Memorial Tributes: National Academy of Engineering, Volume 25 This is the 25th Volume in the series Memorial Tributes compiled by the National Academy of Engineering as a personal remembrance of the lives and outstanding achievements of its members and international members. These volumes are intended to stand as an enduring record of the many ... Read this Volume
Delivering effectively on large engineering projects The size and complexity of large projects create challenges that are different qualitatively and quantitatively from those encountered in smaller projects. These challenges must be understood and dealt with if the issues with large projects are to be successfully addressed.Publication DateSeptember 14, 2023 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-70423-6 Copyright2023 Promising Practices and Innovative Programs in the Responsible Conduct of Research: Proceedings of a Workshop The responsible conduct of research (RCR) is foundational to good science and engineering. However, there are several serious detrimental effects of research not conducted ethically and responsibly. Thus, federal legislation mandates that all National Science Foundation (NSF) grant recipients ...Authoring institution National Academy of Engineering; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJune 15, 2023 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-70230-0 Copyright2023 Autonomous Materials Discovery and Optimization On November 1-2, 2022, the Defense Materials, Manufacturing, and its Infrastructure Standing Committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine held a workshop on autonomous materials discovery and optimization. This Proceedings of a Workshop-in Brief summarizes the ...Authoring institutionDefense Materials, Manufacturing and its Infrastructure (DMMI) Standing Committee; National Materials and Manufacturing Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJune 6, 2023 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-70093-1 Copyright2023 Biohybrid Materials and Technologies for Today and Tomorrow Biohybrid materials and devices - which integrate both biological and engineered components - offer exciting opportunities to create new functionalities and support sustainability. Scientists and engineers are exploring biohybrid materials and devices for applications in a broad range of areas ...Authoring institutionStanding Committee on Biotechnology Capabilities and National Security Needs; Division on Earth and Life Studies; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateMay 18, 2023 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-69224-3 Copyright2023 Borders, Cyber Resilience, and the Implications of Data Localization The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Forum on Cyber Resilience convened a workshop motivated by a July 16, 2020, decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning data flows between Europe and the United States. The decision is of interest from a ...Authoring institutionComputer Science and Telecommunications Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateMay 1, 2023 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-70033-7 Copyright2023 Artificial Intelligence and Justified Confidence On September 28-30, 2022, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Board on Army Research and Development convened a workshop focused on Artificial Intelligence and Justified Confidence in the Army. The workshop was structured to explore how industry and other branches of the ...Authoring institutionBoard on Army Research and Development; Computer Science and Telecommunications Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateMarch 17, 2023 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-69653-1 Copyright2023 Memorial Tributes: National Academy of Engineering, Volume 25 This is the 25th Volume in the series Memorial Tributes compiled by the National Academy of Engineering as a personal remembrance of the lives and outstanding achievements of its members and international members. These volumes are intended to stand as an enduring record of the many ...Authoring institutionNational Academy of Engineering, Volume 25Publication DateMarch 1, 2023 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-69593-0 Copyright2023 2022 Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Communications Technology Laboratory At the request of the director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, this report assesses the management of Standards and Technology Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL), focusing on the work, facilities, equipment, personnel, portfolios of scientific expertise, and ...Authoring institutionLaboratory Assessments Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 30, 2023 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-69666-1 Copyright2023 Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEMM Organizations Individuals from minoritized racial and ethnic groups continue to face systemic barriers that impede their ability to access, persist, and thrive in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) higher education and workforce. Without actively dismantling policies and ...Authoring institutionBoard on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 1, 2023 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-69796-5 Copyright2023 Extraordinary Engineering Impacts on Society On August 18-19, 2022, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) held a symposium to explore how support of fundamental engineering and engineering education research by the National Science Foundation (NSF) has led to positive societal and economic impacts. The symposium - which was sponsored by ...Authoring institutionNational Academy of Engineering; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 1, 2023 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-68976-2 Copyright2023 Transforming EPA Science to Meet Today's and Tomorrow's Challenges Since its establishment in 1970, the mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. EPA develops regulations, ensures compliance, and issues policies, in coordination with state, tribal, and local governments. To accomplish its mission, EPA should be ...Authoring institutionBoard on Environmental Studies and Toxicology; Water Science and Technology Board; Division on Earth and Life Studies; Cultural, Ethical, Social, and Environmental Responsibility in Engineering Program; National Academy of Engineering; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 1, 2023 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-69573-2 Copyright2022 Infusing Advanced Manufacturing into Undergraduate Engineering Education Cutting-edge technologies are reshaping manufacturing in the United States and around the world, with applications from medicine to defense. If the United States wants to further build upon these new innovations, the next generation of engineers must be trained to work in advanced manufacturing ...Authoring institutionNational Materials and Manufacturing Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academy of Engineering; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 1, 2023 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-69977-8 Copyright2023 Advancing Understanding of Offshore Oil and Gas Systemic Risk in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico Most of the offshore oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico has shown considerable improvement in systemic risk management, which is now approaching a middle stage of maturity across most risk elements. Advancing Understanding of Offshore Oil and Gas Systemic Risk in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico: ...Authoring institutionA Report Series on Progress and Opportunities Toward Decreasing the Risk of Offshore Energy Operations; Gulf Research Program; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 1, 2023 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-70062-7 Copyright2023 Using Population Descriptors in Genetics and Genomics Research Genetic and genomic information has become far more accessible, and research using human genetic data has grown exponentially over the past decade. Genetics and genomics research is now being conducted by a wide range of investigators across disciplines, who often use population descriptors ...Authoring institutionBoard on Health Sciences Policy; Committee on Population; Health and Medicine Division; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 1, 2023 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-70108-2 Copyright2023 Charting a Path in a Shifting Technical and Geopolitical Landscape In 2022, the United States installed its first exascale computing system for the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, with an National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) system scheduled for 2023. The DOE Exascale Computing Project (ECP)2 has developed new applications ...Authoring institutionComputer Science and Telecommunications Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 1, 2023 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-69077-5 Copyright2023 Laying the Foundation for New and Advanced Nuclear Reactors in the United States The world confronts an existential challenge in responding to climate change, resulting in an urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from all sectors of the economy. What will it take for new and advanced nuclear reactors to play a role in decarbonization? Nuclear power provides a ...Authoring institutionNuclear and Radiation Studies Board; Board on Energy and Environmental Systems; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; Division on Earth and Life Studies; National Academy of Engineering; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 1, 2023 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-70314-7 Copyright2023 Assessment of Commercial Space Platforms for Earth Science Instruments Space-based Earth observations enable global observations of the land surface, biosphere, solid Earth, atmosphere, cryosphere, and oceans. Earth observations from space, combined with data acquired from in situ and ground-based instruments, help scientists understand the components of the Earth ...Authoring institutionSpace Studies Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 1, 2023 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-69498-8 Copyright2023 Thriving in Space: Ensuring the Future of Biological and Physical Sciences Research: A Decadal Survey for 2023-2032 Research in biological and physical sciences in space provides the critical scientific and technological foundations that make space exploration possible. As humanity looks towards the Moon and Mars for future missions, this work is needed to help astronauts adapt and live in the harsh ...Authoring institutionSpace Studies Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 1, 2023 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-28717-3 Copyright2022 Memorial Tributes: National Academy of Engineering, Volume 24 This is the 24th Volume in the series Memorial Tributes compiled by the National Academy of Engineering as a personal remembrance of the lives and outstanding achievements of its members and international members. These volumes are intended to stand as an enduring record of the many ...Authoring institutionNational Academy of Engineering, Volume 24Publication DateSeptember 1, 2022 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-68588-7 Copyright2022 Convergent Manufacturing: A Future of Additive, Subtractive, and Transformative Manufacturing A convergent manufacturing platform is defined as a system that synergistically combines heterogeneous materials and processes (e.g., additive, subtractive, and transformative) in one platform. The platform is equipped with unprecedented modularity, flexibility, connectivity, reconfigurability, ...Authoring institutionNational Materials and Manufacturing Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateMay 24, 2022 More Info