We are thrilled to announce Nancy Hopkins of Massachusetts Institute of Technology as this year's recipient of the prestigious NAS Public Welfare Medal! Dr. Hopkins is being honored for her courageous leadership over three decades to create and ensure equal opportunity for women in science. Learn more about how she has helped pave the way for more women scientists here: https://ow.ly/tWFs50Qu2qP #WomeninScience
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Society of distinguished scientists. Providing independent, objective advice to the U.S. on science & technology.
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The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is an honorific society of distinguished scholars engaged in scientific and engineering research, dedicated to the furtherance of science and technology and to their use for the general welfare. The NAS was signed into being by President Abraham Lincoln on March 3, 1863, at the height of the Civil War. As mandated in its Act of Incorporation, the NAS has, since 1863, served to "investigate, examine, experiment, and report upon any subject of science or art" whenever called upon to do so by any department of the government. Scientific issues would become even more contentious and complex in the years following the war. To keep pace with the growing roles that science and technology would play in public life, the institution that was founded in 1863 eventually expanded to include the National Research Council in 1916, the National Academy of Engineering in 1964, and the National Academy of Medicine (formerly known as the Institute of Medicine) in 1970. Collectively, the four organizations are known as the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
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Updates
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Following their recent meeting in Rio de Janeiro, the S20 Academies of Sciences have released their recommendations on five themes related to the UN 2030 Agenda: (1) Artificial Intelligence, (2) Bioeconomy, (3) Energy Transition Process, (4) Health Challenges, and (5) Social Justice. These will be presented to the heads of state and governments of the G20 later this year. Read the full recommendations here: https://ow.ly/LSB750SQ7Jt
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Presented every three years, the NAS Award in the Neurosciences recognizes extraordinary contributions to the progress of the #neuroscience fields, including neurochemistry, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, and more. Nominate for the 2025 award today! https://ow.ly/jFXf50SHv6g #NASaward
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Do you know an outstanding early #Earth researcher? 🌏 Nominate them for the NAS Award in the Early Earth and Life Sciences – Stanley Miller Medal! Learn more about the award and how to nominate: https://ow.ly/HW5250SHun4 #NASaward
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Today is #WorldBrainDay, and to celebrate, we are highlighting #NASmember Hongkui Zeng of the Allen Institute. In a new Q&A, she describes the impact of her efforts to generate open-access datasets, exciting developments in the field of #neuroscience, and what sparked her interest in studying the brain. 🧠 Read here: https://ow.ly/my6n50SHtSy
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The 2025 NAS Award for Scientific Discovery will recognize a significant accomplishment in basic research in #astronomy, #materialsscience, or #physics. Help us honor an outstanding scientist by submitting a nomination today! https://ow.ly/2t6b50SBBFL #NASaward
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Each year, we present the Pradel Research Award to a mid-career neuroscientist whose work is making major contributions to our understanding of the nervous system. Who will receive the 2025 award? Nominate a neuroscientist today! https://ow.ly/Azqk50SBB3k #NASaward #neuroscience
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Last month, the 2024 US-UK Scientific Forum explored science in the age of AI, including its applications in scientific research, new paradigms, ethical issues, and more. #ICYMI, you can watch the full recordings of the Forum online: https://ow.ly/RtHN50SBB14 #USUKForum The Royal Society
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Join the National Academies tomorrow and Wednesday for the second annual Climate Crossroads Summit! It will feature sessions which bring together experts focused on current and emerging climate solutions. Register today: https://ow.ly/Gmj350SBtMl #climate
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Accepting nominations for the 2025 Lounsbery Award! This $75,000 prize honors extraordinary scientific achievement in #biology and #medicine by an American researcher. Learn more about the award and how to nominate: https://ow.ly/I3Il50Sx0eY #NASaward