1. U.S. National Academy of Sciences Charter (1863) “The academy shall,whenever called upon by any department of the government, investigate, examine… and report upon any subject of science or art,… but the Academy shall receive no compensation whatsoever for any services to the government of the United States”.

2. The Academies Organization Includes three academies working closely on projects –National Academy of Sciences (1863), National Academy of Engineering (1964), Institute of Medicine (1973) –Each Academy is a merit based self-perpetuating membership organization that elects members who have distinguished themselves in their fields of endeavor Working arm is the National Research Council (1916) –Includes approximately 1200 employees –Releases roughly 200 reports per year on science policy questions

3. NAS, NAE, and IOM Membership (approximate numbers)  NAS: 2,100 members (86 emeritus) 400 foreign associates 31 sections in 6 classes  NAE 2,300 members (246 emeritus) 180 foreign associates 12 sections  IOM 1,700 members (65 emeritus) 90 foreign associates 12 sections

14. METHODS OF OPERATION

16. Strategic Priorities in International Affairs –Capacity Building for the Use of Science to Inform Policy and Policy to Develop Science ASADI IANAS –Global Health and Environment: Towards a Sustainable World - Energy work futures Infectious disease surveillance –International Security and Equity: Towards a Safer World IAP Biosecruity Access to scientific information in the developing world

17. IANAS Programs Women in Science Energy Water Capacity building Science education

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