New UC Davis chancellor puts innovation first Aug 18, 2009
Katehi is a fellow with the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a member of the National Academy of Engineering and chair of the President's Committee on the National Medal of Science, among many other professional activities. She will draw a $400,000 base salary, 12 percent above her $356,000 salary in Illinois and 27 percent higher than the $315,000 earned by her predecessor at UC Davis, Larry Vanderhoef. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The looming electricity crunch: Dark days ahead Aug 7, 2009
Lord Browne, a well-regarded former boss of BP who now heads the Royal Academy of Engineering, wants to see state-owned banks forced to invest in renewables and has spoken warmly of the dirigiste policies of Tony Benn, the hard-left minister who ran Britain s energy department in the 1970s. Malcolm Wicks, who has twice been energy minister, warned Gordon Brown on August 5th that the reliance on companies, competition and liberalisation should be reassessed, and counselled state intervention to... (The Economist)
Wen visits elderly scientists Aug 7, 2009
Wen had worked closely with the scientist for five years when Zhu was president of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and China Association for Science and Technology. Zhu told Premier Wen that China should take the opportunity provided by the global economic downturn to bring the country on to a track of innovation-oriented development, and also that the government should establish firmer regulations to prevent academic cheating. (Xinhuanet, China)
Actions taken over the next decade to demonstrate and deploy key technologies will determine US energy future Jul 29, 2009
WASHINGTON -- With a sustained national commitment, the United States could obtain substantial energy-efficiency improvements, new sources of energy, and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through the accelerated deployment of existing and emerging energy technologies, according to AMERICA'S ENERGY FUTURE: TECHNOLOGY AND TRANSFORMATION, the capstone report of the America's Energy Future project of the National Research Council, the operating arm of the National Academy of Sciences and... (EurekAlert!)
Possible Association Between Agent Orange Exposure And Increased Risk Of Developing Ischemic Heart Disease Or Parkinson's Disease For Vietnam Veterans Jul 27, 2009
The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council make up the National Academies. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
Limited data suggest possible association between Agent Orange exposure Jul 25, 2009
The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council make up the National Academies. A committee roster follows. (EurekAlert!)
Report offers principles for maintaining the integrity and accessibility of research data Jul 23, 2009
Maintaining the integrity and accessibility of research data in a rapidly evolving digital age will take the collective efforts of universities and other research institutions, journals, agencies, and individual scientists, says a new report from the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine, which recommends principles to guide these stakeholders in generating, sharing, and maintaining scientific data ... The report was sponsored by the National... (EurekAlert!)
Theodore H. H. Pian; taught aeronautics, astronautics at MIT Jul 20, 2009
He was a member of numerous national and international professional societies, including the National Academy of Engineering and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. In retirement, he and his wife traveled the world, frequently to China and Taiwan. (Boston Globe)
Contaminated Site Remediation: Are Nanomaterials The Answer? Jul 11, 2009
In its 2004 report Nanoscience and nanotechnologies: opportunities and uncertainties, the British Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering recommended that the use of free manufactured nanoparticles be prohibited for environmental applications such as remediation until further research on potential risks and benefits had been conducted. The European Commission s Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR) called for further risk research in 2005 while... (Science Daily)
Hundreds of top UC scientists slam planned cuts Jul 9, 2009
Within a week and a half, the letter had been signed by more than 300 leading senior scientists on every campus - all either members of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering or the Institute of Medicine - the nation's super-elite in every field of research and technology, Faber said. More scientists are continuing to sign it by e-mail every day, she said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
US space program should align with broader national goals Jul 8, 2009
The study was sponsored by the National Academies, which comprise the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council ... The Research Council is the principal operating agency of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering ... 1 Member, National Academy of Sciences 2 Member, National Academy of Engineering 3 Member, Institute of Medicine. (EurekAlert!)
Five-step check for nano safety Jul 6, 2009
A joint report by the Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering two years ago said there was no need to ban nanoparticle production. But it said tighter UK and European regulation over some aspects of nanotechnology - manipulation of molecules - was needed to ensure its long-term safety. (Yahoo News -- Nanotechnology)
Toxic plane air sickens flight... Jul 6, 2009
" In 1986, the , an operating arm of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering, conducted -- at the request of Congress -- an independent study and produced a report entitled "The Airliner Cabin Environment: Air Quality and Safety. " In this, the council raised myriad concerns about air quality in cabins, including exposure to contaminants. The research council was enlisted again by Congress about 15 years later. The result was the 2002 report "The Airliner Cabin... (CNN -- Law)
Good night's sleep boosts long-term memory Jun 23, 2009
the royal academy of engineering. central london. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
IEEE-USA urges federal government to improve visa processing Jun 17, 2009
Signing organizations included the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Institute of Physics, the Association of American Universities, the American Chemical Society and the National Academy of Engineering. The group expressed concern about significant increases in visa processing delays this year experienced by many foreign students, scientists and scholars interested in studying, conducting research or attending conferences in the United States. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Tewksbury graduate receives academic medal Jun 2, 2009
He was recently elected a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, and has co-authored two books and nearly 160 technical papers. George L. Duncan, the founding chairman of Enterprise Bank, a locally owned financial institution headquartered in Lowell and serving 15 communities. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Report updates guidelines on how much weight women should gain during pregnancy May 29, 2009
The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council make up the National Academies. They are private, nonprofit institutions that provide science, technology, and health policy advice under a congressional charter. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
U.S. needs to catch up on infrastructure May 29, 2009
The National Academy of Engineering recently named restoring and improving our urban infrastructure as one of the Grand Challenges of Engineering in the 21st Century. If America wants to remain a global economic leader, we cannot simply patch crumbling infrastructure or build more of the same. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Albany high school's future in spotlight May 27, 2009
The opening step in that process will begin this September when the Academy of Engineering enrolls its first 75 students. Academy students are required to take a core curriculum of math and science courses along with their regular classes and eventually will intern at local nanotech businesses. (Albany Times Union)
Hacking military computers "not a hack job" May 21, 2009
"Networks containing sensitive intelligence are impenetrable, because normally the militaries isolate their networks completely from the public domain to prevent hacking," said the specialist on Internet security who is also an academician with the Chinese Academy of Engineering. "If there have been cases of key intelligence being stolen, I believe there would have been undercover agents within the organizations facilitating the theft you cannot simply do it with computer technology," he added. (Xinhuanet, China)
Commencements May 17, 2009
Honorary degrees: Burns; Helen Greiner, cofounder of iRobot Corp; John Messenger, Jr., owner and vice president of Messenger and Associates; Charles Vest, president of the National Academy of Engineering and president emeritus of MIT. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Frank Pickering, 77, retired aircraft engineer, designer May 8, 2009
He was also inducted into the GE Aircraft Engine Propulsion Hall of Fame and the National Academy of Engineering. Retiring in 1992, Mr. Pickering dedicated his time to his wife and family, as well as his outdoor pursuits. (Boston Globe)
Regents OK Katehi as UC Davis chancellor May 8, 2009
A member of the National Academy of Engineering, she was selected by former President George W. Bush to chair the President s Committee on the National Medal of Science. As chancellor to UC Davis, Katehi will receive an annual salary of $400,000. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
NASA Announces Fiscal Year 2010 Budget May 8, 2009
Augustine also has served as chairman of the American Red Cross and the National Academy of Engineering, and was president of the Boy Scouts of America. Michael Hawes, the associate administrator of NASA's Office of Program Analysis and Evaluation in Washington, will serve as the lead of the NASA team supporting the review. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Harvard chemistry professor wins $250K award, medal for microelectronic work May 7, 2009
He has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the American Philosophical Society, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Over the past decade, the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation has provided more than $50 million in support of the chemical sciences. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Current level of oyster farming unlikely to have substantial impact on Drakes Estero ecosystem May 6, 2009
The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council make up the National Academies. They are independent, nonprofit institutions that provide science, technology, and health policy advice under an 1863 congressional charter. (EurekAlert!)
China's quarantine measures "proper and necessary" May 5, 2009
Zhong Nanshan, a renowned medical expert and member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, also defended the quarantine measures. Medical circles are still unclear over the pathology of the H1N1 virus, he said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Obama taps Google boss for science panel Apr 29, 2009
Maxine Savitz, retired from and vice-president of the National Academy of Engineering. Barbara Schaal, a biology professor from St. Louis. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Levees Cannot Fully Eliminate Risk Of Flooding To New Orleans, Report Says Apr 29, 2009
28, 2009) Levees and floodwalls surrounding New Orleans -- no matter how large or sturdy -- cannot provide absolute protection against overtopping or failure in extreme events, says a new report by the National Academy of Engineering and the National Research Council. The voluntary relocation of people and neighborhoods from areas that are vulnerable to flooding should be considered as a viable public policy option, the report says. (Science Daily)
Panel: New Orleans Levees Still Need Work Apr 28, 2009
Levees under construction by the Army Corps of Engineers aren't being built to a high-enough flood protection standard, said the report by the National Academy of Engineering and the National Research Council. The independent panel of experts was asked by the federal government to review the corps' investigation of levee failures during Hurricane Katrina and its work to avoid such a catastrophe again. (CBS News -- US)
ACM and Infosys Foundation Cite Network Pioneer For Revolutionary Advances In Web Search Techniques Apr 28, 2009
He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Kleinberg received an A.B. in computer science and mathematics from Cornell University and a Ph. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Who watches the watchers? Apr 17, 2009
A report from the Royal Academy of Engineering argued that as technologies for collecting and processing data develop rapidly, the changes for privacy will be significant and that much more needs to be done to think how to deal with this. For instance there is the use of RFID tags - tiny wireless devices which can be read by remote sensors - they are now being used by shops to keep track of stock but can also be used as a tracking device. (BBC News -- UK)
UH research team helps NASA improve navigation systems for lunar exploration Apr 17, 2009
The Cullen College of Engineering at UH has produced five U.S. astronauts, 10 members of the National Academy of Engineering, and degree programs that have ranked in the top 10 nationally. With more than 2,600 students, the college offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in biomedical, chemical, civil and environmental, electrical and computer, industrial, and mechanical engineering. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Greenhouse gases must be cut, Obama aide says Apr 10, 2009
He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering. Since he went to Washington, he has worked for stimulus money to help businesses develop renewable energy technology, and he supported legislation that made permanent tax credits for research and experimentation. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Papadakis taking medical leave from Drexel Apr 4, 2009
He received a bachelor s, master s and an honorary doctorate (1992) from Drexel and was inducted into the National Academy of Engineering in 2000. Reader Comments. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Ideo's David Kelley on "Design Thinking" Apr 1, 2009
He had received a National Design Award, been inducted into the National Academy of Engineering, held an endowed chair at the Stanford School of Engineering, and even won the Sir Misha Black Medal for his "distinguished contribution to design education." Cara McCarty, curatorial director of the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, summed up his influence: "Kelley has pushed our definition of design more than anybody in this country.". He also had a loving wife, a daughter to whom he was... (FastCompany)
BP's Browne says UK should support carbon trading Mar 25, 2009
Browne, who is President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, suggested that one options would be for the government to direct state-controlled banks to lend to green infrastructure projects. Today in Business with Reuters. (International Herald Tribune)
Gwyn Morgan on oilpatch mergers Mar 25, 2009
He has received leadership awards from several Canadian Business Schools, three honourary degrees and has been appointed Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering. Earlier, he talked about the oil patch, mergers, and the challenge of raising capital. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
SAC, Kettering ink engineering partnership Mar 18, 2009
The school s engineering program has been recognized by the National Academy of Engineering and the National Research Council. Web sites: www. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Hawaii to host U.S.-China renewable energy conference Mar 17, 2009
Participants include officials from the National Academies of the United States (comprising the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council), the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. "Hawai'i's clean energy efforts were instrumental in attracting this Second Bilateral Meeting to our state," Gov. Linda Lingle said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
NAS, NAE, and IOM presidents applaud President Obama's directives Mar 11, 2009
The presidents of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine were at the White House today when President Obama signed an executive order lifting a ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research and issued a presidential memorandum calling for guidelines to ensure that government scientists are not subject to undue political influence ... Charles M. Vest President, National Academy of Engineering ... On behalf of the National Academy of... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
DALSA's Dr. Savvas Chamberlain Awarded Fellowship in the Engineering Institute of Canada Mar 10, 2009
He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and the IEEE, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Waterloo, and a Premier's Catalyst Award winner for Lifetime Achievement in Innovation. About the Engineering Institute of Canada. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Tony Franceschini Joins Aecon's Board of Directors Mar 4, 2009
Mr. Franceschini is a civil engineer by training and a fellow of the respected Canadian Academy of Engineering. "On behalf of our employees and our shareholders, I welcome Mr. Franceschini as a Director. He brings a wealth of experience and a fresh outlook to the deliberations of the Board," said John M. Beck, Chairman and CEO, Aecon Group Inc.. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Accelerating Urbanization Presents Daunting Engineering Challenge Feb 19, 2009
19, 2008) A panel of maverick thinkers, convened by the National Academy of Engineering, has identified what they consider to be the greatest technological research challenges facing society in the coming. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Feb. 18 public briefing on forensic science in the US Feb 14, 2009
The National Research Council is the operating arm of the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering. BRIEFING DETAILS: 1 p.m. EST on Feb. 18 in the Lecture Room of the National Academy of Sciences building, 2100 C St., N.W., Washington, D.C. Those who cannot attend may listen to a live audio webcast and submit questions using an e-mail form at. (EurekAlert!)
UW-Madison computer scientist named to national engineering academy Feb 13, 2009
MADISON- A University of Wisconsin-Madison professor is among 65 engineers and nine foreign associates elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) in 2009. Gurindar (Guri) Sohi, John P. Morgridge professor and E. David Cronon professor of computer sciences, has been ranked among the most distinguished engineers in the nation, peer-elected for their exceptional contributions to engineering research, practice or education. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
IBM Fellow urges engineers to promote the profession Feb 10, 2009
A survey conducted between 2006 and 2008 by the National Academy of Engineering showed that most kids who responded had only a vague notion of what engineers actually do, despite the more than $400 million spent each year on engineering career outreach promotion, Cohn said. What students do understand about engineering is that it is difficult, requires math and science skills and is not for everyone, Cohn said. (EETimes)
Queen's energy partnership makes waves for UK Feb 10, 2009
Aquamarine Power has received significant funding and support from Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, the Technology Strategy Board, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Scottish Government. Aquamarine Power recently featured in leading environmental business website Greenbang's UK Clean Tech Start-Up Index of 23 top UK new businesses in the clean technology sector. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
PetroChina plans underground gas storage units Feb 8, 2009
"Eventual capacity of these gas storage facilities could reach as much as 2 billion cubic metres (bcm)," Zhai Guangming, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering, said at an energy forum in Beijing on Friday. Zhai is also a senior expert at PetroChina and participated in the discoveries of China's major oil and gas fields, such as Daqing and Shengli. (Xinhuanet, China -- Business)
Stable long-term oil supply predicted Feb 8, 2009
Zhai Guangming, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, said China's annual oil output could reach 185 million to 195 million tons. Speaking at this weekend's forum on the nation's energy strategy, he said:"China is able to maintain such an output for some 10 to 15 years.". (Xinhuanet, China -- Business)
