Center for Health, People, and Places (CHPP)
The Center for Health, People, and Places (CHPP) advances scientific understanding and translates research into applications that support human well-being, their social and economic systems, and the environment that sustains all life on the planet.
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Everyday Impacts of a Largely Unseen World: Why Mapping the Ocean Floor Matters More Than Ever
Program News
From global shipping routes to the cables that power the internet, much of modern life depends on understanding a landscape that remains largely unmapped: the ocean floor. At the 27th annual Roger Revelle Commemorative Lecture, held March 17, 2026, at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C., ocean scientist Larry Mayer brought this hidden world into focus.
U.S. Needs New Drought Assessment Framework as Droughts Become More Severe and Unpredictable
News Release
As droughts in the United States become more frequent and longer-lasting, new assessment tools are needed. A new National Academies report examines how the field of drought assessment can better account for shifting drought conditions and proposes a framework to support drought monitoring, planning, and decision-making to meet future challenges.
National Academies Report Inspires Actionable School Safety Strategies
Program News
Active shooter drills have become a standard practice in many U.S. schools, yet their potential impact on students and educators has received limited attention. Following a listening session series and consensus study by the National Academies, the impact across schools and districts has become apparent. The study’s resulting report, Active Shooter Drills: Mitigating Risks to Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health, explores how active shooter drills are conducted and how to reduce potential harm while supporting school safety.
- Federal Statistics Enters the Age of AI — Carefully Jul 22, 2026 Program News
- FAA Urged to Revise its Approach to Radiation Exposure for Flight Crewmembers; Current Approaches Are Insufficient, Says New Report Jun 12, 2026 News Release
- Best Practices, Opportunities for Plugging Orphan Wells Identified in New Report Jun 11, 2026 News Release