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Physical Activity and Physical Education
at School

May 23 -- Schools are the best place for students to get 60 minutes of daily physical activity, which is important for overall fitness and academic performance, says a new Institute of Medicine report. Read More | Listen to the Public Briefing | Watch Video Summary

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    Physical Activity and Physical Education
    at School

    May 23 -- Schools are the best place for students to get 60 minutes of daily physical activity, which is important for overall fitness and academic performance, says a new Institute of Medicine report. Read More | Listen to the Public Briefing | Watch Video Summary

  • NEW REPORT

    Studies Examine Links Between Sodium Consumption and Health Outcomes

    May 14 - Studies support efforts to lower excessive dietary salt intakes, but they also raise questions about harm from consuming too little sodium, says a new Institute of Medicine report.

  • NEW REPORT

    Making the Soldier Decisive on Future Battlefields

    May 10 - A new National Research Council report makes recommendations for giving dismounted U.S. soldiers a tactical advantage on the battlefield.

  • NEW REPORT

    Best Principles and Practices for Federal Statistical Agencies

    May 8 - A new National Research Council report offers guidance to federal statistical agencies for producing credible, relevant, accurate, and timely data.

NAS Gulf of Mexico Program
U.S. Coast Guard photoLearn more about the National Academy of Sciences' new 30-year research program on human health and environmental protection in the Gulf region. Established at the request of the federal government, the NAS program will concentrate on three areas: environmental monitoring, research and development, and education and training.

Fellows Program Extended With $100M Commitment
Ford Fellowship ProgramThe Ford Foundation has pledged $100 million to extend the Ford Fellowship Program at the National Research Council for an additional 10 years. In place for more than five decades, the program has helped thousands of scholars from diverse backgrounds reach the highest levels of academia and make a significant impact on every facet of higher education and research.

Site Highlights

  • © iStockphoto/ThinkstockPart of a documentary series that explored the United States' obesity epidemic, The Weight of the Nation for Kids has two new specials focusing on health issues facing young people today. Throughout May on HBO and HBO Family and online.

  • Inter-American Network of Academies of SciencesA new book featuring interviews with prominent female scientists throughout the Americas is available from the Inter-American Network of Academies of Sciences.

  • Nicholas R. CozzarelliPNAS has selected six papers from the more than 3,700 research articles published by the journal in 2012 to receive the Cozzarelli Prize. The award is named in honor of late PNAS Editor-in-Chief Nicholas R. Cozzarelli.

  • In Focus Magazine 12.2Check out the latest issue of The National Academies In Focus.

  • GoldslegerA new exhibit by Cheryl Goldsleger inspired by the architecture of the National Academy of Sciences Building is now on display. Read More

  • Chemical Laboratory SafetyLearn more about how to keep chemicals safe in the laboratory environment from a National Research Council fact sheet that summarizes findings from two recent reports.

  • Summer Institutes on Undergraduate EducationThe Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the National Academies invite college and university faculty and instructional staff to participate in workshops to develop teaching skills that could transform the undergraduate classroom.

  • Cultural ProgramsExplore relationships among the arts and sciences, engineering, and medicine through the Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences.

  • International Activities and the National Academy of SciencesLearn about our various international efforts to help address global challenges.

  • Koshland Science MuseumStop by the Koshland Museum for state-of-the-art exhibits, public events, and educational programs.

  • Research Associateship ProgramsThe Research Associateship Programs are accepting electronic applications for graduate, postdoctoral, and senior research awards in federal laboratories and affiliated institutions.

  • FellowshipsWe offer several fellowship opportunities in science, engineering, and medicine. Visit our program websites for information on eligibility guidelines and application deadlines.

  • SustainabilityGeorge P. Mitchell encouraged NAS to develop a program focused on sustainability science. A collection of interviews with Academy presidents, key staff, and others recounts how this initiative came about and evolved over time.

  • Obesity: Complex But ConquerableObesity: Complex But Conquerable, now available as a 14" by 40" poster in English and Spanish from the IOM, visually depicts both the magnitude of the obesity problem in the United States and the compounding effect on our health and economy.

  • Convergence: The Art Collection of the National Academy of SciencesConvergence: The Art Collection of the National Academy of Sciences presents many of the Academy's collected works of art that explore science and technology. The publication also features essays by leading thinkers in art and science.

  • Bioinspired_sh.jpgA new website highlights fascinating work being done at the intersection of chemistry and biology. Watch videos and meet scientists who are tapping into nature to address society’s energy needs.

  • BiosecurityVisit the Board on Life Sciences’ new website on biosecurity that brings together information and resources on biosecurity, biodefense, and relevant aspects of public health.

  • Report to Congress 2012View the latest Report to Congress that details the National Academies work for 2012.

  • ILAR site highlightTake a look at the newest issue of ILAR Journal, published quarterly by the National Research Council’s Institute for Laboratory Animal Research.
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Giving Opportunities

Richard C. Atkinson has made a gift of $3.5 million to the National Academy of Sciences to establish the National Academy of Sciences Prize in Psychological and Cognitive Sciences. Such generosity allows NAS, NAE, and IOM to help address critical national issues and challenges.

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