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What could #chemistry and #ChemicalEngineering look like in 2050? Join us August 5 and 6 to explore the breakthroughs that could shape the future, from quantum computing and fusion energy to advanced materials and manufacturing. Register: ow.ly/Fhbe50Zurr9

What will the next 250 years of science look like? In a new @PNASNews editorial, former @theNASciences president Marcia McNutt and @smithsonian's Ellen Stofan reflect on America's scientific legacy and why anniversaries are "calls to envision the future": ow.ly/ZSSg50ZunAA

Last Call: U.S.-Arab Frontiers 2027 Symposium Kuwait City | Feb 1–3, 2027 For early/mid-career researchers in the U.S. & Arab League countries. Multidisciplinary science | Fully funded travel 🔗 Apply by July 31, 2026: ow.ly/K7Ak50Zum6N #NASEM #GlobalScience

From uncovering Earth's history to advancing paleontology and geology, the Mary Clark Thompson Medal honors exceptional contributions to the geosciences. Who will receive the 2027 award? Nominate today! 🦖🌎 nasonline.org/award/nas-awar… #NASaward #Geology #Paleontology

How can transit better serve women and families? The #TCRP report Addressing Travel Needs of Women and Families on Public Transportation provides practical tools to help agencies improve planning, service, and design. ow.ly/PL9U50ZtFpV

Discover one of the top-performing PNAS Nexus articles on Altmetric from the past 3 months! 🐘 Functional anisotropy of the elephant trunk skin by Preti et al. earned a score of 69, fueled by strong media attention. Read more: ow.ly/Zmnb50ZtVVm

In Severance, series creator Dan Erickson and director Ben Stiller worked with neurosurgeon Dr. Vijay Agarwal to consult on the science in the hit series. #Severance #ScienceConnection

Exciting news! 🎉 The 2026 VSEC Symposium will be co-branded with @NewVoicesNASEM, a program of @theNASEM. New Voices members will serve as session co-chairs and presenters, bringing fresh perspectives while expanding the symposium's national reach. Register Now! #VSECSymposium

Healthy ecosystems support clean water, food security, resilient communities, and the incredible diversity of life on Earth. On #WorldNatureConservationDay, learn why #biodiversity matters — and what today's choices mean for tomorrow: ow.ly/TZpQ50ZtPuM

What makes the National Academies uniquely equipped to tackle today's complex challenges? In a recent interview, @theNASciences president @NeilShubin shares his vision for how the Academies provide independent, expert advice to inform decision-making: ow.ly/sBcz50ZtlQx

2024 #scicomm award winners @big_data_kane, @ClareFieseler, @savagitsky, and @joelbervell show us how science communication can build trust through transparency and empower all of us to keep learning by sharing the process of discovery. #medialiteracy

Explore cutting-edge #AI & #MachineLearning with @PNASNexus! Discover interdisciplinary studies shaping #science, #engineering and #society. Read more: ow.ly/Ou3N50Zsr6j Interested in submitting your research? Visit PNAS Nexus at ow.ly/SuIu50Zsr6p

One week left to apply to the U.S.-Arab Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium, taking place February 1–3, 2027, in Kuwait City, Kuwait! #NASEM #NASEMCapacity #USArab #ArabLeague #KFAS #Kuwait #EarlyCareerResearchers #ScientificCollaboration #GlobalScience

📅 1 week left to submit your paper for presentation at #TRBAM! ⏏️ Hit "submit"! ow.ly/IXnb50Zs211

Registration is now open for the 2026 NAE Annual Meeting, Oct. 4–5 in Washington, DC! Join the NAE community to celebrate 250 years of engineering impact, honor the Class of 2026, and look ahead to America’s engineering future. ow.ly/ZmIO50Zt8YJ #NAEAnnualMeeting #NAE250

The National Academies are known for bringing experts together to address complex challenges, but we're also committed to making science engaging and accessible. Learn about our #PublicEngagement activities — including @labxNAS and our @SciCommAwards: ow.ly/QHaL50ZsWLk

The first human missions to #Mars will shape decades of discovery. What should they look like? Our recent publication explores four proposed science campaign concepts for the first human missions to Mars — and the tradeoffs behind each approach: ow.ly/rG5x50ZsWKf

Gas prices are top of mind for many Americans, but they're only one piece of the #transportation cost puzzle. Join us on July 30 to examine vehicle ownership costs, consumer needs, and how a changing #energy landscape is shaping transportation choices: ow.ly/sjpx50ZqSnU

What happens when tomorrow's computers challenge today's encryption? Join us on July 27 for a discussion on the mathematics behind #cryptography, the promise of #QuantumComputing, and what comes next for #cybersecurity: ow.ly/gnUQ50ZqS44