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 people to make a difference as future engineers. TRB is a division of the National Academies, which include the...

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 could be among the first to respond to such an attack.  This fact sheet is part of a series on weapons of mass...

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 directions for reform of transportation finance.  The issue also highlights a report produced by the Board on Env...

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 practice; science and technology policy; and the roles of engineering and technology in all aspects of society. ...