The National Academies The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and Continue Reading →
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About the Presidents
Marcia K. McNutt is a geophysicist and president of the National Academy of Sciences. From 2013 to 2016, she served as editor-in-chief of the Science journals. Prior to joining Science, Continue Reading →
About the National Academies
The National Academy of Sciences was born in the travail of the Civil War. The Act of Incorporation, signed by President Lincoln on March 3, 1863, established service to the Continue Reading →
About the Presidents’ Circle
Purpose The Presidents’ Circle is a vibrant community that advises, engages with, and supports the presidents of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide intellectual, human, and Continue Reading →