not) and the challenges in measuring learning outcomes. I will discuss the role that the teacher (e.g., Professor) must play to help guide the students’ learning. I will also present some practical ways to use capstone projects and formative assessments as part of an integrated teaching, learning, and assessment process.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mohan Dangi

July 26, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Global Tools and Techniques to Manage Local Solid Waste Problems: Social, Cultural, and Economic Impediments

Successful solid waste management in developing countries requires tools and techniques from technical, institutional, social, cultural, and economic disciplines. While solid waste management is a global problem, the solutions must be applied locally to address the complexity entailed in social and economic structures. The presenter will use his extensive first-hand experiences, observations, and research of solid waste management efforts in Madagascar, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, and the United States to provide insights into how solid waste can be dealt with by USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance in international operations.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mohan Dangi

July 26, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Global Tools and Techniques to Manage Local Solid Waste Problems: Social, Cultural, and Economic Impediments

Successful solid waste management in developing countries requires tools and techniques from technical, institutional, social, cultural, and economic disciplines. While solid waste management is a global problem, the solutions must be applied locally to address the complexity entailed in social and economic structures. The presenter will use his extensive first-hand experiences, observations, and research of solid waste management efforts in Madagascar, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, and the United States to provide insights into how solid waste can be dealt with by USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance in international operations.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mohan Dangi

July 26, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Global Tools and Techniques to Manage Local Solid Waste Problems: Social, Cultural, and Economic Impediments

Successful solid waste management in developing countries requires tools and techniques from technical, institutional, social, cultural, and economic disciplines. While solid waste management is a global problem, the solutions must be applied locally to address the complexity entailed in social and economic structures. The presenter will use his extensive first-hand experiences, observations, and research of solid waste management efforts in Madagascar, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, and the United States to provide insights into how solid waste can be dealt with by USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance in international operations.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mohan Dangi

July 26, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Global Tools and Techniques to Manage Local Solid Waste Problems: Social, Cultural, and Economic Impediments

Successful solid waste management in developing countries requires tools and techniques from technical, institutional, social, cultural, and economic disciplines. While solid waste management is a global problem, the solutions must be applied locally to address the complexity entailed in social and economic structures. The presenter will use his extensive first-hand experiences, observations, and research of solid waste management efforts in Madagascar, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, and the United States to provide insights into how solid waste can be dealt with by USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance in international operations.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mohan Dangi

July 26, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Global Tools and Techniques to Manage Local Solid Waste Problems: Social, Cultural, and Economic Impediments

Successful solid waste management in developing countries requires tools and techniques from technical, institutional, social, cultural, and economic disciplines. While solid waste management is a global problem, the solutions must be applied locally to address the complexity entailed in social and economic structures. The presenter will use his extensive first-hand experiences, observations, and research of solid waste management efforts in Madagascar, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, and the United States to provide insights into how solid waste can be dealt with by USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance in international operations.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mohan Dangi

July 26, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Global Tools and Techniques to Manage Local Solid Waste Problems: Social, Cultural, and Economic Impediments

Successful solid waste management in developing countries requires tools and techniques from technical, institutional, social, cultural, and economic disciplines. While solid waste management is a global problem, the solutions must be applied locally to address the complexity entailed in social and economic structures. The presenter will use his extensive first-hand experiences, observations, and research of solid waste management efforts in Madagascar, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, and the United States to provide insights into how solid waste can be dealt with by USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance in international operations.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Erick Jones

July 19, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

How Global Emerging Technologies Can Support ESG, Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains

How America's Supply Chains resiliency is impacted by international events has become an important topic. Natural disasters, geopolitics, and concerns over a sustainable future for our planet have created a new normal that impacts the cost of food, gas, and electronics necessary to maintain our way of life. This presentation provides a framework on how Supply Chains can be resilient and support the circular sustainable and green economy through emerging technologies. Technologies such as Blockchain, QR codes/RFID, and AI that support eCommerce will be shown in a framework that supports global standards and diplomacy. A simplified case study using EV battery supply chain and recycling will be discussed in context on how development banks, governments, and industry can invest in an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) future that includes small businesses and foreign policies that support the middle class.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Erick Jones

July 19, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

How Global Emerging Technologies Can Support ESG, Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains

How America's Supply Chains resiliency is impacted by international events has become an important topic. Natural disasters, geopolitics, and concerns over a sustainable future for our planet have created a new normal that impacts the cost of food, gas, and electronics necessary to maintain our way of life. This presentation provides a framework on how Supply Chains can be resilient and support the circular sustainable and green economy through emerging technologies. Technologies such as Blockchain, QR codes/RFID, and AI that support eCommerce will be shown in a framework that supports global standards and diplomacy. A simplified case study using EV battery supply chain and recycling will be discussed in context on how development banks, governments, and industry can invest in an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) future that includes small businesses and foreign policies that support the middle class.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Erick Jones

July 19, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

How Global Emerging Technologies Can Support ESG, Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains

How America's Supply Chains resiliency is impacted by international events has become an important topic. Natural disasters, geopolitics, and concerns over a sustainable future for our planet have created a new normal that impacts the cost of food, gas, and electronics necessary to maintain our way of life. This presentation provides a framework on how Supply Chains can be resilient and support the circular sustainable and green economy through emerging technologies. Technologies such as Blockchain, QR codes/RFID, and AI that support eCommerce will be shown in a framework that supports global standards and diplomacy. A simplified case study using EV battery supply chain and recycling will be discussed in context on how development banks, governments, and industry can invest in an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) future that includes small businesses and foreign policies that support the middle class.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Erick Jones

July 19, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

How Global Emerging Technologies Can Support ESG, Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains

How America's Supply Chains resiliency is impacted by international events has become an important topic. Natural disasters, geopolitics, and concerns over a sustainable future for our planet have created a new normal that impacts the cost of food, gas, and electronics necessary to maintain our way of life. This presentation provides a framework on how Supply Chains can be resilient and support the circular sustainable and green economy through emerging technologies. Technologies such as Blockchain, QR codes/RFID, and AI that support eCommerce will be shown in a framework that supports global standards and diplomacy. A simplified case study using EV battery supply chain and recycling will be discussed in context on how development banks, governments, and industry can invest in an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) future that includes small businesses and foreign policies that support the middle class.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Erick Jones

July 19, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

How Global Emerging Technologies Can Support ESG, Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains

How America's Supply Chains resiliency is impacted by international events has become an important topic. Natural disasters, geopolitics, and concerns over a sustainable future for our planet have created a new normal that impacts the cost of food, gas, and electronics necessary to maintain our way of life. This presentation provides a framework on how Supply Chains can be resilient and support the circular sustainable and green economy through emerging technologies. Technologies such as Blockchain, QR codes/RFID, and AI that support eCommerce will be shown in a framework that supports global standards and diplomacy. A simplified case study using EV battery supply chain and recycling will be discussed in context on how development banks, governments, and industry can invest in an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) future that includes small businesses and foreign policies that support the middle class.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Erick Jones

July 19, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

How Global Emerging Technologies Can Support ESG, Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains

How America's Supply Chains resiliency is impacted by international events has become an important topic. Natural disasters, geopolitics, and concerns over a sustainable future for our planet have created a new normal that impacts the cost of food, gas, and electronics necessary to maintain our way of life. This presentation provides a framework on how Supply Chains can be resilient and support the circular sustainable and green economy through emerging technologies. Technologies such as Blockchain, QR codes/RFID, and AI that support eCommerce will be shown in a framework that supports global standards and diplomacy. A simplified case study using EV battery supply chain and recycling will be discussed in context on how development banks, governments, and industry can invest in an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) future that includes small businesses and foreign policies that support the middle class.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Janet Ellzey

July 12, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Universities as Partners in Development: Learning from the Resilient Africa Network

How can universities advance development, particularly Locally Led Development (LLD)? Can they leverage their wide range of expertise and community connections to facilitate positive social and economic change? Dr. Janet Ellzey, a Jefferson Science Fellow in USAID's Local, Faith, and Transformative Partnership Hub, believes universities can be, and in some cases already are, key partners in development. In this seminar, she will present a brief introduction to LLD, and discuss one example, the Resilient Africa Network (RAN) led by Makerere University in Uganda; a long-running partner of USAID and member of the Higher Education Solutions Network (HESN) as a model for university participation in development. She concludes with a broader discussion of opportunities and challenges for universities, both in the US and in partner countries, wanting to participate in this field.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Janet Ellzey

July 12, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Universities as Partners in Development: Learning from the Resilient Africa Network

How can universities advance development, particularly Locally Led Development (LLD)? Can they leverage their wide range of expertise and community connections to facilitate positive social and economic change? Dr. Janet Ellzey, a Jefferson Science Fellow in USAID's Local, Faith, and Transformative Partnership Hub, believes universities can be, and in some cases already are, key partners in development. In this seminar, she will present a brief introduction to LLD, and discuss one example, the Resilient Africa Network (RAN) led by Makerere University in Uganda; a long-running partner of USAID and member of the Higher Education Solutions Network (HESN) as a model for university participation in development. She concludes with a broader discussion of opportunities and challenges for universities, both in the US and in partner countries, wanting to participate in this field.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Janet Ellzey

July 12, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Universities as Partners in Development: Learning from the Resilient Africa Network

How can universities advance development, particularly Locally Led Development (LLD)? Can they leverage their wide range of expertise and community connections to facilitate positive social and economic change? Dr. Janet Ellzey, a Jefferson Science Fellow in USAID's Local, Faith, and Transformative Partnership Hub, believes universities can be, and in some cases already are, key partners in development. In this seminar, she will present a brief introduction to LLD, and discuss one example, the Resilient Africa Network (RAN) led by Makerere University in Uganda; a long-running partner of USAID and member of the Higher Education Solutions Network (HESN) as a model for university participation in development. She concludes with a broader discussion of opportunities and challenges for universities, both in the US and in partner countries, wanting to participate in this field.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Janet Ellzey

July 12, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Universities as Partners in Development: Learning from the Resilient Africa Network

How can universities advance development, particularly Locally Led Development (LLD)? Can they leverage their wide range of expertise and community connections to facilitate positive social and economic change? Dr. Janet Ellzey, a Jefferson Science Fellow in USAID's Local, Faith, and Transformative Partnership Hub, believes universities can be, and in some cases already are, key partners in development. In this seminar, she will present a brief introduction to LLD, and discuss one example, the Resilient Africa Network (RAN) led by Makerere University in Uganda; a long-running partner of USAID and member of the Higher Education Solutions Network (HESN) as a model for university participation in development. She concludes with a broader discussion of opportunities and challenges for universities, both in the US and in partner countries, wanting to participate in this field.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Janet Ellzey

July 12, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Universities as Partners in Development: Learning from the Resilient Africa Network

How can universities advance development, particularly Locally Led Development (LLD)? Can they leverage their wide range of expertise and community connections to facilitate positive social and economic change? Dr. Janet Ellzey, a Jefferson Science Fellow in USAID's Local, Faith, and Transformative Partnership Hub, believes universities can be, and in some cases already are, key partners in development. In this seminar, she will present a brief introduction to LLD, and discuss one example, the Resilient Africa Network (RAN) led by Makerere University in Uganda; a long-running partner of USAID and member of the Higher Education Solutions Network (HESN) as a model for university participation in development. She concludes with a broader discussion of opportunities and challenges for universities, both in the US and in partner countries, wanting to participate in this field.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Janet Ellzey

July 12, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Universities as Partners in Development: Learning from the Resilient Africa Network

How can universities advance development, particularly Locally Led Development (LLD)? Can they leverage their wide range of expertise and community connections to facilitate positive social and economic change? Dr. Janet Ellzey, a Jefferson Science Fellow in USAID's Local, Faith, and Transformative Partnership Hub, believes universities can be, and in some cases already are, key partners in development. In this seminar, she will present a brief introduction to LLD, and discuss one example, the Resilient Africa Network (RAN) led by Makerere University in Uganda; a long-running partner of USAID and member of the Higher Education Solutions Network (HESN) as a model for university participation in development. She concludes with a broader discussion of opportunities and challenges for universities, both in the US and in partner countries, wanting to participate in this field.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Humberto Campins

June 14, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

International Collaborations for Planetary Defense

As a civilization, we must protect our planet against asteroid impacts. Devastating impacts have happened (e.g., the dinosaur extinction) and will happen again if we do nothing. A brief introduction to asteroid impact hazards will be given, and two current international collaborations will be discussed: (1) NASA's OSIRIS-REx and Japan's Hayabusa2 Asteroid Sample Return Missions, and (2) NASA's DART & Italy's LICIACube missions.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Humberto Campins

June 14, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

International Collaborations for Planetary Defense

As a civilization, we must protect our planet against asteroid impacts. Devastating impacts have happened (e.g., the dinosaur extinction) and will happen again if we do nothing. A brief introduction to asteroid impact hazards will be given, and two current international collaborations will be discussed: (1) NASA's OSIRIS-REx and Japan's Hayabusa2 Asteroid Sample Return Missions, and (2) NASA's DART & Italy's LICIACube missions.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Humberto Campins

June 14, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

International Collaborations for Planetary Defense

As a civilization, we must protect our planet against asteroid impacts. Devastating impacts have happened (e.g., the dinosaur extinction) and will happen again if we do nothing. A brief introduction to asteroid impact hazards will be given, and two current international collaborations will be discussed: (1) NASA's OSIRIS-REx and Japan's Hayabusa2 Asteroid Sample Return Missions, and (2) NASA's DART & Italy's LICIACube missions.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Humberto Campins

June 14, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

International Collaborations for Planetary Defense

As a civilization, we must protect our planet against asteroid impacts. Devastating impacts have happened (e.g., the dinosaur extinction) and will happen again if we do nothing. A brief introduction to asteroid impact hazards will be given, and two current international collaborations will be discussed: (1) NASA's OSIRIS-REx and Japan's Hayabusa2 Asteroid Sample Return Missions, and (2) NASA's DART & Italy's LICIACube missions.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Humberto Campins

June 14, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

International Collaborations for Planetary Defense

As a civilization, we must protect our planet against asteroid impacts. Devastating impacts have happened (e.g., the dinosaur extinction) and will happen again if we do nothing. A brief introduction to asteroid impact hazards will be given, and two current international collaborations will be discussed: (1) NASA's OSIRIS-REx and Japan's Hayabusa2 Asteroid Sample Return Missions, and (2) NASA's DART & Italy's LICIACube missions.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Humberto Campins

June 14, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

International Collaborations for Planetary Defense

As a civilization, we must protect our planet against asteroid impacts. Devastating impacts have happened (e.g., the dinosaur extinction) and will happen again if we do nothing. A brief introduction to asteroid impact hazards will be given, and two current international collaborations will be discussed: (1) NASA's OSIRIS-REx and Japan's Hayabusa2 Asteroid Sample Return Missions, and (2) NASA's DART & Italy's LICIACube missions.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sundaram Gunasekaran

May 17, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Meet the New Meat!

Meat, especially beef, is a highly greenhouse gas emissions-intensive food product. Given this reality, protein demands of the still growing world population and the need for environmental sustainability should be carefully balanced. After all, food is the single strongest lever to optimize the health of both humans and the planet we call home. Cellular agriculture, i.e., growing meat in the lab, is touted as an alternative to alleviate the huge carbon footprint of conventional animal agriculture. In this lecture, the what, why, how, and when of cultured meat production will be examined with an eye toward our sustainable future.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sundaram Gunasekaran

May 17, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Meet the New Meat!

Meat, especially beef, is a highly greenhouse gas emissions-intensive food product. Given this reality, protein demands of the still growing world population and the need for environmental sustainability should be carefully balanced. After all, food is the single strongest lever to optimize the health of both humans and the planet we call home. Cellular agriculture, i.e., growing meat in the lab, is touted as an alternative to alleviate the huge carbon footprint of conventional animal agriculture. In this lecture, the what, why, how, and when of cultured meat production will be examined with an eye toward our sustainable future.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sundaram Gunasekaran

May 17, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Meet the New Meat!

Meat, especially beef, is a highly greenhouse gas emissions-intensive food product. Given this reality, protein demands of the still growing world population and the need for environmental sustainability should be carefully balanced. After all, food is the single strongest lever to optimize the health of both humans and the planet we call home. Cellular agriculture, i.e., growing meat in the lab, is touted as an alternative to alleviate the huge carbon footprint of conventional animal agriculture. In this lecture, the what, why, how, and when of cultured meat production will be examined with an eye toward our sustainable future.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sundaram Gunasekaran

May 17, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Meet the New Meat!

Meat, especially beef, is a highly greenhouse gas emissions-intensive food product. Given this reality, protein demands of the still growing world population and the need for environmental sustainability should be carefully balanced. After all, food is the single strongest lever to optimize the health of both humans and the planet we call home. Cellular agriculture, i.e., growing meat in the lab, is touted as an alternative to alleviate the huge carbon footprint of conventional animal agriculture. In this lecture, the what, why, how, and when of cultured meat production will be examined with an eye toward our sustainable future.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sundaram Gunasekaran

May 17, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Meet the New Meat!

Meat, especially beef, is a highly greenhouse gas emissions-intensive food product. Given this reality, protein demands of the still growing world population and the need for environmental sustainability should be carefully balanced. After all, food is the single strongest lever to optimize the health of both humans and the planet we call home. Cellular agriculture, i.e., growing meat in the lab, is touted as an alternative to alleviate the huge carbon footprint of conventional animal agriculture. In this lecture, the what, why, how, and when of cultured meat production will be examined with an eye toward our sustainable future.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sundaram Gunasekaran

May 17, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Meet the New Meat!

Meat, especially beef, is a highly greenhouse gas emissions-intensive food product. Given this reality, protein demands of the still growing world population and the need for environmental sustainability should be carefully balanced. After all, food is the single strongest lever to optimize the health of both humans and the planet we call home. Cellular agriculture, i.e., growing meat in the lab, is touted as an alternative to alleviate the huge carbon footprint of conventional animal agriculture. In this lecture, the what, why, how, and when of cultured meat production will be examined with an eye toward our sustainable future.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Andrew Wilcox

April 19, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Hydropower Systems at the Nexus of Water, Energy, and Climate Security

Hydroelectric power plays an important role in global energy systems and will continue to do so as countries seek to meet growing demand, electrify, and decarbonize. Yet hydropower dams can have substantial environmental and social impacts. This talk will apply interdisciplinary perspectives on complexities and sustainability issues surrounding global hydropower systems.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Andrew Wilcox

April 19, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Hydropower Systems at the Nexus of Water, Energy, and Climate Security

Hydroelectric power plays an important role in global energy systems and will continue to do so as countries seek to meet growing demand, electrify, and decarbonize. Yet hydropower dams can have substantial environmental and social impacts. This talk will apply interdisciplinary perspectives on complexities and sustainability issues surrounding global hydropower systems.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Andrew Wilcox

April 19, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Hydropower Systems at the Nexus of Water, Energy, and Climate Security

Hydroelectric power plays an important role in global energy systems and will continue to do so as countries seek to meet growing demand, electrify, and decarbonize. Yet hydropower dams can have substantial environmental and social impacts. This talk will apply interdisciplinary perspectives on complexities and sustainability issues surrounding global hydropower systems.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Andrew Wilcox

April 19, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Hydropower Systems at the Nexus of Water, Energy, and Climate Security

Hydroelectric power plays an important role in global energy systems and will continue to do so as countries seek to meet growing demand, electrify, and decarbonize. Yet hydropower dams can have substantial environmental and social impacts. This talk will apply interdisciplinary perspectives on complexities and sustainability issues surrounding global hydropower systems.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Andrew Wilcox

April 19, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Hydropower Systems at the Nexus of Water, Energy, and Climate Security

Hydroelectric power plays an important role in global energy systems and will continue to do so as countries seek to meet growing demand, electrify, and decarbonize. Yet hydropower dams can have substantial environmental and social impacts. This talk will apply interdisciplinary perspectives on complexities and sustainability issues surrounding global hydropower systems.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Andrew Wilcox

April 19, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Hydropower Systems at the Nexus of Water, Energy, and Climate Security

Hydroelectric power plays an important role in global energy systems and will continue to do so as countries seek to meet growing demand, electrify, and decarbonize. Yet hydropower dams can have substantial environmental and social impacts. This talk will apply interdisciplinary perspectives on complexities and sustainability issues surrounding global hydropower systems.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Beth Guertal

April 12, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A Brief History of Nitrogen Fertilizer and Its Use in Agriculture

This talk will cover the history and development of Nitrogen (N) fertilizer and how N fertilizer has impacted history, hunger, and the environment. It will also discuss the role various types of N fertilizers play in crop production and the environment, from explosions to methamphetamine to corn.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Beth Guertal

April 12, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A Brief History of Nitrogen Fertilizer and Its Use in Agriculture

This talk will cover the history and development of Nitrogen (N) fertilizer and how N fertilizer has impacted history, hunger, and the environment. It will also discuss the role various types of N fertilizers play in crop production and the environment, from explosions to methamphetamine to corn.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Beth Guertal

April 12, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A Brief History of Nitrogen Fertilizer and Its Use in Agriculture

This talk will cover the history and development of Nitrogen (N) fertilizer and how N fertilizer has impacted history, hunger, and the environment. It will also discuss the role various types of N fertilizers play in crop production and the environment, from explosions to methamphetamine to corn.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Beth Guertal

April 12, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A Brief History of Nitrogen Fertilizer and Its Use in Agriculture

This talk will cover the history and development of Nitrogen (N) fertilizer and how N fertilizer has impacted history, hunger, and the environment. It will also discuss the role various types of N fertilizers play in crop production and the environment, from explosions to methamphetamine to corn.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Beth Guertal

April 12, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A Brief History of Nitrogen Fertilizer and Its Use in Agriculture

This talk will cover the history and development of Nitrogen (N) fertilizer and how N fertilizer has impacted history, hunger, and the environment. It will also discuss the role various types of N fertilizers play in crop production and the environment, from explosions to methamphetamine to corn.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Beth Guertal

April 12, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A Brief History of Nitrogen Fertilizer and Its Use in Agriculture

This talk will cover the history and development of Nitrogen (N) fertilizer and how N fertilizer has impacted history, hunger, and the environment. It will also discuss the role various types of N fertilizers play in crop production and the environment, from explosions to methamphetamine to corn.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Amy Townsend-Small

March 22, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Methane Emissions from the Oil and Gas Supply Chain and Other Sources: Finding Best Targets for Emissions Reduction in the Global Methane Pledge

Methane is a greenhouse gas that is up to 86 times more powerful than carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere. Global methane concentrations are currently growing at an increasing rate. Unlike carbon dioxide, methane has multiple anthropogenic and natural sources. In this presentation, these sources will be discussed as well as the largest sources of methane emissions from the oil and gas supply chain, which has been identified as the best target for emissions reduction mitigation in the Global Methane Pledge.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Amy Townsend-Small

March 22, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Methane Emissions from the Oil and Gas Supply Chain and Other Sources: Finding Best Targets for Emissions Reduction in the Global Methane Pledge

Methane is a greenhouse gas that is up to 86 times more powerful than carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere. Global methane concentrations are currently growing at an increasing rate. Unlike carbon dioxide, methane has multiple anthropogenic and natural sources. In this presentation, these sources will be discussed as well as the largest sources of methane emissions from the oil and gas supply chain, which has been identified as the best target for emissions reduction mitigation in the Global Methane Pledge.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Amy Townsend-Small

March 22, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Methane Emissions from the Oil and Gas Supply Chain and Other Sources: Finding Best Targets for Emissions Reduction in the Global Methane Pledge

Methane is a greenhouse gas that is up to 86 times more powerful than carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere. Global methane concentrations are currently growing at an increasing rate. Unlike carbon dioxide, methane has multiple anthropogenic and natural sources. In this presentation, these sources will be discussed as well as the largest sources of methane emissions from the oil and gas supply chain, which has been identified as the best target for emissions reduction mitigation in the Global Methane Pledge.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Amy Townsend-Small

March 22, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Methane Emissions from the Oil and Gas Supply Chain and Other Sources: Finding Best Targets for Emissions Reduction in the Global Methane Pledge

Methane is a greenhouse gas that is up to 86 times more powerful than carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere. Global methane concentrations are currently growing at an increasing rate. Unlike carbon dioxide, methane has multiple anthropogenic and natural sources. In this presentation, these sources will be discussed as well as the largest sources of methane emissions from the oil and gas supply chain, which has been identified as the best target for emissions reduction mitigation in the Global Methane Pledge.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Amy Townsend-Small

March 22, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Methane Emissions from the Oil and Gas Supply Chain and Other Sources: Finding Best Targets for Emissions Reduction in the Global Methane Pledge

Methane is a greenhouse gas that is up to 86 times more powerful than carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere. Global methane concentrations are currently growing at an increasing rate. Unlike carbon dioxide, methane has multiple anthropogenic and natural sources. In this presentation, these sources will be discussed as well as the largest sources of methane emissions from the oil and gas supply chain, which has been identified as the best target for emissions reduction mitigation in the Global Methane Pledge.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Amy Townsend-Small

March 22, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Methane Emissions from the Oil and Gas Supply Chain and Other Sources: Finding Best Targets for Emissions Reduction in the Global Methane Pledge

Methane is a greenhouse gas that is up to 86 times more powerful than carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere. Global methane concentrations are currently growing at an increasing rate. Unlike carbon dioxide, methane has multiple anthropogenic and natural sources. In this presentation, these sources will be discussed as well as the largest sources of methane emissions from the oil and gas supply chain, which has been identified as the best target for emissions reduction mitigation in the Global Methane Pledge.

Organizing Project

2021-2022 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Erich Sommerfeldt

November 9, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

"Information is Spam, Networking is Strategic": Building and Measuring Meaningful Networks in Public Diplomacy

In recent years, there has been an explosion of interest in the notion of networks and network analysis within the public diplomacy and international development community. Despite this interest, there is confusion on how best to build and measure networks and their contribution towards strategic goal attainment. The purpose of this lecture is to position network approaches as valuable for public diplomacy explaining how the concept: (1) helps to create a realistic plan for strengthening a community, (2) identifies strategically placed actors that can influence others in their home communities, and (3) can serve as a tool to assess a strategic operating environment and contributions towards strategic goal attainment.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Erich Sommerfeldt

November 9, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

"Information is Spam, Networking is Strategic": Building and Measuring Meaningful Networks in Public Diplomacy

In recent years, there has been an explosion of interest in the notion of networks and network analysis within the public diplomacy and international development community. Despite this interest, there is confusion on how best to build and measure networks and their contribution towards strategic goal attainment. The purpose of this lecture is to position network approaches as valuable for public diplomacy explaining how the concept: (1) helps to create a realistic plan for strengthening a community, (2) identifies strategically placed actors that can influence others in their home communities, and (3) can serve as a tool to assess a strategic operating environment and contributions towards strategic goal attainment.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Erich Sommerfeldt

November 9, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

"Information is Spam, Networking is Strategic": Building and Measuring Meaningful Networks in Public Diplomacy

In recent years, there has been an explosion of interest in the notion of networks and network analysis within the public diplomacy and international development community. Despite this interest, there is confusion on how best to build and measure networks and their contribution towards strategic goal attainment. The purpose of this lecture is to position network approaches as valuable for public diplomacy explaining how the concept: (1) helps to create a realistic plan for strengthening a community, (2) identifies strategically placed actors that can influence others in their home communities, and (3) can serve as a tool to assess a strategic operating environment and contributions towards strategic goal attainment.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Erich Sommerfeldt

November 9, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

"Information is Spam, Networking is Strategic": Building and Measuring Meaningful Networks in Public Diplomacy

In recent years, there has been an explosion of interest in the notion of networks and network analysis within the public diplomacy and international development community. Despite this interest, there is confusion on how best to build and measure networks and their contribution towards strategic goal attainment. The purpose of this lecture is to position network approaches as valuable for public diplomacy explaining how the concept: (1) helps to create a realistic plan for strengthening a community, (2) identifies strategically placed actors that can influence others in their home communities, and (3) can serve as a tool to assess a strategic operating environment and contributions towards strategic goal attainment.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Erich Sommerfeldt

November 9, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

"Information is Spam, Networking is Strategic": Building and Measuring Meaningful Networks in Public Diplomacy

In recent years, there has been an explosion of interest in the notion of networks and network analysis within the public diplomacy and international development community. Despite this interest, there is confusion on how best to build and measure networks and their contribution towards strategic goal attainment. The purpose of this lecture is to position network approaches as valuable for public diplomacy explaining how the concept: (1) helps to create a realistic plan for strengthening a community, (2) identifies strategically placed actors that can influence others in their home communities, and (3) can serve as a tool to assess a strategic operating environment and contributions towards strategic goal attainment.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Erich Sommerfeldt

November 9, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

"Information is Spam, Networking is Strategic": Building and Measuring Meaningful Networks in Public Diplomacy

In recent years, there has been an explosion of interest in the notion of networks and network analysis within the public diplomacy and international development community. Despite this interest, there is confusion on how best to build and measure networks and their contribution towards strategic goal attainment. The purpose of this lecture is to position network approaches as valuable for public diplomacy explaining how the concept: (1) helps to create a realistic plan for strengthening a community, (2) identifies strategically placed actors that can influence others in their home communities, and (3) can serve as a tool to assess a strategic operating environment and contributions towards strategic goal attainment.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Timothy Masterlark

September 28, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Cracking the Code of Satellite Imagery: Exposing Restless Magma and Underground Structures

The migration of magma within an active volcano produces deformation of the Earth's surface that may be captured by satellite imagery. Analyzing –decoding– this imagery, based on the physics of how restless magma translates to deformation, provides a means to observe the magma at depth with satellites. Machine Learning allows us to characterize how uncertainties in this system influence predictions. We can extend these methods to identify underground excavations based on satellite imagery. An excavation at depth causes the surrounding rock to contract, resulting in subsidence of the Earth's surface.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Timothy Masterlark

September 28, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Cracking the Code of Satellite Imagery: Exposing Restless Magma and Underground Structures

The migration of magma within an active volcano produces deformation of the Earth's surface that may be captured by satellite imagery. Analyzing –decoding– this imagery, based on the physics of how restless magma translates to deformation, provides a means to observe the magma at depth with satellites. Machine Learning allows us to characterize how uncertainties in this system influence predictions. We can extend these methods to identify underground excavations based on satellite imagery. An excavation at depth causes the surrounding rock to contract, resulting in subsidence of the Earth's surface.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Timothy Masterlark

September 28, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Cracking the Code of Satellite Imagery: Exposing Restless Magma and Underground Structures

The migration of magma within an active volcano produces deformation of the Earth's surface that may be captured by satellite imagery. Analyzing –decoding– this imagery, based on the physics of how restless magma translates to deformation, provides a means to observe the magma at depth with satellites. Machine Learning allows us to characterize how uncertainties in this system influence predictions. We can extend these methods to identify underground excavations based on satellite imagery. An excavation at depth causes the surrounding rock to contract, resulting in subsidence of the Earth's surface.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Timothy Masterlark

September 28, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Cracking the Code of Satellite Imagery: Exposing Restless Magma and Underground Structures

The migration of magma within an active volcano produces deformation of the Earth's surface that may be captured by satellite imagery. Analyzing –decoding– this imagery, based on the physics of how restless magma translates to deformation, provides a means to observe the magma at depth with satellites. Machine Learning allows us to characterize how uncertainties in this system influence predictions. We can extend these methods to identify underground excavations based on satellite imagery. An excavation at depth causes the surrounding rock to contract, resulting in subsidence of the Earth's surface.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Timothy Masterlark

September 28, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Cracking the Code of Satellite Imagery: Exposing Restless Magma and Underground Structures

The migration of magma within an active volcano produces deformation of the Earth's surface that may be captured by satellite imagery. Analyzing –decoding– this imagery, based on the physics of how restless magma translates to deformation, provides a means to observe the magma at depth with satellites. Machine Learning allows us to characterize how uncertainties in this system influence predictions. We can extend these methods to identify underground excavations based on satellite imagery. An excavation at depth causes the surrounding rock to contract, resulting in subsidence of the Earth's surface.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Timothy Masterlark

September 28, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Cracking the Code of Satellite Imagery: Exposing Restless Magma and Underground Structures

The migration of magma within an active volcano produces deformation of the Earth's surface that may be captured by satellite imagery. Analyzing –decoding– this imagery, based on the physics of how restless magma translates to deformation, provides a means to observe the magma at depth with satellites. Machine Learning allows us to characterize how uncertainties in this system influence predictions. We can extend these methods to identify underground excavations based on satellite imagery. An excavation at depth causes the surrounding rock to contract, resulting in subsidence of the Earth's surface.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Robert Johnson

September 14, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Space Policy, Diplomacy, and Challenges

A look at recent U.S. space policy and diplomacy. A glance at some history, space activities, and challenges ahead. With the explosive growth of activities in space by countries and the commercial sector, there are more questions than answers. However, space diplomacy must play an essential role for both civil and commercial space.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Robert Johnson

September 14, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Space Policy, Diplomacy, and Challenges

A look at recent U.S. space policy and diplomacy. A glance at some history, space activities, and challenges ahead. With the explosive growth of activities in space by countries and the commercial sector, there are more questions than answers. However, space diplomacy must play an essential role for both civil and commercial space.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Robert Johnson

September 14, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Space Policy, Diplomacy, and Challenges

A look at recent U.S. space policy and diplomacy. A glance at some history, space activities, and challenges ahead. With the explosive growth of activities in space by countries and the commercial sector, there are more questions than answers. However, space diplomacy must play an essential role for both civil and commercial space.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Robert Johnson

September 14, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Space Policy, Diplomacy, and Challenges

A look at recent U.S. space policy and diplomacy. A glance at some history, space activities, and challenges ahead. With the explosive growth of activities in space by countries and the commercial sector, there are more questions than answers. However, space diplomacy must play an essential role for both civil and commercial space.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Robert Johnson

September 14, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Space Policy, Diplomacy, and Challenges

A look at recent U.S. space policy and diplomacy. A glance at some history, space activities, and challenges ahead. With the explosive growth of activities in space by countries and the commercial sector, there are more questions than answers. However, space diplomacy must play an essential role for both civil and commercial space.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Robert Johnson

September 14, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Space Policy, Diplomacy, and Challenges

A look at recent U.S. space policy and diplomacy. A glance at some history, space activities, and challenges ahead. With the explosive growth of activities in space by countries and the commercial sector, there are more questions than answers. However, space diplomacy must play an essential role for both civil and commercial space.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Joshua Otaigbe

August 10, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Materials Science Innovations for a Better World in Retrospect and Prospect

Plastics and their composites with other materials have made the objects in our lives lighter, more durable, and much easier to produce for many applications like computers, nanotechnology, and robotic engineering. In this distinguished lecture, I will discuss the historical evolution of the modern science of engineered materials using a few representative examples of new materials and highlight a basic multidisciplinary method to new materials innovations in passports and other impactful technological developments that improve the quality of life of humankind.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Joshua Otaigbe

August 10, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Materials Science Innovations for a Better World in Retrospect and Prospect

Plastics and their composites with other materials have made the objects in our lives lighter, more durable, and much easier to produce for many applications like computers, nanotechnology, and robotic engineering. In this distinguished lecture, I will discuss the historical evolution of the modern science of engineered materials using a few representative examples of new materials and highlight a basic multidisciplinary method to new materials innovations in passports and other impactful technological developments that improve the quality of life of humankind.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Joshua Otaigbe

August 10, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Materials Science Innovations for a Better World in Retrospect and Prospect

Plastics and their composites with other materials have made the objects in our lives lighter, more durable, and much easier to produce for many applications like computers, nanotechnology, and robotic engineering. In this distinguished lecture, I will discuss the historical evolution of the modern science of engineered materials using a few representative examples of new materials and highlight a basic multidisciplinary method to new materials innovations in passports and other impactful technological developments that improve the quality of life of humankind.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Joshua Otaigbe

August 10, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Materials Science Innovations for a Better World in Retrospect and Prospect

Plastics and their composites with other materials have made the objects in our lives lighter, more durable, and much easier to produce for many applications like computers, nanotechnology, and robotic engineering. In this distinguished lecture, I will discuss the historical evolution of the modern science of engineered materials using a few representative examples of new materials and highlight a basic multidisciplinary method to new materials innovations in passports and other impactful technological developments that improve the quality of life of humankind.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Joshua Otaigbe

August 10, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Materials Science Innovations for a Better World in Retrospect and Prospect

Plastics and their composites with other materials have made the objects in our lives lighter, more durable, and much easier to produce for many applications like computers, nanotechnology, and robotic engineering. In this distinguished lecture, I will discuss the historical evolution of the modern science of engineered materials using a few representative examples of new materials and highlight a basic multidisciplinary method to new materials innovations in passports and other impactful technological developments that improve the quality of life of humankind.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Joshua Otaigbe

August 10, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Materials Science Innovations for a Better World in Retrospect and Prospect

Plastics and their composites with other materials have made the objects in our lives lighter, more durable, and much easier to produce for many applications like computers, nanotechnology, and robotic engineering. In this distinguished lecture, I will discuss the historical evolution of the modern science of engineered materials using a few representative examples of new materials and highlight a basic multidisciplinary method to new materials innovations in passports and other impactful technological developments that improve the quality of life of humankind.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Scott Wicker

July 27, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Data Diplomacy and Raising Awareness to Potential Policy Strategies for e-Waste Management in the Mekong Region: An Environmental Toxicologist Perspective

This lecture series will explore policy recommendations for enhancing Data Diplomacy and raise awareness of gaps in strategic planning for e-waste management, such as solar panels and energy storage devices in the Mekong region. The data diplomacy section will review and recommend ways to align scientific principles to use data as a tool for diplomacy, explore data collection and analysis methods, and highlight how to reference limitations in reporting. The e-waste management section will explore Mekong countries' climate action strategies shift to utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities development. Gaps in regional policies suggest a need for environmental incentives to integrate e-waste management facilities in the supply chain and develop approaches to promote reuse, repurpose, reengineering, recycling, and recovery of materials from spent Silicon (Si) solar panel modules and Lithium (Li) ion energy storage devices. By 2050, the potential USD 15 billion in material recovery and environmental benefit motivate robust recycling methods to develop a circular source of raw materials. The Southeast Asian economy is currently the fourth largest export market for the United States, supporting hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Scott Wicker

July 27, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Data Diplomacy and Raising Awareness to Potential Policy Strategies for e-Waste Management in the Mekong Region: An Environmental Toxicologist Perspective

This lecture series will explore policy recommendations for enhancing Data Diplomacy and raise awareness of gaps in strategic planning for e-waste management, such as solar panels and energy storage devices in the Mekong region. The data diplomacy section will review and recommend ways to align scientific principles to use data as a tool for diplomacy, explore data collection and analysis methods, and highlight how to reference limitations in reporting. The e-waste management section will explore Mekong countries' climate action strategies shift to utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities development. Gaps in regional policies suggest a need for environmental incentives to integrate e-waste management facilities in the supply chain and develop approaches to promote reuse, repurpose, reengineering, recycling, and recovery of materials from spent Silicon (Si) solar panel modules and Lithium (Li) ion energy storage devices. By 2050, the potential USD 15 billion in material recovery and environmental benefit motivate robust recycling methods to develop a circular source of raw materials. The Southeast Asian economy is currently the fourth largest export market for the United States, supporting hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Scott Wicker

July 27, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Data Diplomacy and Raising Awareness to Potential Policy Strategies for e-Waste Management in the Mekong Region: An Environmental Toxicologist Perspective

This lecture series will explore policy recommendations for enhancing Data Diplomacy and raise awareness of gaps in strategic planning for e-waste management, such as solar panels and energy storage devices in the Mekong region. The data diplomacy section will review and recommend ways to align scientific principles to use data as a tool for diplomacy, explore data collection and analysis methods, and highlight how to reference limitations in reporting. The e-waste management section will explore Mekong countries' climate action strategies shift to utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities development. Gaps in regional policies suggest a need for environmental incentives to integrate e-waste management facilities in the supply chain and develop approaches to promote reuse, repurpose, reengineering, recycling, and recovery of materials from spent Silicon (Si) solar panel modules and Lithium (Li) ion energy storage devices. By 2050, the potential USD 15 billion in material recovery and environmental benefit motivate robust recycling methods to develop a circular source of raw materials. The Southeast Asian economy is currently the fourth largest export market for the United States, supporting hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Scott Wicker

July 27, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Data Diplomacy and Raising Awareness to Potential Policy Strategies for e-Waste Management in the Mekong Region: An Environmental Toxicologist Perspective

This lecture series will explore policy recommendations for enhancing Data Diplomacy and raise awareness of gaps in strategic planning for e-waste management, such as solar panels and energy storage devices in the Mekong region. The data diplomacy section will review and recommend ways to align scientific principles to use data as a tool for diplomacy, explore data collection and analysis methods, and highlight how to reference limitations in reporting. The e-waste management section will explore Mekong countries' climate action strategies shift to utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities development. Gaps in regional policies suggest a need for environmental incentives to integrate e-waste management facilities in the supply chain and develop approaches to promote reuse, repurpose, reengineering, recycling, and recovery of materials from spent Silicon (Si) solar panel modules and Lithium (Li) ion energy storage devices. By 2050, the potential USD 15 billion in material recovery and environmental benefit motivate robust recycling methods to develop a circular source of raw materials. The Southeast Asian economy is currently the fourth largest export market for the United States, supporting hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Scott Wicker

July 27, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Data Diplomacy and Raising Awareness to Potential Policy Strategies for e-Waste Management in the Mekong Region: An Environmental Toxicologist Perspective

This lecture series will explore policy recommendations for enhancing Data Diplomacy and raise awareness of gaps in strategic planning for e-waste management, such as solar panels and energy storage devices in the Mekong region. The data diplomacy section will review and recommend ways to align scientific principles to use data as a tool for diplomacy, explore data collection and analysis methods, and highlight how to reference limitations in reporting. The e-waste management section will explore Mekong countries' climate action strategies shift to utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities development. Gaps in regional policies suggest a need for environmental incentives to integrate e-waste management facilities in the supply chain and develop approaches to promote reuse, repurpose, reengineering, recycling, and recovery of materials from spent Silicon (Si) solar panel modules and Lithium (Li) ion energy storage devices. By 2050, the potential USD 15 billion in material recovery and environmental benefit motivate robust recycling methods to develop a circular source of raw materials. The Southeast Asian economy is currently the fourth largest export market for the United States, supporting hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Scott Wicker

July 27, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Data Diplomacy and Raising Awareness to Potential Policy Strategies for e-Waste Management in the Mekong Region: An Environmental Toxicologist Perspective

This lecture series will explore policy recommendations for enhancing Data Diplomacy and raise awareness of gaps in strategic planning for e-waste management, such as solar panels and energy storage devices in the Mekong region. The data diplomacy section will review and recommend ways to align scientific principles to use data as a tool for diplomacy, explore data collection and analysis methods, and highlight how to reference limitations in reporting. The e-waste management section will explore Mekong countries' climate action strategies shift to utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities development. Gaps in regional policies suggest a need for environmental incentives to integrate e-waste management facilities in the supply chain and develop approaches to promote reuse, repurpose, reengineering, recycling, and recovery of materials from spent Silicon (Si) solar panel modules and Lithium (Li) ion energy storage devices. By 2050, the potential USD 15 billion in material recovery and environmental benefit motivate robust recycling methods to develop a circular source of raw materials. The Southeast Asian economy is currently the fourth largest export market for the United States, supporting hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Brian Gran

July 13, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Rights and Reintegration of Family Members of Foreign Terrorist Fighters

A human rights puzzle is that numerous Islamic State (IS) recruits and their family members departed from liberal democracies that appear committed to human rights. When it comes to returning to home societies, are human rights important to reintegration of IS family members? Al-Hol is a Syrian camp sheltering women and children associated with IS former terrorist fighters (FTF). About 43,000 people – including 27,500 youth – from sixty countries, reside in Al-Hol. Experts have expressed concerns that camp conditions may promote radicalization. While efforts are under way to rehabilitate FTF family members, less attention has been devoted to their reintegration. This lecture asks whether and how human rights are essential to reintegration of FTF family members in their home societies.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Brian Gran

July 13, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Rights and Reintegration of Family Members of Foreign Terrorist Fighters

A human rights puzzle is that numerous Islamic State (IS) recruits and their family members departed from liberal democracies that appear committed to human rights. When it comes to returning to home societies, are human rights important to reintegration of IS family members? Al-Hol is a Syrian camp sheltering women and children associated with IS former terrorist fighters (FTF). About 43,000 people – including 27,500 youth – from sixty countries, reside in Al-Hol. Experts have expressed concerns that camp conditions may promote radicalization. While efforts are under way to rehabilitate FTF family members, less attention has been devoted to their reintegration. This lecture asks whether and how human rights are essential to reintegration of FTF family members in their home societies.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Brian Gran

July 13, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Rights and Reintegration of Family Members of Foreign Terrorist Fighters

A human rights puzzle is that numerous Islamic State (IS) recruits and their family members departed from liberal democracies that appear committed to human rights. When it comes to returning to home societies, are human rights important to reintegration of IS family members? Al-Hol is a Syrian camp sheltering women and children associated with IS former terrorist fighters (FTF). About 43,000 people – including 27,500 youth – from sixty countries, reside in Al-Hol. Experts have expressed concerns that camp conditions may promote radicalization. While efforts are under way to rehabilitate FTF family members, less attention has been devoted to their reintegration. This lecture asks whether and how human rights are essential to reintegration of FTF family members in their home societies.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Brian Gran

July 13, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Rights and Reintegration of Family Members of Foreign Terrorist Fighters

A human rights puzzle is that numerous Islamic State (IS) recruits and their family members departed from liberal democracies that appear committed to human rights. When it comes to returning to home societies, are human rights important to reintegration of IS family members? Al-Hol is a Syrian camp sheltering women and children associated with IS former terrorist fighters (FTF). About 43,000 people – including 27,500 youth – from sixty countries, reside in Al-Hol. Experts have expressed concerns that camp conditions may promote radicalization. While efforts are under way to rehabilitate FTF family members, less attention has been devoted to their reintegration. This lecture asks whether and how human rights are essential to reintegration of FTF family members in their home societies.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Brian Gran

July 13, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Rights and Reintegration of Family Members of Foreign Terrorist Fighters

A human rights puzzle is that numerous Islamic State (IS) recruits and their family members departed from liberal democracies that appear committed to human rights. When it comes to returning to home societies, are human rights important to reintegration of IS family members? Al-Hol is a Syrian camp sheltering women and children associated with IS former terrorist fighters (FTF). About 43,000 people – including 27,500 youth – from sixty countries, reside in Al-Hol. Experts have expressed concerns that camp conditions may promote radicalization. While efforts are under way to rehabilitate FTF family members, less attention has been devoted to their reintegration. This lecture asks whether and how human rights are essential to reintegration of FTF family members in their home societies.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Brian Gran

July 13, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Rights and Reintegration of Family Members of Foreign Terrorist Fighters

A human rights puzzle is that numerous Islamic State (IS) recruits and their family members departed from liberal democracies that appear committed to human rights. When it comes to returning to home societies, are human rights important to reintegration of IS family members? Al-Hol is a Syrian camp sheltering women and children associated with IS former terrorist fighters (FTF). About 43,000 people – including 27,500 youth – from sixty countries, reside in Al-Hol. Experts have expressed concerns that camp conditions may promote radicalization. While efforts are under way to rehabilitate FTF family members, less attention has been devoted to their reintegration. This lecture asks whether and how human rights are essential to reintegration of FTF family members in their home societies.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Robert Richardson

June 29, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Global Food Security: The Synergistic Nature of Climate, Conflict, and Crisis

After decades of declining hunger and malnutrition, global food insecurity has increased in recent years. These deteriorating conditions can be attributed to a greater number of conflicts, climate-related events, and economic shocks. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these pre-existing drivers of food insecurity and malnutrition. This lecture suggests that the convergence of multiple crises has produced a syndemic, an aggregation of multiple concurrent epidemics or disease clusters with social-biological interactions that exacerbate the prognosis and burden of disease. Trends in increasing global food insecurity have multiple implications for foreign policy at the U.S. Department of State and for development programs at the United States Agency for International Development in terms of humanitarian assistance, migration, displacement, geopolitics, and counterterrorism, among other issues.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Robert Richardson

June 29, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Global Food Security: The Synergistic Nature of Climate, Conflict, and Crisis

After decades of declining hunger and malnutrition, global food insecurity has increased in recent years. These deteriorating conditions can be attributed to a greater number of conflicts, climate-related events, and economic shocks. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these pre-existing drivers of food insecurity and malnutrition. This lecture suggests that the convergence of multiple crises has produced a syndemic, an aggregation of multiple concurrent epidemics or disease clusters with social-biological interactions that exacerbate the prognosis and burden of disease. Trends in increasing global food insecurity have multiple implications for foreign policy at the U.S. Department of State and for development programs at the United States Agency for International Development in terms of humanitarian assistance, migration, displacement, geopolitics, and counterterrorism, among other issues.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Robert Richardson

June 29, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Global Food Security: The Synergistic Nature of Climate, Conflict, and Crisis

After decades of declining hunger and malnutrition, global food insecurity has increased in recent years. These deteriorating conditions can be attributed to a greater number of conflicts, climate-related events, and economic shocks. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these pre-existing drivers of food insecurity and malnutrition. This lecture suggests that the convergence of multiple crises has produced a syndemic, an aggregation of multiple concurrent epidemics or disease clusters with social-biological interactions that exacerbate the prognosis and burden of disease. Trends in increasing global food insecurity have multiple implications for foreign policy at the U.S. Department of State and for development programs at the United States Agency for International Development in terms of humanitarian assistance, migration, displacement, geopolitics, and counterterrorism, among other issues.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Robert Richardson

June 29, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Global Food Security: The Synergistic Nature of Climate, Conflict, and Crisis

After decades of declining hunger and malnutrition, global food insecurity has increased in recent years. These deteriorating conditions can be attributed to a greater number of conflicts, climate-related events, and economic shocks. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these pre-existing drivers of food insecurity and malnutrition. This lecture suggests that the convergence of multiple crises has produced a syndemic, an aggregation of multiple concurrent epidemics or disease clusters with social-biological interactions that exacerbate the prognosis and burden of disease. Trends in increasing global food insecurity have multiple implications for foreign policy at the U.S. Department of State and for development programs at the United States Agency for International Development in terms of humanitarian assistance, migration, displacement, geopolitics, and counterterrorism, among other issues.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Robert Richardson

June 29, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Global Food Security: The Synergistic Nature of Climate, Conflict, and Crisis

After decades of declining hunger and malnutrition, global food insecurity has increased in recent years. These deteriorating conditions can be attributed to a greater number of conflicts, climate-related events, and economic shocks. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these pre-existing drivers of food insecurity and malnutrition. This lecture suggests that the convergence of multiple crises has produced a syndemic, an aggregation of multiple concurrent epidemics or disease clusters with social-biological interactions that exacerbate the prognosis and burden of disease. Trends in increasing global food insecurity have multiple implications for foreign policy at the U.S. Department of State and for development programs at the United States Agency for International Development in terms of humanitarian assistance, migration, displacement, geopolitics, and counterterrorism, among other issues.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Robert Richardson

June 29, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Global Food Security: The Synergistic Nature of Climate, Conflict, and Crisis

After decades of declining hunger and malnutrition, global food insecurity has increased in recent years. These deteriorating conditions can be attributed to a greater number of conflicts, climate-related events, and economic shocks. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these pre-existing drivers of food insecurity and malnutrition. This lecture suggests that the convergence of multiple crises has produced a syndemic, an aggregation of multiple concurrent epidemics or disease clusters with social-biological interactions that exacerbate the prognosis and burden of disease. Trends in increasing global food insecurity have multiple implications for foreign policy at the U.S. Department of State and for development programs at the United States Agency for International Development in terms of humanitarian assistance, migration, displacement, geopolitics, and counterterrorism, among other issues.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Warren Jasper

June 22, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Sessile Droplet Catastrophe: When Theory Fails to Predict Experimental Results

For the past two hundred years, it has been assumed that the geometry of small liquid droplets was completely described by surface tensions as first proposed by Thomas Young in 1805. As measurement techniques improved, deviations have appeared between theory and experiment. Efforts to fix the theory to align with experiment have only resulted in models which are not compatible with the first law of thermodynamics and which do not correctly predict the sign and magnitude of physical quantities resulting in "The Sessile Droplet Catastrophe."

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Warren Jasper

June 22, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Sessile Droplet Catastrophe: When Theory Fails to Predict Experimental Results

For the past two hundred years, it has been assumed that the geometry of small liquid droplets was completely described by surface tensions as first proposed by Thomas Young in 1805. As measurement techniques improved, deviations have appeared between theory and experiment. Efforts to fix the theory to align with experiment have only resulted in models which are not compatible with the first law of thermodynamics and which do not correctly predict the sign and magnitude of physical quantities resulting in "The Sessile Droplet Catastrophe."

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Warren Jasper

June 22, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Sessile Droplet Catastrophe: When Theory Fails to Predict Experimental Results

For the past two hundred years, it has been assumed that the geometry of small liquid droplets was completely described by surface tensions as first proposed by Thomas Young in 1805. As measurement techniques improved, deviations have appeared between theory and experiment. Efforts to fix the theory to align with experiment have only resulted in models which are not compatible with the first law of thermodynamics and which do not correctly predict the sign and magnitude of physical quantities resulting in "The Sessile Droplet Catastrophe."

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Warren Jasper

June 22, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Sessile Droplet Catastrophe: When Theory Fails to Predict Experimental Results

For the past two hundred years, it has been assumed that the geometry of small liquid droplets was completely described by surface tensions as first proposed by Thomas Young in 1805. As measurement techniques improved, deviations have appeared between theory and experiment. Efforts to fix the theory to align with experiment have only resulted in models which are not compatible with the first law of thermodynamics and which do not correctly predict the sign and magnitude of physical quantities resulting in "The Sessile Droplet Catastrophe."

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Warren Jasper

June 22, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Sessile Droplet Catastrophe: When Theory Fails to Predict Experimental Results

For the past two hundred years, it has been assumed that the geometry of small liquid droplets was completely described by surface tensions as first proposed by Thomas Young in 1805. As measurement techniques improved, deviations have appeared between theory and experiment. Efforts to fix the theory to align with experiment have only resulted in models which are not compatible with the first law of thermodynamics and which do not correctly predict the sign and magnitude of physical quantities resulting in "The Sessile Droplet Catastrophe."

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Warren Jasper

June 22, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Sessile Droplet Catastrophe: When Theory Fails to Predict Experimental Results

For the past two hundred years, it has been assumed that the geometry of small liquid droplets was completely described by surface tensions as first proposed by Thomas Young in 1805. As measurement techniques improved, deviations have appeared between theory and experiment. Efforts to fix the theory to align with experiment have only resulted in models which are not compatible with the first law of thermodynamics and which do not correctly predict the sign and magnitude of physical quantities resulting in "The Sessile Droplet Catastrophe."

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Surajit Sen

June 15, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Can We Empower the 3 Billion Youth of the Developing World? Importance of Locally-Led Initiatives and Acknowledging Hidden Unpredictable Parameters

A broad definition of youth reveals that nearly half of the world’s population belongs to this category. The majority of the youth are among the underprivileged in poor rural areas and in urban slums. India’s population, which is some 66% rural, makes it a young nation. Many of the populated, developing nations are no different. The talk will focus on a highly populated rural district of eastern India and drill down to the challenges of life in this region, make broad observations, and explore ways to give these youth a chance to dream and aspire. I will highlight the inherent challenges in ambitious top-down approaches and illustrate some of the successes of longer-term and locally-led initiatives. In conclusion, I will suggest a mix of bottom-up and top-down approaches to realize the potential of the youth.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Surajit Sen

June 15, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Can We Empower the 3 Billion Youth of the Developing World? Importance of Locally-Led Initiatives and Acknowledging Hidden Unpredictable Parameters

A broad definition of youth reveals that nearly half of the world’s population belongs to this category. The majority of the youth are among the underprivileged in poor rural areas and in urban slums. India’s population, which is some 66% rural, makes it a young nation. Many of the populated, developing nations are no different. The talk will focus on a highly populated rural district of eastern India and drill down to the challenges of life in this region, make broad observations, and explore ways to give these youth a chance to dream and aspire. I will highlight the inherent challenges in ambitious top-down approaches and illustrate some of the successes of longer-term and locally-led initiatives. In conclusion, I will suggest a mix of bottom-up and top-down approaches to realize the potential of the youth.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Surajit Sen

June 15, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Can We Empower the 3 Billion Youth of the Developing World? Importance of Locally-Led Initiatives and Acknowledging Hidden Unpredictable Parameters

A broad definition of youth reveals that nearly half of the world’s population belongs to this category. The majority of the youth are among the underprivileged in poor rural areas and in urban slums. India’s population, which is some 66% rural, makes it a young nation. Many of the populated, developing nations are no different. The talk will focus on a highly populated rural district of eastern India and drill down to the challenges of life in this region, make broad observations, and explore ways to give these youth a chance to dream and aspire. I will highlight the inherent challenges in ambitious top-down approaches and illustrate some of the successes of longer-term and locally-led initiatives. In conclusion, I will suggest a mix of bottom-up and top-down approaches to realize the potential of the youth.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Surajit Sen

June 15, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Can We Empower the 3 Billion Youth of the Developing World? Importance of Locally-Led Initiatives and Acknowledging Hidden Unpredictable Parameters

A broad definition of youth reveals that nearly half of the world’s population belongs to this category. The majority of the youth are among the underprivileged in poor rural areas and in urban slums. India’s population, which is some 66% rural, makes it a young nation. Many of the populated, developing nations are no different. The talk will focus on a highly populated rural district of eastern India and drill down to the challenges of life in this region, make broad observations, and explore ways to give these youth a chance to dream and aspire. I will highlight the inherent challenges in ambitious top-down approaches and illustrate some of the successes of longer-term and locally-led initiatives. In conclusion, I will suggest a mix of bottom-up and top-down approaches to realize the potential of the youth.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Surajit Sen

June 15, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Can We Empower the 3 Billion Youth of the Developing World? Importance of Locally-Led Initiatives and Acknowledging Hidden Unpredictable Parameters

A broad definition of youth reveals that nearly half of the world’s population belongs to this category. The majority of the youth are among the underprivileged in poor rural areas and in urban slums. India’s population, which is some 66% rural, makes it a young nation. Many of the populated, developing nations are no different. The talk will focus on a highly populated rural district of eastern India and drill down to the challenges of life in this region, make broad observations, and explore ways to give these youth a chance to dream and aspire. I will highlight the inherent challenges in ambitious top-down approaches and illustrate some of the successes of longer-term and locally-led initiatives. In conclusion, I will suggest a mix of bottom-up and top-down approaches to realize the potential of the youth.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Surajit Sen

June 15, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Can We Empower the 3 Billion Youth of the Developing World? Importance of Locally-Led Initiatives and Acknowledging Hidden Unpredictable Parameters

A broad definition of youth reveals that nearly half of the world’s population belongs to this category. The majority of the youth are among the underprivileged in poor rural areas and in urban slums. India’s population, which is some 66% rural, makes it a young nation. Many of the populated, developing nations are no different. The talk will focus on a highly populated rural district of eastern India and drill down to the challenges of life in this region, make broad observations, and explore ways to give these youth a chance to dream and aspire. I will highlight the inherent challenges in ambitious top-down approaches and illustrate some of the successes of longer-term and locally-led initiatives. In conclusion, I will suggest a mix of bottom-up and top-down approaches to realize the potential of the youth.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Christopher Woolverton

June 8, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Lessons Learned and Policy Recommendations Gleaned from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Effective pandemic planning is ultimately judged by the lessons learned from plan operationalization. As we dare to begin pandemic recovery operations, we can look back at our response efforts to assess plan utility. This talk will superficially review the epidemiology, virology, and laboratory testing of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to reflect upon learned lessons that can be used to direct new pandemic policy considerations. Several policy considerations immediately surface: stronger education and risk communication strategies, in addition to developing pandemic response “coaches” to assist diplomatic posts, are a few examples of positive, low-cost solutions.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Christopher Woolverton

June 8, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Lessons Learned and Policy Recommendations Gleaned from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Effective pandemic planning is ultimately judged by the lessons learned from plan operationalization. As we dare to begin pandemic recovery operations, we can look back at our response efforts to assess plan utility. This talk will superficially review the epidemiology, virology, and laboratory testing of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to reflect upon learned lessons that can be used to direct new pandemic policy considerations. Several policy considerations immediately surface: stronger education and risk communication strategies, in addition to developing pandemic response “coaches” to assist diplomatic posts, are a few examples of positive, low-cost solutions.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Christopher Woolverton

June 8, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Lessons Learned and Policy Recommendations Gleaned from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Effective pandemic planning is ultimately judged by the lessons learned from plan operationalization. As we dare to begin pandemic recovery operations, we can look back at our response efforts to assess plan utility. This talk will superficially review the epidemiology, virology, and laboratory testing of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to reflect upon learned lessons that can be used to direct new pandemic policy considerations. Several policy considerations immediately surface: stronger education and risk communication strategies, in addition to developing pandemic response “coaches” to assist diplomatic posts, are a few examples of positive, low-cost solutions.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Christopher Woolverton

June 8, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Lessons Learned and Policy Recommendations Gleaned from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Effective pandemic planning is ultimately judged by the lessons learned from plan operationalization. As we dare to begin pandemic recovery operations, we can look back at our response efforts to assess plan utility. This talk will superficially review the epidemiology, virology, and laboratory testing of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to reflect upon learned lessons that can be used to direct new pandemic policy considerations. Several policy considerations immediately surface: stronger education and risk communication strategies, in addition to developing pandemic response “coaches” to assist diplomatic posts, are a few examples of positive, low-cost solutions.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Christopher Woolverton

June 8, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Lessons Learned and Policy Recommendations Gleaned from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Effective pandemic planning is ultimately judged by the lessons learned from plan operationalization. As we dare to begin pandemic recovery operations, we can look back at our response efforts to assess plan utility. This talk will superficially review the epidemiology, virology, and laboratory testing of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to reflect upon learned lessons that can be used to direct new pandemic policy considerations. Several policy considerations immediately surface: stronger education and risk communication strategies, in addition to developing pandemic response “coaches” to assist diplomatic posts, are a few examples of positive, low-cost solutions.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Christopher Woolverton

June 8, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Lessons Learned and Policy Recommendations Gleaned from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Effective pandemic planning is ultimately judged by the lessons learned from plan operationalization. As we dare to begin pandemic recovery operations, we can look back at our response efforts to assess plan utility. This talk will superficially review the epidemiology, virology, and laboratory testing of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to reflect upon learned lessons that can be used to direct new pandemic policy considerations. Several policy considerations immediately surface: stronger education and risk communication strategies, in addition to developing pandemic response “coaches” to assist diplomatic posts, are a few examples of positive, low-cost solutions.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John LoSecco

May 25, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Innovations at the U.S. Agency for International Development: A Physicist’s Adventure at USAID

This talk is a brief survey of my time at USAID. I have applied quantitative analysis techniques to try to quantify the effectiveness of several programs within the Agency. These include, countering malign influences, surveying field reports on non-permissive environments, summarizing reports, comparing the journey to self-reliance metrics and 5G communications infrastructure. These have helped to identify highlights in USAID’s programs and places where innovations may be effective.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John LoSecco

May 25, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Innovations at the U.S. Agency for International Development: A Physicist’s Adventure at USAID

This talk is a brief survey of my time at USAID. I have applied quantitative analysis techniques to try to quantify the effectiveness of several programs within the Agency. These include, countering malign influences, surveying field reports on non-permissive environments, summarizing reports, comparing the journey to self-reliance metrics and 5G communications infrastructure. These have helped to identify highlights in USAID’s programs and places where innovations may be effective.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John LoSecco

May 25, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Innovations at the U.S. Agency for International Development: A Physicist’s Adventure at USAID

This talk is a brief survey of my time at USAID. I have applied quantitative analysis techniques to try to quantify the effectiveness of several programs within the Agency. These include, countering malign influences, surveying field reports on non-permissive environments, summarizing reports, comparing the journey to self-reliance metrics and 5G communications infrastructure. These have helped to identify highlights in USAID’s programs and places where innovations may be effective.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John LoSecco

May 25, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Innovations at the U.S. Agency for International Development: A Physicist’s Adventure at USAID

This talk is a brief survey of my time at USAID. I have applied quantitative analysis techniques to try to quantify the effectiveness of several programs within the Agency. These include, countering malign influences, surveying field reports on non-permissive environments, summarizing reports, comparing the journey to self-reliance metrics and 5G communications infrastructure. These have helped to identify highlights in USAID’s programs and places where innovations may be effective.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John LoSecco

May 25, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Innovations at the U.S. Agency for International Development: A Physicist’s Adventure at USAID

This talk is a brief survey of my time at USAID. I have applied quantitative analysis techniques to try to quantify the effectiveness of several programs within the Agency. These include, countering malign influences, surveying field reports on non-permissive environments, summarizing reports, comparing the journey to self-reliance metrics and 5G communications infrastructure. These have helped to identify highlights in USAID’s programs and places where innovations may be effective.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John LoSecco

May 25, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Innovations at the U.S. Agency for International Development: A Physicist’s Adventure at USAID

This talk is a brief survey of my time at USAID. I have applied quantitative analysis techniques to try to quantify the effectiveness of several programs within the Agency. These include, countering malign influences, surveying field reports on non-permissive environments, summarizing reports, comparing the journey to self-reliance metrics and 5G communications infrastructure. These have helped to identify highlights in USAID’s programs and places where innovations may be effective.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Vincent Harris

April 27, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Rare Earth Element-Based Magnets: Science, Supply and Sustainability in 2021 and Beyond

Rare earth elements (REEs) and their supply chain have become topics of great interest to the U.S. diplomatic and national security communities. Presently, China dominates REE markets in all facets of processing from earth extraction to metals as well as value and commercialization verticals. Beijing has shown no hesitancy in using its position of market dominance to advance its broader political goals and agendas.

In this presentation, we focus on REE-based magnets and associated challenges faced in 2021. We explore REE science and applications, supply and policy, and sustainability and environmental impact. We examine what the future holds in terms of alternative sources, recycling, and the practice of designing components around the need to employ REEs. Finally, we report on steps taken by the global community to offset China’s monopoly on rare earths.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Vincent Harris

April 27, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Rare Earth Element-Based Magnets: Science, Supply and Sustainability in 2021 and Beyond

Rare earth elements (REEs) and their supply chain have become topics of great interest to the U.S. diplomatic and national security communities. Presently, China dominates REE markets in all facets of processing from earth extraction to metals as well as value and commercialization verticals. Beijing has shown no hesitancy in using its position of market dominance to advance its broader political goals and agendas.

In this presentation, we focus on REE-based magnets and associated challenges faced in 2021. We explore REE science and applications, supply and policy, and sustainability and environmental impact. We examine what the future holds in terms of alternative sources, recycling, and the practice of designing components around the need to employ REEs. Finally, we report on steps taken by the global community to offset China’s monopoly on rare earths.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Vincent Harris

April 27, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Rare Earth Element-Based Magnets: Science, Supply and Sustainability in 2021 and Beyond

Rare earth elements (REEs) and their supply chain have become topics of great interest to the U.S. diplomatic and national security communities. Presently, China dominates REE markets in all facets of processing from earth extraction to metals as well as value and commercialization verticals. Beijing has shown no hesitancy in using its position of market dominance to advance its broader political goals and agendas.

In this presentation, we focus on REE-based magnets and associated challenges faced in 2021. We explore REE science and applications, supply and policy, and sustainability and environmental impact. We examine what the future holds in terms of alternative sources, recycling, and the practice of designing components around the need to employ REEs. Finally, we report on steps taken by the global community to offset China’s monopoly on rare earths.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Vincent Harris

April 27, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Rare Earth Element-Based Magnets: Science, Supply and Sustainability in 2021 and Beyond

Rare earth elements (REEs) and their supply chain have become topics of great interest to the U.S. diplomatic and national security communities. Presently, China dominates REE markets in all facets of processing from earth extraction to metals as well as value and commercialization verticals. Beijing has shown no hesitancy in using its position of market dominance to advance its broader political goals and agendas.

In this presentation, we focus on REE-based magnets and associated challenges faced in 2021. We explore REE science and applications, supply and policy, and sustainability and environmental impact. We examine what the future holds in terms of alternative sources, recycling, and the practice of designing components around the need to employ REEs. Finally, we report on steps taken by the global community to offset China’s monopoly on rare earths.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Vincent Harris

April 27, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Rare Earth Element-Based Magnets: Science, Supply and Sustainability in 2021 and Beyond

Rare earth elements (REEs) and their supply chain have become topics of great interest to the U.S. diplomatic and national security communities. Presently, China dominates REE markets in all facets of processing from earth extraction to metals as well as value and commercialization verticals. Beijing has shown no hesitancy in using its position of market dominance to advance its broader political goals and agendas.

In this presentation, we focus on REE-based magnets and associated challenges faced in 2021. We explore REE science and applications, supply and policy, and sustainability and environmental impact. We examine what the future holds in terms of alternative sources, recycling, and the practice of designing components around the need to employ REEs. Finally, we report on steps taken by the global community to offset China’s monopoly on rare earths.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Vincent Harris

April 27, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Rare Earth Element-Based Magnets: Science, Supply and Sustainability in 2021 and Beyond

Rare earth elements (REEs) and their supply chain have become topics of great interest to the U.S. diplomatic and national security communities. Presently, China dominates REE markets in all facets of processing from earth extraction to metals as well as value and commercialization verticals. Beijing has shown no hesitancy in using its position of market dominance to advance its broader political goals and agendas.

In this presentation, we focus on REE-based magnets and associated challenges faced in 2021. We explore REE science and applications, supply and policy, and sustainability and environmental impact. We examine what the future holds in terms of alternative sources, recycling, and the practice of designing components around the need to employ REEs. Finally, we report on steps taken by the global community to offset China’s monopoly on rare earths.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Edmund Prater

April 13, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A Layperson’s Guide to Long Range Forecasting: Or How to See a Few Years into the Future

Would you like to know the future? While it is impossible to have a detailed knowledge of the future, general trends can be accurately determined to allow for informed decision making.

Often, individuals in the State Department must peer multiple years into the future and make decisions on activities and events with limited data. While there are numerous, highly quantitative ways to forecast, field personnel do not necessarily have the training or the time to conduct the required analysis. However, there are straight forward techniques that are not math heavy and can provide accurate forecasts for events multiple years in the future. These techniques have been used in industry for years and are easy to grasp.

Dr. Prater has taught quantitative forecasting methods for decades. Before becoming an academic he conducted long range forecasting for BellSouth (now AT&T) as well as for his own business in Russia in the 1990s.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Edmund Prater

April 13, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A Layperson’s Guide to Long Range Forecasting: Or How to See a Few Years into the Future

Would you like to know the future? While it is impossible to have a detailed knowledge of the future, general trends can be accurately determined to allow for informed decision making.

Often, individuals in the State Department must peer multiple years into the future and make decisions on activities and events with limited data. While there are numerous, highly quantitative ways to forecast, field personnel do not necessarily have the training or the time to conduct the required analysis. However, there are straight forward techniques that are not math heavy and can provide accurate forecasts for events multiple years in the future. These techniques have been used in industry for years and are easy to grasp.

Dr. Prater has taught quantitative forecasting methods for decades. Before becoming an academic he conducted long range forecasting for BellSouth (now AT&T) as well as for his own business in Russia in the 1990s.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Edmund Prater

April 13, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A Layperson’s Guide to Long Range Forecasting: Or How to See a Few Years into the Future

Would you like to know the future? While it is impossible to have a detailed knowledge of the future, general trends can be accurately determined to allow for informed decision making.

Often, individuals in the State Department must peer multiple years into the future and make decisions on activities and events with limited data. While there are numerous, highly quantitative ways to forecast, field personnel do not necessarily have the training or the time to conduct the required analysis. However, there are straight forward techniques that are not math heavy and can provide accurate forecasts for events multiple years in the future. These techniques have been used in industry for years and are easy to grasp.

Dr. Prater has taught quantitative forecasting methods for decades. Before becoming an academic he conducted long range forecasting for BellSouth (now AT&T) as well as for his own business in Russia in the 1990s.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Edmund Prater

April 13, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A Layperson’s Guide to Long Range Forecasting: Or How to See a Few Years into the Future

Would you like to know the future? While it is impossible to have a detailed knowledge of the future, general trends can be accurately determined to allow for informed decision making.

Often, individuals in the State Department must peer multiple years into the future and make decisions on activities and events with limited data. While there are numerous, highly quantitative ways to forecast, field personnel do not necessarily have the training or the time to conduct the required analysis. However, there are straight forward techniques that are not math heavy and can provide accurate forecasts for events multiple years in the future. These techniques have been used in industry for years and are easy to grasp.

Dr. Prater has taught quantitative forecasting methods for decades. Before becoming an academic he conducted long range forecasting for BellSouth (now AT&T) as well as for his own business in Russia in the 1990s.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Edmund Prater

April 13, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A Layperson’s Guide to Long Range Forecasting: Or How to See a Few Years into the Future

Would you like to know the future? While it is impossible to have a detailed knowledge of the future, general trends can be accurately determined to allow for informed decision making.

Often, individuals in the State Department must peer multiple years into the future and make decisions on activities and events with limited data. While there are numerous, highly quantitative ways to forecast, field personnel do not necessarily have the training or the time to conduct the required analysis. However, there are straight forward techniques that are not math heavy and can provide accurate forecasts for events multiple years in the future. These techniques have been used in industry for years and are easy to grasp.

Dr. Prater has taught quantitative forecasting methods for decades. Before becoming an academic he conducted long range forecasting for BellSouth (now AT&T) as well as for his own business in Russia in the 1990s.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Edmund Prater

April 13, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A Layperson’s Guide to Long Range Forecasting: Or How to See a Few Years into the Future

Would you like to know the future? While it is impossible to have a detailed knowledge of the future, general trends can be accurately determined to allow for informed decision making.

Often, individuals in the State Department must peer multiple years into the future and make decisions on activities and events with limited data. While there are numerous, highly quantitative ways to forecast, field personnel do not necessarily have the training or the time to conduct the required analysis. However, there are straight forward techniques that are not math heavy and can provide accurate forecasts for events multiple years in the future. These techniques have been used in industry for years and are easy to grasp.

Dr. Prater has taught quantitative forecasting methods for decades. Before becoming an academic he conducted long range forecasting for BellSouth (now AT&T) as well as for his own business in Russia in the 1990s.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Supriyo Bandyopadhyay

March 16, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Energy Efficiency in Information Processing in Our Information-Hungry World

The human brain uses about 20% of the calories a human consumes in order to function. Computing hardware in the US uses 5-10% of the total energy produced in the nation today and this figure will increase as information processors become faster and more pervasive. There are data centers whose energy consumption exceeds that of the city of Athens in Greece! Information processing and computing carry a huge energy cost which has obvious implications for both the energy and the information infrastructures. There are also implications for cybersecurity, 5G/6G networks and societal well-being. This talk will discuss some recently emerging ideas about energy-efficient computing and information processing.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Supriyo Bandyopadhyay

March 16, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Energy Efficiency in Information Processing in Our Information-Hungry World

The human brain uses about 20% of the calories a human consumes in order to function. Computing hardware in the US uses 5-10% of the total energy produced in the nation today and this figure will increase as information processors become faster and more pervasive. There are data centers whose energy consumption exceeds that of the city of Athens in Greece! Information processing and computing carry a huge energy cost which has obvious implications for both the energy and the information infrastructures. There are also implications for cybersecurity, 5G/6G networks and societal well-being. This talk will discuss some recently emerging ideas about energy-efficient computing and information processing.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Supriyo Bandyopadhyay

March 16, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Energy Efficiency in Information Processing in Our Information-Hungry World

The human brain uses about 20% of the calories a human consumes in order to function. Computing hardware in the US uses 5-10% of the total energy produced in the nation today and this figure will increase as information processors become faster and more pervasive. There are data centers whose energy consumption exceeds that of the city of Athens in Greece! Information processing and computing carry a huge energy cost which has obvious implications for both the energy and the information infrastructures. There are also implications for cybersecurity, 5G/6G networks and societal well-being. This talk will discuss some recently emerging ideas about energy-efficient computing and information processing.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Supriyo Bandyopadhyay

March 16, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Energy Efficiency in Information Processing in Our Information-Hungry World

The human brain uses about 20% of the calories a human consumes in order to function. Computing hardware in the US uses 5-10% of the total energy produced in the nation today and this figure will increase as information processors become faster and more pervasive. There are data centers whose energy consumption exceeds that of the city of Athens in Greece! Information processing and computing carry a huge energy cost which has obvious implications for both the energy and the information infrastructures. There are also implications for cybersecurity, 5G/6G networks and societal well-being. This talk will discuss some recently emerging ideas about energy-efficient computing and information processing.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Supriyo Bandyopadhyay

March 16, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Energy Efficiency in Information Processing in Our Information-Hungry World

The human brain uses about 20% of the calories a human consumes in order to function. Computing hardware in the US uses 5-10% of the total energy produced in the nation today and this figure will increase as information processors become faster and more pervasive. There are data centers whose energy consumption exceeds that of the city of Athens in Greece! Information processing and computing carry a huge energy cost which has obvious implications for both the energy and the information infrastructures. There are also implications for cybersecurity, 5G/6G networks and societal well-being. This talk will discuss some recently emerging ideas about energy-efficient computing and information processing.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Supriyo Bandyopadhyay

March 16, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Energy Efficiency in Information Processing in Our Information-Hungry World

The human brain uses about 20% of the calories a human consumes in order to function. Computing hardware in the US uses 5-10% of the total energy produced in the nation today and this figure will increase as information processors become faster and more pervasive. There are data centers whose energy consumption exceeds that of the city of Athens in Greece! Information processing and computing carry a huge energy cost which has obvious implications for both the energy and the information infrastructures. There are also implications for cybersecurity, 5G/6G networks and societal well-being. This talk will discuss some recently emerging ideas about energy-efficient computing and information processing.

Organizing Project

2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: KC Das

October 27, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Opportunities in Trandisciplinary Integration: A Journey from Agricultural Engineering to Social Cohesion Theory

In this lecture, I discuss frameworks and theories in positive youth development and related opportunities that could lead to economic development and greater well-being. Social cohesion theory is discussed to provide a canvas for defining broader development goals. Opportunities for integrating food security programming with health, education, and other targeted programming are discussed.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: KC Das

October 27, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Opportunities in Trandisciplinary Integration: A Journey from Agricultural Engineering to Social Cohesion Theory

In this lecture, I discuss frameworks and theories in positive youth development and related opportunities that could lead to economic development and greater well-being. Social cohesion theory is discussed to provide a canvas for defining broader development goals. Opportunities for integrating food security programming with health, education, and other targeted programming are discussed.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: KC Das

October 27, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Opportunities in Trandisciplinary Integration: A Journey from Agricultural Engineering to Social Cohesion Theory

In this lecture, I discuss frameworks and theories in positive youth development and related opportunities that could lead to economic development and greater well-being. Social cohesion theory is discussed to provide a canvas for defining broader development goals. Opportunities for integrating food security programming with health, education, and other targeted programming are discussed.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: KC Das

October 27, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Opportunities in Trandisciplinary Integration: A Journey from Agricultural Engineering to Social Cohesion Theory

In this lecture, I discuss frameworks and theories in positive youth development and related opportunities that could lead to economic development and greater well-being. Social cohesion theory is discussed to provide a canvas for defining broader development goals. Opportunities for integrating food security programming with health, education, and other targeted programming are discussed.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: KC Das

October 27, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Opportunities in Trandisciplinary Integration: A Journey from Agricultural Engineering to Social Cohesion Theory

In this lecture, I discuss frameworks and theories in positive youth development and related opportunities that could lead to economic development and greater well-being. Social cohesion theory is discussed to provide a canvas for defining broader development goals. Opportunities for integrating food security programming with health, education, and other targeted programming are discussed.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: KC Das

October 27, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Opportunities in Trandisciplinary Integration: A Journey from Agricultural Engineering to Social Cohesion Theory

In this lecture, I discuss frameworks and theories in positive youth development and related opportunities that could lead to economic development and greater well-being. Social cohesion theory is discussed to provide a canvas for defining broader development goals. Opportunities for integrating food security programming with health, education, and other targeted programming are discussed.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Claudia González Vallejo

September 15, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Judgment Analysis: Framework and Behavioral Observations

The analysis of human judgment using a statistical framework allows for understanding the situational/external and the person/internal level factors affecting the judgments. It is the interplay of a person's use of information along with the characteristics of the situation that results in accurate performance, as well as erroneous and biased assessments. The lecture will demonstrate the usability of the framework when describing a wide array of judgment/decision-making examples, from diagnosis of medical conditions to assessing the risks of an individual joining a terrorist organization. Dr. González Vallejo will discuss the inevitability of making judgment and decision-making errors when the conditions entail uncertainty and advance insights for improving evaluations and predictions.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Claudia González Vallejo

September 15, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Judgment Analysis: Framework and Behavioral Observations

The analysis of human judgment using a statistical framework allows for understanding the situational/external and the person/internal level factors affecting the judgments. It is the interplay of a person's use of information along with the characteristics of the situation that results in accurate performance, as well as erroneous and biased assessments. The lecture will demonstrate the usability of the framework when describing a wide array of judgment/decision-making examples, from diagnosis of medical conditions to assessing the risks of an individual joining a terrorist organization. Dr. González Vallejo will discuss the inevitability of making judgment and decision-making errors when the conditions entail uncertainty and advance insights for improving evaluations and predictions.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Claudia González Vallejo

September 15, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Judgment Analysis: Framework and Behavioral Observations

The analysis of human judgment using a statistical framework allows for understanding the situational/external and the person/internal level factors affecting the judgments. It is the interplay of a person's use of information along with the characteristics of the situation that results in accurate performance, as well as erroneous and biased assessments. The lecture will demonstrate the usability of the framework when describing a wide array of judgment/decision-making examples, from diagnosis of medical conditions to assessing the risks of an individual joining a terrorist organization. Dr. González Vallejo will discuss the inevitability of making judgment and decision-making errors when the conditions entail uncertainty and advance insights for improving evaluations and predictions.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Claudia González Vallejo

September 15, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Judgment Analysis: Framework and Behavioral Observations

The analysis of human judgment using a statistical framework allows for understanding the situational/external and the person/internal level factors affecting the judgments. It is the interplay of a person's use of information along with the characteristics of the situation that results in accurate performance, as well as erroneous and biased assessments. The lecture will demonstrate the usability of the framework when describing a wide array of judgment/decision-making examples, from diagnosis of medical conditions to assessing the risks of an individual joining a terrorist organization. Dr. González Vallejo will discuss the inevitability of making judgment and decision-making errors when the conditions entail uncertainty and advance insights for improving evaluations and predictions.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Claudia González Vallejo

September 15, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Judgment Analysis: Framework and Behavioral Observations

The analysis of human judgment using a statistical framework allows for understanding the situational/external and the person/internal level factors affecting the judgments. It is the interplay of a person's use of information along with the characteristics of the situation that results in accurate performance, as well as erroneous and biased assessments. The lecture will demonstrate the usability of the framework when describing a wide array of judgment/decision-making examples, from diagnosis of medical conditions to assessing the risks of an individual joining a terrorist organization. Dr. González Vallejo will discuss the inevitability of making judgment and decision-making errors when the conditions entail uncertainty and advance insights for improving evaluations and predictions.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Claudia González Vallejo

September 15, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Judgment Analysis: Framework and Behavioral Observations

The analysis of human judgment using a statistical framework allows for understanding the situational/external and the person/internal level factors affecting the judgments. It is the interplay of a person's use of information along with the characteristics of the situation that results in accurate performance, as well as erroneous and biased assessments. The lecture will demonstrate the usability of the framework when describing a wide array of judgment/decision-making examples, from diagnosis of medical conditions to assessing the risks of an individual joining a terrorist organization. Dr. González Vallejo will discuss the inevitability of making judgment and decision-making errors when the conditions entail uncertainty and advance insights for improving evaluations and predictions.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Royce Hutson

August 4, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Family Members of ISIS Fighters: The Science of Preventing Violent Extremism

The rehabilitation and reintegration of family members of alleged ISIS fighters repatriated from Syria is a critical component to preventing a future generation of terrorists. Currently, there are roughly 65,000 individuals, mostly women and children, in the Syria camp of Al-Hol, with roughly 10,000 from countries outside Syria or Iraq. More than 50 percent are children under 12 years old. However, many countries are hesitant to repatriate their citizens over security concerns and/or the lack of technical capability to adequately address the challenges these families face. Dr. Hutson will discuss the current state of science in the rehabilitation and reintegration for these families and his experience in facilitating technical assistance to repatriating countries. What constitutes “evidenced-based” interventions in the helping professions and the frequent misuse of the term will also be addressed.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Royce Hutson

August 4, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Family Members of ISIS Fighters: The Science of Preventing Violent Extremism

The rehabilitation and reintegration of family members of alleged ISIS fighters repatriated from Syria is a critical component to preventing a future generation of terrorists. Currently, there are roughly 65,000 individuals, mostly women and children, in the Syria camp of Al-Hol, with roughly 10,000 from countries outside Syria or Iraq. More than 50 percent are children under 12 years old. However, many countries are hesitant to repatriate their citizens over security concerns and/or the lack of technical capability to adequately address the challenges these families face. Dr. Hutson will discuss the current state of science in the rehabilitation and reintegration for these families and his experience in facilitating technical assistance to repatriating countries. What constitutes “evidenced-based” interventions in the helping professions and the frequent misuse of the term will also be addressed.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Royce Hutson

August 4, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Family Members of ISIS Fighters: The Science of Preventing Violent Extremism

The rehabilitation and reintegration of family members of alleged ISIS fighters repatriated from Syria is a critical component to preventing a future generation of terrorists. Currently, there are roughly 65,000 individuals, mostly women and children, in the Syria camp of Al-Hol, with roughly 10,000 from countries outside Syria or Iraq. More than 50 percent are children under 12 years old. However, many countries are hesitant to repatriate their citizens over security concerns and/or the lack of technical capability to adequately address the challenges these families face. Dr. Hutson will discuss the current state of science in the rehabilitation and reintegration for these families and his experience in facilitating technical assistance to repatriating countries. What constitutes “evidenced-based” interventions in the helping professions and the frequent misuse of the term will also be addressed.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Royce Hutson

August 4, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Family Members of ISIS Fighters: The Science of Preventing Violent Extremism

The rehabilitation and reintegration of family members of alleged ISIS fighters repatriated from Syria is a critical component to preventing a future generation of terrorists. Currently, there are roughly 65,000 individuals, mostly women and children, in the Syria camp of Al-Hol, with roughly 10,000 from countries outside Syria or Iraq. More than 50 percent are children under 12 years old. However, many countries are hesitant to repatriate their citizens over security concerns and/or the lack of technical capability to adequately address the challenges these families face. Dr. Hutson will discuss the current state of science in the rehabilitation and reintegration for these families and his experience in facilitating technical assistance to repatriating countries. What constitutes “evidenced-based” interventions in the helping professions and the frequent misuse of the term will also be addressed.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Royce Hutson

August 4, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Family Members of ISIS Fighters: The Science of Preventing Violent Extremism

The rehabilitation and reintegration of family members of alleged ISIS fighters repatriated from Syria is a critical component to preventing a future generation of terrorists. Currently, there are roughly 65,000 individuals, mostly women and children, in the Syria camp of Al-Hol, with roughly 10,000 from countries outside Syria or Iraq. More than 50 percent are children under 12 years old. However, many countries are hesitant to repatriate their citizens over security concerns and/or the lack of technical capability to adequately address the challenges these families face. Dr. Hutson will discuss the current state of science in the rehabilitation and reintegration for these families and his experience in facilitating technical assistance to repatriating countries. What constitutes “evidenced-based” interventions in the helping professions and the frequent misuse of the term will also be addressed.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Royce Hutson

August 4, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Family Members of ISIS Fighters: The Science of Preventing Violent Extremism

The rehabilitation and reintegration of family members of alleged ISIS fighters repatriated from Syria is a critical component to preventing a future generation of terrorists. Currently, there are roughly 65,000 individuals, mostly women and children, in the Syria camp of Al-Hol, with roughly 10,000 from countries outside Syria or Iraq. More than 50 percent are children under 12 years old. However, many countries are hesitant to repatriate their citizens over security concerns and/or the lack of technical capability to adequately address the challenges these families face. Dr. Hutson will discuss the current state of science in the rehabilitation and reintegration for these families and his experience in facilitating technical assistance to repatriating countries. What constitutes “evidenced-based” interventions in the helping professions and the frequent misuse of the term will also be addressed.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Donald Friend

July 7, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Mountain Environments: Critical to Global Environmental Sustainability and as Indicators of Climate Change

Mountains are critical to global environmental sustainability and as indicators of climate change. Mountains constitute 25 percent of the earth’s land surface and are home to 26 percent of the world’s human populace. Mountains generate 32 percent of global surface runoff and greater than of 50 percent of the world’s human population depends directly on mountains for water, food, power, wood and minerals. Dwindling water supplies from receding glaciers, decreasing snowfall, and from melting mountain permafrost place half or more of the world’s population at risk thus threatening global security. Mountains contain very high biodiversity, thus they are important for current and future crop diversity and stability. Among other crops, the food staples of potato, wheat, corn and beans were domesticated in mountains based on altitudinal ecological zones now matched latitudinally across the globe. The world is aware of mountains as critical to global environmental sustainability, so too should American policymakers and implementers.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Donald Friend

July 7, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Mountain Environments: Critical to Global Environmental Sustainability and as Indicators of Climate Change

Mountains are critical to global environmental sustainability and as indicators of climate change. Mountains constitute 25 percent of the earth’s land surface and are home to 26 percent of the world’s human populace. Mountains generate 32 percent of global surface runoff and greater than of 50 percent of the world’s human population depends directly on mountains for water, food, power, wood and minerals. Dwindling water supplies from receding glaciers, decreasing snowfall, and from melting mountain permafrost place half or more of the world’s population at risk thus threatening global security. Mountains contain very high biodiversity, thus they are important for current and future crop diversity and stability. Among other crops, the food staples of potato, wheat, corn and beans were domesticated in mountains based on altitudinal ecological zones now matched latitudinally across the globe. The world is aware of mountains as critical to global environmental sustainability, so too should American policymakers and implementers.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Donald Friend

July 7, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Mountain Environments: Critical to Global Environmental Sustainability and as Indicators of Climate Change

Mountains are critical to global environmental sustainability and as indicators of climate change. Mountains constitute 25 percent of the earth’s land surface and are home to 26 percent of the world’s human populace. Mountains generate 32 percent of global surface runoff and greater than of 50 percent of the world’s human population depends directly on mountains for water, food, power, wood and minerals. Dwindling water supplies from receding glaciers, decreasing snowfall, and from melting mountain permafrost place half or more of the world’s population at risk thus threatening global security. Mountains contain very high biodiversity, thus they are important for current and future crop diversity and stability. Among other crops, the food staples of potato, wheat, corn and beans were domesticated in mountains based on altitudinal ecological zones now matched latitudinally across the globe. The world is aware of mountains as critical to global environmental sustainability, so too should American policymakers and implementers.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Donald Friend

July 7, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Mountain Environments: Critical to Global Environmental Sustainability and as Indicators of Climate Change

Mountains are critical to global environmental sustainability and as indicators of climate change. Mountains constitute 25 percent of the earth’s land surface and are home to 26 percent of the world’s human populace. Mountains generate 32 percent of global surface runoff and greater than of 50 percent of the world’s human population depends directly on mountains for water, food, power, wood and minerals. Dwindling water supplies from receding glaciers, decreasing snowfall, and from melting mountain permafrost place half or more of the world’s population at risk thus threatening global security. Mountains contain very high biodiversity, thus they are important for current and future crop diversity and stability. Among other crops, the food staples of potato, wheat, corn and beans were domesticated in mountains based on altitudinal ecological zones now matched latitudinally across the globe. The world is aware of mountains as critical to global environmental sustainability, so too should American policymakers and implementers.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Donald Friend

July 7, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Mountain Environments: Critical to Global Environmental Sustainability and as Indicators of Climate Change

Mountains are critical to global environmental sustainability and as indicators of climate change. Mountains constitute 25 percent of the earth’s land surface and are home to 26 percent of the world’s human populace. Mountains generate 32 percent of global surface runoff and greater than of 50 percent of the world’s human population depends directly on mountains for water, food, power, wood and minerals. Dwindling water supplies from receding glaciers, decreasing snowfall, and from melting mountain permafrost place half or more of the world’s population at risk thus threatening global security. Mountains contain very high biodiversity, thus they are important for current and future crop diversity and stability. Among other crops, the food staples of potato, wheat, corn and beans were domesticated in mountains based on altitudinal ecological zones now matched latitudinally across the globe. The world is aware of mountains as critical to global environmental sustainability, so too should American policymakers and implementers.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Donald Friend

July 7, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Mountain Environments: Critical to Global Environmental Sustainability and as Indicators of Climate Change

Mountains are critical to global environmental sustainability and as indicators of climate change. Mountains constitute 25 percent of the earth’s land surface and are home to 26 percent of the world’s human populace. Mountains generate 32 percent of global surface runoff and greater than of 50 percent of the world’s human population depends directly on mountains for water, food, power, wood and minerals. Dwindling water supplies from receding glaciers, decreasing snowfall, and from melting mountain permafrost place half or more of the world’s population at risk thus threatening global security. Mountains contain very high biodiversity, thus they are important for current and future crop diversity and stability. Among other crops, the food staples of potato, wheat, corn and beans were domesticated in mountains based on altitudinal ecological zones now matched latitudinally across the globe. The world is aware of mountains as critical to global environmental sustainability, so too should American policymakers and implementers.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mary Ann McDowell

June 23, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Road to Malaria Eradication: Successes and Challenges

At the beginning of the last century, nearly all of the 200 countries in the world were endemic for malaria. Since that time, global malaria control efforts have resulted in over 100 countries eliminating malaria, with an additional 21 countries positioned to achieve elimination in the near future. In September 2019, a Lancet Commission report put forth the ambitious goal to eradicate malaria globally by 2050. Tremendous progress in the fight against malaria has been achieved in the last 2 decades, however, the momentum appears to have stagnated in recent years. The obstacles to success include operational and political challenges, as well as the complex biology of the malaria parasite, including the constantly evolving resistance of the mosquito vectors and the parasites to currently used insecticides and drugs. This talk will review malaria eradication efforts, highlighting successes and outlining the challenges that remain.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mary Ann McDowell

June 23, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Road to Malaria Eradication: Successes and Challenges

At the beginning of the last century, nearly all of the 200 countries in the world were endemic for malaria. Since that time, global malaria control efforts have resulted in over 100 countries eliminating malaria, with an additional 21 countries positioned to achieve elimination in the near future. In September 2019, a Lancet Commission report put forth the ambitious goal to eradicate malaria globally by 2050. Tremendous progress in the fight against malaria has been achieved in the last 2 decades, however, the momentum appears to have stagnated in recent years. The obstacles to success include operational and political challenges, as well as the complex biology of the malaria parasite, including the constantly evolving resistance of the mosquito vectors and the parasites to currently used insecticides and drugs. This talk will review malaria eradication efforts, highlighting successes and outlining the challenges that remain.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mary Ann McDowell

June 23, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Road to Malaria Eradication: Successes and Challenges

At the beginning of the last century, nearly all of the 200 countries in the world were endemic for malaria. Since that time, global malaria control efforts have resulted in over 100 countries eliminating malaria, with an additional 21 countries positioned to achieve elimination in the near future. In September 2019, a Lancet Commission report put forth the ambitious goal to eradicate malaria globally by 2050. Tremendous progress in the fight against malaria has been achieved in the last 2 decades, however, the momentum appears to have stagnated in recent years. The obstacles to success include operational and political challenges, as well as the complex biology of the malaria parasite, including the constantly evolving resistance of the mosquito vectors and the parasites to currently used insecticides and drugs. This talk will review malaria eradication efforts, highlighting successes and outlining the challenges that remain.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mary Ann McDowell

June 23, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Road to Malaria Eradication: Successes and Challenges

At the beginning of the last century, nearly all of the 200 countries in the world were endemic for malaria. Since that time, global malaria control efforts have resulted in over 100 countries eliminating malaria, with an additional 21 countries positioned to achieve elimination in the near future. In September 2019, a Lancet Commission report put forth the ambitious goal to eradicate malaria globally by 2050. Tremendous progress in the fight against malaria has been achieved in the last 2 decades, however, the momentum appears to have stagnated in recent years. The obstacles to success include operational and political challenges, as well as the complex biology of the malaria parasite, including the constantly evolving resistance of the mosquito vectors and the parasites to currently used insecticides and drugs. This talk will review malaria eradication efforts, highlighting successes and outlining the challenges that remain.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mary Ann McDowell

June 23, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Road to Malaria Eradication: Successes and Challenges

At the beginning of the last century, nearly all of the 200 countries in the world were endemic for malaria. Since that time, global malaria control efforts have resulted in over 100 countries eliminating malaria, with an additional 21 countries positioned to achieve elimination in the near future. In September 2019, a Lancet Commission report put forth the ambitious goal to eradicate malaria globally by 2050. Tremendous progress in the fight against malaria has been achieved in the last 2 decades, however, the momentum appears to have stagnated in recent years. The obstacles to success include operational and political challenges, as well as the complex biology of the malaria parasite, including the constantly evolving resistance of the mosquito vectors and the parasites to currently used insecticides and drugs. This talk will review malaria eradication efforts, highlighting successes and outlining the challenges that remain.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Mary Ann McDowell

June 23, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Road to Malaria Eradication: Successes and Challenges

At the beginning of the last century, nearly all of the 200 countries in the world were endemic for malaria. Since that time, global malaria control efforts have resulted in over 100 countries eliminating malaria, with an additional 21 countries positioned to achieve elimination in the near future. In September 2019, a Lancet Commission report put forth the ambitious goal to eradicate malaria globally by 2050. Tremendous progress in the fight against malaria has been achieved in the last 2 decades, however, the momentum appears to have stagnated in recent years. The obstacles to success include operational and political challenges, as well as the complex biology of the malaria parasite, including the constantly evolving resistance of the mosquito vectors and the parasites to currently used insecticides and drugs. This talk will review malaria eradication efforts, highlighting successes and outlining the challenges that remain.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John Kerekes

February 25, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Earth Observation Technologies and Their Roles in Supporting Public Policy: An Overview of Trends in Earth Observation and New Capabilities Enabled

The launch of the TIROS-1 satellite in 1960 enabled a new perspective on how we view our planet. For over sixty years, space-based earth observation has provided global access for monitoring our weather and environment, assessing crop production and disaster damage, and tracking urban growth and land-use changes, among other uses. Recent and upcoming new civilian government and commercial systems will enable more complete and timely information. This talk will review satellite remote sensing capabilities and techniques, emerging technologies, and new applications in support of public policy, including the use of satellite data and global models for air quality monitoring and forecasting.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John Kerekes

February 25, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Earth Observation Technologies and Their Roles in Supporting Public Policy: An Overview of Trends in Earth Observation and New Capabilities Enabled

The launch of the TIROS-1 satellite in 1960 enabled a new perspective on how we view our planet. For over sixty years, space-based earth observation has provided global access for monitoring our weather and environment, assessing crop production and disaster damage, and tracking urban growth and land-use changes, among other uses. Recent and upcoming new civilian government and commercial systems will enable more complete and timely information. This talk will review satellite remote sensing capabilities and techniques, emerging technologies, and new applications in support of public policy, including the use of satellite data and global models for air quality monitoring and forecasting.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John Kerekes

February 25, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Earth Observation Technologies and Their Roles in Supporting Public Policy: An Overview of Trends in Earth Observation and New Capabilities Enabled

The launch of the TIROS-1 satellite in 1960 enabled a new perspective on how we view our planet. For over sixty years, space-based earth observation has provided global access for monitoring our weather and environment, assessing crop production and disaster damage, and tracking urban growth and land-use changes, among other uses. Recent and upcoming new civilian government and commercial systems will enable more complete and timely information. This talk will review satellite remote sensing capabilities and techniques, emerging technologies, and new applications in support of public policy, including the use of satellite data and global models for air quality monitoring and forecasting.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John Kerekes

February 25, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Earth Observation Technologies and Their Roles in Supporting Public Policy: An Overview of Trends in Earth Observation and New Capabilities Enabled

The launch of the TIROS-1 satellite in 1960 enabled a new perspective on how we view our planet. For over sixty years, space-based earth observation has provided global access for monitoring our weather and environment, assessing crop production and disaster damage, and tracking urban growth and land-use changes, among other uses. Recent and upcoming new civilian government and commercial systems will enable more complete and timely information. This talk will review satellite remote sensing capabilities and techniques, emerging technologies, and new applications in support of public policy, including the use of satellite data and global models for air quality monitoring and forecasting.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John Kerekes

February 25, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Earth Observation Technologies and Their Roles in Supporting Public Policy: An Overview of Trends in Earth Observation and New Capabilities Enabled

The launch of the TIROS-1 satellite in 1960 enabled a new perspective on how we view our planet. For over sixty years, space-based earth observation has provided global access for monitoring our weather and environment, assessing crop production and disaster damage, and tracking urban growth and land-use changes, among other uses. Recent and upcoming new civilian government and commercial systems will enable more complete and timely information. This talk will review satellite remote sensing capabilities and techniques, emerging technologies, and new applications in support of public policy, including the use of satellite data and global models for air quality monitoring and forecasting.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John Kerekes

February 25, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Earth Observation Technologies and Their Roles in Supporting Public Policy: An Overview of Trends in Earth Observation and New Capabilities Enabled

The launch of the TIROS-1 satellite in 1960 enabled a new perspective on how we view our planet. For over sixty years, space-based earth observation has provided global access for monitoring our weather and environment, assessing crop production and disaster damage, and tracking urban growth and land-use changes, among other uses. Recent and upcoming new civilian government and commercial systems will enable more complete and timely information. This talk will review satellite remote sensing capabilities and techniques, emerging technologies, and new applications in support of public policy, including the use of satellite data and global models for air quality monitoring and forecasting.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Paul Vincelli

February 11, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

The Interface of Smallholder Technology and Locally Led Development

A prevailing paradigm in international development is that, in order for development efforts to outlive funding provided by development agencies, those efforts must be grounded in local leadership. However, local attitudes towards new technologies may be diverse and strongly held. This talk will explore some of the factors that may inhibit technology adoption, including concerns over intellectual property, food safety, environmental safety, and erosion of cultural identity. It will also touch on the value of potential collaborations between social scientists and natural scientists to promote public engagement and leadership development that is grounded in both natural and social sciences.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Paul Vincelli

February 11, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

The Interface of Smallholder Technology and Locally Led Development

A prevailing paradigm in international development is that, in order for development efforts to outlive funding provided by development agencies, those efforts must be grounded in local leadership. However, local attitudes towards new technologies may be diverse and strongly held. This talk will explore some of the factors that may inhibit technology adoption, including concerns over intellectual property, food safety, environmental safety, and erosion of cultural identity. It will also touch on the value of potential collaborations between social scientists and natural scientists to promote public engagement and leadership development that is grounded in both natural and social sciences.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Paul Vincelli

February 11, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

The Interface of Smallholder Technology and Locally Led Development

A prevailing paradigm in international development is that, in order for development efforts to outlive funding provided by development agencies, those efforts must be grounded in local leadership. However, local attitudes towards new technologies may be diverse and strongly held. This talk will explore some of the factors that may inhibit technology adoption, including concerns over intellectual property, food safety, environmental safety, and erosion of cultural identity. It will also touch on the value of potential collaborations between social scientists and natural scientists to promote public engagement and leadership development that is grounded in both natural and social sciences.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Paul Vincelli

February 11, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

The Interface of Smallholder Technology and Locally Led Development

A prevailing paradigm in international development is that, in order for development efforts to outlive funding provided by development agencies, those efforts must be grounded in local leadership. However, local attitudes towards new technologies may be diverse and strongly held. This talk will explore some of the factors that may inhibit technology adoption, including concerns over intellectual property, food safety, environmental safety, and erosion of cultural identity. It will also touch on the value of potential collaborations between social scientists and natural scientists to promote public engagement and leadership development that is grounded in both natural and social sciences.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Paul Vincelli

February 11, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

The Interface of Smallholder Technology and Locally Led Development

A prevailing paradigm in international development is that, in order for development efforts to outlive funding provided by development agencies, those efforts must be grounded in local leadership. However, local attitudes towards new technologies may be diverse and strongly held. This talk will explore some of the factors that may inhibit technology adoption, including concerns over intellectual property, food safety, environmental safety, and erosion of cultural identity. It will also touch on the value of potential collaborations between social scientists and natural scientists to promote public engagement and leadership development that is grounded in both natural and social sciences.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Paul Vincelli

February 11, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

The Interface of Smallholder Technology and Locally Led Development

A prevailing paradigm in international development is that, in order for development efforts to outlive funding provided by development agencies, those efforts must be grounded in local leadership. However, local attitudes towards new technologies may be diverse and strongly held. This talk will explore some of the factors that may inhibit technology adoption, including concerns over intellectual property, food safety, environmental safety, and erosion of cultural identity. It will also touch on the value of potential collaborations between social scientists and natural scientists to promote public engagement and leadership development that is grounded in both natural and social sciences.

Organizing Project

2019-2020 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Jacqueline McLaughlin

January 28, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

A Retrospective, Mixed-Methods Impact Analysis of the U.S. Embassy Science Fellows Program

The U.S. Embassy Science Fellows (ESF) Program dispatches American federal science and technology experts abroad to support and advance U.S. mission strategic priorities. Since its inception in 2001, 21 U.S. Government agencies and approximately 550 Fellows have participated in this program. The ‘boots-on-the-ground’ science diplomacy actions of the ESF program help advance American science and foreign policy interests, promote cooperation with U.S. allies and partners, and highlight American scientific leadership and excellence. The goal of this research was to use a mixed-methods research approach to evaluate these claims using (1) almost two decades of recorded logistical data; (2) quantitative and qualitative survey data measuring past fellows’ perceptions of their ESF experience, (3) and, the personal reflections of this JSF – who not only managed the 2019 ESF cycle but served as an ESF herself to Embassy Bucharest in the area of STEM education and workforce enrichment.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Jacqueline McLaughlin

January 28, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

A Retrospective, Mixed-Methods Impact Analysis of the U.S. Embassy Science Fellows Program

The U.S. Embassy Science Fellows (ESF) Program dispatches American federal science and technology experts abroad to support and advance U.S. mission strategic priorities. Since its inception in 2001, 21 U.S. Government agencies and approximately 550 Fellows have participated in this program. The ‘boots-on-the-ground’ science diplomacy actions of the ESF program help advance American science and foreign policy interests, promote cooperation with U.S. allies and partners, and highlight American scientific leadership and excellence. The goal of this research was to use a mixed-methods research approach to evaluate these claims using (1) almost two decades of recorded logistical data; (2) quantitative and qualitative survey data measuring past fellows’ perceptions of their ESF experience, (3) and, the personal reflections of this JSF – who not only managed the 2019 ESF cycle but served as an ESF herself to Embassy Bucharest in the area of STEM education and workforce enrichment.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Jacqueline McLaughlin

January 28, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

A Retrospective, Mixed-Methods Impact Analysis of the U.S. Embassy Science Fellows Program

The U.S. Embassy Science Fellows (ESF) Program dispatches American federal science and technology experts abroad to support and advance U.S. mission strategic priorities. Since its inception in 2001, 21 U.S. Government agencies and approximately 550 Fellows have participated in this program. The ‘boots-on-the-ground’ science diplomacy actions of the ESF program help advance American science and foreign policy interests, promote cooperation with U.S. allies and partners, and highlight American scientific leadership and excellence. The goal of this research was to use a mixed-methods research approach to evaluate these claims using (1) almost two decades of recorded logistical data; (2) quantitative and qualitative survey data measuring past fellows’ perceptions of their ESF experience, (3) and, the personal reflections of this JSF – who not only managed the 2019 ESF cycle but served as an ESF herself to Embassy Bucharest in the area of STEM education and workforce enrichment.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Jacqueline McLaughlin

January 28, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

A Retrospective, Mixed-Methods Impact Analysis of the U.S. Embassy Science Fellows Program

The U.S. Embassy Science Fellows (ESF) Program dispatches American federal science and technology experts abroad to support and advance U.S. mission strategic priorities. Since its inception in 2001, 21 U.S. Government agencies and approximately 550 Fellows have participated in this program. The ‘boots-on-the-ground’ science diplomacy actions of the ESF program help advance American science and foreign policy interests, promote cooperation with U.S. allies and partners, and highlight American scientific leadership and excellence. The goal of this research was to use a mixed-methods research approach to evaluate these claims using (1) almost two decades of recorded logistical data; (2) quantitative and qualitative survey data measuring past fellows’ perceptions of their ESF experience, (3) and, the personal reflections of this JSF – who not only managed the 2019 ESF cycle but served as an ESF herself to Embassy Bucharest in the area of STEM education and workforce enrichment.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Jacqueline McLaughlin

January 28, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

A Retrospective, Mixed-Methods Impact Analysis of the U.S. Embassy Science Fellows Program

The U.S. Embassy Science Fellows (ESF) Program dispatches American federal science and technology experts abroad to support and advance U.S. mission strategic priorities. Since its inception in 2001, 21 U.S. Government agencies and approximately 550 Fellows have participated in this program. The ‘boots-on-the-ground’ science diplomacy actions of the ESF program help advance American science and foreign policy interests, promote cooperation with U.S. allies and partners, and highlight American scientific leadership and excellence. The goal of this research was to use a mixed-methods research approach to evaluate these claims using (1) almost two decades of recorded logistical data; (2) quantitative and qualitative survey data measuring past fellows’ perceptions of their ESF experience, (3) and, the personal reflections of this JSF – who not only managed the 2019 ESF cycle but served as an ESF herself to Embassy Bucharest in the area of STEM education and workforce enrichment.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Jacqueline McLaughlin

January 28, 2020

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

A Retrospective, Mixed-Methods Impact Analysis of the U.S. Embassy Science Fellows Program

The U.S. Embassy Science Fellows (ESF) Program dispatches American federal science and technology experts abroad to support and advance U.S. mission strategic priorities. Since its inception in 2001, 21 U.S. Government agencies and approximately 550 Fellows have participated in this program. The ‘boots-on-the-ground’ science diplomacy actions of the ESF program help advance American science and foreign policy interests, promote cooperation with U.S. allies and partners, and highlight American scientific leadership and excellence. The goal of this research was to use a mixed-methods research approach to evaluate these claims using (1) almost two decades of recorded logistical data; (2) quantitative and qualitative survey data measuring past fellows’ perceptions of their ESF experience, (3) and, the personal reflections of this JSF – who not only managed the 2019 ESF cycle but served as an ESF herself to Embassy Bucharest in the area of STEM education and workforce enrichment.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Gad Perry

December 10, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Urbanization: Scoping the Challenges and Opportunities for Foreign Assistance

With relatively little fanfare, urban living has become the norm for most of humanity. Today, the most rapidly urbanizing regions of the world are in Africa and Asia. As they seek to achieve long-term development and humanitarian goals, urbanization will present a host of opportunities and challenges for the United States and other international donors. The talk will describe ongoing work to identify specific ways that foreign assistance can be tailored to address projected trends and challenges of urbanization in an effective and efficient manner that protects long-term U.S. interests.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Gad Perry

December 10, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Urbanization: Scoping the Challenges and Opportunities for Foreign Assistance

With relatively little fanfare, urban living has become the norm for most of humanity. Today, the most rapidly urbanizing regions of the world are in Africa and Asia. As they seek to achieve long-term development and humanitarian goals, urbanization will present a host of opportunities and challenges for the United States and other international donors. The talk will describe ongoing work to identify specific ways that foreign assistance can be tailored to address projected trends and challenges of urbanization in an effective and efficient manner that protects long-term U.S. interests.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Gad Perry

December 10, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Urbanization: Scoping the Challenges and Opportunities for Foreign Assistance

With relatively little fanfare, urban living has become the norm for most of humanity. Today, the most rapidly urbanizing regions of the world are in Africa and Asia. As they seek to achieve long-term development and humanitarian goals, urbanization will present a host of opportunities and challenges for the United States and other international donors. The talk will describe ongoing work to identify specific ways that foreign assistance can be tailored to address projected trends and challenges of urbanization in an effective and efficient manner that protects long-term U.S. interests.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Gad Perry

December 10, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Urbanization: Scoping the Challenges and Opportunities for Foreign Assistance

With relatively little fanfare, urban living has become the norm for most of humanity. Today, the most rapidly urbanizing regions of the world are in Africa and Asia. As they seek to achieve long-term development and humanitarian goals, urbanization will present a host of opportunities and challenges for the United States and other international donors. The talk will describe ongoing work to identify specific ways that foreign assistance can be tailored to address projected trends and challenges of urbanization in an effective and efficient manner that protects long-term U.S. interests.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Gad Perry

December 10, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Urbanization: Scoping the Challenges and Opportunities for Foreign Assistance

With relatively little fanfare, urban living has become the norm for most of humanity. Today, the most rapidly urbanizing regions of the world are in Africa and Asia. As they seek to achieve long-term development and humanitarian goals, urbanization will present a host of opportunities and challenges for the United States and other international donors. The talk will describe ongoing work to identify specific ways that foreign assistance can be tailored to address projected trends and challenges of urbanization in an effective and efficient manner that protects long-term U.S. interests.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Gad Perry

December 10, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Urbanization: Scoping the Challenges and Opportunities for Foreign Assistance

With relatively little fanfare, urban living has become the norm for most of humanity. Today, the most rapidly urbanizing regions of the world are in Africa and Asia. As they seek to achieve long-term development and humanitarian goals, urbanization will present a host of opportunities and challenges for the United States and other international donors. The talk will describe ongoing work to identify specific ways that foreign assistance can be tailored to address projected trends and challenges of urbanization in an effective and efficient manner that protects long-term U.S. interests.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Elisabeth Smela

October 15, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Smart Cities and Their Technologies: An Introduction to Smart Cities and the Technologies Needed to Implement Them

Rapid urbanization brings not only economic opportunities but also challenges to city operations, including to transportation, water, energy, health care, and the delivery of city services. Digital technologies may help in addressing these challenges, allowing data to be collected and analyzed to manage and adapt municipal services. This seminar, after answering the question “What is a smart city?,” will explain some of the key technologies that will be employed in implementing smart cities: 5G, IoT, machine learning.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Elisabeth Smela

October 15, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Smart Cities and Their Technologies: An Introduction to Smart Cities and the Technologies Needed to Implement Them

Rapid urbanization brings not only economic opportunities but also challenges to city operations, including to transportation, water, energy, health care, and the delivery of city services. Digital technologies may help in addressing these challenges, allowing data to be collected and analyzed to manage and adapt municipal services. This seminar, after answering the question “What is a smart city?,” will explain some of the key technologies that will be employed in implementing smart cities: 5G, IoT, machine learning.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Elisabeth Smela

October 15, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Smart Cities and Their Technologies: An Introduction to Smart Cities and the Technologies Needed to Implement Them

Rapid urbanization brings not only economic opportunities but also challenges to city operations, including to transportation, water, energy, health care, and the delivery of city services. Digital technologies may help in addressing these challenges, allowing data to be collected and analyzed to manage and adapt municipal services. This seminar, after answering the question “What is a smart city?,” will explain some of the key technologies that will be employed in implementing smart cities: 5G, IoT, machine learning.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Elisabeth Smela

October 15, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Smart Cities and Their Technologies: An Introduction to Smart Cities and the Technologies Needed to Implement Them

Rapid urbanization brings not only economic opportunities but also challenges to city operations, including to transportation, water, energy, health care, and the delivery of city services. Digital technologies may help in addressing these challenges, allowing data to be collected and analyzed to manage and adapt municipal services. This seminar, after answering the question “What is a smart city?,” will explain some of the key technologies that will be employed in implementing smart cities: 5G, IoT, machine learning.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Elisabeth Smela

October 15, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Smart Cities and Their Technologies: An Introduction to Smart Cities and the Technologies Needed to Implement Them

Rapid urbanization brings not only economic opportunities but also challenges to city operations, including to transportation, water, energy, health care, and the delivery of city services. Digital technologies may help in addressing these challenges, allowing data to be collected and analyzed to manage and adapt municipal services. This seminar, after answering the question “What is a smart city?,” will explain some of the key technologies that will be employed in implementing smart cities: 5G, IoT, machine learning.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Elisabeth Smela

October 15, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Smart Cities and Their Technologies: An Introduction to Smart Cities and the Technologies Needed to Implement Them

Rapid urbanization brings not only economic opportunities but also challenges to city operations, including to transportation, water, energy, health care, and the delivery of city services. Digital technologies may help in addressing these challenges, allowing data to be collected and analyzed to manage and adapt municipal services. This seminar, after answering the question “What is a smart city?,” will explain some of the key technologies that will be employed in implementing smart cities: 5G, IoT, machine learning.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Stephen Silliman

July 9, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Twenty Years of Partnership in Benin, West Africa: Interplay of Partner Trust and Programming Potential

This presentation focuses on the interplay between the development of mutual trust and respect among stakeholders in increasingly complex development initiatives. It will highlight the efforts of a 20-plus years international collaboration and discuss how it evolved into a multifaceted approached to manage water resources in Benin, West Africa.
The continued partnership among U.S. and Benin faculty, leaders from Beninese NGO, government agency, and local leaders has seen the completion of a diverse set of projects, including: successful, government-led well drilling in over 30 rural communities, community-based water quality sampling, development of a new graduate-studies program at the Benin University, support of small business opportunities in rural villages, and ongoing studies of long-term sustainability of coastal, urban water resources.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Stephen Silliman

July 9, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Twenty Years of Partnership in Benin, West Africa: Interplay of Partner Trust and Programming Potential

This presentation focuses on the interplay between the development of mutual trust and respect among stakeholders in increasingly complex development initiatives. It will highlight the efforts of a 20-plus years international collaboration and discuss how it evolved into a multifaceted approached to manage water resources in Benin, West Africa.
The continued partnership among U.S. and Benin faculty, leaders from Beninese NGO, government agency, and local leaders has seen the completion of a diverse set of projects, including: successful, government-led well drilling in over 30 rural communities, community-based water quality sampling, development of a new graduate-studies program at the Benin University, support of small business opportunities in rural villages, and ongoing studies of long-term sustainability of coastal, urban water resources.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Stephen Silliman

July 9, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Twenty Years of Partnership in Benin, West Africa: Interplay of Partner Trust and Programming Potential

This presentation focuses on the interplay between the development of mutual trust and respect among stakeholders in increasingly complex development initiatives. It will highlight the efforts of a 20-plus years international collaboration and discuss how it evolved into a multifaceted approached to manage water resources in Benin, West Africa.
The continued partnership among U.S. and Benin faculty, leaders from Beninese NGO, government agency, and local leaders has seen the completion of a diverse set of projects, including: successful, government-led well drilling in over 30 rural communities, community-based water quality sampling, development of a new graduate-studies program at the Benin University, support of small business opportunities in rural villages, and ongoing studies of long-term sustainability of coastal, urban water resources.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Stephen Silliman

July 9, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Twenty Years of Partnership in Benin, West Africa: Interplay of Partner Trust and Programming Potential

This presentation focuses on the interplay between the development of mutual trust and respect among stakeholders in increasingly complex development initiatives. It will highlight the efforts of a 20-plus years international collaboration and discuss how it evolved into a multifaceted approached to manage water resources in Benin, West Africa.
The continued partnership among U.S. and Benin faculty, leaders from Beninese NGO, government agency, and local leaders has seen the completion of a diverse set of projects, including: successful, government-led well drilling in over 30 rural communities, community-based water quality sampling, development of a new graduate-studies program at the Benin University, support of small business opportunities in rural villages, and ongoing studies of long-term sustainability of coastal, urban water resources.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Stephen Silliman

July 9, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Twenty Years of Partnership in Benin, West Africa: Interplay of Partner Trust and Programming Potential

This presentation focuses on the interplay between the development of mutual trust and respect among stakeholders in increasingly complex development initiatives. It will highlight the efforts of a 20-plus years international collaboration and discuss how it evolved into a multifaceted approached to manage water resources in Benin, West Africa.
The continued partnership among U.S. and Benin faculty, leaders from Beninese NGO, government agency, and local leaders has seen the completion of a diverse set of projects, including: successful, government-led well drilling in over 30 rural communities, community-based water quality sampling, development of a new graduate-studies program at the Benin University, support of small business opportunities in rural villages, and ongoing studies of long-term sustainability of coastal, urban water resources.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Stephen Silliman

July 9, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Twenty Years of Partnership in Benin, West Africa: Interplay of Partner Trust and Programming Potential

This presentation focuses on the interplay between the development of mutual trust and respect among stakeholders in increasingly complex development initiatives. It will highlight the efforts of a 20-plus years international collaboration and discuss how it evolved into a multifaceted approached to manage water resources in Benin, West Africa.
The continued partnership among U.S. and Benin faculty, leaders from Beninese NGO, government agency, and local leaders has seen the completion of a diverse set of projects, including: successful, government-led well drilling in over 30 rural communities, community-based water quality sampling, development of a new graduate-studies program at the Benin University, support of small business opportunities in rural villages, and ongoing studies of long-term sustainability of coastal, urban water resources.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: June Pilcher

May 28, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Human Part of the Equation: Impact on Resilience and Self-Awareness

Why do some of us give up while others forge on? What side effects did the increase in global communication and global exposure have on different people and societies? Why didn’t we predict these side effects? Why is money only part of the solution? There are so many more possible questions that are incredibly difficult to answer that all relate back to what it is to be human. This seminar will cover a few of the basic “truths” of being human and how they affect USAID’s personnel and mission. We will explore the impact of how the human brain interprets our world, ourselves, and each other. The seminar will conclude with some "brain-wise" suggestions for improving resilience and self-awareness.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: June Pilcher

May 28, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Human Part of the Equation: Impact on Resilience and Self-Awareness

Why do some of us give up while others forge on? What side effects did the increase in global communication and global exposure have on different people and societies? Why didn’t we predict these side effects? Why is money only part of the solution? There are so many more possible questions that are incredibly difficult to answer that all relate back to what it is to be human. This seminar will cover a few of the basic “truths” of being human and how they affect USAID’s personnel and mission. We will explore the impact of how the human brain interprets our world, ourselves, and each other. The seminar will conclude with some "brain-wise" suggestions for improving resilience and self-awareness.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: June Pilcher

May 28, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Human Part of the Equation: Impact on Resilience and Self-Awareness

Why do some of us give up while others forge on? What side effects did the increase in global communication and global exposure have on different people and societies? Why didn’t we predict these side effects? Why is money only part of the solution? There are so many more possible questions that are incredibly difficult to answer that all relate back to what it is to be human. This seminar will cover a few of the basic “truths” of being human and how they affect USAID’s personnel and mission. We will explore the impact of how the human brain interprets our world, ourselves, and each other. The seminar will conclude with some "brain-wise" suggestions for improving resilience and self-awareness.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: June Pilcher

May 28, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Human Part of the Equation: Impact on Resilience and Self-Awareness

Why do some of us give up while others forge on? What side effects did the increase in global communication and global exposure have on different people and societies? Why didn’t we predict these side effects? Why is money only part of the solution? There are so many more possible questions that are incredibly difficult to answer that all relate back to what it is to be human. This seminar will cover a few of the basic “truths” of being human and how they affect USAID’s personnel and mission. We will explore the impact of how the human brain interprets our world, ourselves, and each other. The seminar will conclude with some "brain-wise" suggestions for improving resilience and self-awareness.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: June Pilcher

May 28, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Human Part of the Equation: Impact on Resilience and Self-Awareness

Why do some of us give up while others forge on? What side effects did the increase in global communication and global exposure have on different people and societies? Why didn’t we predict these side effects? Why is money only part of the solution? There are so many more possible questions that are incredibly difficult to answer that all relate back to what it is to be human. This seminar will cover a few of the basic “truths” of being human and how they affect USAID’s personnel and mission. We will explore the impact of how the human brain interprets our world, ourselves, and each other. The seminar will conclude with some "brain-wise" suggestions for improving resilience and self-awareness.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: June Pilcher

May 28, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Human Part of the Equation: Impact on Resilience and Self-Awareness

Why do some of us give up while others forge on? What side effects did the increase in global communication and global exposure have on different people and societies? Why didn’t we predict these side effects? Why is money only part of the solution? There are so many more possible questions that are incredibly difficult to answer that all relate back to what it is to be human. This seminar will cover a few of the basic “truths” of being human and how they affect USAID’s personnel and mission. We will explore the impact of how the human brain interprets our world, ourselves, and each other. The seminar will conclude with some "brain-wise" suggestions for improving resilience and self-awareness.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Peter Hirst

April 23, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Increasing Youth Inclusion in Agriculture

About 80% of youth live in lower and middle income countries (LMICs) and their unemployment rate is often twice that of the overall population. In these LMICs, most jobs in the short-term are likely to be the result of agriculture-led growth. As in the United States, many youth in the developing world do not view "agriculture" as a viable or attractive career path. In this seminar we will explore some of the barriers to youth development and some of the approaches USAID is taking to help youth achieve their potential.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Peter Hirst

April 23, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Increasing Youth Inclusion in Agriculture

About 80% of youth live in lower and middle income countries (LMICs) and their unemployment rate is often twice that of the overall population. In these LMICs, most jobs in the short-term are likely to be the result of agriculture-led growth. As in the United States, many youth in the developing world do not view "agriculture" as a viable or attractive career path. In this seminar we will explore some of the barriers to youth development and some of the approaches USAID is taking to help youth achieve their potential.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Peter Hirst

April 23, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Increasing Youth Inclusion in Agriculture

About 80% of youth live in lower and middle income countries (LMICs) and their unemployment rate is often twice that of the overall population. In these LMICs, most jobs in the short-term are likely to be the result of agriculture-led growth. As in the United States, many youth in the developing world do not view "agriculture" as a viable or attractive career path. In this seminar we will explore some of the barriers to youth development and some of the approaches USAID is taking to help youth achieve their potential.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Peter Hirst

April 23, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Increasing Youth Inclusion in Agriculture

About 80% of youth live in lower and middle income countries (LMICs) and their unemployment rate is often twice that of the overall population. In these LMICs, most jobs in the short-term are likely to be the result of agriculture-led growth. As in the United States, many youth in the developing world do not view "agriculture" as a viable or attractive career path. In this seminar we will explore some of the barriers to youth development and some of the approaches USAID is taking to help youth achieve their potential.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Peter Hirst

April 23, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Increasing Youth Inclusion in Agriculture

About 80% of youth live in lower and middle income countries (LMICs) and their unemployment rate is often twice that of the overall population. In these LMICs, most jobs in the short-term are likely to be the result of agriculture-led growth. As in the United States, many youth in the developing world do not view "agriculture" as a viable or attractive career path. In this seminar we will explore some of the barriers to youth development and some of the approaches USAID is taking to help youth achieve their potential.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Peter Hirst

April 23, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Increasing Youth Inclusion in Agriculture

About 80% of youth live in lower and middle income countries (LMICs) and their unemployment rate is often twice that of the overall population. In these LMICs, most jobs in the short-term are likely to be the result of agriculture-led growth. As in the United States, many youth in the developing world do not view "agriculture" as a viable or attractive career path. In this seminar we will explore some of the barriers to youth development and some of the approaches USAID is taking to help youth achieve their potential.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Weslynne Ashton

March 21, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Introducing the Circular Economy @ USAID

For USAID, the Circular Economy presents a new paradigm for orienting development assistance activities that is directly in line with partner countries’ Journey to Self Reliance, through local economic development and circulation of a variety of resources. The presentation introduces the circular economy concept, and explores how the CE can be integrated into USAID’s programming with a focus on two examples - the energy sector and cities, drawn from Dr. Ashton’s work in the Bureau for Europe and Eurasia.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Weslynne Ashton

March 21, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Introducing the Circular Economy @ USAID

For USAID, the Circular Economy presents a new paradigm for orienting development assistance activities that is directly in line with partner countries’ Journey to Self Reliance, through local economic development and circulation of a variety of resources. The presentation introduces the circular economy concept, and explores how the CE can be integrated into USAID’s programming with a focus on two examples - the energy sector and cities, drawn from Dr. Ashton’s work in the Bureau for Europe and Eurasia.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Weslynne Ashton

March 21, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Introducing the Circular Economy @ USAID

For USAID, the Circular Economy presents a new paradigm for orienting development assistance activities that is directly in line with partner countries’ Journey to Self Reliance, through local economic development and circulation of a variety of resources. The presentation introduces the circular economy concept, and explores how the CE can be integrated into USAID’s programming with a focus on two examples - the energy sector and cities, drawn from Dr. Ashton’s work in the Bureau for Europe and Eurasia.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Weslynne Ashton

March 21, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Introducing the Circular Economy @ USAID

For USAID, the Circular Economy presents a new paradigm for orienting development assistance activities that is directly in line with partner countries’ Journey to Self Reliance, through local economic development and circulation of a variety of resources. The presentation introduces the circular economy concept, and explores how the CE can be integrated into USAID’s programming with a focus on two examples - the energy sector and cities, drawn from Dr. Ashton’s work in the Bureau for Europe and Eurasia.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Weslynne Ashton

March 21, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Introducing the Circular Economy @ USAID

For USAID, the Circular Economy presents a new paradigm for orienting development assistance activities that is directly in line with partner countries’ Journey to Self Reliance, through local economic development and circulation of a variety of resources. The presentation introduces the circular economy concept, and explores how the CE can be integrated into USAID’s programming with a focus on two examples - the energy sector and cities, drawn from Dr. Ashton’s work in the Bureau for Europe and Eurasia.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Weslynne Ashton

March 21, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Introducing the Circular Economy @ USAID

For USAID, the Circular Economy presents a new paradigm for orienting development assistance activities that is directly in line with partner countries’ Journey to Self Reliance, through local economic development and circulation of a variety of resources. The presentation introduces the circular economy concept, and explores how the CE can be integrated into USAID’s programming with a focus on two examples - the energy sector and cities, drawn from Dr. Ashton’s work in the Bureau for Europe and Eurasia.

Organizing Project

2018-2019 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Ernest Richard Greene

July 31, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Practical Computational Modeling, Trends Analysis and Forecasting in Development

The Futures Team in the Global Development Lab trains Missions and Bureaus in scenario planning, trends analysis, computational modeling, and forecasting for CDCS and other programing. This training is useful in the new “Journey to Self-Reliance” and its guiding 17 metrics. The goal is to develop analytic capacity within Missions to address these new metrics and understand the effect of interventions on the odds and plausibility of various outcomes.

The robust, interactive training is based on the open source, Pardee International Futures programs and data base (pardee.du.edu). Missions will understand the basic, non-technical concepts and operations of this easily accessed, state of the art, free modeling system. Quantitative analysis grounds the qualitative narrative of decision makers.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Ernest Richard Greene

July 31, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Practical Computational Modeling, Trends Analysis and Forecasting in Development

The Futures Team in the Global Development Lab trains Missions and Bureaus in scenario planning, trends analysis, computational modeling, and forecasting for CDCS and other programing. This training is useful in the new “Journey to Self-Reliance” and its guiding 17 metrics. The goal is to develop analytic capacity within Missions to address these new metrics and understand the effect of interventions on the odds and plausibility of various outcomes.

The robust, interactive training is based on the open source, Pardee International Futures programs and data base (pardee.du.edu). Missions will understand the basic, non-technical concepts and operations of this easily accessed, state of the art, free modeling system. Quantitative analysis grounds the qualitative narrative of decision makers.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Ernest Richard Greene

July 31, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Practical Computational Modeling, Trends Analysis and Forecasting in Development

The Futures Team in the Global Development Lab trains Missions and Bureaus in scenario planning, trends analysis, computational modeling, and forecasting for CDCS and other programing. This training is useful in the new “Journey to Self-Reliance” and its guiding 17 metrics. The goal is to develop analytic capacity within Missions to address these new metrics and understand the effect of interventions on the odds and plausibility of various outcomes.

The robust, interactive training is based on the open source, Pardee International Futures programs and data base (pardee.du.edu). Missions will understand the basic, non-technical concepts and operations of this easily accessed, state of the art, free modeling system. Quantitative analysis grounds the qualitative narrative of decision makers.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Ernest Richard Greene

July 31, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Practical Computational Modeling, Trends Analysis and Forecasting in Development

The Futures Team in the Global Development Lab trains Missions and Bureaus in scenario planning, trends analysis, computational modeling, and forecasting for CDCS and other programing. This training is useful in the new “Journey to Self-Reliance” and its guiding 17 metrics. The goal is to develop analytic capacity within Missions to address these new metrics and understand the effect of interventions on the odds and plausibility of various outcomes.

The robust, interactive training is based on the open source, Pardee International Futures programs and data base (pardee.du.edu). Missions will understand the basic, non-technical concepts and operations of this easily accessed, state of the art, free modeling system. Quantitative analysis grounds the qualitative narrative of decision makers.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Ernest Richard Greene

July 31, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Practical Computational Modeling, Trends Analysis and Forecasting in Development

The Futures Team in the Global Development Lab trains Missions and Bureaus in scenario planning, trends analysis, computational modeling, and forecasting for CDCS and other programing. This training is useful in the new “Journey to Self-Reliance” and its guiding 17 metrics. The goal is to develop analytic capacity within Missions to address these new metrics and understand the effect of interventions on the odds and plausibility of various outcomes.

The robust, interactive training is based on the open source, Pardee International Futures programs and data base (pardee.du.edu). Missions will understand the basic, non-technical concepts and operations of this easily accessed, state of the art, free modeling system. Quantitative analysis grounds the qualitative narrative of decision makers.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Ernest Richard Greene

July 31, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Practical Computational Modeling, Trends Analysis and Forecasting in Development

The Futures Team in the Global Development Lab trains Missions and Bureaus in scenario planning, trends analysis, computational modeling, and forecasting for CDCS and other programing. This training is useful in the new “Journey to Self-Reliance” and its guiding 17 metrics. The goal is to develop analytic capacity within Missions to address these new metrics and understand the effect of interventions on the odds and plausibility of various outcomes.

The robust, interactive training is based on the open source, Pardee International Futures programs and data base (pardee.du.edu). Missions will understand the basic, non-technical concepts and operations of this easily accessed, state of the art, free modeling system. Quantitative analysis grounds the qualitative narrative of decision makers.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Bernard Gonik

July 24, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Maternal Vaccination in Developing Countries: A Pathway to Implementation

Routine childhood immunization is one of the greatest public health achievements, with dramatic reductions in childhood infectious morbidities and mortalities worldwide. However, adult immunization practices, and specifically pregnancy-related vaccinations, have lagged behind due to a number of complex social, financial and logistical barriers.

In preparation for health policy and implementation challenges, developing countries should assess pathogen-specific disease burdens, existing antenatal care infrastructures, monitoring capabilities, and potential abilities to scale up vaccine delivery specific to their pregnant patient population.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Bernard Gonik

July 24, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Maternal Vaccination in Developing Countries: A Pathway to Implementation

Routine childhood immunization is one of the greatest public health achievements, with dramatic reductions in childhood infectious morbidities and mortalities worldwide. However, adult immunization practices, and specifically pregnancy-related vaccinations, have lagged behind due to a number of complex social, financial and logistical barriers.

In preparation for health policy and implementation challenges, developing countries should assess pathogen-specific disease burdens, existing antenatal care infrastructures, monitoring capabilities, and potential abilities to scale up vaccine delivery specific to their pregnant patient population.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Bernard Gonik

July 24, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Maternal Vaccination in Developing Countries: A Pathway to Implementation

Routine childhood immunization is one of the greatest public health achievements, with dramatic reductions in childhood infectious morbidities and mortalities worldwide. However, adult immunization practices, and specifically pregnancy-related vaccinations, have lagged behind due to a number of complex social, financial and logistical barriers.

In preparation for health policy and implementation challenges, developing countries should assess pathogen-specific disease burdens, existing antenatal care infrastructures, monitoring capabilities, and potential abilities to scale up vaccine delivery specific to their pregnant patient population.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Bernard Gonik

July 24, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Maternal Vaccination in Developing Countries: A Pathway to Implementation

Routine childhood immunization is one of the greatest public health achievements, with dramatic reductions in childhood infectious morbidities and mortalities worldwide. However, adult immunization practices, and specifically pregnancy-related vaccinations, have lagged behind due to a number of complex social, financial and logistical barriers.

In preparation for health policy and implementation challenges, developing countries should assess pathogen-specific disease burdens, existing antenatal care infrastructures, monitoring capabilities, and potential abilities to scale up vaccine delivery specific to their pregnant patient population.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Bernard Gonik

July 24, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Maternal Vaccination in Developing Countries: A Pathway to Implementation

Routine childhood immunization is one of the greatest public health achievements, with dramatic reductions in childhood infectious morbidities and mortalities worldwide. However, adult immunization practices, and specifically pregnancy-related vaccinations, have lagged behind due to a number of complex social, financial and logistical barriers.

In preparation for health policy and implementation challenges, developing countries should assess pathogen-specific disease burdens, existing antenatal care infrastructures, monitoring capabilities, and potential abilities to scale up vaccine delivery specific to their pregnant patient population.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Bernard Gonik

July 24, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Maternal Vaccination in Developing Countries: A Pathway to Implementation

Routine childhood immunization is one of the greatest public health achievements, with dramatic reductions in childhood infectious morbidities and mortalities worldwide. However, adult immunization practices, and specifically pregnancy-related vaccinations, have lagged behind due to a number of complex social, financial and logistical barriers.

In preparation for health policy and implementation challenges, developing countries should assess pathogen-specific disease burdens, existing antenatal care infrastructures, monitoring capabilities, and potential abilities to scale up vaccine delivery specific to their pregnant patient population.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Francis Putz

June 5, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Three Decades of USAID Investments in Natural Resource Management in Indonesia and Parallel Research Efforts: Focus on the Grim Fates of Too Many Forests

Despite all the research and millions of dollars invested in conservation in Indonesia, most of the forests of Kalimantan and Sumatra are gone or severely degraded by over-harvesting and wildfires. Conservation failed principally because the opportunity costs of forest retention were too high. To avoid interventions that are unlikely to deliver the desired forest conservation and related outcomes, we should determine what worked where, under what conditions, when, how, why, and for whom. These points will be illustrated with examples from ongoing efforts to promote reduced-impact logging and sustainable forest landscape management through voluntary third-party certification and carbon offsets.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Francis Putz

June 5, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Three Decades of USAID Investments in Natural Resource Management in Indonesia and Parallel Research Efforts: Focus on the Grim Fates of Too Many Forests

Despite all the research and millions of dollars invested in conservation in Indonesia, most of the forests of Kalimantan and Sumatra are gone or severely degraded by over-harvesting and wildfires. Conservation failed principally because the opportunity costs of forest retention were too high. To avoid interventions that are unlikely to deliver the desired forest conservation and related outcomes, we should determine what worked where, under what conditions, when, how, why, and for whom. These points will be illustrated with examples from ongoing efforts to promote reduced-impact logging and sustainable forest landscape management through voluntary third-party certification and carbon offsets.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Francis Putz

June 5, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Three Decades of USAID Investments in Natural Resource Management in Indonesia and Parallel Research Efforts: Focus on the Grim Fates of Too Many Forests

Despite all the research and millions of dollars invested in conservation in Indonesia, most of the forests of Kalimantan and Sumatra are gone or severely degraded by over-harvesting and wildfires. Conservation failed principally because the opportunity costs of forest retention were too high. To avoid interventions that are unlikely to deliver the desired forest conservation and related outcomes, we should determine what worked where, under what conditions, when, how, why, and for whom. These points will be illustrated with examples from ongoing efforts to promote reduced-impact logging and sustainable forest landscape management through voluntary third-party certification and carbon offsets.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Francis Putz

June 5, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Three Decades of USAID Investments in Natural Resource Management in Indonesia and Parallel Research Efforts: Focus on the Grim Fates of Too Many Forests

Despite all the research and millions of dollars invested in conservation in Indonesia, most of the forests of Kalimantan and Sumatra are gone or severely degraded by over-harvesting and wildfires. Conservation failed principally because the opportunity costs of forest retention were too high. To avoid interventions that are unlikely to deliver the desired forest conservation and related outcomes, we should determine what worked where, under what conditions, when, how, why, and for whom. These points will be illustrated with examples from ongoing efforts to promote reduced-impact logging and sustainable forest landscape management through voluntary third-party certification and carbon offsets.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Francis Putz

June 5, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Three Decades of USAID Investments in Natural Resource Management in Indonesia and Parallel Research Efforts: Focus on the Grim Fates of Too Many Forests

Despite all the research and millions of dollars invested in conservation in Indonesia, most of the forests of Kalimantan and Sumatra are gone or severely degraded by over-harvesting and wildfires. Conservation failed principally because the opportunity costs of forest retention were too high. To avoid interventions that are unlikely to deliver the desired forest conservation and related outcomes, we should determine what worked where, under what conditions, when, how, why, and for whom. These points will be illustrated with examples from ongoing efforts to promote reduced-impact logging and sustainable forest landscape management through voluntary third-party certification and carbon offsets.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Francis Putz

June 5, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Three Decades of USAID Investments in Natural Resource Management in Indonesia and Parallel Research Efforts: Focus on the Grim Fates of Too Many Forests

Despite all the research and millions of dollars invested in conservation in Indonesia, most of the forests of Kalimantan and Sumatra are gone or severely degraded by over-harvesting and wildfires. Conservation failed principally because the opportunity costs of forest retention were too high. To avoid interventions that are unlikely to deliver the desired forest conservation and related outcomes, we should determine what worked where, under what conditions, when, how, why, and for whom. These points will be illustrated with examples from ongoing efforts to promote reduced-impact logging and sustainable forest landscape management through voluntary third-party certification and carbon offsets.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John Muth

May 23, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Waving the Technology Magic Wand in Areas of Conflict and Fragility: What Can Sufficiently Advanced Information Technology (Data, Visualization, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence) Do for USAID Operations?

There is enormous hype and excitement about big data, natural language processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence and other rapidly emerging information technologies. It is too soon tell how practical some of these technologies are and who the winners and losers will be, but it is clear that like wireless communications, smart phones and social media these technologies will strongly impact both the developed and developing world.

A fundamental question is how can USAID get past the hype and leverage these “advanced” information technologies in practical ways to improve its operations. Specifically, conflicts drive 80% of all humanitarian needs, and by 2030 the share of global poor living in fragile and conflict-affected situations will reach 46%. It is in these non-permissive areas where USAID has the most difficulty obtaining information and balancing the risks to its personnel and implementing partners against the potential benefits USAID programs offer. There are no magic wands, but technologies using real time data, that drives the adaptive management of programs, and provide ways to manage information flows to provide better communications and drive decision-making offer intriguing possibilities. The talk will outline some of the opportunities and challenges that emerging technologies pose for USAID and its partners from an operational innovation and ethics perspective.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John Muth

May 23, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Waving the Technology Magic Wand in Areas of Conflict and Fragility: What Can Sufficiently Advanced Information Technology (Data, Visualization, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence) Do for USAID Operations?

There is enormous hype and excitement about big data, natural language processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence and other rapidly emerging information technologies. It is too soon tell how practical some of these technologies are and who the winners and losers will be, but it is clear that like wireless communications, smart phones and social media these technologies will strongly impact both the developed and developing world.

A fundamental question is how can USAID get past the hype and leverage these “advanced” information technologies in practical ways to improve its operations. Specifically, conflicts drive 80% of all humanitarian needs, and by 2030 the share of global poor living in fragile and conflict-affected situations will reach 46%. It is in these non-permissive areas where USAID has the most difficulty obtaining information and balancing the risks to its personnel and implementing partners against the potential benefits USAID programs offer. There are no magic wands, but technologies using real time data, that drives the adaptive management of programs, and provide ways to manage information flows to provide better communications and drive decision-making offer intriguing possibilities. The talk will outline some of the opportunities and challenges that emerging technologies pose for USAID and its partners from an operational innovation and ethics perspective.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John Muth

May 23, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Waving the Technology Magic Wand in Areas of Conflict and Fragility: What Can Sufficiently Advanced Information Technology (Data, Visualization, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence) Do for USAID Operations?

There is enormous hype and excitement about big data, natural language processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence and other rapidly emerging information technologies. It is too soon tell how practical some of these technologies are and who the winners and losers will be, but it is clear that like wireless communications, smart phones and social media these technologies will strongly impact both the developed and developing world.

A fundamental question is how can USAID get past the hype and leverage these “advanced” information technologies in practical ways to improve its operations. Specifically, conflicts drive 80% of all humanitarian needs, and by 2030 the share of global poor living in fragile and conflict-affected situations will reach 46%. It is in these non-permissive areas where USAID has the most difficulty obtaining information and balancing the risks to its personnel and implementing partners against the potential benefits USAID programs offer. There are no magic wands, but technologies using real time data, that drives the adaptive management of programs, and provide ways to manage information flows to provide better communications and drive decision-making offer intriguing possibilities. The talk will outline some of the opportunities and challenges that emerging technologies pose for USAID and its partners from an operational innovation and ethics perspective.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John Muth

May 23, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Waving the Technology Magic Wand in Areas of Conflict and Fragility: What Can Sufficiently Advanced Information Technology (Data, Visualization, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence) Do for USAID Operations?

There is enormous hype and excitement about big data, natural language processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence and other rapidly emerging information technologies. It is too soon tell how practical some of these technologies are and who the winners and losers will be, but it is clear that like wireless communications, smart phones and social media these technologies will strongly impact both the developed and developing world.

A fundamental question is how can USAID get past the hype and leverage these “advanced” information technologies in practical ways to improve its operations. Specifically, conflicts drive 80% of all humanitarian needs, and by 2030 the share of global poor living in fragile and conflict-affected situations will reach 46%. It is in these non-permissive areas where USAID has the most difficulty obtaining information and balancing the risks to its personnel and implementing partners against the potential benefits USAID programs offer. There are no magic wands, but technologies using real time data, that drives the adaptive management of programs, and provide ways to manage information flows to provide better communications and drive decision-making offer intriguing possibilities. The talk will outline some of the opportunities and challenges that emerging technologies pose for USAID and its partners from an operational innovation and ethics perspective.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John Muth

May 23, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Waving the Technology Magic Wand in Areas of Conflict and Fragility: What Can Sufficiently Advanced Information Technology (Data, Visualization, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence) Do for USAID Operations?

There is enormous hype and excitement about big data, natural language processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence and other rapidly emerging information technologies. It is too soon tell how practical some of these technologies are and who the winners and losers will be, but it is clear that like wireless communications, smart phones and social media these technologies will strongly impact both the developed and developing world.

A fundamental question is how can USAID get past the hype and leverage these “advanced” information technologies in practical ways to improve its operations. Specifically, conflicts drive 80% of all humanitarian needs, and by 2030 the share of global poor living in fragile and conflict-affected situations will reach 46%. It is in these non-permissive areas where USAID has the most difficulty obtaining information and balancing the risks to its personnel and implementing partners against the potential benefits USAID programs offer. There are no magic wands, but technologies using real time data, that drives the adaptive management of programs, and provide ways to manage information flows to provide better communications and drive decision-making offer intriguing possibilities. The talk will outline some of the opportunities and challenges that emerging technologies pose for USAID and its partners from an operational innovation and ethics perspective.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: John Muth

May 23, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Waving the Technology Magic Wand in Areas of Conflict and Fragility: What Can Sufficiently Advanced Information Technology (Data, Visualization, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence) Do for USAID Operations?

There is enormous hype and excitement about big data, natural language processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence and other rapidly emerging information technologies. It is too soon tell how practical some of these technologies are and who the winners and losers will be, but it is clear that like wireless communications, smart phones and social media these technologies will strongly impact both the developed and developing world.

A fundamental question is how can USAID get past the hype and leverage these “advanced” information technologies in practical ways to improve its operations. Specifically, conflicts drive 80% of all humanitarian needs, and by 2030 the share of global poor living in fragile and conflict-affected situations will reach 46%. It is in these non-permissive areas where USAID has the most difficulty obtaining information and balancing the risks to its personnel and implementing partners against the potential benefits USAID programs offer. There are no magic wands, but technologies using real time data, that drives the adaptive management of programs, and provide ways to manage information flows to provide better communications and drive decision-making offer intriguing possibilities. The talk will outline some of the opportunities and challenges that emerging technologies pose for USAID and its partners from an operational innovation and ethics perspective.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sonak Pastakia

March 6, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Promoting Comprehensive Service Delivery Through National Health Insurance in Sub-Saharan Africa

As USAID continues to push towards working ourselves out of a job, the emergence of national health insurance programs across Sub-Saharan Africa represent a key step in the journey to self-reliance. Through this presentation, a brief summary of the progress and gaps in these national health insurance programs will be described. Dr. Pastakia will also describe his past efforts in trying to increase insurance uptake by providing contextualized multi-sectoral services to rural populations in Western Kenya.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sonak Pastakia

March 6, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Promoting Comprehensive Service Delivery Through National Health Insurance in Sub-Saharan Africa

As USAID continues to push towards working ourselves out of a job, the emergence of national health insurance programs across Sub-Saharan Africa represent a key step in the journey to self-reliance. Through this presentation, a brief summary of the progress and gaps in these national health insurance programs will be described. Dr. Pastakia will also describe his past efforts in trying to increase insurance uptake by providing contextualized multi-sectoral services to rural populations in Western Kenya.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sonak Pastakia

March 6, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Promoting Comprehensive Service Delivery Through National Health Insurance in Sub-Saharan Africa

As USAID continues to push towards working ourselves out of a job, the emergence of national health insurance programs across Sub-Saharan Africa represent a key step in the journey to self-reliance. Through this presentation, a brief summary of the progress and gaps in these national health insurance programs will be described. Dr. Pastakia will also describe his past efforts in trying to increase insurance uptake by providing contextualized multi-sectoral services to rural populations in Western Kenya.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sonak Pastakia

March 6, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Promoting Comprehensive Service Delivery Through National Health Insurance in Sub-Saharan Africa

As USAID continues to push towards working ourselves out of a job, the emergence of national health insurance programs across Sub-Saharan Africa represent a key step in the journey to self-reliance. Through this presentation, a brief summary of the progress and gaps in these national health insurance programs will be described. Dr. Pastakia will also describe his past efforts in trying to increase insurance uptake by providing contextualized multi-sectoral services to rural populations in Western Kenya.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sonak Pastakia

March 6, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Promoting Comprehensive Service Delivery Through National Health Insurance in Sub-Saharan Africa

As USAID continues to push towards working ourselves out of a job, the emergence of national health insurance programs across Sub-Saharan Africa represent a key step in the journey to self-reliance. Through this presentation, a brief summary of the progress and gaps in these national health insurance programs will be described. Dr. Pastakia will also describe his past efforts in trying to increase insurance uptake by providing contextualized multi-sectoral services to rural populations in Western Kenya.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sonak Pastakia

March 6, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Promoting Comprehensive Service Delivery Through National Health Insurance in Sub-Saharan Africa

As USAID continues to push towards working ourselves out of a job, the emergence of national health insurance programs across Sub-Saharan Africa represent a key step in the journey to self-reliance. Through this presentation, a brief summary of the progress and gaps in these national health insurance programs will be described. Dr. Pastakia will also describe his past efforts in trying to increase insurance uptake by providing contextualized multi-sectoral services to rural populations in Western Kenya.

Organizing Project

2017-2018 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Karen Lips

August 5 - 15, 2017

Past

About

Science for Peace: Balancing Biological Conservation and Sustainable Use in Post-conflict Colombia

For over the last 50 years Colombia has suffered from a series of armed conflicts that have resulted in millions of deaths and untold trauma to the Colombian people, including the displacement of over 7 million people from their lands. Colombia is one of 10 Megadiverse countries, despite limited scientific exploration and collection in biodiverse regions of Choco and Amazonia. Thus, Colombia lacks a comprehensive understanding of the numbers and types of natural habitats in the county, has incomplete knowledge of the distribution of most species. When the Colombian Peace Accord was signed in November 2016, the government committed to promoting rural development and addressing inequalities in post-conflict lands, and promised to increase protection and conservation of natural areas. Without relevant data to guide decisions, and lacking strategic planning documents that provide guidance in determining the fate of newly accessible lands, the government lacks the data and policies to direct human settlements and conservation towards appropriate habitats. I will describe research done with Humboldt Institute while an Embassy Science Fellow in Colombia to identify current land uses and discuss a framework to guide land use planning in post-conflict lands.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Karen Lips

August 5 - 15, 2017

Past

About

Science for Peace: Balancing Biological Conservation and Sustainable Use in Post-conflict Colombia

For over the last 50 years Colombia has suffered from a series of armed conflicts that have resulted in millions of deaths and untold trauma to the Colombian people, including the displacement of over 7 million people from their lands. Colombia is one of 10 Megadiverse countries, despite limited scientific exploration and collection in biodiverse regions of Choco and Amazonia. Thus, Colombia lacks a comprehensive understanding of the numbers and types of natural habitats in the county, has incomplete knowledge of the distribution of most species. When the Colombian Peace Accord was signed in November 2016, the government committed to promoting rural development and addressing inequalities in post-conflict lands, and promised to increase protection and conservation of natural areas. Without relevant data to guide decisions, and lacking strategic planning documents that provide guidance in determining the fate of newly accessible lands, the government lacks the data and policies to direct human settlements and conservation towards appropriate habitats. I will describe research done with Humboldt Institute while an Embassy Science Fellow in Colombia to identify current land uses and discuss a framework to guide land use planning in post-conflict lands.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Karen Lips

August 5 - 15, 2017

Past

About

Science for Peace: Balancing Biological Conservation and Sustainable Use in Post-conflict Colombia

For over the last 50 years Colombia has suffered from a series of armed conflicts that have resulted in millions of deaths and untold trauma to the Colombian people, including the displacement of over 7 million people from their lands. Colombia is one of 10 Megadiverse countries, despite limited scientific exploration and collection in biodiverse regions of Choco and Amazonia. Thus, Colombia lacks a comprehensive understanding of the numbers and types of natural habitats in the county, has incomplete knowledge of the distribution of most species. When the Colombian Peace Accord was signed in November 2016, the government committed to promoting rural development and addressing inequalities in post-conflict lands, and promised to increase protection and conservation of natural areas. Without relevant data to guide decisions, and lacking strategic planning documents that provide guidance in determining the fate of newly accessible lands, the government lacks the data and policies to direct human settlements and conservation towards appropriate habitats. I will describe research done with Humboldt Institute while an Embassy Science Fellow in Colombia to identify current land uses and discuss a framework to guide land use planning in post-conflict lands.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Karen Lips

August 5 - 15, 2017

Past

About

Science for Peace: Balancing Biological Conservation and Sustainable Use in Post-conflict Colombia

For over the last 50 years Colombia has suffered from a series of armed conflicts that have resulted in millions of deaths and untold trauma to the Colombian people, including the displacement of over 7 million people from their lands. Colombia is one of 10 Megadiverse countries, despite limited scientific exploration and collection in biodiverse regions of Choco and Amazonia. Thus, Colombia lacks a comprehensive understanding of the numbers and types of natural habitats in the county, has incomplete knowledge of the distribution of most species. When the Colombian Peace Accord was signed in November 2016, the government committed to promoting rural development and addressing inequalities in post-conflict lands, and promised to increase protection and conservation of natural areas. Without relevant data to guide decisions, and lacking strategic planning documents that provide guidance in determining the fate of newly accessible lands, the government lacks the data and policies to direct human settlements and conservation towards appropriate habitats. I will describe research done with Humboldt Institute while an Embassy Science Fellow in Colombia to identify current land uses and discuss a framework to guide land use planning in post-conflict lands.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Karen Lips

August 5 - 15, 2017

Past

About

Science for Peace: Balancing Biological Conservation and Sustainable Use in Post-conflict Colombia

For over the last 50 years Colombia has suffered from a series of armed conflicts that have resulted in millions of deaths and untold trauma to the Colombian people, including the displacement of over 7 million people from their lands. Colombia is one of 10 Megadiverse countries, despite limited scientific exploration and collection in biodiverse regions of Choco and Amazonia. Thus, Colombia lacks a comprehensive understanding of the numbers and types of natural habitats in the county, has incomplete knowledge of the distribution of most species. When the Colombian Peace Accord was signed in November 2016, the government committed to promoting rural development and addressing inequalities in post-conflict lands, and promised to increase protection and conservation of natural areas. Without relevant data to guide decisions, and lacking strategic planning documents that provide guidance in determining the fate of newly accessible lands, the government lacks the data and policies to direct human settlements and conservation towards appropriate habitats. I will describe research done with Humboldt Institute while an Embassy Science Fellow in Colombia to identify current land uses and discuss a framework to guide land use planning in post-conflict lands.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Karen Lips

August 5 - 15, 2017

Past

About

Science for Peace: Balancing Biological Conservation and Sustainable Use in Post-conflict Colombia

For over the last 50 years Colombia has suffered from a series of armed conflicts that have resulted in millions of deaths and untold trauma to the Colombian people, including the displacement of over 7 million people from their lands. Colombia is one of 10 Megadiverse countries, despite limited scientific exploration and collection in biodiverse regions of Choco and Amazonia. Thus, Colombia lacks a comprehensive understanding of the numbers and types of natural habitats in the county, has incomplete knowledge of the distribution of most species. When the Colombian Peace Accord was signed in November 2016, the government committed to promoting rural development and addressing inequalities in post-conflict lands, and promised to increase protection and conservation of natural areas. Without relevant data to guide decisions, and lacking strategic planning documents that provide guidance in determining the fate of newly accessible lands, the government lacks the data and policies to direct human settlements and conservation towards appropriate habitats. I will describe research done with Humboldt Institute while an Embassy Science Fellow in Colombia to identify current land uses and discuss a framework to guide land use planning in post-conflict lands.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sumant Nigam

August 1, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Striking Seasonality in the 20th-Century Warming over North America and Africa: Insights and Impacts

The linear trend in 20th-century surface air temperature (SAT) – a key secular warming signal – exhibits striking seasonal variations over the North American and African Continent: SAT trends are pronounced in winter-spring but notably weak in summer-fall, except over northern Africa and southwest Asia where the timing is reversed. The striking seasonality warrants an explanation as the winter-summer difference in the greenhouse gas (GHG) concentration trends is relatively insignificant. The seasonality of North America trends is shown to result from the winter dormancy and summer vigor of the hydrologic cycle which leads to different disposition mechanisms for the radiative energy incident on the land-surface from increasing GHG concentrations.

Over northern Africa, SAT trends are largest in the warm season, leading to increased heat stress. Declining precipitation trends are found in the Gulf of Guinea rim countries, especially in the source region of Niger river, and in the Congo River basin. Rainfall over the African Great Lakes – one of the largest freshwater repositories – has, fortunately, increased. In contrast, the Sahara Desert has expanded significantly over the 20th century – by 12-20% depending on the season; southward in summer and northward in winter.

Finally, the SAT and precipitation trends in historical (20th century) simulations of climate by models whose projections inform the IPCC’s fifth assessment (and the Paris climate accord) often show unrealistic strength and structure, including notably weaker seasonal variations, indicating the challenge in projecting regional hydroclimate change.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sumant Nigam

August 1, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Striking Seasonality in the 20th-Century Warming over North America and Africa: Insights and Impacts

The linear trend in 20th-century surface air temperature (SAT) – a key secular warming signal – exhibits striking seasonal variations over the North American and African Continent: SAT trends are pronounced in winter-spring but notably weak in summer-fall, except over northern Africa and southwest Asia where the timing is reversed. The striking seasonality warrants an explanation as the winter-summer difference in the greenhouse gas (GHG) concentration trends is relatively insignificant. The seasonality of North America trends is shown to result from the winter dormancy and summer vigor of the hydrologic cycle which leads to different disposition mechanisms for the radiative energy incident on the land-surface from increasing GHG concentrations.

Over northern Africa, SAT trends are largest in the warm season, leading to increased heat stress. Declining precipitation trends are found in the Gulf of Guinea rim countries, especially in the source region of Niger river, and in the Congo River basin. Rainfall over the African Great Lakes – one of the largest freshwater repositories – has, fortunately, increased. In contrast, the Sahara Desert has expanded significantly over the 20th century – by 12-20% depending on the season; southward in summer and northward in winter.

Finally, the SAT and precipitation trends in historical (20th century) simulations of climate by models whose projections inform the IPCC’s fifth assessment (and the Paris climate accord) often show unrealistic strength and structure, including notably weaker seasonal variations, indicating the challenge in projecting regional hydroclimate change.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sumant Nigam

August 1, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Striking Seasonality in the 20th-Century Warming over North America and Africa: Insights and Impacts

The linear trend in 20th-century surface air temperature (SAT) – a key secular warming signal – exhibits striking seasonal variations over the North American and African Continent: SAT trends are pronounced in winter-spring but notably weak in summer-fall, except over northern Africa and southwest Asia where the timing is reversed. The striking seasonality warrants an explanation as the winter-summer difference in the greenhouse gas (GHG) concentration trends is relatively insignificant. The seasonality of North America trends is shown to result from the winter dormancy and summer vigor of the hydrologic cycle which leads to different disposition mechanisms for the radiative energy incident on the land-surface from increasing GHG concentrations.

Over northern Africa, SAT trends are largest in the warm season, leading to increased heat stress. Declining precipitation trends are found in the Gulf of Guinea rim countries, especially in the source region of Niger river, and in the Congo River basin. Rainfall over the African Great Lakes – one of the largest freshwater repositories – has, fortunately, increased. In contrast, the Sahara Desert has expanded significantly over the 20th century – by 12-20% depending on the season; southward in summer and northward in winter.

Finally, the SAT and precipitation trends in historical (20th century) simulations of climate by models whose projections inform the IPCC’s fifth assessment (and the Paris climate accord) often show unrealistic strength and structure, including notably weaker seasonal variations, indicating the challenge in projecting regional hydroclimate change.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sumant Nigam

August 1, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Striking Seasonality in the 20th-Century Warming over North America and Africa: Insights and Impacts

The linear trend in 20th-century surface air temperature (SAT) – a key secular warming signal – exhibits striking seasonal variations over the North American and African Continent: SAT trends are pronounced in winter-spring but notably weak in summer-fall, except over northern Africa and southwest Asia where the timing is reversed. The striking seasonality warrants an explanation as the winter-summer difference in the greenhouse gas (GHG) concentration trends is relatively insignificant. The seasonality of North America trends is shown to result from the winter dormancy and summer vigor of the hydrologic cycle which leads to different disposition mechanisms for the radiative energy incident on the land-surface from increasing GHG concentrations.

Over northern Africa, SAT trends are largest in the warm season, leading to increased heat stress. Declining precipitation trends are found in the Gulf of Guinea rim countries, especially in the source region of Niger river, and in the Congo River basin. Rainfall over the African Great Lakes – one of the largest freshwater repositories – has, fortunately, increased. In contrast, the Sahara Desert has expanded significantly over the 20th century – by 12-20% depending on the season; southward in summer and northward in winter.

Finally, the SAT and precipitation trends in historical (20th century) simulations of climate by models whose projections inform the IPCC’s fifth assessment (and the Paris climate accord) often show unrealistic strength and structure, including notably weaker seasonal variations, indicating the challenge in projecting regional hydroclimate change.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sumant Nigam

August 1, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Striking Seasonality in the 20th-Century Warming over North America and Africa: Insights and Impacts

The linear trend in 20th-century surface air temperature (SAT) – a key secular warming signal – exhibits striking seasonal variations over the North American and African Continent: SAT trends are pronounced in winter-spring but notably weak in summer-fall, except over northern Africa and southwest Asia where the timing is reversed. The striking seasonality warrants an explanation as the winter-summer difference in the greenhouse gas (GHG) concentration trends is relatively insignificant. The seasonality of North America trends is shown to result from the winter dormancy and summer vigor of the hydrologic cycle which leads to different disposition mechanisms for the radiative energy incident on the land-surface from increasing GHG concentrations.

Over northern Africa, SAT trends are largest in the warm season, leading to increased heat stress. Declining precipitation trends are found in the Gulf of Guinea rim countries, especially in the source region of Niger river, and in the Congo River basin. Rainfall over the African Great Lakes – one of the largest freshwater repositories – has, fortunately, increased. In contrast, the Sahara Desert has expanded significantly over the 20th century – by 12-20% depending on the season; southward in summer and northward in winter.

Finally, the SAT and precipitation trends in historical (20th century) simulations of climate by models whose projections inform the IPCC’s fifth assessment (and the Paris climate accord) often show unrealistic strength and structure, including notably weaker seasonal variations, indicating the challenge in projecting regional hydroclimate change.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sumant Nigam

August 1, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Striking Seasonality in the 20th-Century Warming over North America and Africa: Insights and Impacts

The linear trend in 20th-century surface air temperature (SAT) – a key secular warming signal – exhibits striking seasonal variations over the North American and African Continent: SAT trends are pronounced in winter-spring but notably weak in summer-fall, except over northern Africa and southwest Asia where the timing is reversed. The striking seasonality warrants an explanation as the winter-summer difference in the greenhouse gas (GHG) concentration trends is relatively insignificant. The seasonality of North America trends is shown to result from the winter dormancy and summer vigor of the hydrologic cycle which leads to different disposition mechanisms for the radiative energy incident on the land-surface from increasing GHG concentrations.

Over northern Africa, SAT trends are largest in the warm season, leading to increased heat stress. Declining precipitation trends are found in the Gulf of Guinea rim countries, especially in the source region of Niger river, and in the Congo River basin. Rainfall over the African Great Lakes – one of the largest freshwater repositories – has, fortunately, increased. In contrast, the Sahara Desert has expanded significantly over the 20th century – by 12-20% depending on the season; southward in summer and northward in winter.

Finally, the SAT and precipitation trends in historical (20th century) simulations of climate by models whose projections inform the IPCC’s fifth assessment (and the Paris climate accord) often show unrealistic strength and structure, including notably weaker seasonal variations, indicating the challenge in projecting regional hydroclimate change.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kathleen Vogel

July 11, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Anthrax Diaries: Studying the Hidden Lives of Former Bioweapons Scientists

Between 2008 and 2012, Vogel conducted an oral history involving 50 interviews with former American and Soviet bioweapons scientists located in the United States, Russia, and Kazakhstan. These interviews bring to life the people behind these weapons programs and reveal the complex reality of the facts, fictions, logics, and imaginaries of ethical thinking and practices of these scientists. These individuals speak candidly about their past work and reveal interesting differences, contradictions, and struggles that show a surprising set of moralities at play in and between these weapons programs, and also reveal how these weapons programs were driven by conceptions (or misconceptions) of one another. These weapons programs were not monolithic, amoral war machines that can be explained only by the Cold War politics of the time. Rather, a striking amount of ethical variability and dilemmas were present that reflect the distinctive nature of biological weapons, as well as the unique local culture (technical and non-technical) that surrounded these scientists. The interviews reveal how different national and laboratory cultures, politics, and technical practices shaped scientist participation in weapons work. There have been long-standing discussions among the public and scholarly communities about whether scientists are responsible for the technologies they create; what is less visible is that this discussion also takes place among scientists and engineers. This talk will explore how oral histories can help us understand complex facets of these secret communities.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kathleen Vogel

July 11, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Anthrax Diaries: Studying the Hidden Lives of Former Bioweapons Scientists

Between 2008 and 2012, Vogel conducted an oral history involving 50 interviews with former American and Soviet bioweapons scientists located in the United States, Russia, and Kazakhstan. These interviews bring to life the people behind these weapons programs and reveal the complex reality of the facts, fictions, logics, and imaginaries of ethical thinking and practices of these scientists. These individuals speak candidly about their past work and reveal interesting differences, contradictions, and struggles that show a surprising set of moralities at play in and between these weapons programs, and also reveal how these weapons programs were driven by conceptions (or misconceptions) of one another. These weapons programs were not monolithic, amoral war machines that can be explained only by the Cold War politics of the time. Rather, a striking amount of ethical variability and dilemmas were present that reflect the distinctive nature of biological weapons, as well as the unique local culture (technical and non-technical) that surrounded these scientists. The interviews reveal how different national and laboratory cultures, politics, and technical practices shaped scientist participation in weapons work. There have been long-standing discussions among the public and scholarly communities about whether scientists are responsible for the technologies they create; what is less visible is that this discussion also takes place among scientists and engineers. This talk will explore how oral histories can help us understand complex facets of these secret communities.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kathleen Vogel

July 11, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Anthrax Diaries: Studying the Hidden Lives of Former Bioweapons Scientists

Between 2008 and 2012, Vogel conducted an oral history involving 50 interviews with former American and Soviet bioweapons scientists located in the United States, Russia, and Kazakhstan. These interviews bring to life the people behind these weapons programs and reveal the complex reality of the facts, fictions, logics, and imaginaries of ethical thinking and practices of these scientists. These individuals speak candidly about their past work and reveal interesting differences, contradictions, and struggles that show a surprising set of moralities at play in and between these weapons programs, and also reveal how these weapons programs were driven by conceptions (or misconceptions) of one another. These weapons programs were not monolithic, amoral war machines that can be explained only by the Cold War politics of the time. Rather, a striking amount of ethical variability and dilemmas were present that reflect the distinctive nature of biological weapons, as well as the unique local culture (technical and non-technical) that surrounded these scientists. The interviews reveal how different national and laboratory cultures, politics, and technical practices shaped scientist participation in weapons work. There have been long-standing discussions among the public and scholarly communities about whether scientists are responsible for the technologies they create; what is less visible is that this discussion also takes place among scientists and engineers. This talk will explore how oral histories can help us understand complex facets of these secret communities.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kathleen Vogel

July 11, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Anthrax Diaries: Studying the Hidden Lives of Former Bioweapons Scientists

Between 2008 and 2012, Vogel conducted an oral history involving 50 interviews with former American and Soviet bioweapons scientists located in the United States, Russia, and Kazakhstan. These interviews bring to life the people behind these weapons programs and reveal the complex reality of the facts, fictions, logics, and imaginaries of ethical thinking and practices of these scientists. These individuals speak candidly about their past work and reveal interesting differences, contradictions, and struggles that show a surprising set of moralities at play in and between these weapons programs, and also reveal how these weapons programs were driven by conceptions (or misconceptions) of one another. These weapons programs were not monolithic, amoral war machines that can be explained only by the Cold War politics of the time. Rather, a striking amount of ethical variability and dilemmas were present that reflect the distinctive nature of biological weapons, as well as the unique local culture (technical and non-technical) that surrounded these scientists. The interviews reveal how different national and laboratory cultures, politics, and technical practices shaped scientist participation in weapons work. There have been long-standing discussions among the public and scholarly communities about whether scientists are responsible for the technologies they create; what is less visible is that this discussion also takes place among scientists and engineers. This talk will explore how oral histories can help us understand complex facets of these secret communities.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kathleen Vogel

July 11, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Anthrax Diaries: Studying the Hidden Lives of Former Bioweapons Scientists

Between 2008 and 2012, Vogel conducted an oral history involving 50 interviews with former American and Soviet bioweapons scientists located in the United States, Russia, and Kazakhstan. These interviews bring to life the people behind these weapons programs and reveal the complex reality of the facts, fictions, logics, and imaginaries of ethical thinking and practices of these scientists. These individuals speak candidly about their past work and reveal interesting differences, contradictions, and struggles that show a surprising set of moralities at play in and between these weapons programs, and also reveal how these weapons programs were driven by conceptions (or misconceptions) of one another. These weapons programs were not monolithic, amoral war machines that can be explained only by the Cold War politics of the time. Rather, a striking amount of ethical variability and dilemmas were present that reflect the distinctive nature of biological weapons, as well as the unique local culture (technical and non-technical) that surrounded these scientists. The interviews reveal how different national and laboratory cultures, politics, and technical practices shaped scientist participation in weapons work. There have been long-standing discussions among the public and scholarly communities about whether scientists are responsible for the technologies they create; what is less visible is that this discussion also takes place among scientists and engineers. This talk will explore how oral histories can help us understand complex facets of these secret communities.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kathleen Vogel

July 11, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The Anthrax Diaries: Studying the Hidden Lives of Former Bioweapons Scientists

Between 2008 and 2012, Vogel conducted an oral history involving 50 interviews with former American and Soviet bioweapons scientists located in the United States, Russia, and Kazakhstan. These interviews bring to life the people behind these weapons programs and reveal the complex reality of the facts, fictions, logics, and imaginaries of ethical thinking and practices of these scientists. These individuals speak candidly about their past work and reveal interesting differences, contradictions, and struggles that show a surprising set of moralities at play in and between these weapons programs, and also reveal how these weapons programs were driven by conceptions (or misconceptions) of one another. These weapons programs were not monolithic, amoral war machines that can be explained only by the Cold War politics of the time. Rather, a striking amount of ethical variability and dilemmas were present that reflect the distinctive nature of biological weapons, as well as the unique local culture (technical and non-technical) that surrounded these scientists. The interviews reveal how different national and laboratory cultures, politics, and technical practices shaped scientist participation in weapons work. There have been long-standing discussions among the public and scholarly communities about whether scientists are responsible for the technologies they create; what is less visible is that this discussion also takes place among scientists and engineers. This talk will explore how oral histories can help us understand complex facets of these secret communities.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: K.P. Subbalakshmi

June 27, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Artificial Intelligence: Practice and Policy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be defined as the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. The popularity of AI has waxed and waned over the years and is currently enjoying a significant resurgence. Google’s AI powered AlphaGO has already beaten the reigning human GO champions. Forty four corporations have begun building AI powered autonomous vehicles.
The term “AI” elicits starkly differing responses ranging from hope that AI will be the panacea for almost all that currently ails the human society, to fear that it will destroy everything that humans consider valuable. In this talk, we will examine its history, the promises that AI holds, its potential impact on the economy, its potential to be a game changer in the functioning of society, some of the concerns that it invokes and potential policy questions that it may raise. We will also briefly look “under the hood” of AI to get a better understanding of some of the technologies that drive innovations in this area as well as what is and isn’t AI.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: K.P. Subbalakshmi

June 27, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Artificial Intelligence: Practice and Policy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be defined as the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. The popularity of AI has waxed and waned over the years and is currently enjoying a significant resurgence. Google’s AI powered AlphaGO has already beaten the reigning human GO champions. Forty four corporations have begun building AI powered autonomous vehicles.
The term “AI” elicits starkly differing responses ranging from hope that AI will be the panacea for almost all that currently ails the human society, to fear that it will destroy everything that humans consider valuable. In this talk, we will examine its history, the promises that AI holds, its potential impact on the economy, its potential to be a game changer in the functioning of society, some of the concerns that it invokes and potential policy questions that it may raise. We will also briefly look “under the hood” of AI to get a better understanding of some of the technologies that drive innovations in this area as well as what is and isn’t AI.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: K.P. Subbalakshmi

June 27, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Artificial Intelligence: Practice and Policy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be defined as the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. The popularity of AI has waxed and waned over the years and is currently enjoying a significant resurgence. Google’s AI powered AlphaGO has already beaten the reigning human GO champions. Forty four corporations have begun building AI powered autonomous vehicles.
The term “AI” elicits starkly differing responses ranging from hope that AI will be the panacea for almost all that currently ails the human society, to fear that it will destroy everything that humans consider valuable. In this talk, we will examine its history, the promises that AI holds, its potential impact on the economy, its potential to be a game changer in the functioning of society, some of the concerns that it invokes and potential policy questions that it may raise. We will also briefly look “under the hood” of AI to get a better understanding of some of the technologies that drive innovations in this area as well as what is and isn’t AI.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: K.P. Subbalakshmi

June 27, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Artificial Intelligence: Practice and Policy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be defined as the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. The popularity of AI has waxed and waned over the years and is currently enjoying a significant resurgence. Google’s AI powered AlphaGO has already beaten the reigning human GO champions. Forty four corporations have begun building AI powered autonomous vehicles.
The term “AI” elicits starkly differing responses ranging from hope that AI will be the panacea for almost all that currently ails the human society, to fear that it will destroy everything that humans consider valuable. In this talk, we will examine its history, the promises that AI holds, its potential impact on the economy, its potential to be a game changer in the functioning of society, some of the concerns that it invokes and potential policy questions that it may raise. We will also briefly look “under the hood” of AI to get a better understanding of some of the technologies that drive innovations in this area as well as what is and isn’t AI.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: K.P. Subbalakshmi

June 27, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Artificial Intelligence: Practice and Policy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be defined as the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. The popularity of AI has waxed and waned over the years and is currently enjoying a significant resurgence. Google’s AI powered AlphaGO has already beaten the reigning human GO champions. Forty four corporations have begun building AI powered autonomous vehicles.
The term “AI” elicits starkly differing responses ranging from hope that AI will be the panacea for almost all that currently ails the human society, to fear that it will destroy everything that humans consider valuable. In this talk, we will examine its history, the promises that AI holds, its potential impact on the economy, its potential to be a game changer in the functioning of society, some of the concerns that it invokes and potential policy questions that it may raise. We will also briefly look “under the hood” of AI to get a better understanding of some of the technologies that drive innovations in this area as well as what is and isn’t AI.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: K.P. Subbalakshmi

June 27, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Artificial Intelligence: Practice and Policy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be defined as the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. The popularity of AI has waxed and waned over the years and is currently enjoying a significant resurgence. Google’s AI powered AlphaGO has already beaten the reigning human GO champions. Forty four corporations have begun building AI powered autonomous vehicles.
The term “AI” elicits starkly differing responses ranging from hope that AI will be the panacea for almost all that currently ails the human society, to fear that it will destroy everything that humans consider valuable. In this talk, we will examine its history, the promises that AI holds, its potential impact on the economy, its potential to be a game changer in the functioning of society, some of the concerns that it invokes and potential policy questions that it may raise. We will also briefly look “under the hood” of AI to get a better understanding of some of the technologies that drive innovations in this area as well as what is and isn’t AI.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kathleen Purvis-Roberts

June 20, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Particles, Particles Everywhere: What Is in the Air We Breathe?

Particulate matter (PM) air pollution consists of extremely small particles, some so small that they can pass directly from the lungs into the bloodstream. PM is of prime concern from both health and environmental perspectives. Current research is focused on understanding how PM forms in the atmosphere from various pollution sources and how to better control it.
This talk focuses on two sources of PM: agricultural and nuclear testing. Agriculture is a primary source of air pollution in many areas, including California's Central Valley and the Salt Lake City area. Amine gases are emitted into the atmosphere from animal husbandry operations, but the mechanism for how these gases react in the atmosphere to form particles is poorly understood. Field studies were done on a dairy in the central valley of California and a poultry farm in Bowling Green, KY, followed by more theoretical studies in an environmental chamber. This has enabled a better understanding of how the PM forms from agricultural emissions and provides insights for controlling their formation. Radioactive particles form during the detonation of nuclear weapons and can present potential exposure pathways to people living nearby. Radioactive particles can be picked up in the wind and form a particularly dangerous form of PM air pollution. A field study was done on the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site in Kazakhstan, where above ground nuclear tests were done, to understand potential human exposure from blowing dust.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kathleen Purvis-Roberts

June 20, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Particles, Particles Everywhere: What Is in the Air We Breathe?

Particulate matter (PM) air pollution consists of extremely small particles, some so small that they can pass directly from the lungs into the bloodstream. PM is of prime concern from both health and environmental perspectives. Current research is focused on understanding how PM forms in the atmosphere from various pollution sources and how to better control it.
This talk focuses on two sources of PM: agricultural and nuclear testing. Agriculture is a primary source of air pollution in many areas, including California's Central Valley and the Salt Lake City area. Amine gases are emitted into the atmosphere from animal husbandry operations, but the mechanism for how these gases react in the atmosphere to form particles is poorly understood. Field studies were done on a dairy in the central valley of California and a poultry farm in Bowling Green, KY, followed by more theoretical studies in an environmental chamber. This has enabled a better understanding of how the PM forms from agricultural emissions and provides insights for controlling their formation. Radioactive particles form during the detonation of nuclear weapons and can present potential exposure pathways to people living nearby. Radioactive particles can be picked up in the wind and form a particularly dangerous form of PM air pollution. A field study was done on the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site in Kazakhstan, where above ground nuclear tests were done, to understand potential human exposure from blowing dust.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kathleen Purvis-Roberts

June 20, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Particles, Particles Everywhere: What Is in the Air We Breathe?

Particulate matter (PM) air pollution consists of extremely small particles, some so small that they can pass directly from the lungs into the bloodstream. PM is of prime concern from both health and environmental perspectives. Current research is focused on understanding how PM forms in the atmosphere from various pollution sources and how to better control it.
This talk focuses on two sources of PM: agricultural and nuclear testing. Agriculture is a primary source of air pollution in many areas, including California's Central Valley and the Salt Lake City area. Amine gases are emitted into the atmosphere from animal husbandry operations, but the mechanism for how these gases react in the atmosphere to form particles is poorly understood. Field studies were done on a dairy in the central valley of California and a poultry farm in Bowling Green, KY, followed by more theoretical studies in an environmental chamber. This has enabled a better understanding of how the PM forms from agricultural emissions and provides insights for controlling their formation. Radioactive particles form during the detonation of nuclear weapons and can present potential exposure pathways to people living nearby. Radioactive particles can be picked up in the wind and form a particularly dangerous form of PM air pollution. A field study was done on the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site in Kazakhstan, where above ground nuclear tests were done, to understand potential human exposure from blowing dust.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kathleen Purvis-Roberts

June 20, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Particles, Particles Everywhere: What Is in the Air We Breathe?

Particulate matter (PM) air pollution consists of extremely small particles, some so small that they can pass directly from the lungs into the bloodstream. PM is of prime concern from both health and environmental perspectives. Current research is focused on understanding how PM forms in the atmosphere from various pollution sources and how to better control it.
This talk focuses on two sources of PM: agricultural and nuclear testing. Agriculture is a primary source of air pollution in many areas, including California's Central Valley and the Salt Lake City area. Amine gases are emitted into the atmosphere from animal husbandry operations, but the mechanism for how these gases react in the atmosphere to form particles is poorly understood. Field studies were done on a dairy in the central valley of California and a poultry farm in Bowling Green, KY, followed by more theoretical studies in an environmental chamber. This has enabled a better understanding of how the PM forms from agricultural emissions and provides insights for controlling their formation. Radioactive particles form during the detonation of nuclear weapons and can present potential exposure pathways to people living nearby. Radioactive particles can be picked up in the wind and form a particularly dangerous form of PM air pollution. A field study was done on the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site in Kazakhstan, where above ground nuclear tests were done, to understand potential human exposure from blowing dust.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kathleen Purvis-Roberts

June 20, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Particles, Particles Everywhere: What Is in the Air We Breathe?

Particulate matter (PM) air pollution consists of extremely small particles, some so small that they can pass directly from the lungs into the bloodstream. PM is of prime concern from both health and environmental perspectives. Current research is focused on understanding how PM forms in the atmosphere from various pollution sources and how to better control it.
This talk focuses on two sources of PM: agricultural and nuclear testing. Agriculture is a primary source of air pollution in many areas, including California's Central Valley and the Salt Lake City area. Amine gases are emitted into the atmosphere from animal husbandry operations, but the mechanism for how these gases react in the atmosphere to form particles is poorly understood. Field studies were done on a dairy in the central valley of California and a poultry farm in Bowling Green, KY, followed by more theoretical studies in an environmental chamber. This has enabled a better understanding of how the PM forms from agricultural emissions and provides insights for controlling their formation. Radioactive particles form during the detonation of nuclear weapons and can present potential exposure pathways to people living nearby. Radioactive particles can be picked up in the wind and form a particularly dangerous form of PM air pollution. A field study was done on the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site in Kazakhstan, where above ground nuclear tests were done, to understand potential human exposure from blowing dust.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Kathleen Purvis-Roberts

June 20, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Particles, Particles Everywhere: What Is in the Air We Breathe?

Particulate matter (PM) air pollution consists of extremely small particles, some so small that they can pass directly from the lungs into the bloodstream. PM is of prime concern from both health and environmental perspectives. Current research is focused on understanding how PM forms in the atmosphere from various pollution sources and how to better control it.
This talk focuses on two sources of PM: agricultural and nuclear testing. Agriculture is a primary source of air pollution in many areas, including California's Central Valley and the Salt Lake City area. Amine gases are emitted into the atmosphere from animal husbandry operations, but the mechanism for how these gases react in the atmosphere to form particles is poorly understood. Field studies were done on a dairy in the central valley of California and a poultry farm in Bowling Green, KY, followed by more theoretical studies in an environmental chamber. This has enabled a better understanding of how the PM forms from agricultural emissions and provides insights for controlling their formation. Radioactive particles form during the detonation of nuclear weapons and can present potential exposure pathways to people living nearby. Radioactive particles can be picked up in the wind and form a particularly dangerous form of PM air pollution. A field study was done on the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site in Kazakhstan, where above ground nuclear tests were done, to understand potential human exposure from blowing dust.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Oladele Ogunseitan

June 6, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Green Health Metrics: Transnational Gaps in Science and Policy

Green health is the goal of individual and societal investments in sustainable products and processes that enhance human health. It is about making informed decisions concerning disease prevention strategies that transcend national boundaries; choices about safer and effective medications; about energy resources that minimize health-damaging pollution; and choices about international investments in green infrastructures that promote health—green transportation, green agriculture, green buildings, and green information technologies. Advancing the conceptual framework of green health toward actionable policies requires the development of reliable and scientifically validated measures of effectiveness. However, transnational gaps in science and policy discords challenge the vision of a global reach of green health. We will use case studies from my research projects to discuss three emerging categories of green health metrics. Status Metrics attempt to capture the deviation of a population from perfect health in terms of interventions that modify composite measures of disease burden. Process Metrics deal with protocols that are designed to prevent morbidity and premature mortality, including performance standards developed for international business, governments, and civil society. Product Metrics compare the impacts of materials and processes on social and environmental systems through the use of quantitative tools of alternatives analysis and life cycle assessments.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Oladele Ogunseitan

June 6, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Green Health Metrics: Transnational Gaps in Science and Policy

Green health is the goal of individual and societal investments in sustainable products and processes that enhance human health. It is about making informed decisions concerning disease prevention strategies that transcend national boundaries; choices about safer and effective medications; about energy resources that minimize health-damaging pollution; and choices about international investments in green infrastructures that promote health—green transportation, green agriculture, green buildings, and green information technologies. Advancing the conceptual framework of green health toward actionable policies requires the development of reliable and scientifically validated measures of effectiveness. However, transnational gaps in science and policy discords challenge the vision of a global reach of green health. We will use case studies from my research projects to discuss three emerging categories of green health metrics. Status Metrics attempt to capture the deviation of a population from perfect health in terms of interventions that modify composite measures of disease burden. Process Metrics deal with protocols that are designed to prevent morbidity and premature mortality, including performance standards developed for international business, governments, and civil society. Product Metrics compare the impacts of materials and processes on social and environmental systems through the use of quantitative tools of alternatives analysis and life cycle assessments.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Oladele Ogunseitan

June 6, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Green Health Metrics: Transnational Gaps in Science and Policy

Green health is the goal of individual and societal investments in sustainable products and processes that enhance human health. It is about making informed decisions concerning disease prevention strategies that transcend national boundaries; choices about safer and effective medications; about energy resources that minimize health-damaging pollution; and choices about international investments in green infrastructures that promote health—green transportation, green agriculture, green buildings, and green information technologies. Advancing the conceptual framework of green health toward actionable policies requires the development of reliable and scientifically validated measures of effectiveness. However, transnational gaps in science and policy discords challenge the vision of a global reach of green health. We will use case studies from my research projects to discuss three emerging categories of green health metrics. Status Metrics attempt to capture the deviation of a population from perfect health in terms of interventions that modify composite measures of disease burden. Process Metrics deal with protocols that are designed to prevent morbidity and premature mortality, including performance standards developed for international business, governments, and civil society. Product Metrics compare the impacts of materials and processes on social and environmental systems through the use of quantitative tools of alternatives analysis and life cycle assessments.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Oladele Ogunseitan

June 6, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Green Health Metrics: Transnational Gaps in Science and Policy

Green health is the goal of individual and societal investments in sustainable products and processes that enhance human health. It is about making informed decisions concerning disease prevention strategies that transcend national boundaries; choices about safer and effective medications; about energy resources that minimize health-damaging pollution; and choices about international investments in green infrastructures that promote health—green transportation, green agriculture, green buildings, and green information technologies. Advancing the conceptual framework of green health toward actionable policies requires the development of reliable and scientifically validated measures of effectiveness. However, transnational gaps in science and policy discords challenge the vision of a global reach of green health. We will use case studies from my research projects to discuss three emerging categories of green health metrics. Status Metrics attempt to capture the deviation of a population from perfect health in terms of interventions that modify composite measures of disease burden. Process Metrics deal with protocols that are designed to prevent morbidity and premature mortality, including performance standards developed for international business, governments, and civil society. Product Metrics compare the impacts of materials and processes on social and environmental systems through the use of quantitative tools of alternatives analysis and life cycle assessments.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Oladele Ogunseitan

June 6, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Green Health Metrics: Transnational Gaps in Science and Policy

Green health is the goal of individual and societal investments in sustainable products and processes that enhance human health. It is about making informed decisions concerning disease prevention strategies that transcend national boundaries; choices about safer and effective medications; about energy resources that minimize health-damaging pollution; and choices about international investments in green infrastructures that promote health—green transportation, green agriculture, green buildings, and green information technologies. Advancing the conceptual framework of green health toward actionable policies requires the development of reliable and scientifically validated measures of effectiveness. However, transnational gaps in science and policy discords challenge the vision of a global reach of green health. We will use case studies from my research projects to discuss three emerging categories of green health metrics. Status Metrics attempt to capture the deviation of a population from perfect health in terms of interventions that modify composite measures of disease burden. Process Metrics deal with protocols that are designed to prevent morbidity and premature mortality, including performance standards developed for international business, governments, and civil society. Product Metrics compare the impacts of materials and processes on social and environmental systems through the use of quantitative tools of alternatives analysis and life cycle assessments.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Oladele Ogunseitan

June 6, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Green Health Metrics: Transnational Gaps in Science and Policy

Green health is the goal of individual and societal investments in sustainable products and processes that enhance human health. It is about making informed decisions concerning disease prevention strategies that transcend national boundaries; choices about safer and effective medications; about energy resources that minimize health-damaging pollution; and choices about international investments in green infrastructures that promote health—green transportation, green agriculture, green buildings, and green information technologies. Advancing the conceptual framework of green health toward actionable policies requires the development of reliable and scientifically validated measures of effectiveness. However, transnational gaps in science and policy discords challenge the vision of a global reach of green health. We will use case studies from my research projects to discuss three emerging categories of green health metrics. Status Metrics attempt to capture the deviation of a population from perfect health in terms of interventions that modify composite measures of disease burden. Process Metrics deal with protocols that are designed to prevent morbidity and premature mortality, including performance standards developed for international business, governments, and civil society. Product Metrics compare the impacts of materials and processes on social and environmental systems through the use of quantitative tools of alternatives analysis and life cycle assessments.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Meredith Gore

May 23, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Conservation Criminology as an Interdisciplinary Approach for Reducing Risks from Wildlife Trafficking and Illegal Logging

Around the world, levels of unsustainable and illegal natural resource exploitation have escalated in scope, scale, and severity. Illegal over-harvest of plant and animal species occurs around the world and poses risks to species, ecosystems, and people. Beyond the risk of species loss, overexploitation represents stolen natural resources, is associated with corruption and insecurity, human rights abuses, and regional destabilization in some of the world's most vulnerable developing nations. Scientific understanding of human behavior can improve our ability to predict and adapt to changes emerging as a cause and/or consequence of natural resource declines.

This presentation will discuss conservation criminology—an interdisciplinary and applied science for understanding the risks to global natural resources. By integrating natural resource management, risk and decision science, and criminology, conservation criminology–based approaches ideally result in improved social resilience, biodiversity conservation, and secure human livelihoods. Two case studies will illustrate how conservation criminology offers insight about crime prevention (i.e., focusing on crime as well as criminals) as well as responsive law enforcement. The first case study investigates how mapping the opportunities underlying illegal rosewood logging in Madagascar has enhanced local guardianship of forests. The second case study highlights different typologies of wildlife poachers and traffickers in Indonesia and the suite of motivations driving poachers to target particular high-value species. Although the presentation will focus on wildlife trafficking and illegal logging, conservation criminology is applicable to other environmental risks, including illegal fishing and mining.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Meredith Gore

May 23, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Conservation Criminology as an Interdisciplinary Approach for Reducing Risks from Wildlife Trafficking and Illegal Logging

Around the world, levels of unsustainable and illegal natural resource exploitation have escalated in scope, scale, and severity. Illegal over-harvest of plant and animal species occurs around the world and poses risks to species, ecosystems, and people. Beyond the risk of species loss, overexploitation represents stolen natural resources, is associated with corruption and insecurity, human rights abuses, and regional destabilization in some of the world's most vulnerable developing nations. Scientific understanding of human behavior can improve our ability to predict and adapt to changes emerging as a cause and/or consequence of natural resource declines.

This presentation will discuss conservation criminology—an interdisciplinary and applied science for understanding the risks to global natural resources. By integrating natural resource management, risk and decision science, and criminology, conservation criminology–based approaches ideally result in improved social resilience, biodiversity conservation, and secure human livelihoods. Two case studies will illustrate how conservation criminology offers insight about crime prevention (i.e., focusing on crime as well as criminals) as well as responsive law enforcement. The first case study investigates how mapping the opportunities underlying illegal rosewood logging in Madagascar has enhanced local guardianship of forests. The second case study highlights different typologies of wildlife poachers and traffickers in Indonesia and the suite of motivations driving poachers to target particular high-value species. Although the presentation will focus on wildlife trafficking and illegal logging, conservation criminology is applicable to other environmental risks, including illegal fishing and mining.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Meredith Gore

May 23, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Conservation Criminology as an Interdisciplinary Approach for Reducing Risks from Wildlife Trafficking and Illegal Logging

Around the world, levels of unsustainable and illegal natural resource exploitation have escalated in scope, scale, and severity. Illegal over-harvest of plant and animal species occurs around the world and poses risks to species, ecosystems, and people. Beyond the risk of species loss, overexploitation represents stolen natural resources, is associated with corruption and insecurity, human rights abuses, and regional destabilization in some of the world's most vulnerable developing nations. Scientific understanding of human behavior can improve our ability to predict and adapt to changes emerging as a cause and/or consequence of natural resource declines.

This presentation will discuss conservation criminology—an interdisciplinary and applied science for understanding the risks to global natural resources. By integrating natural resource management, risk and decision science, and criminology, conservation criminology–based approaches ideally result in improved social resilience, biodiversity conservation, and secure human livelihoods. Two case studies will illustrate how conservation criminology offers insight about crime prevention (i.e., focusing on crime as well as criminals) as well as responsive law enforcement. The first case study investigates how mapping the opportunities underlying illegal rosewood logging in Madagascar has enhanced local guardianship of forests. The second case study highlights different typologies of wildlife poachers and traffickers in Indonesia and the suite of motivations driving poachers to target particular high-value species. Although the presentation will focus on wildlife trafficking and illegal logging, conservation criminology is applicable to other environmental risks, including illegal fishing and mining.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Meredith Gore

May 23, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Conservation Criminology as an Interdisciplinary Approach for Reducing Risks from Wildlife Trafficking and Illegal Logging

Around the world, levels of unsustainable and illegal natural resource exploitation have escalated in scope, scale, and severity. Illegal over-harvest of plant and animal species occurs around the world and poses risks to species, ecosystems, and people. Beyond the risk of species loss, overexploitation represents stolen natural resources, is associated with corruption and insecurity, human rights abuses, and regional destabilization in some of the world's most vulnerable developing nations. Scientific understanding of human behavior can improve our ability to predict and adapt to changes emerging as a cause and/or consequence of natural resource declines.

This presentation will discuss conservation criminology—an interdisciplinary and applied science for understanding the risks to global natural resources. By integrating natural resource management, risk and decision science, and criminology, conservation criminology–based approaches ideally result in improved social resilience, biodiversity conservation, and secure human livelihoods. Two case studies will illustrate how conservation criminology offers insight about crime prevention (i.e., focusing on crime as well as criminals) as well as responsive law enforcement. The first case study investigates how mapping the opportunities underlying illegal rosewood logging in Madagascar has enhanced local guardianship of forests. The second case study highlights different typologies of wildlife poachers and traffickers in Indonesia and the suite of motivations driving poachers to target particular high-value species. Although the presentation will focus on wildlife trafficking and illegal logging, conservation criminology is applicable to other environmental risks, including illegal fishing and mining.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Meredith Gore

May 23, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Conservation Criminology as an Interdisciplinary Approach for Reducing Risks from Wildlife Trafficking and Illegal Logging

Around the world, levels of unsustainable and illegal natural resource exploitation have escalated in scope, scale, and severity. Illegal over-harvest of plant and animal species occurs around the world and poses risks to species, ecosystems, and people. Beyond the risk of species loss, overexploitation represents stolen natural resources, is associated with corruption and insecurity, human rights abuses, and regional destabilization in some of the world's most vulnerable developing nations. Scientific understanding of human behavior can improve our ability to predict and adapt to changes emerging as a cause and/or consequence of natural resource declines.

This presentation will discuss conservation criminology—an interdisciplinary and applied science for understanding the risks to global natural resources. By integrating natural resource management, risk and decision science, and criminology, conservation criminology–based approaches ideally result in improved social resilience, biodiversity conservation, and secure human livelihoods. Two case studies will illustrate how conservation criminology offers insight about crime prevention (i.e., focusing on crime as well as criminals) as well as responsive law enforcement. The first case study investigates how mapping the opportunities underlying illegal rosewood logging in Madagascar has enhanced local guardianship of forests. The second case study highlights different typologies of wildlife poachers and traffickers in Indonesia and the suite of motivations driving poachers to target particular high-value species. Although the presentation will focus on wildlife trafficking and illegal logging, conservation criminology is applicable to other environmental risks, including illegal fishing and mining.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Meredith Gore

May 23, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Conservation Criminology as an Interdisciplinary Approach for Reducing Risks from Wildlife Trafficking and Illegal Logging

Around the world, levels of unsustainable and illegal natural resource exploitation have escalated in scope, scale, and severity. Illegal over-harvest of plant and animal species occurs around the world and poses risks to species, ecosystems, and people. Beyond the risk of species loss, overexploitation represents stolen natural resources, is associated with corruption and insecurity, human rights abuses, and regional destabilization in some of the world's most vulnerable developing nations. Scientific understanding of human behavior can improve our ability to predict and adapt to changes emerging as a cause and/or consequence of natural resource declines.

This presentation will discuss conservation criminology—an interdisciplinary and applied science for understanding the risks to global natural resources. By integrating natural resource management, risk and decision science, and criminology, conservation criminology–based approaches ideally result in improved social resilience, biodiversity conservation, and secure human livelihoods. Two case studies will illustrate how conservation criminology offers insight about crime prevention (i.e., focusing on crime as well as criminals) as well as responsive law enforcement. The first case study investigates how mapping the opportunities underlying illegal rosewood logging in Madagascar has enhanced local guardianship of forests. The second case study highlights different typologies of wildlife poachers and traffickers in Indonesia and the suite of motivations driving poachers to target particular high-value species. Although the presentation will focus on wildlife trafficking and illegal logging, conservation criminology is applicable to other environmental risks, including illegal fishing and mining.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sharmila Mukhopadhyay

April 11, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Emerging Materials for Next Generation Manufacturing

Manufacturing products in the future will need to be made with new and improved engineering materials. The World Economic Forum lists top ten emerging technologies for 2016, and eight of those depend upon nanomaterials, which are 1-100 nm in size. The power of nanotechnology comes from the unique properties of solids confined to tiny length scales, which have the potential to enhance manufactured products for all industry sectors: oil & gas, clean energy, food, drugs, bio-medical technologies, electronics/internet, aerospace/ defense, and infrastructure. While such materials provide unprecedented functional advantages, they also bring new challenges of handling, production and environmental safety. Therefore, evidence-based policies are needed to balance benefits with risks throughout the supply chain. This talk will provide an overview of the current state of nanotechnology and its vast possibilities in different industry sectors. This will include a few specific examples from the speaker’s laboratory, where nanomaterials are integrated with larger solid structures. In this hierarchical hybrid material design, functional benefits of nanomaterials can be maximized while environmental risks are minimized. A wide variety of applications, ranging from water purification and energy storage to bio-sensing and tissue regeneration, have been advanced by this design and will be touched upon.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sharmila Mukhopadhyay

April 11, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Emerging Materials for Next Generation Manufacturing

Manufacturing products in the future will need to be made with new and improved engineering materials. The World Economic Forum lists top ten emerging technologies for 2016, and eight of those depend upon nanomaterials, which are 1-100 nm in size. The power of nanotechnology comes from the unique properties of solids confined to tiny length scales, which have the potential to enhance manufactured products for all industry sectors: oil & gas, clean energy, food, drugs, bio-medical technologies, electronics/internet, aerospace/ defense, and infrastructure. While such materials provide unprecedented functional advantages, they also bring new challenges of handling, production and environmental safety. Therefore, evidence-based policies are needed to balance benefits with risks throughout the supply chain. This talk will provide an overview of the current state of nanotechnology and its vast possibilities in different industry sectors. This will include a few specific examples from the speaker’s laboratory, where nanomaterials are integrated with larger solid structures. In this hierarchical hybrid material design, functional benefits of nanomaterials can be maximized while environmental risks are minimized. A wide variety of applications, ranging from water purification and energy storage to bio-sensing and tissue regeneration, have been advanced by this design and will be touched upon.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sharmila Mukhopadhyay

April 11, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Emerging Materials for Next Generation Manufacturing

Manufacturing products in the future will need to be made with new and improved engineering materials. The World Economic Forum lists top ten emerging technologies for 2016, and eight of those depend upon nanomaterials, which are 1-100 nm in size. The power of nanotechnology comes from the unique properties of solids confined to tiny length scales, which have the potential to enhance manufactured products for all industry sectors: oil & gas, clean energy, food, drugs, bio-medical technologies, electronics/internet, aerospace/ defense, and infrastructure. While such materials provide unprecedented functional advantages, they also bring new challenges of handling, production and environmental safety. Therefore, evidence-based policies are needed to balance benefits with risks throughout the supply chain. This talk will provide an overview of the current state of nanotechnology and its vast possibilities in different industry sectors. This will include a few specific examples from the speaker’s laboratory, where nanomaterials are integrated with larger solid structures. In this hierarchical hybrid material design, functional benefits of nanomaterials can be maximized while environmental risks are minimized. A wide variety of applications, ranging from water purification and energy storage to bio-sensing and tissue regeneration, have been advanced by this design and will be touched upon.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sharmila Mukhopadhyay

April 11, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Emerging Materials for Next Generation Manufacturing

Manufacturing products in the future will need to be made with new and improved engineering materials. The World Economic Forum lists top ten emerging technologies for 2016, and eight of those depend upon nanomaterials, which are 1-100 nm in size. The power of nanotechnology comes from the unique properties of solids confined to tiny length scales, which have the potential to enhance manufactured products for all industry sectors: oil & gas, clean energy, food, drugs, bio-medical technologies, electronics/internet, aerospace/ defense, and infrastructure. While such materials provide unprecedented functional advantages, they also bring new challenges of handling, production and environmental safety. Therefore, evidence-based policies are needed to balance benefits with risks throughout the supply chain. This talk will provide an overview of the current state of nanotechnology and its vast possibilities in different industry sectors. This will include a few specific examples from the speaker’s laboratory, where nanomaterials are integrated with larger solid structures. In this hierarchical hybrid material design, functional benefits of nanomaterials can be maximized while environmental risks are minimized. A wide variety of applications, ranging from water purification and energy storage to bio-sensing and tissue regeneration, have been advanced by this design and will be touched upon.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sharmila Mukhopadhyay

April 11, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Emerging Materials for Next Generation Manufacturing

Manufacturing products in the future will need to be made with new and improved engineering materials. The World Economic Forum lists top ten emerging technologies for 2016, and eight of those depend upon nanomaterials, which are 1-100 nm in size. The power of nanotechnology comes from the unique properties of solids confined to tiny length scales, which have the potential to enhance manufactured products for all industry sectors: oil & gas, clean energy, food, drugs, bio-medical technologies, electronics/internet, aerospace/ defense, and infrastructure. While such materials provide unprecedented functional advantages, they also bring new challenges of handling, production and environmental safety. Therefore, evidence-based policies are needed to balance benefits with risks throughout the supply chain. This talk will provide an overview of the current state of nanotechnology and its vast possibilities in different industry sectors. This will include a few specific examples from the speaker’s laboratory, where nanomaterials are integrated with larger solid structures. In this hierarchical hybrid material design, functional benefits of nanomaterials can be maximized while environmental risks are minimized. A wide variety of applications, ranging from water purification and energy storage to bio-sensing and tissue regeneration, have been advanced by this design and will be touched upon.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Sharmila Mukhopadhyay

April 11, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Emerging Materials for Next Generation Manufacturing

Manufacturing products in the future will need to be made with new and improved engineering materials. The World Economic Forum lists top ten emerging technologies for 2016, and eight of those depend upon nanomaterials, which are 1-100 nm in size. The power of nanotechnology comes from the unique properties of solids confined to tiny length scales, which have the potential to enhance manufactured products for all industry sectors: oil & gas, clean energy, food, drugs, bio-medical technologies, electronics/internet, aerospace/ defense, and infrastructure. While such materials provide unprecedented functional advantages, they also bring new challenges of handling, production and environmental safety. Therefore, evidence-based policies are needed to balance benefits with risks throughout the supply chain. This talk will provide an overview of the current state of nanotechnology and its vast possibilities in different industry sectors. This will include a few specific examples from the speaker’s laboratory, where nanomaterials are integrated with larger solid structures. In this hierarchical hybrid material design, functional benefits of nanomaterials can be maximized while environmental risks are minimized. A wide variety of applications, ranging from water purification and energy storage to bio-sensing and tissue regeneration, have been advanced by this design and will be touched upon.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Shelie Miller

February 28, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Anticipating Future Impacts of New Technology in Transportation and Food Systems

Emerging technologies have the potential to transform society, representing tremendous opportunities as well as incredible challenges. The true social, economic, and environmental impacts of a new technology on society are usually understood only in hindsight. Future scenarios of technology adoption can be constructed that allow us to estimate potential impacts of a system at an early design stage, offering the greatest opportunities for improvement.

This presentation will discuss two case studies that highlight how different technology adoption patterns can lead to dissimilar outcomes, and how early intervention can increase the likelihood of favorable results. The first case study will investigate adoption scenarios of autonomous vehicles (i.e. self-driving cars) and their potential to either increase or decrease overall greenhouse gas emissions in transportation. The second case study will analyze the introduction of refrigeration into developing countries and the potential implications on food waste, water stress, and energy consumption. The presentation will focus largely on environmental sustainability; however, the overall framework can be adapted to analyze a range of societal factors.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Shelie Miller

February 28, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Anticipating Future Impacts of New Technology in Transportation and Food Systems

Emerging technologies have the potential to transform society, representing tremendous opportunities as well as incredible challenges. The true social, economic, and environmental impacts of a new technology on society are usually understood only in hindsight. Future scenarios of technology adoption can be constructed that allow us to estimate potential impacts of a system at an early design stage, offering the greatest opportunities for improvement.

This presentation will discuss two case studies that highlight how different technology adoption patterns can lead to dissimilar outcomes, and how early intervention can increase the likelihood of favorable results. The first case study will investigate adoption scenarios of autonomous vehicles (i.e. self-driving cars) and their potential to either increase or decrease overall greenhouse gas emissions in transportation. The second case study will analyze the introduction of refrigeration into developing countries and the potential implications on food waste, water stress, and energy consumption. The presentation will focus largely on environmental sustainability; however, the overall framework can be adapted to analyze a range of societal factors.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Shelie Miller

February 28, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Anticipating Future Impacts of New Technology in Transportation and Food Systems

Emerging technologies have the potential to transform society, representing tremendous opportunities as well as incredible challenges. The true social, economic, and environmental impacts of a new technology on society are usually understood only in hindsight. Future scenarios of technology adoption can be constructed that allow us to estimate potential impacts of a system at an early design stage, offering the greatest opportunities for improvement.

This presentation will discuss two case studies that highlight how different technology adoption patterns can lead to dissimilar outcomes, and how early intervention can increase the likelihood of favorable results. The first case study will investigate adoption scenarios of autonomous vehicles (i.e. self-driving cars) and their potential to either increase or decrease overall greenhouse gas emissions in transportation. The second case study will analyze the introduction of refrigeration into developing countries and the potential implications on food waste, water stress, and energy consumption. The presentation will focus largely on environmental sustainability; however, the overall framework can be adapted to analyze a range of societal factors.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Shelie Miller

February 28, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Anticipating Future Impacts of New Technology in Transportation and Food Systems

Emerging technologies have the potential to transform society, representing tremendous opportunities as well as incredible challenges. The true social, economic, and environmental impacts of a new technology on society are usually understood only in hindsight. Future scenarios of technology adoption can be constructed that allow us to estimate potential impacts of a system at an early design stage, offering the greatest opportunities for improvement.

This presentation will discuss two case studies that highlight how different technology adoption patterns can lead to dissimilar outcomes, and how early intervention can increase the likelihood of favorable results. The first case study will investigate adoption scenarios of autonomous vehicles (i.e. self-driving cars) and their potential to either increase or decrease overall greenhouse gas emissions in transportation. The second case study will analyze the introduction of refrigeration into developing countries and the potential implications on food waste, water stress, and energy consumption. The presentation will focus largely on environmental sustainability; however, the overall framework can be adapted to analyze a range of societal factors.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Shelie Miller

February 28, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Anticipating Future Impacts of New Technology in Transportation and Food Systems

Emerging technologies have the potential to transform society, representing tremendous opportunities as well as incredible challenges. The true social, economic, and environmental impacts of a new technology on society are usually understood only in hindsight. Future scenarios of technology adoption can be constructed that allow us to estimate potential impacts of a system at an early design stage, offering the greatest opportunities for improvement.

This presentation will discuss two case studies that highlight how different technology adoption patterns can lead to dissimilar outcomes, and how early intervention can increase the likelihood of favorable results. The first case study will investigate adoption scenarios of autonomous vehicles (i.e. self-driving cars) and their potential to either increase or decrease overall greenhouse gas emissions in transportation. The second case study will analyze the introduction of refrigeration into developing countries and the potential implications on food waste, water stress, and energy consumption. The presentation will focus largely on environmental sustainability; however, the overall framework can be adapted to analyze a range of societal factors.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Shelie Miller

February 28, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Anticipating Future Impacts of New Technology in Transportation and Food Systems

Emerging technologies have the potential to transform society, representing tremendous opportunities as well as incredible challenges. The true social, economic, and environmental impacts of a new technology on society are usually understood only in hindsight. Future scenarios of technology adoption can be constructed that allow us to estimate potential impacts of a system at an early design stage, offering the greatest opportunities for improvement.

This presentation will discuss two case studies that highlight how different technology adoption patterns can lead to dissimilar outcomes, and how early intervention can increase the likelihood of favorable results. The first case study will investigate adoption scenarios of autonomous vehicles (i.e. self-driving cars) and their potential to either increase or decrease overall greenhouse gas emissions in transportation. The second case study will analyze the introduction of refrigeration into developing countries and the potential implications on food waste, water stress, and energy consumption. The presentation will focus largely on environmental sustainability; however, the overall framework can be adapted to analyze a range of societal factors.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: David Jiles

February 7, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

The Future of Surgery-Free Brain Treatment?: Deep Stimulation Using Magnetic Fields for Non-invasive Therapy of Brain Disorders

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)--a method of stimulating regions of the brain using magnetic fields--is developing rapidly for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes for identifying and treating brain disorders. This talk will provide an overview of the state of current TMS technologies, how TMS differs from other modes of brain disorder treatment, where TMS as a field is heading in terms of regulatory and public acceptance, and new technological developments to improve its effectiveness. TMS is currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treatment of chronic depression and is being researched for treatment of stroke, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers are working to improve the design of the magnetic coils that generate small electrical currents in the brain to more precisely stimulate deeper regions of the brain. The magnetic coils in use today are limited in their ability to stimulate the brain at depth and with high spatial resolution. Consequently any improvement in coil performance will have a significant impact in extending the practical usefulness of TMS in both clinical applications and academic research studies, potentially offering effective non-invasive and non-pharmacological treatments for brain disorders.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: David Jiles

February 7, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

The Future of Surgery-Free Brain Treatment?: Deep Stimulation Using Magnetic Fields for Non-invasive Therapy of Brain Disorders

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)--a method of stimulating regions of the brain using magnetic fields--is developing rapidly for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes for identifying and treating brain disorders. This talk will provide an overview of the state of current TMS technologies, how TMS differs from other modes of brain disorder treatment, where TMS as a field is heading in terms of regulatory and public acceptance, and new technological developments to improve its effectiveness. TMS is currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treatment of chronic depression and is being researched for treatment of stroke, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers are working to improve the design of the magnetic coils that generate small electrical currents in the brain to more precisely stimulate deeper regions of the brain. The magnetic coils in use today are limited in their ability to stimulate the brain at depth and with high spatial resolution. Consequently any improvement in coil performance will have a significant impact in extending the practical usefulness of TMS in both clinical applications and academic research studies, potentially offering effective non-invasive and non-pharmacological treatments for brain disorders.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: David Jiles

February 7, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

The Future of Surgery-Free Brain Treatment?: Deep Stimulation Using Magnetic Fields for Non-invasive Therapy of Brain Disorders

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)--a method of stimulating regions of the brain using magnetic fields--is developing rapidly for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes for identifying and treating brain disorders. This talk will provide an overview of the state of current TMS technologies, how TMS differs from other modes of brain disorder treatment, where TMS as a field is heading in terms of regulatory and public acceptance, and new technological developments to improve its effectiveness. TMS is currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treatment of chronic depression and is being researched for treatment of stroke, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers are working to improve the design of the magnetic coils that generate small electrical currents in the brain to more precisely stimulate deeper regions of the brain. The magnetic coils in use today are limited in their ability to stimulate the brain at depth and with high spatial resolution. Consequently any improvement in coil performance will have a significant impact in extending the practical usefulness of TMS in both clinical applications and academic research studies, potentially offering effective non-invasive and non-pharmacological treatments for brain disorders.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: David Jiles

February 7, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

The Future of Surgery-Free Brain Treatment?: Deep Stimulation Using Magnetic Fields for Non-invasive Therapy of Brain Disorders

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)--a method of stimulating regions of the brain using magnetic fields--is developing rapidly for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes for identifying and treating brain disorders. This talk will provide an overview of the state of current TMS technologies, how TMS differs from other modes of brain disorder treatment, where TMS as a field is heading in terms of regulatory and public acceptance, and new technological developments to improve its effectiveness. TMS is currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treatment of chronic depression and is being researched for treatment of stroke, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers are working to improve the design of the magnetic coils that generate small electrical currents in the brain to more precisely stimulate deeper regions of the brain. The magnetic coils in use today are limited in their ability to stimulate the brain at depth and with high spatial resolution. Consequently any improvement in coil performance will have a significant impact in extending the practical usefulness of TMS in both clinical applications and academic research studies, potentially offering effective non-invasive and non-pharmacological treatments for brain disorders.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

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Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: David Jiles

February 7, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

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The Future of Surgery-Free Brain Treatment?: Deep Stimulation Using Magnetic Fields for Non-invasive Therapy of Brain Disorders

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)--a method of stimulating regions of the brain using magnetic fields--is developing rapidly for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes for identifying and treating brain disorders. This talk will provide an overview of the state of current TMS technologies, how TMS differs from other modes of brain disorder treatment, where TMS as a field is heading in terms of regulatory and public acceptance, and new technological developments to improve its effectiveness. TMS is currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treatment of chronic depression and is being researched for treatment of stroke, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers are working to improve the design of the magnetic coils that generate small electrical currents in the brain to more precisely stimulate deeper regions of the brain. The magnetic coils in use today are limited in their ability to stimulate the brain at depth and with high spatial resolution. Consequently any improvement in coil performance will have a significant impact in extending the practical usefulness of TMS in both clinical applications and academic research studies, potentially offering effective non-invasive and non-pharmacological treatments for brain disorders.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: David Jiles

February 7, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

The Future of Surgery-Free Brain Treatment?: Deep Stimulation Using Magnetic Fields for Non-invasive Therapy of Brain Disorders

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)--a method of stimulating regions of the brain using magnetic fields--is developing rapidly for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes for identifying and treating brain disorders. This talk will provide an overview of the state of current TMS technologies, how TMS differs from other modes of brain disorder treatment, where TMS as a field is heading in terms of regulatory and public acceptance, and new technological developments to improve its effectiveness. TMS is currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treatment of chronic depression and is being researched for treatment of stroke, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers are working to improve the design of the magnetic coils that generate small electrical currents in the brain to more precisely stimulate deeper regions of the brain. The magnetic coils in use today are limited in their ability to stimulate the brain at depth and with high spatial resolution. Consequently any improvement in coil performance will have a significant impact in extending the practical usefulness of TMS in both clinical applications and academic research studies, potentially offering effective non-invasive and non-pharmacological treatments for brain disorders.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Barrett Caldwell

January 24, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Distributed Expertise, Knowledge Sharing, and Systems Engineering in Policy and Operations Networks

Critical policy decisions and responses to world events depend on the interactions of human teams using information technology to share expertise and knowledge. These interactions often involve team members being distributed over place, time, and areas of subject matter emphasis. A variety of cognitive, organizational, and technological factors influence how teams coordinate tasks and align information in response to changing situations and events. Organizations such as the U.S. Department of State must respond to an important and complex set of engineering as well as human systems challenges in a political, and not just technical, context. Emerging technologies and threats combine historic needs for distributed task performance with new understandings of flows of both physical and cyber resources. This talk describes the author’s previous work in human factors and systems engineering focusing on team processes. Examples from space flight, healthcare, and cyber systems operations illustrate general principles of system dynamics and patterns of effective team coordination. The author will also discuss applications to State Department operations modernization, as well as Science, Technology and Health policy advising and planning that draw on his experience in the Office of Japanese Affairs, Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Barrett Caldwell

January 24, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Distributed Expertise, Knowledge Sharing, and Systems Engineering in Policy and Operations Networks

Critical policy decisions and responses to world events depend on the interactions of human teams using information technology to share expertise and knowledge. These interactions often involve team members being distributed over place, time, and areas of subject matter emphasis. A variety of cognitive, organizational, and technological factors influence how teams coordinate tasks and align information in response to changing situations and events. Organizations such as the U.S. Department of State must respond to an important and complex set of engineering as well as human systems challenges in a political, and not just technical, context. Emerging technologies and threats combine historic needs for distributed task performance with new understandings of flows of both physical and cyber resources. This talk describes the author’s previous work in human factors and systems engineering focusing on team processes. Examples from space flight, healthcare, and cyber systems operations illustrate general principles of system dynamics and patterns of effective team coordination. The author will also discuss applications to State Department operations modernization, as well as Science, Technology and Health policy advising and planning that draw on his experience in the Office of Japanese Affairs, Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Barrett Caldwell

January 24, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Distributed Expertise, Knowledge Sharing, and Systems Engineering in Policy and Operations Networks

Critical policy decisions and responses to world events depend on the interactions of human teams using information technology to share expertise and knowledge. These interactions often involve team members being distributed over place, time, and areas of subject matter emphasis. A variety of cognitive, organizational, and technological factors influence how teams coordinate tasks and align information in response to changing situations and events. Organizations such as the U.S. Department of State must respond to an important and complex set of engineering as well as human systems challenges in a political, and not just technical, context. Emerging technologies and threats combine historic needs for distributed task performance with new understandings of flows of both physical and cyber resources. This talk describes the author’s previous work in human factors and systems engineering focusing on team processes. Examples from space flight, healthcare, and cyber systems operations illustrate general principles of system dynamics and patterns of effective team coordination. The author will also discuss applications to State Department operations modernization, as well as Science, Technology and Health policy advising and planning that draw on his experience in the Office of Japanese Affairs, Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Barrett Caldwell

January 24, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Distributed Expertise, Knowledge Sharing, and Systems Engineering in Policy and Operations Networks

Critical policy decisions and responses to world events depend on the interactions of human teams using information technology to share expertise and knowledge. These interactions often involve team members being distributed over place, time, and areas of subject matter emphasis. A variety of cognitive, organizational, and technological factors influence how teams coordinate tasks and align information in response to changing situations and events. Organizations such as the U.S. Department of State must respond to an important and complex set of engineering as well as human systems challenges in a political, and not just technical, context. Emerging technologies and threats combine historic needs for distributed task performance with new understandings of flows of both physical and cyber resources. This talk describes the author’s previous work in human factors and systems engineering focusing on team processes. Examples from space flight, healthcare, and cyber systems operations illustrate general principles of system dynamics and patterns of effective team coordination. The author will also discuss applications to State Department operations modernization, as well as Science, Technology and Health policy advising and planning that draw on his experience in the Office of Japanese Affairs, Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Barrett Caldwell

January 24, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Distributed Expertise, Knowledge Sharing, and Systems Engineering in Policy and Operations Networks

Critical policy decisions and responses to world events depend on the interactions of human teams using information technology to share expertise and knowledge. These interactions often involve team members being distributed over place, time, and areas of subject matter emphasis. A variety of cognitive, organizational, and technological factors influence how teams coordinate tasks and align information in response to changing situations and events. Organizations such as the U.S. Department of State must respond to an important and complex set of engineering as well as human systems challenges in a political, and not just technical, context. Emerging technologies and threats combine historic needs for distributed task performance with new understandings of flows of both physical and cyber resources. This talk describes the author’s previous work in human factors and systems engineering focusing on team processes. Examples from space flight, healthcare, and cyber systems operations illustrate general principles of system dynamics and patterns of effective team coordination. The author will also discuss applications to State Department operations modernization, as well as Science, Technology and Health policy advising and planning that draw on his experience in the Office of Japanese Affairs, Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Barrett Caldwell

January 24, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Distributed Expertise, Knowledge Sharing, and Systems Engineering in Policy and Operations Networks

Critical policy decisions and responses to world events depend on the interactions of human teams using information technology to share expertise and knowledge. These interactions often involve team members being distributed over place, time, and areas of subject matter emphasis. A variety of cognitive, organizational, and technological factors influence how teams coordinate tasks and align information in response to changing situations and events. Organizations such as the U.S. Department of State must respond to an important and complex set of engineering as well as human systems challenges in a political, and not just technical, context. Emerging technologies and threats combine historic needs for distributed task performance with new understandings of flows of both physical and cyber resources. This talk describes the author’s previous work in human factors and systems engineering focusing on team processes. Examples from space flight, healthcare, and cyber systems operations illustrate general principles of system dynamics and patterns of effective team coordination. The author will also discuss applications to State Department operations modernization, as well as Science, Technology and Health policy advising and planning that draw on his experience in the Office of Japanese Affairs, Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Robert Heimer

January 10, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

HIV and Drug Abuse in Russia: Syndemic Spread with Causes for Optimism?

Population declines in the Russian Federation are being exacerbated by mortality caused by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and opioid use disorders. These illnesses work synergistically to create a syndemic – an aggregation of multiple diseases in a population in which positive biological interaction exacerbates their negative health effects – that is felt most heavily among the young adult, working age population. The roots of the syndemic go back to drug use resulting from the Afghan War of the late 1980s, and the HIV epidemic first blossomed in 2000-02, but Russia is now experiencing a second wave of the epidemic. My talk will explore the epidemic trends, attempts at epidemic control, structural reasons for the failure of these efforts, and end with possible causes for optimism.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Robert Heimer

January 10, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

HIV and Drug Abuse in Russia: Syndemic Spread with Causes for Optimism?

Population declines in the Russian Federation are being exacerbated by mortality caused by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and opioid use disorders. These illnesses work synergistically to create a syndemic – an aggregation of multiple diseases in a population in which positive biological interaction exacerbates their negative health effects – that is felt most heavily among the young adult, working age population. The roots of the syndemic go back to drug use resulting from the Afghan War of the late 1980s, and the HIV epidemic first blossomed in 2000-02, but Russia is now experiencing a second wave of the epidemic. My talk will explore the epidemic trends, attempts at epidemic control, structural reasons for the failure of these efforts, and end with possible causes for optimism.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Robert Heimer

January 10, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

HIV and Drug Abuse in Russia: Syndemic Spread with Causes for Optimism?

Population declines in the Russian Federation are being exacerbated by mortality caused by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and opioid use disorders. These illnesses work synergistically to create a syndemic – an aggregation of multiple diseases in a population in which positive biological interaction exacerbates their negative health effects – that is felt most heavily among the young adult, working age population. The roots of the syndemic go back to drug use resulting from the Afghan War of the late 1980s, and the HIV epidemic first blossomed in 2000-02, but Russia is now experiencing a second wave of the epidemic. My talk will explore the epidemic trends, attempts at epidemic control, structural reasons for the failure of these efforts, and end with possible causes for optimism.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Robert Heimer

January 10, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

HIV and Drug Abuse in Russia: Syndemic Spread with Causes for Optimism?

Population declines in the Russian Federation are being exacerbated by mortality caused by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and opioid use disorders. These illnesses work synergistically to create a syndemic – an aggregation of multiple diseases in a population in which positive biological interaction exacerbates their negative health effects – that is felt most heavily among the young adult, working age population. The roots of the syndemic go back to drug use resulting from the Afghan War of the late 1980s, and the HIV epidemic first blossomed in 2000-02, but Russia is now experiencing a second wave of the epidemic. My talk will explore the epidemic trends, attempts at epidemic control, structural reasons for the failure of these efforts, and end with possible causes for optimism.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Robert Heimer

January 10, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

HIV and Drug Abuse in Russia: Syndemic Spread with Causes for Optimism?

Population declines in the Russian Federation are being exacerbated by mortality caused by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and opioid use disorders. These illnesses work synergistically to create a syndemic – an aggregation of multiple diseases in a population in which positive biological interaction exacerbates their negative health effects – that is felt most heavily among the young adult, working age population. The roots of the syndemic go back to drug use resulting from the Afghan War of the late 1980s, and the HIV epidemic first blossomed in 2000-02, but Russia is now experiencing a second wave of the epidemic. My talk will explore the epidemic trends, attempts at epidemic control, structural reasons for the failure of these efforts, and end with possible causes for optimism.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture: Robert Heimer

January 10, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

HIV and Drug Abuse in Russia: Syndemic Spread with Causes for Optimism?

Population declines in the Russian Federation are being exacerbated by mortality caused by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and opioid use disorders. These illnesses work synergistically to create a syndemic – an aggregation of multiple diseases in a population in which positive biological interaction exacerbates their negative health effects – that is felt most heavily among the young adult, working age population. The roots of the syndemic go back to drug use resulting from the Afghan War of the late 1980s, and the HIV epidemic first blossomed in 2000-02, but Russia is now experiencing a second wave of the epidemic. My talk will explore the epidemic trends, attempts at epidemic control, structural reasons for the failure of these efforts, and end with possible causes for optimism.

Organizing Project

2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series

Contact

Leah Probst

(202) 334-2652
lprobst@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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