Policy and Global Affairs at the National Academies

The Network for Emerging Leaders in Sustainability
September 21, 2010
Washington, DC

First Meeting of the Committee on Research Universities

September 21-22, 2010

Washington, DC

Draft Agenda

Transition to Sustainability: Lessons from the Atlanta Metropolitan Region
September 30-October 1, 2010
Atlanta, GA

NEWS

Sept 28 Release of Assessment of Research-Doctorate Programs
The National Research Council is pleased to announce that the Data-Based Assessment of Research-Doctorate Programs will be publicly released on September 28, 2010. The report will consist of a descriptive volume, spreadsheets, and analytic tables for 4838 programs in 62 fields at 212 institutions. The report will be accompanied by a 4-page report brief, a set of Frequently Asked Questions, and a revised version of the Methodology Guide.

New Research Papers on Saving Lives in Sub-Saharan Africa
Two articles published in the June 2010 issue of PLoS Medicineassess current trends in maternal, newborn, and child health in sub-Sarahan Africa

Jefferson Science Fellowship Application Period Opens September 13

Board on Global Science and Technology (BGST)

The BGST is a new Board of the National Research Council. Sponsored by the Office of the Director, Defense Research and Engineering (DoD), BGST is charged with helping DDR&E assess the implications of global advances in science and technology. Via international workshops and social networking, the Board will seek to build and sustain an international, interactive community of scientists, engineers, medical and health researchers, and entrepreneurs who are engaged in the research and development of emerging technologies.

NCET2 Webinar Series - Building University-Industry Collaborations and Funding Webinars
The UIDP is co-sponsoring (with NCET2) a series of webinars that are of interest to the UIDP community.