Memorial Tributes: National Academy of Engineering, Volume 22 This is the 22nd 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
ISBN978-0-309-67244-3 Copyright2020 Human Spaceflight: Apollo 50 Years On Human Spaceflight: Apollo 50 Years On summarizes the 2019 National Academies of Engineering Annual Meeting plenary presentations and forum. The Annual Meeting celebrated not only the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission but human spaceflight in general, from the first ventures beyond ...Authoring institutionNational Academy of EngineeringPublication DateMarch 3, 2020 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49942-2 Copyright2020 Building Capacity for Teaching Engineering in K-12 Education Engineering education is emerging as an important component of US K-12 education. Across the country, students in classrooms and after- and out-of-school programs are participating in hands-on, problem-focused learning activities using the engineering design process. These experiences can be ...Authoring institutionNational Academy of Engineering; Board on Science Education; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateFebruary 13, 2020 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-67260-3 Copyright2020 Bio-Inspired Signature Management for the U.S. Army The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a workshop of subject-matter experts on September 16, 2019, to gather information that will improve understanding of the science and technology (S&T) issues and opportunities in signature management for future U.S. Army ...Authoring institutionBoard on Army Research and Development; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 29, 2020 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49981-1 Copyright2020 Frontiers of Engineering 2019 This volume of Frontiers of Engineering presents papers on the topics covered at the National Academy of Engineering’s 2019 US Frontiers of Engineering Symposium, hosted by Boeing in North Charleston, South Carolina, September 25-27. At the annual 2 1/2-day event, 100 of this country's ...Authoring institutionNational Academy of EngineeringPublication DateJanuary 28, 2020 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49932-3 Copyright2020 Assessment of the In-House Laboratory Independent Research at the Army's Research, Development, and Engineering Centers This report evaluates the In-House Laboratory Independent Research (ILIR) conducted at the Research, Development, and Engineering Centers (RDECs) of the U.S. Army’s Research, Development, and Engineering Command (RDECOM) during 2018. It reviews and offers recommendations for each of the ...Authoring institutionArmy Research Program Review and Analysis Committee; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 23, 2020 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-67031-9 Copyright2020 Closing the Loop on the Plastics Dilemma Plastics are used in various industries to produce lightweight, corrosion-resistant, durable materials, but many of the characteristics that make them valuable also make them environmentally unfriendly. Although some plastics can be recycled, the vast majority are simply discarded. The rapid ...Authoring institutionChemical Sciences Roundtable; Division on Earth and Life Studies; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 7, 2020 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-66422-6 Copyright2020 Advanced Technologies for Gas Turbines Leadership in gas turbine technologies is of continuing importance as the value of gas turbine production is projected to grow substantially by 2030 and beyond. Power generation, aviation, and the oil and gas industries rely on advanced technologies for gas turbines. Market trends including world ...Authoring institutionAeronautics and Space Engineering Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 1, 2020 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49900-2 Copyright2020 Changing Expectations for the K-12 Teacher Workforce Teachers play a critical role in the success of their students, both academically and in regard to long term outcomes such as higher education participation and economic attainment. Expectations for teachers are increasing due to changing learning standards and a rapidly diversifying student ...Authoring institution Board on Higher Education and Workforce; Policy and Global Affairs; Board on Science Education; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 1, 2020 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49821-0 Copyright2020 Promising Practices for Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine Careers in science, engineering, and medicine offer opportunities to advance knowledge, contribute to the well-being of communities, and support the security, prosperity, and health of the United States. But many women do not pursue or persist in these careers, or advance to leadership positions - ...Authoring institutionCommittee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine; Policy and Global Affairs; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 1, 2020 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49964-4 Copyright2019 Groundwater Recharge and Flow Water of appropriate quantity and quality is essential for drinking, sanitation, and food, energy, and industrial production for any society and is derived for most needs from surface- or groundwater sources. Studies suggest that groundwater use in irrigation globally is increasing in total ...Authoring institutionWater Science and Technology Board; Division on Earth and Life Studies; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateDecember 13, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49896-8 Copyright2019 An Assessment of the Communications Technology Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology An Assessment of the Communications Technology Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology: Fiscal Year 2019 is an independent technical assessment of the quality of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST's) Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL). It ...Authoring institutionPanel on Review of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Communications Technology Laboratory; Laboratory Assessments Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateDecember 3, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49881-4 Copyright2019 Review of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management "Air Quality Modeling in the Gulf of Mexico Region" Study Emissions associated with oil and gas exploration, development, and production on the Gulf waters can result in increased levels of air pollutants that contribute to a range of air quality impacts in the Gulf of Mexico Region (GOMR). “Criteria air pollutants”, such as carbon monoxide, ...Authoring institutionBoard on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate; Division on Earth and Life Studies; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateNovember 22, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49476-2 Copyright2019 Domestic Manufacturing Capabilities for Critical DoD Applications Recent advancements in quantum-enabled systems present a variety of new opportunities and challenges. These technologies are important developments for a variety of computing, communications, and sensing applications. However, many materials and components relevant to quantum-enabled systems exist ...Authoring institutionNational Materials and Manufacturing Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateNovember 15, 2019 More Info
ISBN 978-0-309-49640-7 Copyright2019 Memorial Tributes: National Academy of Engineering, Volume 22 This is the 22nd 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 ...Publication DateOctober 18, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49885-2 Copyright2019 Toward New Naval Platforms: A Strategic View of the Future of Naval Engineering The U.S. Navy has many unique naval engineering needs that demand a highly capable and robust U.S. naval engineering enterprise. In seeking an independent review of the unclassified elements of its National Naval Responsibilities—Naval Engineering (NNR-NE) program, the Office of Naval ...Authoring institutionPolicy Studies; Transportation Research Board; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateOctober 10, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49752-7 Copyright2019 Privacy and Security in the 21st Century New technologies and capabilities, such as Google Cloud and artificial intelligence, are changing the world at an unprecedented rate. A transition to cloud computing offers a variety of benefits, including worldwide access and faster networks. This digital transformation also presents an array of ...Authoring institutionNational Academy of EngineeringPublication DateOctober 3, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49411-3 Copyright2019 Enhancing Urban Sustainability with Data, Modeling, and Simulation On January 30-31, 2019 the Board on Mathematical Sciences and Analytics, in collaboration with the Board on Energy and Environmental Systems and the Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, convened a workshop in Washington, D.C. to explore the frontiers of mathematics and data science needs ...Authoring institutionBoard on Mathematical Sciences and Analytics; Committee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics; Board on Energy and Environmental Systems; Computer Science and Telecommunications Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateSeptember 24, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49042-9 Copyright2019 Early Sustainment Planning for the United States Air Force On December 3-5, 2018, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a workshop in Washington, D.C., on U.S. Air Force (USAF) sustainment planning early in the development life cycle. This workshop was conducted as part of a broader study on addressing challenges and ...Authoring institutionAir Force Studies Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateSeptember 13, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49634-6 Copyright2019 Astrochemistry: Discoveries to Inform the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Communities Throughout much of human history, space was thought to be a void in which only ions or radicals existed. It was only in the last half of the 20th century that scientists began to discover the existence of molecules, such as ammonia, in space. Discovery has accelerated in the last decade with the ...Authoring institutionChemical Sciences Roundtable; Division on Earth and Life Studies; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateSeptember 12, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49721-3 Copyright2019 Review and Update of U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Stability Regulations and Guidance U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) ship stability regulations governing the ability of a vessel to return to an upright position after being disturbed is the focus of a new TRB publication, Review and Update of U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Stability Regulations and Guidance. The authors advise the USCG on how ...Authoring institutionMarine Board; Policy Studies; Transportation Research Board; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateSeptember 10, 2019 More Info