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Memorial Tributes
Volume 7
Av National Academy of Engineering
Inbunden, 1994
1557 kr
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This series presents biographies of deceased members of the National Academy of Engineering.
Adviser, Teacher, Role Model, Friend
On Being a Mentor to Students in Science and Engineering
Av National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Sciences m. fl.
Häftad, 1997
1217 kr
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This guide offers helpful advice on how teachers, administrators, and career advisers in science and engineering can become better mentors to their students. It starts with the premise that a successful mentor guides students in a variety of ways: by helping them get the most from their educational …
Implementing the Government Performance and Results Act for Research
A Status Report
Av Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Engineering
Häftad, 2001
784 kr
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As requested by Congress and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), this report assists federal agencies in crafting plans and reports that are responsive to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), OMB Guidance, and agency missions. Using a case study approach, …
Materials Science and Engineering in a Post-Pandemic World: A DoD Perspective
Proceedings of a Workshop
Av National Materials and Manufacturing Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences m. fl.
E-bok, 2022
572 kr
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Advances in materials science and engineering play a crucial role in supporting the U.S. economy and national security. To maintain its leading edge in the field, the United States relies on a rich and diverse innovation ecosystem encompassing industry, academic institutions, and government …
Memorial Tributes
Volume 23
Av National Academy of Engineering
E-bok, 2021
1529 kr
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This is the twenty-third volume in the series of Memorial Tributes compiled by the National Academy of Engineering as a personal remembrance of the lives and outstanding achievements of its members and foreign associates. These volumes are intended to stand as an enduring record of the many …
Observations on the President's Fiscal Year 2003 Federal Science and Technology Budget
Av Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Engineering m. fl.
Häftad, 2002
508 kr
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Fifth in a series of annual reports, this study provides observations on the Administrationa (TM)s FY 2003 budget proposal for federal science and technology (FS&T) programs. The first section of the report outlines the development during the 1990s of national goals for science and technology …
Guatemala
Human Rights and the Myrna Mack Case
Av Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Engineering m. fl.
Häftad, 2003
701 kr
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Two members of the Committee on Human Rights (CHR), NAS member Mary Jane West-Eberhard and NAS/NAE member Morton Panish, undertook a mission to Guatemala to observe the trial of two high-level Guatemalan military officials who were charged with ordering the murder of Guatemalan anthropologist Myrna …
Urbanization, Energy, and Air Pollution in China
The Challenges Ahead: Proceedings of a Symposium
Av Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Engineering m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
936 kr
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In October 2003, a group of experts met in Beijing under the auspices of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Engineering, and National Academy of Engineering (NAE)/National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academies to continue a dialogue and eventually chart a rational course …
Imagining the Future of Undergraduate STEM Education
Proceedings of a Virtual Symposium
Av Board on Science Education, Board on Higher Education and Workforce m. fl.
E-bok, 2022
354 kr
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In November 2020, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a multi-day virtual symposium on imaging the future of undergraduate STEM education. Speakers and participants pondered the future and the past and shared their goals, priorities, and dreams for improving …
Enhancing the Community College Pathway to Engineering Careers
Av National Research Council, National Academy of Engineering m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
655 kr
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Community colleges play an important role in starting students on the road to engineering careers, but students often face obstacles in transferring to four-year educational institutions to continue their education. Enhancing the Community College Pathway to Engineering Careers, a new book from the …
Engineering Research and America's Future
Meeting the Challenges of a Global Economy
Av National Academy of Engineering, Committee to Assess the Capacity of the U.S. Engineering Research Enterprise
Häftad, 2005
679 kr
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Leadership in innovation is essential to U.S. prosperity and security. In a global, knowledge-driven economy, technological innovationa "the transformation of new knowledge into products, processes, and services of value to societya "is critical to competitiveness, long-term productivity growth, …
Beyond Bias and Barriers
Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering
Av Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Engineering m. fl.
Inbunden, 2007
716 kr
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The United States economy relies on the productivity, entrepreneurship, and creativity of its people. To maintain its scientific and engineering leadership amid increasing economic and educational globalization, the United States must aggressively pursue the innovative capacity of all its …
Frontiers of Engineering
Reports on Leading-Edge Engineering from the 2006 Symposium
Av National Academy of Engineering
Häftad, 2007
802 kr
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This volume includes 15 papers from the National Academy of Engineering's 2006 U.S. Frontiers of Engineering (USFOE) Symposium held in September 2006. USFOE meetings bring together 100 outstanding engineers (ages 30 to 45) to exchange information about leading-edge technologies in a range of …
Energy Futures and Urban Air Pollution
Challenges for China and the United States
Av Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Engineering m. fl.
Häftad, 2008
1193 kr
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The United States and China are the top two energy consumers in the world. As a consequence, they are also the top two emitters of numerous air pollutants which have local, regional, and global impacts. Urbanization has led to serious air pollution problems in U.S. and Chinese cities; although U.S. …
Energy Futures and Urban Air Pollution
Challenges for China and the United States
Av Committee on Energy Futures and Air Pollution in Urban China and the United States, and Cooperation Development, Security m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
984 kr
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The United States and China are the top two energy consumers in the world. As a consequence, they are also the top two emitters of numerous air pollutants which have local, regional, and global impacts. Urbanization has led to serious air pollution problems in U.S. and Chinese cities; although U.S. …
Frontiers of Engineering
Reports on Leading-Edge Engineering from the 2007 Symposium
Av National Academy of Engineering
E-bok, 2008
615 kr
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U.S. Frontiers of Engineering (USFOE) symposia bring together 100 outstanding engineers (ages 30 to 45) to exchange information about leading-edge technologies in a range of engineering fields. The 2007 symposium covered engineering trustworthy computer systems, control of protein conformations, …
Offshoring of Engineering
Facts, Unknowns, and Potential Implications
Av Committee on the Offshoring of Engineering, National Academy of Engineering
E-bok, 2008
719 kr
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The engineering enterprise is a pillar of U.S. national and homeland security, economic vitality, and innovation. But many engineering tasks can now be performed anywhere in the world. The emergence of "offshoring"- the transfer of work from the United States to affiliated and unaffiliated entities …
America's Energy Future
Technology and Transformation
Av Committee on America's Energy Future, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
935 kr
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For multi-user PDF licensing, please contact customer service. Energy touches our lives in countless ways and its costs are felt when we fill up at the gas pump, pay our home heating bills, and keep businesses both large and small running. There are long-term costs as well: to the environment, as …
State Science and Technology Policy Advice
Issues, Opportunities, and Challenges: Summary of a National Convocation
Av Institute of Medicine National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
286 kr
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The federal government plays the predominant role in supporting research and development (R&D) and in establishing public policies that affect science and technology (S&T) in the United States. However, the federal government is no longer the sole focus of R&D funding and S&T policy making. State …
Changing the Conversation
Messages for Improving Public Understanding of Engineering
Av Committee on Public Understanding of Engineering Messages, National Academy of Engineering
E-bok, 2008
455 kr
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Can the United States continue to lead the world in innovation? The answer may hinge in part on how well the public understands engineering, a key component of the ''innovation engine''. A related concern is how to encourage young people—particularly girls and under-represented minorities—to …
On Being a Scientist
A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research: Third Edition
Av Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Engineering m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
187 kr
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The scientific research enterprise is built on a foundation of trust. Scientists trust that the results reported by others are valid. Society trusts that the results of research reflect an honest attempt by scientists to describe the world accurately and without bias. But this trust will endure …
On Being a Scientist
A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research: Third Edition
Av and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering, National Academy of Sciences m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
174 kr
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The scientific research enterprise is built on a foundation of trust. Scientists trust that the results reported by others are valid. Society trusts that the results of research reflect an honest attempt by scientists to describe the world accurately and without bias. But this trust will endure …
Engineering a Learning Healthcare System
A Look at the Future: Workshop Summary
Av Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Engineering m. fl.
E-bok, 2011
937 kr
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Improving our nation''s healthcare system is a challenge which, because of its scale and complexity, requires a creative approach and input from many different fields of expertise. Lessons from engineering have the potential to improve both the efficiency and quality of healthcare delivery. The …
Information and Communication Technology and Peacebuilding
Summary of a Workshop
Av National Academy of Engineering, Carol Arenberg m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
288 kr
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Those who would use information and communication technology (ICT) in the cause of peace need to be cognizant of the risks as well as the benefits. ICT can facilitate positive dialogue but also hate speech. It can be used to fight corruption but also facilitate it. Simply giving people more …
Memorial Tributes
Volume 12
Av National Academy of Engineering
E-bok, 2008
1048 kr
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This series contains short biographies of deceased members of the National Academy of Engineering.
Science and Technology for America's Progress
Ensuring the Best Presidential Appointments in the New Administration
Av Committee on Science and Technology in the National Interest: Ensuring the Best Presidential Appointments, and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
278 kr
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The new Obama administration and the 110th Congress elected in November 2008 will face immediate challenges. Events will not permit a leisurely leadership transition. The prompt appointment of a Presidential science adviser and the nomination of top officials in the new administration with the …
Systems Engineering to Improve Traumatic Brain Injury Care in the Military Health System
Workshop Summary
Av National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
568 kr
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This book makes a strong case for taking advantage of the best of two disciplines—health care and operational systems engineering (a combination of science and mathematics to describe, analyze, plan, design, and integrate systems with complex interactions among people, processes, materials, …
Frontiers of Engineering
Reports on Leading-Edge Engineering from the 2008 Symposium
Av National Academy of Engineering
E-bok, 2009
564 kr
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Every year at the U.S. Frontiers of Engineering Symposium, 100 of this country''s best and brightest engineers, ages 30 to 45, have an opportunity to learn from their peers about pioneering work being done in many areas of engineering. The symposium gives early career engineers working in academia, …
Partnerships for Emerging Research Institutions
Report of a Workshop
Av Committee on Partnerships for Emerging Research Institutions, Policy and Global Affairs m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
278 kr
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Constituting one-third of all U.S. institutions of higher education, emerging research institutions (ERIs) are crucial to sustaining the nation''s technological competitiveness through innovation and workforce development. Many, however, are not fully engaged in sustained sponsored research. This …
Adviser, Teacher, Role Model, Friend
On Being a Mentor to Students in Science and Engineering
Av and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering, Institute of Medicine m. fl.
E-bok, 1997
404 kr
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This guide offers helpful advice on how teachers, administrators, and career advisers in science and engineering can become better mentors to their students. It starts with the premise that a successful mentor guides students in a variety of ways: by helping them get the most from their educational …
