Congratulations to NAE members Zhenan Bao, Supriyo Datta, Leonard Kleinrock, Ramamoorthy Ramesh, Daniela Rus and NAE international member Joseph Sifakis for being elected to the National Academy of Sciences class of 2024!

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Congratulations to NAE member Kimberly Prather, UC San Diego, for officially accepting the 2024 National Academy of Sciences Award in Chemical Sciences for her pioneering research on aerosols at the NAS annual meeting! Kimberly Prather, Ph.D.

Facial recognition technology has advanced rapidly in the last decade, outpacing current laws and regulations. A new National Academies report provides recommendations for establishing safeguards to address equity, privacy, and civil liberties concerns.

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'While the use of steel in US manufacturing grew over the course of the twentieth century, current policies prevent the US steel industry from truly flourishing' describes Raymond Monroe, Steel Founder’s Society of America, in the new issue of The Bridge: ow.ly/ca4850Rrfvo

Space environmentalism is vital for preserving orbital space as a valuable resource for humanity. A new NAE Perspective by Moriba Jah discusses moving toward a circular economy approach for orbital space to support sustainability of resources.

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Guru Madhavan, National Academy of Engineering Programs Director, discusses the future of #FireSafety in a new episode for the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering’s “Create the Future” podcast. Listen here: buff.ly/3W9EoVy

Engineers are pioneering smart manufacturing technologies that have the potential to transform the U.S. #manufacturing sector.

A new National Academies report identifies what's needed to promote smart manufacturing in the U.S.

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#Afretec , in collaboration with National Academy of Engineering, hosted a two day design science workshop at CMU-Africa. Participants gained practical experience and were urged to advocate for design science in research, education, and practice.
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We've made early progress towards #decarbonization , but there are still major hurdles to overcome in order to reduce #emissions and ensure an just #EnergyTransition .

Learn about key needs and necessary actions for achieving #NetZero emissions: ow.ly/x2OG50RlgXt

#EarthDay is a celebration and opportunity to take action to ensure a thriving future for our planet, and #engineers are answering the call. NAE’s new campaign highlights engineering’s role to provide energy for our world while protecting our planet. ow.ly/liVh50Rlw7H

Discover the potential of #DigitalTwin technologies in areas ranging from engineering processes to medical decision-making and explore key challenges to overcome to help bring the promise of #DigitalTwin s to fruition in a recent National Academies report. ow.ly/sX5Y50Rjpim

Artificial intelligence technologies are among the most significant #engineering innovations of this century. As #AI is developing rapidly, National Academies are advising the nation on AI use, policy, ethics, and development. Access our resource collection here: ow.ly/z8VB50RivG0

How can the nation build a resilient #microelectronics ecosystem and ensure U.S. leadership globally?

Join us on April 17 to explore future security needs and best practices for securing microelectronics supply chains: ow.ly/TIOv50Re6A6

Join us today from 1:00-2:00PM ET for a Spanish-language webinar on indoor air quality science featuring the recent National Academies report “Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions.” Watch live here: nae.edu

Frances Arnold, The Nobel Prize laureate and member of all three National Academies National Academies, discusses her distinguished chemical engineering career in a new video interview for National Academy of Engineering's “Conversations with Engineering Pioneers” series.

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Join us on April 16 from 1:00-2:00PM ET for a Spanish-language webinar on indoor air quality science featuring the recent National Academies report “Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions.”

Register here: ow.ly/1jLE50Rfn5y

NAE member Fei-Fei Li has been called the 'godmother of AI' for her pioneering work in computer vision and image recognition. In a new interview, Li shares her thoughts on the ethical responsibilities of AI scientists, limits of AI, and more.

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The eclipse wasn't the only celestial event to hit Texas A&M...

The National Academy of Engineering landed in Aggieland for their regional meeting and a 'Space and Time' symposium.

Of course there are pictures; no special glasses needed: tx.ag/FacultyAffairs…

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Proper ventilation can help protect your home from the harmful health effects of particulate matter. Join EPA en español Department of Housing and Urban Development and National Academy of Engineering to learn how to protect your and your family’s health at the EPA webinar in Spanish on April 16 at 1:00 p.m. (EST).
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Computational materials engineering is leading the way in the deployment of metallic materials that meet increasingly advanced design specifications. Learn more about the future of the US metals industry in the new spring issue of The Bridge: ow.ly/GI6m50RctaJ