Topic Collections
Each year, thousands of the world’s leading experts participate in our projects, studies, and other advisory and convening activities to examine and assemble evidence-based findings to address some of society’s toughest challenges. Discover what the National Academies are doing in various topic areas to strengthen the fields of science, engineering, and medicine and their capacity to contribute to the well-being of our nation and the world.
Special Collections
Supporting Ukraine’s Scientists, Engineers, and Health Care Workers
The National Academies have pulled together a collection of resources to help scientists, engineers, and health care workers in Ukraine and those who have been forced to flee because of the Russian invasion. View the resource page.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Explore the National Academies’ latest news, events, and other resources related to COVID-19, as well as consensus studies and workshop proceedings on the subject of pandemic infectious disease.
Our Work on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Explore a range of work at the National Academies that looks at the factors that drive systemic inequities — not only in society at large but also within the sciences, engineering, and medicine.
From more extreme weather to more frequent and intense wildfires, the climate is changing in ways that pose increasing risks to people and ecosystems. Explore the National Academies’ expert advice to help the nation understand, prepare for, and limit future climate change.
Resources on Economic Recovery
As the nation responds to the pandemic and takes steps toward economic recovery, a range of work at the National Academies explores how science, engineering, and medicine can help contribute.