@BOOK{NAP author = "Transportation Research Board and National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine", editor = "Hill International Inc and University of Colorado and Diversified Engineering Services Inc and D’Angelo Consulting LLC and Heritage Research Group and Jo Sias Daniel", title = "Guidelines for Optimizing the Risk and Cost of Materials QA Programs", abstract = "TRB\u2019s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Research Report 838: Guidelines for Optimizing the Risk and Cost of Materials QA Programs proposes guidelines for optimizing the risk and cost of materials quality assurance (QA) programs. It develops a methodology for establishing a materials QA program that optimizes risk and cost by providing appropriate types, levels, and frequencies of agency testing and inspection for transportation projects across their full range of type, size, complexity, and project-delivery method.", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/23691/guidelines-for-optimizing-the-risk-and-cost-of-materials-qa-programs", year = 2017, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" } @BOOK{NAP author = "National Research Council", editor = "Christopher Eldridge", title = "Protection, Control, and Accounting of Nuclear Materials: International Challenges and National Programs: Workshop Summary", isbn = "978-0-309-09711-6", abstract = "The U.S. and Russian academies convened a workshop in 2003 for sharing best practices in nuclear materials protection, control, and accounting (MPC&A), including the status and application of remote monitoring technologies, personnel issues, and both national and international safeguards worldwide. The goals of the workshop were to identify areas in which the United States and Russia can promote best practices in MPC&A globally and expand U.S.-Russian cooperation on nuclear non-proliferation. The papers presented in the workshop and the outcomes of workshop discussions form the basis for this workshop summary.", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/11343/protection-control-and-accounting-of-nuclear-materials-international-challenges-and", year = 2006, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" } @BOOK{NAP title = "Materials Technologies for the Process Industries of the Future: Management Strategies and Research Opportunities", abstract = "The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Industrial Technology (OIT) requested that the National Research Council, through the National Materials Advisory Board, conduct a study to evaluate its crosscutting materials program (i.e., programs on materials applicable to more than one industry). The committee on Materials Technology for Process Industries was established to review OIT's materials programs and management strategies, identify research and application needs, and identify barriers to the commercialization of new technologies.", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/10037/materials-technologies-for-the-process-industries-of-the-future-management", year = 2000, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" } @BOOK{NAP author = "Transportation Research Board and National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine", editor = "Kathryn J. Reid and Fred W. Turek and Phyllis C. Zee", title = "Enhancing Sleep Efficiency on Vessels in the Tug/Towboat/Barge Industry", abstract = "TRB's National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) Report 36: Enhancing Sleep Efficiency on Vessels in the Tug\/Towboat\/Barge Industry provides best practices to improve an operator's sleep and reduce operator fatigue in the United States inland waterway industry, including the use of anchor-sleep\/nap-sleep strategies.NCFRP Report 36 identifies and describes the metrics that could be used to evaluate current operational interventions (e.g., educational materials and programs; noise abatement; sleep disorders screening, especially sleep apnea; wellness and nutritional programs) for their effectiveness in improving sleep efficiency on tugs\/towboats\/barges; evaluates the use of anchor-sleep\/nap-sleep strategies on sleep behavior among personnel in the inland waterway industry; and identifies barriers that inhibit waterway personnel from adopting good sleep management practices and propose ways to overcome the barriers.The report also develops a list of best practices that could be implemented by the waterway industry, companies, crews, or individuals to enhance sleep efficiency; and includes a compendium of best practices for enhancing sleep efficiency in the U.S. inland waterway industry.", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/21933/enhancing-sleep-efficiency-on-vessels-in-the-tugtowboatbarge-industry", year = 2016, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" } @BOOK{NAP author = "Transportation Research Board and National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine", title = "Implementing Race-Neutral Measures in State Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Programs", abstract = "TRB\u2019s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 416: Implementing Race-Neutral Measures in State Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Programs explores race-neutral strategies being used effectively by state departments of transportation (DOTs) to meet their Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) participation goals. It also reviews and synthesizes problems faced by state DOTs in the administration of their DBE programs and identifies race-neutral remedies used to overcome these challenges.As state DOT's carry out their highway construction programs, they are required to direct a portion of their federal-aid fund expenditures toward small businesses called DBEs. A DBE is defined as a small, for-profit business concern that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. States are required to meet the maximum feasible portion of their DBE participation goals using race-neutral means designed to remove barriers and enhance opportunities for all small businesses, not just DBEs.", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/14505/implementing-race-neutral-measures-in-state-disadvantaged-business-enterprise-programs", year = 2011, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" } @BOOK{NAP title = "Review of the Minerals and Materials Research Programs of the Bureau of Mines: Report", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/19429/review-of-the-minerals-and-materials-research-programs-of-the-bureau-of-mines", year = 1984, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" } @BOOK{NAP author = "National Research Council", title = "Assessment of Corrosion Education", isbn = "978-0-309-11703-6", abstract = "The threat from the degradation of materials in the engineered products that drive our economy, keep our citizenry healthy, and keep us safe from terrorism and belligerent threats has been well documented over the years. And yet little effort appears to have been made to apply the nation's engineering community to developing a better understanding of corrosion and the mitigation of its effects.\nThe engineering workforce must have a solid understanding of the physical and chemical bases of corrosion, as well as an understanding of the engineering issues surrounding corrosion and corrosion abatement. Nonetheless, corrosion engineering is not a required course in the curriculum of most bachelor degree programs in MSE and related engineering fields, and in many programs, the subject is not even available. As a result, most bachelor-level graduates of materials- and design-related programs have an inadequate background in corrosion engineering principles and practices.\nTo combat this problem, the book makes a number of short- and long-term recommendations to industry and government agencies, educational institutions, and communities to increase education and awareness, and ultimately give the incoming workforce the knowledge they need.", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/12560/assessment-of-corrosion-education", year = 2009, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" } @BOOK{NAP author = "National Research Council", editor = "M. Suzanne Donovan and James W. Pellegrino", title = "Learning and Instruction: A SERP Research Agenda", isbn = "978-0-309-09081-0", abstract = "The Strategic Education Research Partnership\n(SERP) is a bold, ambitious plan that proposes a\nrevolutionary program of education research and\ndevelopment. Its purpose is to construct a powerful\nknowledge base, derived from both research\nand practice, that will support the efforts of teachers,\nschool administrators, colleges of education,\nand policy officials\u2014with the ultimate goal of significantly\nimproving student learning. The proposals\nin this book have the potential to substantially\nimprove the knowledge base that supports teaching\nand learning by pursuing answers to questions\nat the core of teaching practices. It calls for the\nlinking of research and development, including\ninstructional programs, assessment tools, teacher\neducation programs, and materials. Best of all, the\nbook provides a solid framework for a program of\nresearch and development that will be genuinely\nuseful to classroom teachers.\n", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/10858/learning-and-instruction-a-serp-research-agenda", year = 2004, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" } @BOOK{NAP author = "National Research Council", editor = "Iris R. Weiss and Michael S. Knapp and Karen S. Hollweg and Gail Burrill", title = "Investigating the Influence of Standards: A Framework for Research in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education", isbn = "978-0-309-07276-2", abstract = "Since 1989, with the publication of Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for Mathematics by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, standards have been at the forefront of the education reform movement in the United States. The mathematics standards, which were revised in 2000, have been joined by standards in many subjects, including the National Research Council's National Science Education Standards published in 1996 and the Standards for Technical Literacy issued by the International Technology Education Association in 2000.\n\nThere is no doubt that standards have begun to influence the education system. The question remains, however, what the nature of that influence is and, most importantly, whether standards truly improve student learning. To answer those questions, one must begin to examine the ways in which components of the system have been influenced by the standards.\n\nInvestigating the Influence of Standards provides a framework to guide the design, conduct, and interpretation of research regarding the influences of nationally promulgated standards in mathematics, science, and technology education on student learning. Researchers and consumers of research such as teachers, teacher educators, and administrators will find the framework useful as they work toward developing an understanding of the influence of standards.\n", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/10023/investigating-the-influence-of-standards-a-framework-for-research-in", year = 2002, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" } @BOOK{NAP title = "Review of the Department of Transportation Research and Special Programs Administration's Hazardous Materials Research and Development Program", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/19800/review-of-the-department-of-transportation-research-and-special-programs-administrations-hazardous-materials-research-and-development-program", year = 1980, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" } @BOOK{NAP title = "Materials Properties Data Management: Approaches to a Critical National Need", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/19463/materials-properties-data-management-approaches-to-a-critical-national-need", year = 1983, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" } @BOOK{NAP title = "Ceramic Technology for Advanced Heat Engines", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/19199/ceramic-technology-for-advanced-heat-engines", year = 1987, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" } @BOOK{NAP author = "National Research Council", title = "Materials Research to Meet 21st Century Defense Needs: Interim Report", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/10056/materials-research-to-meet-21st-century-defense-needs-interim-report", year = 2001, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" } @BOOK{NAP title = "Resources for Teaching Elementary School Science", isbn = "978-0-309-05293-1", abstract = "What activities might a teacher use to help children explore the life cycle of butterflies? What does a science teacher need to conduct a \"leaf safari\" for students? Where can children safely enjoy hands-on experience with life in an estuary? Selecting resources to teach elementary school science can be confusing and difficult, but few decisions have greater impact on the effectiveness of science teaching.\nEducators will find a wealth of information and expert guidance to meet this need in Resources for Teaching Elementary School Science. A completely revised edition of the best-selling resource guide Science for Children: Resources for Teachers, this new book is an annotated guide to hands-on, inquiry-centered curriculum materials and sources of help in teaching science from kindergarten through sixth grade. (Companion volumes for middle and high school are planned.)\nThe guide annotates about 350 curriculum packages, describing the activities involved and what students learn. Each annotation lists recommended grade levels, accompanying materials and kits or suggested equipment, and ordering information.\nThese 400 entries were reviewed by both educators and scientists to ensure that they are accurate and current and offer students the opportunity to:\n\n Ask questions and find their own answers.\n Experiment productively.\n Develop patience, persistence, and confidence in their own ability to solve real problems.\n\nThe entries in the curriculum section are grouped by scientific area\u2014Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, and Multidisciplinary and Applied Science\u2014and by type\u2014core materials, supplementary materials, and science activity books. Additionally, a section of references for teachers provides annotated listings of books about science and teaching, directories and guides to science trade books, and magazines that will help teachers enhance their students' science education.\nResources for Teaching Elementary School Science also lists by region and state about 600 science centers, museums, and zoos where teachers can take students for interactive science experiences. Annotations highlight almost 300 facilities that make significant efforts to help teachers.\nAnother section describes more than 100 organizations from which teachers can obtain more resources. And a section on publishers and suppliers give names and addresses of sources for materials.\nThe guide will be invaluable to teachers, principals, administrators, teacher trainers, science curriculum specialists, and advocates of hands-on science teaching, and it will be of interest to parent-teacher organizations and parents.", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/4966/resources-for-teaching-elementary-school-science", year = 1996, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" } @BOOK{NAP author = "National Research Council", title = "Materials Needs and R&D Strategy for Future Military Aerospace Propulsion Systems", isbn = "978-0-309-21211-3", abstract = "The ongoing development of military aerospace platforms requires continuous technology advances in order to provide the nation's war fighters with the desired advantage. Significant advances in the performance and efficiency of jet and rocket propulsion systems are strongly dependent on the development of lighter more durable high-temperature materials. Materials development has been significantly reduced in the United States since the early 1990s, when the Department of Defense (DOD), the military services, and industry had very active materials development activities to underpin the development of new propulsion systems. This resulted in significant improvements in all engine characteristics and established the United States in global propulsion technology. \nMany of the significant advances in aircraft and rocket propulsion have been enabled by improved materials and, materials manufacturing processes. To improve efficiency further, engine weight must be reduced while preserving thrust. Materials Needs and Research and Development Strategy for Future Military Aerospace Propulsion Systems examines whether current and planned U.S. efforts are sufficient to meet U.S. military needs while keeping the U.S. on the leading edge of propulsion technology. This report considers mechanisms for the timely insertion of materials in propulsion systems and how these mechanisms might be improved, and describes the general elements of research and development strategies to develop materials for future military aerospace propulsion systems. The conclusions and recommendations asserted in this report will enhance the efficiency, level of effort, and impact of DOD materials development activities.", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/13144/materials-needs-and-rd-strategy-for-future-military-aerospace-propulsion-systems", year = 2011, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" } @BOOK{NAP author = "National Research Council", title = "Commercialization of New Materials for a Global Economy", isbn = "978-0-309-04734-0", abstract = "Materials are important in the pursuit of virtually every human endeavor. Advances in materials are applied not only in advanced technological systems such as spacecraft, jet engines, computers, and telecommunications but also in a world of more familiar applications from automobiles to floor coverings to fishing rods.\nThis book addresses the factors that impede the transition of new materials from concepts into commercial use. It identifies policies and actions that government and industry, together with universities, can take to remove these impediments. Incentives to accelerate the commercialization of advanced materials are suggested, and recommendations are presented on ways to stimulate competitive commercialization of materials by government, industry, and academia. ", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/2007/commercialization-of-new-materials-for-a-global-economy", year = 1993, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" } @BOOK{NAP author = "National Research Council", editor = "Paul Anastas and Frankie Wood-Black and Tina Masciangioli and Ericka McGowan and Laura Ruth", title = "Exploring Opportunities in Green Chemistry and Engineering Education: A Workshop Summary to the Chemical Sciences Roundtable", isbn = "978-0-309-10352-7", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/11843/exploring-opportunities-in-green-chemistry-and-engineering-education-a-workshop", year = 2007, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" } @BOOK{NAP title = "Materials and Man's Needs: Materials Science and Engineering -- Volume III, The Institutional Framework for Materials Science and Engineering", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/10438/materials-and-mans-needs-materials-science-and-engineering-volume-iii", year = 1975, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" } @BOOK{NAP author = "National Research Council", title = "Advanced Energetic Materials", isbn = "978-0-309-09160-2", abstract = "Advanced energetic materials\u2014explosive fill and propellants\u2014are a critical technology for national security. While several new promising concepts and formulations have emerged in recent years, the Department of Defense is concerned about the nation\u2019s ability to maintain and improve the knowledge base in this area. To assist in addressing these concerns, two offices within DOD asked the NRC to investigate and assess the scope and health of the U.S. R&D efforts in energetic materials. This report provides that assessment. It presents several findings about the current R&D effort and recommendations aimed at improving U.S. capabilities in developing new energetic materials technology.\n\nThis study reviewed U.S. research and development in advanced energetics being conducted by DoD, the DoE national laboratories, industries, and academia, from a list provided by the sponsors. It also: (a) reviewed papers and technology assessments of non-U.S. work in advanced energetics, assessed important parameters, such as validity, viability, and the likelihood that each of these materials can be produced in quantity; (b) identified barriers to scale-up and production, and suggested technical approaches for addressing potential problems; and (c) suggested specific opportunities, strategies, and priorities for government sponsorship of technologies and manufacturing process development. ", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/10918/advanced-energetic-materials", year = 2004, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" } @BOOK{NAP author = "National Research Council", title = "Materials and Society: From Research to Manufacturing: Report of a Workshop", isbn = "978-0-309-08907-4", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/10721/materials-and-society-from-research-to-manufacturing-report-of-a", year = 2003, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" }