NASEM Social and Behavioral Sciences

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reviewed our report, Reducing Intergenerational Poverty, which provides evidence-based policy solutions to address this pressing challenge. The Monthly Labor Review states that the report is an engaging, clear, and thorough account of research on poverty’s prevalence, costs, and intergenerational transmission. Covering key areas like education, health, income, housing, and criminal justice, the book highlights essential reforms—from expanding family planning services to enhancing education funding and improving housing conditions. Read the review: https://ow.ly/ooVH50TUKB5 Explore the report: https://ow.ly/i1wj50TUKB4 #PovertyReduction #PolicySolutions #SocialJustice #MonthlyLaborReview

A nudge in the right direction can help you make better decisions about health, wealth, and happiness! Segmentation and targeted behavioral interventions can significantly reduce #TravelDemand across diverse demographics and geographical regions. Join a #TRBwebinar on November 8 with experts Krute Singa at Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Yi-Chang Chiu at Metropia, Inc., Margaret Dennis of Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), Sarah Billington of Stanford University, and Melrose Meiyu Pan at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. https://lnkd.in/gq3xP6iM

Congratulations to the 2024 winners of the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications! The awards, given by The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in partnership with Schmidt Sciences, recognize science journalists, research scientists, and science communicators who have developed creative, original work to communicate issues and advances in science, engineering, and medicine to the general public. Through their work, this year’s recipients “welcome everyone into science through their works, employing powerful storytelling, compelling insights, and humor to engage our imaginations and stir our hearts,” said National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt. “The writers, podcasters, filmmakers, and other storytellers honored with this year’s awards share a remarkable — and exclusively human — ability to cut through the noise, teach us, and demonstrate how deeply connected we all are to each other and the world around us,” said Wendy Schmidt, co-founder of Schmidt Sciences. Learn more about the 2024 winners: https://lnkd.in/gFS2GKz4 #sciencecommunication #science #sciencejournalism #sciencewriting

Wildfires have been increasing fire size, severity, and frequency in western North America since the 1970s. Our new publication summarizes a workshop, held in collaboration with The Royal Society of Canada | La Société royale du Canada, on the future climate, social, and ecological drivers of wildfire in the western region of the United States and Canada. Read now: https://ow.ly/yJKL50TS1kR #Wildfire #ClimateChange #SocialScience #NorthAmerica

Gilda Barabino and Susan Fiske, co-chairs of our report on Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEMM Organizations, were recently featured in the National Academy of Engineering's The Bridge. They discussed a systems approach to tackling systemic racism, lived experience, implicit bias, and their perspectives on the wide-ranging recommendations of the report. Read more: https://ow.ly/eCja50TROoB #STEMM #DEI #Antiracism 

Compounding disasters, events that strike the same areas without time to recover, introduce new, interconnected, and complex risk scenarios for communities, decision-makers, and disaster managers. They are expected to increase in frequency and will require comprehensive new strategies for emergency planning and response. Infrastructure resilience is one aspect of this: constructed buildings, such as homes, are unable to withstand the compounding impacts of multiple disasters, leaving already vulnerable populations without shelter and comfort. Join The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for Climate Conversations: Housing and Disaster on October 25 at 12:30pm ET for a discussion on housing resilience and access in the context of compounding disasters and how to rethink our disaster framework to adapt to this new reality. Register now: https://ow.ly/wrth50TLSGt #ClimateChange #Disaster #Housing

Last week we held our annual Henry and Bryna David Lecture, where Dr. Shuchi Grover discussed the path forward for K-12 education in light of rapidly evolving AI tools. What should learners and teachers understand about these technologies in order to use them in ways that are empowering and equitable? What role can policy, research, and education stakeholders play to ensure that these tools are leveraged to serve our goals of educating the next generation of citizens and problem solvers? And lastly, what are enduring lessons from the social sciences in guiding and envisioning socio-technical learning systems in the age of AI? Catch up on our enlightening lecture and watch the video now! https://ow.ly/aaP150TN4tC #DavidLecture #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Education #Teachers #Technology #Policy #SocialSciences

On Monday, October 28 from, the Committee on Law and Justice, in collaboration with the National Institute of Justice, will be hosting a hybrid public seminar exploring the state of implementation science within the justice field. Register now to reserve your spot! The session will conclude with a Q&A. 👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/gqSz50TJLMG #JusticeResearch #ImplementationScience #LawAndJustice

Join us on October 29 for a deep dive into the critical aspects of safety culture and risk abatement across four key industries: healthcare, mine safety, offshore oil and gas, and transportation. Key topics include: • Overcoming barriers in dynamic environments • Enhancing research on process safety management and risk • Defining the role of leadership in safety compliance We’ll discuss how social and behavioral sciences can advance safety and explore frameworks that help analyze how workplace conditions impact safety behaviors. 🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/omnb50TJKfk #SafetyCulture #RiskManagement #ProcessSafety

Long COVID has profound medical, social, and economic consequences. For years, there has been no agreed upon definition for the persistent and varied symptoms following a COVID-19 infection, despite surveys finding millions of Americans sharing the experience. The lack of consensus presents challenges for patients, clinicians, public health practitioners, researchers, and policymakers.  Join our webinar for a discussion on Long COVID and its psychosocial aspects, examining how it affects identity, social support, and community engagement. https://ow.ly/WIW150TJJzh #COVID #Healthcare #SocialSciences