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Celebrating the Launch of the Roman Space Telescope
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Over the weekend, NASA successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope — the top-ranked large space mission recommended by the National Academies’ 2010 decadal survey on astronomy and astrophysics. With a field of view more than 100 times larger than that of the Hubble Space Telescope, the Roman mission will perform a comprehensive survey of the cosmos with the goal of discovering exoplanets and advancing our understanding of dark matter and energy. For decades, the National Academies have helped identify science goals and mission priorities for NASA, including our most recent Astro 2020 decadal survey.
NAS President Featured on Science Magazine Podcast
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In a recent conversation on Science magazine’s podcast, NAS President Neil Shubin discussed his guiding principles for leading the Academy, the challenge of providing scientific advice that often has policy implications, and his plans to engage Academy members and younger researchers. (photo by Christopher Michel)
A Vision for 21st Century Science Education
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Our landmark 2012 report A Framework for K-12 Science Education served as the foundation for modern state science education standards, setting a bold new direction for science teaching and learning in the U.S. The National Academies continue to work on improving curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development — supporting better outcomes for students and enabling collaboration across districts and state lines.
