NAE member Ellen Ochoa Ellen Ochoa has been named a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom! Ochoa is the first Hispanic woman in space, has flown in space 4 times, logged nearly 1,000 hours in orbit, and continues to inspire young scientists. ow.ly/tohu50RvVC6

See what representatives of community organizations, health professional educators, clinicians, learners & patient advocacy organizations said in support of decarbonizing the health sector, in new Climate Collaborative resource: buff.ly/44g6VLr #ClimateActionforHealth

As Earth’s #climate has warmed, #ExtremeWeather events have become more frequent and intense.

Learn how #GlobalWarming contributes to extreme weather and how scientists can determine the impact of global warming on individual extreme weather events: ow.ly/WzJw50RvQz9

As the global #EnergyTransition accelerates, geologic #brines could become an important source of critical #minerals due to the potential for mineral extraction with relatively low environmental impact.

Learn more at our May 7 webinar: ow.ly/zswg50RtHC5

In a new piece for National Academy of Engineering, Moriba Jah discusses the dangers posed by #SpaceJunk , the importance of space environmentalism, and how to preserve orbital space for future generations.

Read: ow.ly/HeAc50RuWCI

Andy Weir, author of The Martian, Artemis, Project Hail Mary, and Cheshire Crossing discusses his journey from computer programmer to New York Times bestselling science fiction author in a new interview for The Bridge. Read more: ow.ly/YogQ50RuN52

In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, we will be featuring pioneers who have contributed to improving the health of others & advancing the fields of health and medicine. Follow along with us or view the whole campaign at nam.edu/asian-american…! #AANHPIHeritageMonth

Lithium powers electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, but its mining has destructive impacts on the environment. Tonight, join James J. A. Blair of Cal Poly Pomona who will discuss the complexities in a Distinctive Voices lecture. Register: ow.ly/Q2L550Ru5UN

Support for #caregivers in STEMM is crucial for advancing equity, innovation, and competitiveness.

Our new report calls for action to bolster retention, reentry, and advancement of students and professionals in STEMM with #caregiving responsibilities: ow.ly/Gb1t50Ru9lb

An upcoming National Academy of Medicine workshop will discuss the ethical and societal implications of advances in the health and medical sector. Register to attend on May 14: buff.ly/3U4Q8Y2

Nearly 1 in 3 young children in the U.S. can be considered multilingual, yet #preschool curriculum is rarely developed specifically for multilingual learners.

Learn about our recommendations for improving effectiveness and inclusivity in #EarlyEducation : ow.ly/m5Bb50RtGiC

Students, researchers, organizations, and companies are developing innovative methods to fight the flood of disinformation on social media. Read more about the solutions explored at a recent workshop: ow.ly/VUn150Rtx62

Our collection on #VeteransHealth presents findings on the unique physical and #MentalHealth challenges that #veterans face and explores how to best support veterans and their families.

Explore the collection for #MilitaryAppreciationMonth : ow.ly/VL6350RofcM

The history of the U.S. #CriminalJustice system is marked by racial inequality and sustained by present-day policies.

To reduce inequalities in criminal justice, our report recommends exploring ways to reduce police stops, detention, and long sentences: ow.ly/lMmi50RofKg

The development and application of #mathematics techniques to #origami has reinvigorated the art form and enabled a wide range of #engineering applications.

Learn more at our May 3 lecture featuring computational origami pioneer Robert J. Lang: ow.ly/63If50RmcGb

#ClimateChange is responsible for an increase in the intensity and frequency of #wildfires , but wildfires also produce #emissions that further contribute to climate change.

Read about our recent workshop on emissions from wildfires from Carbon Brief: ow.ly/vv2b50Rnjqr

Youth #CivicEngagement can have a positive impact on the well-being of young people, their communities, and democracy.

Register for our May 1 seminar to hear youth perspectives on civic engagement, including key opportunities and barriers: ow.ly/K4WS50RmazQ

#BehavioralEconomics produces insights on what motivates human behavior and decision-making that can have a wide range of applications in #policymaking .

Explore the policy impacts and future directions for behavioral economics from our recent report: ow.ly/VRO750RnhZm

Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine has caused significant environmental damage, but monitoring efforts and scientific interventions can help to address these impacts.

Explore efforts to address environmental damage in Ukraine at our May 1 – 3 workshop: ow.ly/nlCI50Rm86b

Portrait of Dr Bob Farese, Jr. of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for National Academies