A Strategy for Assessing Science

by National Research Council, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Center for Studies of Behavior and Development, Committee on Assessing Behavioral and Social Science Research on Aging

2007 · National Academies Press

A Strategy for Assessing Science offers strategic advice on the perennial issue of assessing rates of progress in different scientific fields. It considers available knowledge about how science makes progress and examines a range of decision-making strategies for addressing key science policy concerns. These include avoiding undue conservatism that may arise from the influence of established disciplines; achieving rational, high-quality, accountable, and transparent decision processes; and establishing an appropriate balance of influence between scientific communities and agency science managers. A Strategy for Assessing Science identifies principles for setting priorities and specific recommendations for the context of behavioral and social research on aging.

Advancing the Nation's Health Needs

by National Research Council, Policy and Global Affairs, Board on Higher Education and Workforce, Committee for Monitoring the Nation's Changing Needs for Biomedical, Behavioral, and Clinical Personnel

2005 · National Academies Press

This report is the twelfth assessment of the National Institutes of Health National Research Service Awards program. The research training needs of the country in basic biomedical, clinical, and behavioral and social sciences are considered. Also included are the training needs of oral health, nursing, and health services research. The report has been broadly constructed to take into account the rapidly evolving national and international health care needs. The past and present are analyzed, and predictions with regard to future needs are presented.