Memorial Tributes: Volume 28 This is the 28th volume of Memorial Tributes compiled by the National Academy of Engineering as a personal remembrance of the lives and outstanding achievements of its members and international members. These volumes are intended to stand as an enduring record of the many ... Read this Volume
Machine Learning for Safety-Critical Applications Advances in artificial intelligence, and specifically in machine learning, are enabling new capabilities across nearly every sector of the economy. Many of these applications - such as automated vehicles, the power grid, or surgical robots - are safety critical: where malfunctions can result in ...Authoring institutionNational Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateOctober 22, 2025 More Info
National Academy of Engineering's 2024-2025 Impact Report This year’s report highlights a landmark period for the NAE, including our 60th anniversary, an overview of our dynamic programs and events, and engineering advances with national and global impact. Authoring institutionNational Academy of EngineeringPublication DateAugust 13, 2025 More Info
Copyright1996 Risk & Innovation: Small Companies in Six Industries: Background Papers Prepared for the NAE Risk and Innovation Study Authoring institutionNational Academy of EngineeringPublication DateJuly 28, 2025 More Info
Copyright2025 Cyber Hard Problems Focused Steps Toward a Resilient Digital Future Cyber technologies underpin every facet of the economy and are critical for national security. Cyber and cyber-enabled systems are rapidly growing in both complexity and scale, and - despite significant progress - are outpacing the capacity to keep them safe, secure, and resilient to disruptions. ...Authoring institutionNational Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateMay 27, 2025 More Info
Copyright2025 Memorial Tributes: Volume 28 This is the 28th volume of Memorial Tributes compiled by the National Academy of Engineering as a personal remembrance of the lives and outstanding achievements of its members and international members. These volumes are intended to stand as an enduring record of the many ...Authoring institutionVolume 28Publication DateJanuary 29, 2025 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-71726-7 Copyright2025 Leveraging Trust to Advance Science, Engineering, and Medicine in the Black Community For many Black Americans, trust in science, engineering, and medicine (SEM) institutions is affected by historic and current contexts, with significant consequences including exacerbating health and economic inequities for this population. Many SEM professionals recognize the importance of ...Authoring institutionRoundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine; Policy and Global Affairs; Health and Medicine Division; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 21, 2025 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-72995-6 Copyright2025 Transforming Undergraduate STEM Education Society will not fully benefit from development and use of future discoveries and innovations if we do not provide full access and opportunity to engage in effective STEM education - and we may lack the information, tools, and resources needed to address future challenges facing our planet. ...Authoring institutionBoard on Science Education; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 1, 2025 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-72295-7 Copyright2024 Impacts of National Science Foundation Engineering Research Support on Society Engineering advances economic growth, enhances manufacturing capacity, enhances infrastructure resilience, improves healthcare, and strengthens national security. However, the impact of engineering research - and, by extension, engineering education - is often hidden from the public eye. Promoting ...Authoring institutionNational Academy of Engineering; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateSeptember 16, 2024 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-72322-0 Copyright2024 Emerging Science and Technology to Address Naval Undersea Medicine Needs In March 2024, the National Academies hosted a public workshop, sponsored by the Office of Naval research, to assess the operational and medical needs of the U.S. Navy and how they might be met with developing science and technology. Speakers focused on innovations to address health and safety ...Authoring institutionBoard on Health Sciences Policy; Naval Studies Board; Health and Medicine Division; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJuly 11, 2024 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-71971-1 Copyright2024 A New Era in Space: Ensuring the Future of Biological and Physical Sciences Research: A Decadal Survey for 2023–2032 Research in biological and physical sciences in space provides the critical scientific and technological foundations that make space exploration possible. This booklet summarizes recent advances in the biological and physical sciences that have changed our understanding of the factors important to ...Authoring institutionSpace Studies Board; Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJune 13, 2024 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-68284-8 Copyright2024 Accelerating Decarbonization in the United States Addressing climate change is essential and possible, and it offers a host of benefits - from better public health to new economic opportunities. The United States has a historic opportunity to lead the way in decarbonization by transforming its current energy system to one with net-zero emissions ...Authoring institutionBoard on Energy and Environmental Systems; Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate; Board on Environmental Change and Society; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; Division on Earth and Life Studies; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; Transportation Research Board; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateMay 20, 2024 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-71974-2 Copyright2024 Artificial Intelligence at the Nexus of Collaboration, Competition, and Change The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) technology underscores the need for public and private institutions to understand the impact of AI on research and development (R&D), workforce development, and policies and practices in every sector of society. AI offers tremendous benefits ...Authoring institutionGovernment-University-Industry Research Roundtable; Policy and Global Affairs; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateMay 17, 2024 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-70966-8 Copyright2024 Addressing Climate Resilience and Greenhouse Gases in the Transportation Planning Process Many state departments of transportation (DOTs) are undergoing organizational changes to address climate change. Changes range from hiring additional staff to creating new offices within the organizational structure of the agency. State requirements in the form of legislation, executive orders, ...Authoring institutionNational Cooperative Highway Research Program; Transportation Research Board; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateApril 30, 2024 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-71497-6 Copyright2024 AI for Scientific Discovery Over the past century, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from computational theory to everyday conversational technologies, capturing the attention and interest of the public and the media. It has also caught the attention of the scientific community, where it has provided a new tool to ...Authoring institutionScience and Engineering CapacityDevelopment Unit; Computer Science and Telecommunications Board; Policy and Global Affairs; Division on Engineering andPhysical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateApril 26, 2024 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-71412-9 Copyright2024 An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Center for Neutron Research Since 1959, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has annually enlisted the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to convene expert panels comprising individuals from academia, industry, and various scientific and engineering fields. Their primary task is to ...Authoring institutionLaboratory Assessments Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateFebruary 23, 2024 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-70157-0 Copyright2024 2022 Assessment of the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Amy Research Laboratory (ARL) focuses on cutting-edge scientific discovery, technological innovation, and transition of knowledge products that offer great potential to strengthen the U.S. Army. The mission of the ARL is to ...Authoring institutionArmy Research Laboratory Technical Assessment Board; Laboratory Assessments Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateFebruary 21, 2024 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-71246-0 Copyright2024 An Assessment of the Divisions of the Physical Measurement Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology Loca Since 1959, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has annually commissioned the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to assess its various measurements and standards laboratories. This report appraises the Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML), assessing ...Authoring institutionLaboratory Assessments Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 31, 2024 More Info
Copyright2024 Memorial Tributes: Volume 27 This is the 27th volume of Memorial Tributes compiled by the National Academy of Engineering as a personal remembrance of the lives and outstanding achievements of its members and international members. These volumes are intended to stand as an enduring record of the many contributions of ...Authoring institutionVolume 27Publication DateJanuary 12, 2024 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-71320-7 Copyright2024 Facial Recognition Technology Facial recognition technology is increasingly used for identity verification and identification, from aiding law enforcement investigations to identifying potential security threats at large venues. However, advances in this technology have outpaced laws and regulations, raising significant ...Authoring institutionComputer Science and Telecommunications Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; Committee on Science, Technology, and Law; Policy and Global Affairs; Committee on Law and Justice; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 1, 2024 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-71275-0 Copyright2024 Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions Schools, workplaces, businesses, and even homes are places where someone could be subjected to particulate matter (PM) – a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air. PM is a ubiquitous pollutant comprising a complex and ever-changing combination of chemicals, dust, and ...Authoring institutionNational Academy of Engineering; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 1, 2024 More Info