Organization
The National Academy of Sciences was established in 1863 by an Act of Congress, signed by President Lincoln, as a private, nongovernmental institution to advise the nation on issues related to science and technology. Members are elected by their peers for outstanding contributions to research. Dr. Marcia McNutt is president.
The National Academy of Engineering was established in 1964 under the charter of the National Academy of Sciences to bring the practices of engineering to advising the nation. Members are elected by their peers for extraordinary contributions to engineering. Dr. John L. Anderson is president.
The National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine) was established in 1970 under the charter of the National Academy of Sciences to advise the nation on medical and health issues. Members are elected by their peers for distinguished contributions to medicine and health. Dr. Victor J. Dzau is president.
The three Academies work together as the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide independent, objective analysis and advice to the nation and conduct other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The National Academies also encourage education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science, engineering, and medicine.
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National Academy of Sciences (NAS) |
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National Academy of Engineering (NAE) |
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National Academy of Medicine (NAM) |
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Program Units Division on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education (DBASSE) Division on Earth and Life Studies (DELS) Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences (DEPS) Health and Medicine Divison (HMD) Division on Policy and Global Affairs (PGA) Transportation Research Board (TRB) Gulf Research Program (GRP) |
