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 Science & Security      

Science and Technology to Counter Terrorism: Proceedings of an Indo-U.S. Workshop (2007)
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Monitoring Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear-Explosive Materials: An Assessment of Methods and Capabilities (2005)
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coverGlobalization, Biosecurity, and the Future of the Life Sciences (2006)
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  Countering Terrorism: A U.S.-Russian Workshop Series
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, High-Impact Terrorism: Proceedings of a Russian-American Workshop (2002)
     
coverBiological Science and Biotechnology in Russia: Controlling Diseases and Enhancing Security (2005)
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  coverStrengthening Long-Term Nuclear Security: Protecting Weapon-Usable Material in Russia (2005)
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coverFrameworks of Higher Education in Homeland Security (2005)
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  coverStrengthening U.S.-Russian Cooperation on Nuclear Nonproliferation (2005)
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Overcoming Impediments to U.S-Russian Cooperation on Nuclear Non-Proliferation:
Report of a Joint Workshop (2004)

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  Biotechnology Research in an Age of Terrorism (2004)
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Science and Technology in Kazakhstan: Current Status and Future Projects (2007)
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Lost Crops of Africa: Volume III: Fruits (2008)
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Lost Crops of Africa: Volume II: Vegetables (2006)
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Lost Crops of Africa: Volume 1 - Grains, (1996)
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Strengthening Science-Based Decision-Making in Developing Countries (CD) (2006)
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  Science and Technology in Armenia: Towards a Knowledge-Based Economy (2004)
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Science for the Sustainability Transition: A Collection of Reports from the National Academies (CD) (2002)
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International Collaborations in Behavioral and Social Sciences Research: Report of a Workshop (2008)
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  Food Safety and Foodborne Disease Surveillance Systems: Proceedings of an Iranian-American Workshop (2006)
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coverWater Conservation, Reuse, and Recycling: Proceedings of an Iranian-American Workshop (2005)
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  Urbanization, Energy, and Air Pollution in China: The Challenges Ahead -- Proceedings of a Symposium (2004)
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The Experiences and Challenges of Science and Ethics: Proceedings of an American-Iranian Workshop (2003)
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   Personal Cars in China (2003)
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Higher Education (Back to list of topics)  
  
Science Professionals: Master’s Education for a Competitive World (2008)
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coverEvaluation of the Lucille P. Markey Trust Programs in the Biological Sciences (2006)
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Evaluation of the Markey Scholars Program (2006) , Funding Biomedical Research Programs: Contributions of the Markey Trust (2006), Enhancing Philanthropy's Support of Biomedical Scientists: Proceedings of a Workshop on Evaluation (2006), Markey Scholars Conference: Proceedings (2004), Bridging the Bed-Bench Gap: Contributions of the Markey Trust (2004)
  coverEnhancing the Community College Pathway to Engineering Careers (2005)
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coverPolicy Implications of International Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars in the United States (2005)
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  coverPreparing for the Revolution: Information Technology and the Future of the Research University (2002)
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Science & Engineering Workforce (Back to list of topics)   

Opportunities to Address Clinical Research Workforce Diversity Needs for 2010. (2006)
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coverBeyond Bias and Barriers: Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering (2006)
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coverBiological, Social, and Organizational Components of Success for Women in Academic Science and Engineering: Workshop Report (2006)
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  coverTo Recruit and Advance: Women Students and Faculty in U.S. Science and Engineering (2006)
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COVER IMAGEFrom Scarcity to Visibility: Gender Differences in the Careers of Doctoral Scientists and Engineers (2001)
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Strengthening Research & Development (Back to list of topics)    

coverEnhancing Productivity Growth in the Information Age: Measuring and Sustaining the New Economy (2007)
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Enhancing Productivity Growth in the Information Age (2007), Software, Growth, and the Future of the U.S Economy (2006), The Telecommunications Challenge (2006), Deconstructing the Computer (2005), Productivity and Cyclicality in Semiconductors (2004)
  coverRising Above The Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future (2007)
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coverHere or There? A Survey of Factors in Multinational R&D Location – Report to the Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable (2006)
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  coverAeronautics Innovation: NASA's Challenges and Opportunities (2006)
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Science & Technology Policy (Back to list of topics)     
     
coverReaping the Benefits of Genomic and Proteomic Research: Intellectual Property Rights, Innovation, and Public Health (2006)
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  coverScience and Technology in the National Interest: Ensuring the Best Presidential and Federal Advisory Committee Science and Technology Appointments (2005)
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coverA Patent System for the 21st Century (2004)
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  coverSetting Priorities for Large Research Facility Projects Supported by the National Science Foundation (2004)
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coverScientific and Medical Aspects of Human Reproductive Cloning (2002)
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