Cooperative Research Programs Series
Periodicals and Other Documents
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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.
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 Increasing Student Success in Developmental MathematicsSeptember 28, 2019 The Board on Science Education and the Board on Mathematical Sciences and Analytics of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has released the Proceeding of a Workshop on Increasing Student Success in Developmental Mathematics on March 18-19, 2019. The Workshop explored how to best support all students in postsecondary mathematics, with particular attention to students wh...
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 Continuing Innovation in Information Technology: Workshop ReportAugust 5, 2016 The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has released Continuing Innovation in Information Technology: Workshop Report, which summarizes a workshop hosted by the Computer Science and Telecommunications Board on March 5, 2015 that explores the link between government investments in academic and industry research to the ultimate creation of new information technology (IT) ind...
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 Making Value for America: Embracing the Future of Manufacturing, Technology, and WorkApril 15, 2015 The Committee on Foundational Best Practices for Making Value for America, part of the National Academy of Engineering, has released a report that presents a roadmap to enhance the nation's capacity to pursue opportunities and adapt to transforming value chains by widespread adoption of best practices, a well-prepared and innovative workforce, local innovation networks to support startups and n...
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 Career Choices of Female Engineers: A Summary of a WorkshopOctober 18, 2014 The National Research Council and the National Academy of Engineering have released a summary of a workshop that took place on April 24, 2013 that explored emerging research, career pathways, and outcomes for women who have received bachelor's degrees in engineering. TRB is a division of the National Academies, which include the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Ins...
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 Making a World of Difference: Celebrating 50 YearsOctober 4, 2014 The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has released Making a World of Difference: Celebrating 50 Years, a publication that commemorates the NAE anniversary. The book includes a collection of essays that discuss the seamless integration of engineering into both our society and our daily lives, and present a vision of what engineering may deliver in the next half century.
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 The Bridge: Fall 2014September 29, 2014 The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has released the latest edition of The Bridge. The Bridge is a quarterly publication that explores opinion and analysis on engineering research, education, and practice; science and technology policy; and the roles of engineering and technology in society. TRB is a division of the National Academies, which include the National Academy of Sciences, ...
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 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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 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... |
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