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
ISBN978-0-309-67880-3 Copyright2020 Assessment of the Physical Sciences Directorate at the Army Research Office This report summarizes the 2019 findings of the Panel on Review of Extramural Basic Research at the Army Research Laboratory, which reviewed the programs at the Army Research Office’s Physical Sciences Directorate. Authoring institutionPanel on Review of Extramural Basic Research at the Army Research Laboratory; Army Research Laboratory Technical Assessment Board; Laboratory Assessments Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJuly 17, 2020 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-67812-4 Copyright2020 Air Force Software Sustainment and Maintenance of Weapons Systems Modern software engineering practices, pioneered by the commercial software community, have begun transforming Department of Defense (DoD) software development, integration processes, and deployment cycles. DoD must further adopt and adapt these practices across the full defense software life ...Authoring institutionAir Force Studies Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJuly 9, 2020 More Info
Copyright2020 NAE Annual Report 2019 Provides details on the scope and depth of NAE work performed in 2019. These activities have been conceived and executed to pursue our goal of providing objective, independent advice to the federal government and the engineering community and to proactively promote the technological welfare of the ...Authoring institutionNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERINGPublication DateJuly 7, 2020 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-67721-9 Copyright2020 Advancing Urban Sustainability in China and the United States In November 2018, National Academy of Sciences (NAS) President Marcia McNutt visited China for the first time in her official role. As part of this visit, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Science and Technology for Sustainability (STS) program and the Chinese ...Authoring institutionPolicy and Global Affairs; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJune 4, 2020 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-67182-8 Copyright2020 A Strategic Vision for Biological Threat Reduction The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine was asked to articulate a 5-year strategic vision for international health security programs and provide findings and recommendations on how to optimize the impact of the Department of Defense (DOD) Biological Threat Reduction Program ...Authoring institutionCommittee on International Security and Arms Control; Policy and Global Affairs; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateApril 14, 2020 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-67597-0 Copyright2020 Advances, Challenges, and Long-Term Opportunities in Electrochemistry Advances in electrochemistry are enabling new developments in energy storage, energy conversion, catalysis, synthesis, separations, and instrumentation. The workshop Advances, Challenges, and Long-Term Opportunities in Electrochemistry: Addressing Societal Needs, held in Washington, DC, on ...Authoring institutionChemical Sciences Roundtable; Division on Earth and Life Studies; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateApril 3, 2020 More Info
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
ISBN978-0-309-67026-5 Copyright2020 Advanced Aerial Mobility Advanced aerial mobility is a newly emerging industry that aims to develop and operate new air vehicles potentially capable of safe, reliable, and low-noise vertical flight. The world has seen a recent increase in the adoption of electric vertical lift aircraft for urban, suburban and rural ...Authoring institutionAeronautics and Space Engineering Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 1, 2020 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49821-0 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
ISBN978-0-309-67465-2 Copyright2020 A Quadrennial Review of the National Nanotechnology Initiative Global advances in medicine, food, water, energy, microelectronics, communications, defense, and other important sectors of the economy are increasingly driven by discoveries in nanoscience and the development of nanotechnologies. Engaging the nanoscience and technology community in the crafting ...Authoring institutionNational Materials and Manufacturing Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 1, 2020 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-67822-3 Copyright2020 2019-2020 Assessment of the Army Research Laboratory The mission of Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is to discover, innovate, and transition science and technology to ensure dominant strategic land power. The ARL's core competencies include network and information sciences, computational sciences, human sciences, materials and manufacturing sciences, ...Authoring institutionArmy Research Laboratory Technical Assessment Board; Laboratory Assessments Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; 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