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Finalists Announced for $50 Million Award to Support a Safer, More Resilient, and Sustainable Future for the Gulf Coast Region
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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Gulf Research Program and Lever for Change announced today 10 finalists for the $50 million Gulf Futures Challenge. These finalist projects are a collection of bold ideas that apply, translate, and communicate science, engineering, and medical knowledge to address critical challenges in the Gulf Coast region.
Sep 9, 2025
An Enduring Guide to Responsible Research Gets an Update
Feature Story
To help researchers navigate evolving research contexts and emerging ethical issues, the National Academies are updating their widely used guide to ethics and the responsible conduct of research, On Being a Scientist. The guide will be released next year, in a digital format that will be easier to update going forward.
Sep 2, 2025
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- Freelance Journalist Sofia Quaglia Tells Nature’s Untold Stories Apr 28, 2025 Feature Story
- ‘America can’t be great without great science. That is where the Academies can help.’ Mar 10, 2025 Feature Story
- Submission Period Now Open for the 2025 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications; $640,000 to Be Awarded Feb 28, 2025 News Release
- Science in Everyday Life with Alex Dainis Jan 31, 2025 Feature Story
- Science Misinformation, Its Origins and Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies Examined in New Report; Multisector Action Needed to Increase Visibility of, Access to High-Quality Science Information Dec 19, 2024 News Release
- Celebration of 2024 Science Communication Award Recipients Dec 18, 2024 Feature Story
- Utilizing Art to Reimagine Conversations on Climate Dec 10, 2024 Program News
- Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Cynthia-Lou Coleman Nov 25, 2024 Feature Story
- U.S. Winners of 2024 Nobel Prizes Honored at Symposium Co-Hosted by the National Academy of Sciences Nov 20, 2024 Feature Story
- National Academies’ Presidents to Serve on U.S. S&T Task Force Oct 31, 2024 Feature Story
- National Academies Announce 2024 Recipients of Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications Oct 24, 2024 News Release
- To Mark Earth Science Week, National Academies Host Events Related to Cross-Cutting Issues in the Field Oct 14, 2024 Program News
- From Cancer Research to Science Writing: Kristel Tjandra’s Science Communication Journey Jul 29, 2024 Feature Story
- In State of the Science Address, NAS President Urges Improvements to K-12 Science Education in Order to Strengthen the U.S. STEM Workforce Jun 27, 2024 Feature Story
- Celebrating Pride with Andrea Bandelli Jun 25, 2024 Feature Story
- Fostering Future Leaders — and a More Inclusive Vision — For Science Jun 3, 2024 Feature Story
- Inaugural State of the Science Address Will Examine the Strength of the U.S. Research Enterprise to Better Meet National Priorities, Maintain Global Leadership May 16, 2024 News Release
- Communicating the Effects of Climate Change with Britt Wray May 7, 2024 Feature Story
- Young Researchers from Around the World to Gather at Historic NAS Building This Week May 6, 2024 Feature Story
- The Human Implications of AI with Brian Christian Apr 1, 2024 Feature Story
- Submission Period for the 2024 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications Now Open Mar 1, 2024 News Release
- National Academies Announce 2023 Recipients of Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications Nov 2, 2023 News Release
- National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Name Peter Zandan as Special Adviser for Data and Audience Impact Sep 7, 2023 News Release
- Insights From Summit Leaders 2023 Jun 22, 2023 Feature Story
- Nobel Prize Summit Fuels Initiatives to Combat Misinformation and Disinformation and Build Trust in Science Jun 22, 2023 Feature Story
- Submissions for the 2023 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications Are Now Open Apr 4, 2023 News Release
- Registration Now Open — May 24-26 Nobel Prize Summit on Misinformation and Trust in Science Mar 20, 2023 Media Advisory
- National Academies Announce Inaugural Recipients of Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications Oct 12, 2022 News Release
- New Awards in Science Communication Totaling $600,000 Annually Launched by Schmidt Futures and the National Academies Feb 23, 2022 News Release
- Safe Passage for Scientists: Evacuating Scientists and Engineers from Afghanistan Jan 26, 2022 Feature Story
- U.S. Nobel Prize Laureates Receive Medals at NAS Ceremonies Dec 9, 2021 Feature Story
- Lessons from COVID-19 on Executing Communications and Engagement at the Community Level During a Health Crisis Dec 7, 2021 Perspectives
- Ceremonial Presentations of Nobel Prizes to be Held at U.S. National Academy of Sciences Locations in Washington and Irvine – Dec. 6 and 8 Nov 30, 2021 Media Advisory
- COP26 Presents Historic Opportunity for a More Sustainable Future, Say Presidents of U.S. National Academies Oct 29, 2021 Statement
- Planning Committee Named for the Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing Oct 21, 2021 News Release
- Decoding Science: Repeat After Me May 12, 2021 Feature Story
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- Co-Chairs Appointed to Lead New National Science, Technology, and Security Roundtable Oct 15, 2020 News Release
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