Transportation-Related Miscellaneous Publications of the National Research Council
TRB is one of six major divisions of the National Research Council— a private, nonprofit institution that is the principal operating agency of the National Academies in providing services to the government, the public, and the scientific and engineering communities. The National Research Council is jointly administered by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine. From time-to-time other divisions within the NRC will produce miscellaneous publications or products of interest to TRB's constituency.
 The Bridge: Summer 2011August 2, 2011 The National Academy of Engineering has released the latest issue of its quarterly magazine that presents thoughtful opinion and analysis on engineering research, education, and practice; science and technology policy; and the roles of engineering and technology in all aspects of society. The summer issue of The Bridge is devoted to changing the conversation about engineering and engaging young...
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 Warming World: Impacts by DegreeMarch 25, 2011 The Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, part of the National Academies' Division on Earth and Life Studies (DELS), has released booklet that helps quantify the outcomes of different stabilization targets for greenhouse gas concentrations using analyses and information drawn from the scientific literature. Based on a report produced by DELS in 2010, the booklet is geared to help policymak...
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 Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) Attack July 24, 2009 A fact sheet from the National Academies and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security offers clear, objective information on improvised explosive devices (IED) attacks and their impact and dangers. Created for journalists participating in the Academies' workshops on "News and Terrorism: Communicating in a Crisis," the fact sheet may be helpful to transportation agencies’ employees who cou...
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 What You Need to Know About EnergyMay 2, 2008 The National Academies have released an informational booklet that explores the issue of energy in terms of sources and uses, supply and demand, efficiency, and emerging technologies. The publication is one in a series of informational booklets designed to engage readers in current topics in science, engineering, and medicine. TRB is a division of the National Academies, which incl...
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 The National Academies In Focus: Winter/Spring 2006May 5, 2006 The latest issue of the National Academies In Focus magazine highlights three transportation-related reports recently released by the National Academies. Highlighted are TRB Special Report 285: The Fuel Tax and Alternatives for Transportation Funding , which examines the viability of existing revenue sources, the merits of present transportation finance arrangements, and potential direct...
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 The Bridge: Fall 2005October 21, 2005 The fall edition of The Bridge, the National Academy of Engineering's magazine, focuses on globalization and engineering. This edition highlights information on materials research and development and the impacts of taking tasks and jobs offshore. The Bridge publishes original essays and sometimes reprints relevant articles published elsewhere on engineering research, education, and pract... |