Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences

Closed

K-12 Threat Assessment Efficacy and Implementation Evaluation Research: A Workshop (Planning Committee Meeting #1, virtual)

March 12, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

Past

Organizing Project

K-12 Threat Assessment Efficacy and Implementation Evaluation Research: A Workshop

Contact

Pamella Atayi

patayi@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webcast

Adult Learning in the Military Context Meeting #3 DAY TWO OPEN SESSION

February 28, 2024

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (EST)

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Agenda

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About

The goal for this open session is for the committee to hear from individuals outside of the committee who have relevant expertise or experiences related to the statement of task. These presentations will help inform the work of the committee. In this session, the committee will learn more about various learning contexts and focus on different forms of education and training. There will be a focus on understanding these learning contexts across the lifecycle of service members. The committee will also hear from a speaker focused on bridging basic research and practice.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Organizing Project

Adult Learning in the Military Context

Contact

Emily Vargas

(202) 334-2068
evargas@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webcast

Adult Learning in the Military Context Meeting #3 DAY ONE OPEN SESSION

February 27, 2024

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)

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Agenda

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About

The goal for this open session is for the committee to hear from individuals outside of the committee who have relevant expertise or experiences related to the statement of task. These presentations will help inform the work of the committee. In this session, the committee will learn more about various learning contexts and focus on different forms of education and training. There will be a focus on understanding these learning contexts across the lifecycle of service members. The committee will also hear from a speaker focused on bridging basic research and practice.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Organizing Project

Adult Learning in the Military Context

Contact

Emily Vargas

(202) 334-2068
evargas@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Adult Learning in the Military Context Meeting #3 CLOSED SESSION

February 27 - 28, 2024

Past

About

This is the third committee meeting of the consensus study. The committee will hold closed sessions to discuss the work group's reports and major themes. Reach agreements on the basic organization and content of the report (outline) and topics. Reach agreement on topics where commissioned papers and additional speakers could inform the committee in subsequent meetings.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Margaret Beier, Laura Barron, Robert Bjork, Shernette Dunn, Benjamin Goldberg, Arthur Graesser, Patrick Kyllonen,
Aaron Phipps, Eduardo Salas, Sarah (Sae) Schatz, Elizabeth Stine-Morrow, Mikhail Wolfson

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

•Review chapter drafts, discuss progress, major themes, and next steps.
•Discuss the implications of what the committee hears from presenters during the meeting for its future work and the report.
• Review commissioned papers in progress, discuss status and next steps.
• Develop small work groups and make writing assignments to be completed before meeting #4.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

February 29, 2024

Organizing Project

Adult Learning in the Military Context

Contact

Emily Vargas

(202) 334-2068
evargas@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Workshop

Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEMM Organizations: Current Context and Challenges - Workshop

January 29 - 30, 2024

Past

Materials

Speaker Bios for Advancing ADEI in STEMM Organizations Current Context and Challenges

About

Since the release of the National Academies consensus report Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEMM Organizations: Beyond Broadening Participation in February 2023, the overall landscape of ADEI in the United States has shifted within national and local contexts. The Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences will host a dissemination event on January 29-30, 2024 that will acknowledge new challenges to advancing ADEI in STEMM and provide space for focused discussions on the practical implementation of several key recommendations in the report. The event will include sessions on strategies for forming partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions, responding to resistance to change, fostering inclusivity at the teams and organizational levels, and the role of gatekeepers in fostering ADEI.
Please note that we will not post a recording of this event and registration is required to receive a link to view the live webcast.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Organizing Project

Advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM Organizations: A Consensus Study

Contact

Tina Winters

twinters@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Adult Learning in the Military Context Meeting #2 DAY TWO OPEN SESSION

December 15, 2023

9:45 AM - 11:15 AM (EST)

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Agenda

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About

The goal for this open session is for the committee to hear from individuals outside of the committee who have relevant expertise or experiences related to the statement of task. These presentations will help inform the work of the committee. In this panel, the committee will learn about different forms of education and training that occur in the military context. There will be a focus on understanding these learning spaces across the lifecycle of service members. The committee will hear about methods of assessment and evaluation, hear from individuals in various positions, and hear from multiple military contexts and branches.

Additional Information

Organizing Project

Adult Learning in the Military Context

Contact

Emily Vargas

(202) 334-2068
evargas@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Adult Learning in the Military Context Meeting #2 DAY ONE OPEN SESSION

December 14, 2023

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)

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Agenda

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About

The goal for this open session is for the committee to hear from individuals outside of the committee who have relevant expertise or experiences related to the statement of task. These presentations will help inform the work of the committee. In this panel, the committee will learn about different forms of education and training that occur in the military context. There will be a focus on understanding these learning spaces across the lifecycle of service members. The committee will hear about methods of assessment and evaluation, hear from individuals in various positions, and hear from multiple military contexts and branches.

Additional Information

Organizing Project

Adult Learning in the Military Context

Contact

Emily Vargas

(202) 334-2068
evargas@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Adult Learning in the Military Context Meeting #2 CLOSED SESSION

December 14 - 15, 2023

Past

About

This is the second committee meeting of the consensus study. The committee will hold closed sessions to discuss the work group's reports and major themes. Reach agreements on the basic organization and content of the report (outline) and topics. Discuss the implications of what the committee hears from presenters during the meeting for its future work and the report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Margaret Beier, Laura Barron, Robert Bjork, Shernette Dunn, Armando Estrada, Benjamin Goldberg, Arthur Graesser, Patrick Kyllonen, Michael Natali,
Aaron Phipps, Eduardo Salas, Elizabeth Stine-Morrow, Mikhail Wolfson

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

• Review work group drafts and discuss major themes.
• Discuss the implications of what the committee hears from presenters during the meeting for its future work and the report.
• Reach agreement on the basic organization and content of the report outline.
• Reach agreement on topics where commissioned papers and additional speakers could inform the committee in subsequent meetings.
• Develop small work groups and make writing assignments to be completed before meeting #3.

Organizing Project

Adult Learning in the Military Context

Contact

Emily Vargas

(202) 334-2068
evargas@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM Organizations: A Consensus Study (Dissemination Event with Professional Development Hub)

November 27, 2023

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EST)

Past

About

Please join this webinar to hear about the report's key takeaways! Dr. Julie Posselt, one of the committee members will be co-presenting with Dr. Emily Vargas in the webinar. This will be moderated by Dr. Teresita Padilla-Benavides. This event was co-organized by scientific societies committed to enhancing the professional development of early-career scientists. The event is hosted by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, with media partners American Chemical Society, American Geophysical Union, American Physical Society, American Society for Cell Biology, and Professional Development Hub. Please see this website to register https://www.asbmb.org/meetings-events/antiracism-dei-in-stemm

Additional Information

Organizing Project

Advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM Organizations: A Consensus Study

Contact

Emily Vargas

(202) 334-2068
EVargas@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences, 48th Meeting

October 27, 2023

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM (EDT)

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Agenda

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About

The Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences meeting will be held from October 26 to October 27, 2023. Please join us on day two for an open session from 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm, EDT, for a presentation by Paule Joseph, PhD, titled “The Neglected Senses: Taste and Smell and Implications for Health.” Dr. Joseph will discuss the integral role taste and smell play in maintaining health and well-being. She will also report on findings related to the importance of taste and smell screening for early diagnosis of diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

Contact

Contact us

(202) 334-2678
BBCSS@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

What is the Future of Behavioral Economics and Public Policy? Takeaways from Behavioral Economics: Policy Impact and Future Directions

September 29, 2023

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Behavioral economics, which integrates insights from psychology and economics, has had a growing influence on research and policy. The recently released National Academies’ consensus report Behavioral Economics: Policy Impact and Future Directions offers an overview of the field’s history and core principles, evidence-based strategies for policy and practice, guidance for strengthening the field and supporting the implementation of tested ideas in real-world settings, and directions for future research.

This webinar will feature a 20 minute presentation from Stefano DellaVigna (University of California, Berkeley, and member of the authoring committee for the report) sharing key takeaways from the report. Following the presentation, Katy Milkman (University of Pennsylvania, and member of the National Academies’ Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences) will engage Stefano in a dialogue about his presentation and then will moderate 15 minutes of audience Q&A.

Co-Hosts:

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Organizing Project

Future Directions for Applying Behavioral Economics to Policy

Contact

Tina Winters

twinters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Adult Learning in the Military Context, Committee Meeting 1

September 26 - 27, 2023

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Agenda

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About

The committee on Adult Learning in the Military Context is hosting their very first committee meeting in Washington, D.C. The public session will be on September 26, 2023, from 11:30am-12:30 Eastern. During this open session, the committee will engage in conversation with the sponsoring agency- U.S. Army Research Institute. They will discuss the statement of task for this report, target audiences and intended impact.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Margaret E. Beier, Chair
Laura G. Barron
Robert A. Bjork
Shernette D. Dunn
Armando X. Estrada
Benjamin S. Goldberg
Arthur C. Graesser
Patrick C. Kyllonen
Michael W. Natali
Aaron R. Phipps
Eduardo Salas
Sarah Schatz
Elizabeth A. Stine-Morrow
Mikhail A. Wolfson

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

• Introduced the committee members to each other and to the National Academies.
• Analyzed the study statement of task and approach.
• Discussed potential audiences and identified topics to address in our report.
• Developed a framework for conducting the study to include a work plan, discussed papers to be commissioned, and began to develop a draft outline of the report.
• Identified key experts to be invited to future open sessions.
• Formed working groups and assigned work to do before committee meeting 2

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 03, 2023

Organizing Project

Adult Learning in the Military Context

Contact

Emily Vargas

(202) 334-2068
evargas@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Substance Misuse in Commercial Aviation: Report Release Webinar

August 15, 2023

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

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Agenda

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Materials

Panel Biosketches_Report Launch Webinar

About

Please join us for the public launch of "Substance Misuse in Commercial Aviation: Safety First," a new congressionally mandated consensus study aimed at reviewing the effectiveness of two primary substance misuse programs in the FAA: the Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS) and the Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP). This webinar will feature an overview presentation from the study’s chair and a Q&A with select members of the committee.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Organizing Project

Study and Recommendations on the HIMS, FADAP, and Other Drug and Alcohol Programs within the USDOT

Contact

Dylan Rebstock

drebstock@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Lecture

Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences, 47th Meeting

June 1, 2023

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The next board meeting for the Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences will be held from May 31st to June 1st, 2023. Please join us for Day Two open session from 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm, EDT, which will feature a presentation from a board member:

Rhythms in Brains and Languages

David Poeppel, New York University

Contact

Contact us

(202) 334-2678
BBCSS@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Expert Meeting on Suicide Prevention in VA Community Care – Process Improvement Opportunities

May 24, 2023

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The National Academies held a one-day hybrid expert meeting on May 24 to explore opportunities for process improvement related to identifying and managing suicide risk in VA Community Care settings. Sessions focused on understanding the landscape of VA-purchased community care and policies governing this care, exploring suicide prevention practices and processes in community care settings, and identifying strategies and implementation steps for process improvement.

Organizing Project

Current Practices and Challenges for Identifying and Managing Suicide Risk among Veterans in Non-VA Healthcare Systems: A Workshop and Meeting of Experts

Contact

Tina Winters

twinters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences

K-12 Threat Assessment Efficacy and Implementation Evaluation Research: A Workshop (Planning Committee Meeting #1, virtual)

Adult Learning in the Military Context Meeting #3 DAY TWO OPEN SESSION

Adult Learning in the Military Context Meeting #3 DAY ONE OPEN SESSION

Adult Learning in the Military Context Meeting #3 CLOSED SESSION

Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEMM Organizations: Current Context and Challenges - Workshop

Adult Learning in the Military Context Meeting #2 DAY TWO OPEN SESSION

Adult Learning in the Military Context Meeting #2 DAY ONE OPEN SESSION

Adult Learning in the Military Context Meeting #2 CLOSED SESSION

Advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM Organizations: A Consensus Study (Dissemination Event with Professional Development Hub)