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Navigating the Turbulent Future of AI and Work

Feature Story

How is artificial intelligence affecting education and jobs, and what should young people study now to be employable in the future? A recent National Academies workshop explored these questions, along with how organizations can collaborate to steer AI’s use and impacts.

May 4, 2026
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Integrating Data and Computing into K-12 Education Is Critical and Requires Coordinated Approach To Be Effective, Says New Report

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Computing and data shape nearly every aspect of modern life. In recent years, efforts to expand data and computing education in K-12 settings have grown rapidly but unevenly. A new National Academies report offers a road map for state and local education agencies to integrate this content into school curricula and courses in a consistent manner.

Mar 12, 2026
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Decoding the Unspoken Ways We Communicate

Feature Story

Ehsan Hoque, a National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leader, harnesses nonverbal cues to improve health and human connection

Aug 31, 2020
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Featured Publications

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Perspectives on the Impact of Active Shooter Drills and Other School Security Measures: A Listening Session Series

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Formation

PreK-12 STEM Education Innovations

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Applied Research Topics

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Enhancing Science and Engineering in Prekindergarten through Fifth Grade

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Understanding the Changing Structure of the K-12 Teacher Workforce

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

The Science of Effective Mentoring in STEMM

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Strengthening Science Education through a Teacher Learning Continuum

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Tulsa, OK Pilot Community

Other

Completed

International Mathematical Union Volunteer Lecturer Program

Educational/Outreach Activity

Completed

Units

Chemical Sciences Roundtable

Roundtable/Forum

In Progress

Science and Engineering Education and Workforce Program Area

Oversight Unit

In Progress
Diverse Engineers Discussing New Powerful Microchip to Put it Inside the Modern Drone. Innovative Technologies in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Concept.

Center for Advancing Science and Technology (CAST)

Oversight Unit

In Progress

Social and Economic Systems Program Area

Oversight Unit

In Progress
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Board on International Scientific Organizations (BISO)

Standing Committee

In Progress

Mathematical Sciences Education Board

Standing Committee

In Progress

Action Collaborative on Education and Workforce Trajectories in Tech

Action Collaborative

In Progress

Mississippi River Delta Transition Initiative

Standing Committee

In Progress

Board on Science Education

Standing Committee

In Progress

U.S. National Committee for Mathematics (USNC/Math)

Standing Committee

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