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Importance of Science in Decision-Making About Vaccines
In a statement, the presidents of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine express concern about the dismissal of every member of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which could undermine science-based decision-making about vaccines. Read the full statment here.
Read MoreS7 Statements: Advancing Science for Society
On June 2, the NAS joined the science academies of the other G7 nations in issuing the “Ottawa Declaration,” emphasizing the importance of academic freedom, institutional autonomy, the integrity of research, research security, and the responsible conduct of research in support of the public good. Last month, the seven science academies issued joint statements in…
Read MoreNAS International Members Honored with Shaw Prize
Two NAS international members have been awarded the prestigious Shaw Prize. Wolfgang P. Baumeister has won the Prize in Life Science and Medicine for his pioneering development and use of cryogenic-electron tomography (cryo-ET), an imaging technique that enables three-dimensional visualisation of biological samples, including proteins, macromolecular complexes, and cellular compartments as they exist in their…
Read MoreOSTP Director Speaks at NAS
NAS President Marcia McNutt hosted Michael Kratsios, assistant to President Trump and director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, who shared his thoughts on the future of U.S. science policy. Watch their conversation here.
Read MoreNAS President Marcia McNutt to Deliver Second State of the Science Address on June 3
President Marcia McNutt will explore the current status of the U.S. research enterprise and strategies for navigating a rapidly changing scientific landscape in her second annual State of the Science address, to be delivered on June 3 at 3:00 pm ET in Washington, D.C. The nation’s scientific enterprise is operating in a starkly different atmosphere since…
Read MoreInternational Talent Is Essential to U.S. Prosperity
In a statement, the presidents of NAS, NAE, and NAM urge the Trump administration to maintain a welcoming environment for international students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities, underscoring that the nation’s ability to attract top talent from around the world fuels innovation, builds new industries, and creates well-paying jobs for Americans. Read the full…
Read MorePNAS Announces Six 2024 Cozzarelli Prize Recipients
WASHINGTON, DC – The Editorial Board of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) has selected six papers published by PNAS in 2024 to receive the Cozzarelli Prize, an award that recognizes outstanding contributions to the scientific disciplines represented by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). Papers were chosen from more than 3,200…
Read MoreU.S. Science Under Pressure
In an interview on how recent federal actions are affecting the research enterprise, NAS President Marcia McNutt said, “America can’t be great without great science. That is where the Academies can help.” Read the full interview here.
Read MoreMary-Claire King to Receive Public Welfare Medal — Academy’s Most Prestigious Award
WASHINGTON — The National Academy of Sciences is presenting its 2025 Public Welfare Medal to Mary-Claire King for her pioneering genetic research and its transformative application to human rights. Her groundbreaking use of mitochondrial DNA reunited families who were victims of Argentina’s “Dirty War” during the 1970s and 1980s, advanced forensic genetics worldwide, and illustrated…
Read More2025 NAS Awards Recipients Announced
Jan. 23, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Academy Honors 20 for Major Contributions to Science WASHINGTON — The National Academy of Sciences will honor 20 individuals with awards recognizing their extraordinary scientific achievements in a wide range of fields spanning the physical, biological, social, and medical sciences. Lewis E. Kay, University of Toronto, will receive the…
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