Center for Advancing Science and Technology (CAST)

Meeting

Space Studies Board and Board on Physics and Astronomy Joint Meeting Fall 2026

November 17 - 20, 2026

Upcoming

About

The 193rd meeting of the Space Studies Board will be held November 17-19, the meeting of the Board on Physics and Astronomy will be held November 18-20. November 18-19 will be a joint session.

Contact

Andrea Rebholz

arebholz@nas.edu

Disclaimer

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

Space Studies Board, Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board, and Board on Physics and Astronomy Joint Meeting Spring 2026

June 2 - 5, 2026

Upcoming

About

The 176th meeting of the Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board will be held June 2-3, the 192nd meeting of the Space Studies Board will be held June 2-4, the meeting of the Board on Physics and Astronomy will be held June 3-5. There will be joint ASEB/SSB and SSB/BPA sessions.

Contact

Andrea Rebholz

arebholz@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.

Workshop

Artificial Intelligence and the Medical Record in the Context of Social Security Disability Evaluations: A Workshop

April 6 - 7, 2026

Upcoming

About

Artificial intelligence is rapidly redefining the way healthcare professionals create, interpret, and evaluate medical records. In clinical practice, AI tools now assist with symptom assessment, imaging analysis, predictive diagnostics, and automated documentation — capabilities that have the potential to improve efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility. Concurrently, these technologies are transforming how medical evidence is reviewed for Social Security disability evaluations, creating both opportunities and challenges for quality assurance, error reduction, and fraud prevention. As adoption expands, it is critical for clinicians, informaticians, policymakers, and evaluators to understand AI’s impact on the integrity of medical documentation and the decision-making processes it informs. Artificial Intelligence and the Medical Record in the Context of Social Security Disability Evaluations: A Workshop will explore the latest developments in AI as it pertains to medical care and the current and upcoming implementations of AI systems or software that create, modify, edit, or otherwise interact with medical or health records. The workshop will include presentations with a focus on how AI may impact the information contained in medical records received by SSA for the purposes of disability evaluation, and how SSA might identify and accurately consider such information.

Organizing Project

Artificial Intelligence and the Medical Record in the Context of Social Security Disability Evaluations: A Workshop

Contact

Erika Chow

Lchow@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.

Meeting

Space Science Week 2026

March 23 - 27, 2026

Upcoming

About

Space Science Week is a joint meeting of the space science discipline committees of the Space Studies Board, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board, and Board on Life Sciences. At this meeting, the committees may convene in plenary, joint, and parallel sessions to discuss issues and advances in their fields.

For more detailed information on each of the discipline committees view the individual committee's website

Contact

Andrea Rebholz

arebholz@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.

Workshop

Policy Issues for Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Research and Care: A Workshop

March 9 - 10, 2026

Upcoming

About

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has been growing rapidly in recent years. It is increasingly recognized for its transformative potential in healthcare, particularly in oncology. This workshop will examine the current and potential future uses of AI in cancer care, and ways to anticipate and address challenges related to integration of these technologies in the care of patients with cancer. With a focus on the responsible and effective use of AI in oncology, the hybrid workshop will consider current policy initiatives across healthcare and the unique needs for oncology care.

Planning Committee:
Amy Abernethy, Highlander Health (Co-Chair)
Samir Khleif, Georgetown University Medical Center (Co-Chair)
Crystal Denlinger, National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Usama Fayyad, Northeastern University
Sarah Greene, National Research Council
Roy Herbst, Yale University
Hedvig Hricak, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Chanita Hughes-Halbert, University of Southern California
Beth Karlan, University of California, Los Angeles
Cleo Ryals, Flatiron Health
Lawrence Shulman, University of Pennsylvania
Amye Tevaarwerk, Mayo Clinic
Robert Winn, Virginia Commonwealth University

Organizing Project

Policy Issues for Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Research and Care: A Workshop

Contact

Makeda Haughton

mhaughton@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.

Meeting Closed

Education for Thriving in a Changing Climate, Committee Meeting #5

February 5 - 6, 2026

Upcoming

About

The Committee on Education for Thriving in a Changing Climate is hosting its fifth meeting, which will include all closed sessions.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Organizing Project

Education for Thriving in a Changing Climate

Contact

LaChelle Thompson

(202) 334-3221
LThompson@nas.edu

Disclaimer

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

2026 Core Member Annual Meeting: Collaborative for Advancing Science Teaching and Learning in K-12

February 3 - 4, 2026

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About

Members of the Collaborative for Advancing Science Teaching and Learning in K-12 will meet over two days at the National Academy of Sciences' Building in Washington, DC to continue their work building cross-sector networks and relationships, engaging with research from the Board on Science Education, and consider how technology and artifical intelligence may continue to impact science education.

Organizing Project

Collaborative for Advancing Science Teaching and Learning in K-12

Contact

Lauren Ryan

(202) 334-2065
LRyan@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 Closed

Sexual Assault at Sea: Meeting 5

January 22 - 23, 2026

Upcoming

About

The Committee on Sexual Assault at Sea will hold a closed session on January 22-23, 2026.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Organizing Project

Sexual Assault at Sea

Contact

Committee on Law and Justice

claj@nas.edu

Disclaimer

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

Workshop

Accelerating Climate Progress with AI: From Science to Action Workshop

January 13 - 14, 2026

Upcoming

About

The National Academies is organizing a workshop to explore innovative ways AI can enhance climate science and support decision-making for resilience and mitigation. The workshop will identify critical applications where AI can inform climate action at speed and scale, consider how AI’s broader societal impacts affect approaches for addressing climate change, and provide a forum for cross-sectoral dialogue.

Organizing Project

Accelerating Climate Progress with AI: from Science to Action -- A Workshop

Contact

Jasmine Victoria Bryant

jvbryant@nas.edu

Location

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center

100 Academy Way

Irvine CA 92617, 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

Committee on Geological and Geotechnical Engineering: Meeting on Geotechnical Engineering Research Needs for Natural Hazard Mitigation

January 7 - 8, 2026

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About

This convening will identify priority research directions in geotechnical engineering that address pressing knowledge gaps related to natural hazard risk management and mitigation. Leveraging the convening capacity of the COGGE and the National Academies, geotechnical engineers and multidisciplinary experts will consider unresolved geotechnical performance issues observed during recent extreme events and explore how fundamental research could address those challenges.

Organizing Project

Committee on Geological and Geotechnical Engineering

Contact

Sammantha Magsino

(202) 334-3091
smagsino@nas.edu

Disclaimer

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

Board on Science Education, Meeting #44

January 5 - 6, 2026

Upcoming

About

This will be 44th Meeting of the Board on Science Education to be held at the Beckman Center in Irvine, CA.

Additional information will be forthcoming.

Organizing Project

Board on Science Education

Contact

Margaret Kelly

(202) 334-1529
mkelly@nas.edu

Location

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center

100 Academy Way

Irvine CA 92617, 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

Committee on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Sciences 2026 Spring Meeting

January 5 - 6, 2026

Upcoming

About

This is a meeting of CAMOS. The meeting is to hear from sponsors and community members on important AMO-related topics.

The Open Session agenda and connection information will be posted on this page closer to the event.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

Organizing Project

Committee on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Sciences

Contact

Sam Myszkowski

smyszkowski@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.

Webinar

Mathematics in Flight: Innovation by the Numbers

December 17, 2025

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

Register

Upcoming

About

Join the National Academies on Wednesday, December 17 from 11am to 12pm ET for a webinar on the mathematics involved in flight. Speakers will be Panagiotis Tsiotras (Georgia Tech) and Karen Marais (Purdue University). Jordan Ellenberg (University of Wisconsin–Madison) will moderate the discussion.

This event is designed for policymakers and professionals without a technical background, and questions are encouraged.

About Innovation by the Numbers

Through engaging and jargon-free conversations, the Innovation by the Numbers webinar series helps policymakers explore technical topics of national importance—from manufacturing to health care—and their policy implications. Each event highlights how the mathematical sciences are driving U.S. innovation and competitiveness, with the goal of making cutting-edge advances understandable and relevant for today’s decision-makers. The series is designed for a non-specialist audience, and questions are welcomed. Learn more and register for upcoming events on the webinar series website.

Innovation by the Numbers is organized by the National Academies’ Board on Mathematical Sciences and Analytics (BMSA), which provides actionable mathematical advice to policymakers and promotes public awareness of the expanding role of the mathematical sciences. Learn more and sign up for updates on the BMSA website.

Organizing Project

Innovation by the Numbers Webinar Series

Contact

Sam Koretsky

skoretsky@nas.edu

Disclaimer

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

Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record Committee Meeting 5

December 16 - 17, 2025

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Upcoming

Agenda

Download the Agenda

About

This is the fifth meeting of the study committee for the consensus study on Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record.

Additional Information

Organizing Project

Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record

Contact

Karla Hagan

correctionsandretractions@nas.edu

Disclaimer

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

Space Studies Board and Board on Physics and Astronomy Joint Meeting Fall 2026

Space Studies Board, Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board, and Board on Physics and Astronomy Joint Meeting Spring 2026

Artificial Intelligence and the Medical Record in the Context of Social Security Disability Evaluations: A Workshop

Space Science Week 2026

Policy Issues for Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Research and Care: A Workshop

Education for Thriving in a Changing Climate, Committee Meeting #5

2026 Core Member Annual Meeting: Collaborative for Advancing Science Teaching and Learning in K-12

Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record Committee Meeting 6

Sexual Assault at Sea: Meeting 5

Accelerating Climate Progress with AI: From Science to Action Workshop

Committee on Geological and Geotechnical Engineering: Meeting on Geotechnical Engineering Research Needs for Natural Hazard Mitigation

Board on Science Education, Meeting #44

Committee on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Sciences 2026 Spring Meeting

Mathematics in Flight: Innovation by the Numbers

Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record Committee Meeting 5