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Understanding and Scoping Future Research on Disruptive Innovation: Planning Committee Meeting #2

  • April 28, 2026
  • 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Upcoming

The second meeting of the planning committee for the "Understanding and Scoping Future Research on Disruptive Innovation" workshop will be held in closed session on April 28, 2026.

Understanding and Scoping Future Research on Disruptive Innovation: A Workshop

  • May 20, 2026
  • 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
  • Workshop
  • Upcoming

The National Academies will host a workshop examining the current state of disruptive innovation and what future activities might be undertaken to better understand, assess, and accelerate scientific...

The State of the Science Address 2026

  • June 2, 2026
  • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Symposium
  • Upcoming

The third annual State of the Science address will explore the status of the U.S. research enterprise, global science leadership, and economic competitiveness. The address, to be delivered by National...

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Past Events

On Being a Scientist Committee: Meeting #9

  • April 15, 2026
  • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The ninth meeting of the On Being a Scientist committee will be held in closed session on April 15, 2026.

On Being a Scientist Panel on Collaborating Responsibly: Meeting #3

  • April 9, 2026
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The third meeting of the On Being a Scientist Panel on Collaborating Responsibly was held on April 9, 2026.

On Being a Scientist Panel on Openness and Security: Meeting #3

  • April 6, 2026
  • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The third meeting of the On Being a Scientist Panel on Openness and Security was held in closed session on April 6, 2026.

On Being a Scientist Panel on Earning and Maintaining Trust: Meeting #3

  • April 2, 2026
  • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The third meeting of the On Being a Scientist Panel on Earning and Maintaining Trust was held on April 2, 2026.

On Being a Scientist Panel on Responsible Conduct and Stewardship of the Research Process: Meeting #4

  • April 1, 2026
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The fourth meeting of the On Being a Scientist Panel on Responsible Conduct and Stewardship of the Research Process was held in closed session on April 1, 2026.

Understanding and Scoping Future Research on Disruptive Innovation: Planning Committee Meeting #1

  • March 31, 2026
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The first meeting of the planning committee for the "Understanding and Scoping Future Research on Disruptive Innovation" workshop was held in closed session on March 31, 2026.

The Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust: Meeting 15

  • March 18, 2026
  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
  • Meeting
  • Past

The 15th meeting of the Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust will be held on March 18, 2026. Members of the public are invited to virtually attend an open session featuring...

On Being a Scientist Committee: Meeting #8

  • March 11, 2026
  • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The eighth meeting of the On Being a Scientist committee will be held in closed session on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

On Being a Scientist Panel on Responsible Conduct and Stewardship of the Research Process: Meeting #3

  • February 25, 2026
  • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The third meeting of the On Being a Scientist Panel on Responsible Conduct and Stewardship of the Research Process will be held in closed session on February 25 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM ET.

On Being a Scientist Committee: Meeting #7

  • February 10, 2026
  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The seventh meeting of the On Being a Scientist committee was held in closed session on Tuesday, February 10, from 12:00 to 3:00 PM ET.

On Being a Scientist Panel on Collaborating Responsibly: Meeting #2

  • February 5, 2026
  • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The second meeting of the On Being a Scientist Panel on Collaborating Responsibly will be held in closed session on Febraury 5 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

On Being a Scientist Panel on Openness and Security: Meeting #2

  • February 2, 2026
  • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The second meeting of the On Being a Scientist Panel on Openness and Security was held in closed session on February 2 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

On Being a Scientist Panel on Earning and Maintaining Trust: Meeting #2

  • January 23, 2026
  • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The second meeting of the On Being a Scientist Panel on Earning and Maintaining Trust will be held in closed session on January 23 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET.

On Being a Scientist Panel on Responsible Conduct and Stewardship of the Research Process: Meeting #2

  • January 16, 2026
  • 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The second meeting of the On Being a Scientist Panel on Responsible Conduct and Stewardship of the Research Process will be held in closed session on January 16 from 12:00 to 2:30 PM ET.

On Being a Scientist Panel on Earning and Maintaining Trust: Meeting #1

  • December 10, 2025
  • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The first meeting of the On Being a Scientist Panel on Earning and Maintaining Trust was held in closed session on December 10 from 11 AM to 12 PM ET.
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