%0 Book %A Institute of Medicine %E Kohl, Harold W., III %E Cook, Heather D. %T Educating the Student Body: Taking Physical Activity and Physical Education to School %@ 978-0-309-28313-7 %D 2013 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/18314/educating-the-student-body-taking-physical-activity-and-physical-education %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/18314/educating-the-student-body-taking-physical-activity-and-physical-education %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Health and Medicine %K Education %P 502 %X Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health across the lifespan. A lack of activity increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoporosis, anxiety and depression and others diseases. Emerging literature has suggested that in terms of mortality, the global population health burden of physical inactivity approaches that of cigarette smoking. The prevalence and substantial disease risk associated with physical inactivity has been described as a pandemic. The prevalence, health impact, and evidence of changeability all have resulted in calls for action to increase physical activity across the lifespan. In response to the need to find ways to make physical activity a health priority for youth, the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment was formed. Its purpose was to review the current status of physical activity and physical education in the school environment, including before, during, and after school, and examine the influences of physical activity and physical education on the short and long term physical, cognitive and brain, and psychosocial health and development of children and adolescents. Educating the Student Body makes recommendations about approaches for strengthening and improving programs and policies for physical activity and physical education in the school environment. This report lays out a set of guiding principles to guide its work on these tasks. These included: recognizing the benefits of instilling life-long physical activity habits in children; the value of using systems thinking in improving physical activity and physical education in the school environment; the recognition of current disparities in opportunities and the need to achieve equity in physical activity and physical education; the importance of considering all types of school environments; the need to take into consideration the diversity of students as recommendations are developed. This report will be of interest to local and national policymakers, school officials, teachers, and the education community, researchers, professional organizations, and parents interested in physical activity, physical education, and health for school-aged children and adolescents. %0 Book %T %D %U %> %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %P %0 Book %T %D %U %> %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %P %0 Book %A Institute of Medicine %E Olson, Steve %T The Current State of Obesity Solutions in the United States: Workshop in Brief %D 2014 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/21680/the-current-state-of-obesity-solutions-in-the-united-states %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/21680/the-current-state-of-obesity-solutions-in-the-united-states %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Food and Nutrition %P 6 %X On January 7, 2014, the newly formed Roundtable on Obesity Solutions of the Institute of Medicine held its first public event, a half-day workshop titled "The Current State of Obesity Solutions in the United States." The purpose of the roundtable, which includes representatives from public health, health care, government, the food industry, education, philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, and academia, is to engage leadership from multiple sectors to discuss potential solutions to the obesity crisis. Through meetings, public workshops, background papers, and innovation collaboratives, the roundtable will foster an ongoing dialogue about critical and emerging implementation, policy, and research topics to accelerate progress in obesity prevention and care. This report summarizes the presentations and discussions of the workshop. %0 Book %A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine %E Forstag, Erin Hammers %T COVID-19 and the K-12 Teacher Workforce: Seizing the Moment to Reimagine Education: Proceedings of a Workshop–in Brief %D 2021 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26356/covid-19-and-the-k-12-teacher-workforce-seizing-the-moment-to-reimagine-education %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26356/covid-19-and-the-k-12-teacher-workforce-seizing-the-moment-to-reimagine-education %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Education %P 12 %X On June 1 and 2, 2021, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine held a virtual workshop, Teaching and the Teaching Workforce Amid the Struggles of COVID-19 and for Racial Justice. The workshop was designed to revisit findings from the 2020 National Academies' report Changing Expectations for the K-12 Teacher Workforce: Policies, Preservice Education, Professional Development, and the Workplace, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts from the original study committee, as well other leading scholars on the teacher workforce, explored how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed (or not changed), what teachers need, and where the teacher workforce is vulnerable. This publication highlights the presentation and discussion of the workshop. %0 Book %A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine %E Wizemann, Theresa M. %E Asalone, Kathryn C. %E Beachy, Sarah H. %T Improving Diversity of the Genomics Workforce: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief %D 2022 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26478/improving-diversity-of-the-genomics-workforce-proceedings-of-a-workshop %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26478/improving-diversity-of-the-genomics-workforce-proceedings-of-a-workshop %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Health and Medicine %P 12 %X In 2020, as part of its strategic planning initiative, the Roundtable on Genomics and Precision Health of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine decided to explore four action-oriented focus areas for its activities over the coming three to five years: driving innovation, shaping the policy dialogue, spurring the adoption of tools and approaches, and achieving equity. The roundtable began its exploration of the fourth thematic area - achieving equity in genomics and precision health - by holding a public workshop on October 5, 2021. The workshop, Improving Diversity of the Genomics Workforce, examined the current state of diversity of the genetics and genomics workforce; the structural and social factors associated with the lack of workforce diversity; the impact of diversity in the workforce on access to genetic services and patient outcomes; and possible actions that could lead to a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive genomics workforce. This Proceedings of a Workshop-in Brief highlights the presentations and discussions that occurred during the workshop. %0 Book %A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine %E Whitacre, Paula %T Building Defense Research Capacity at U.S. Minority Institutions: Proceedings of a Workshop Series—in Brief %D 2023 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27437/building-defense-research-capacity-at-us-minority-institutions-proceedings-of %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27437/building-defense-research-capacity-at-us-minority-institutions-proceedings-of %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Education %P 13 %X There are more than 400 public and private, two- and four-year minority institutions (MIs) across every U.S. state and territory, including many in areas near Department of Defense (DoD) facilities. Many already conduct cutting-edge research in areas of high priority to the U.S. government, while others could be positioned to do so with strategic investments. With their diverse populations, MIs support students and faculty that have a wealth of knowledge and talent to support diversifying STEM research, and ultimately strengthening national security. DoD supports and recognizes the potential contributions of many MI programs, but there are significant discrepancies in the amount, duration, and type of DoD funding, as well as the research infrastructure at MIs, when compared to non-MIs. To explore opportunities for the DoD and historically underresourced minority institutions to adapt in support of increasing the engagement of MIs in the defense research ecosystem, the National Academies convened a nine-member committee of STEM professionals across sectors and disciplines to develop a series of three town hall workshops. This proceedings-in-brief serves to highlight points made by presenters in the series. %0 Book %A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine %E Espinosa, Lorelle L. %E McGuire, Kent %E Jackson, Leigh Miles %T Minority Serving Institutions: America's Underutilized Resource for Strengthening the STEM Workforce %@ 978-0-309-48441-1 %D 2019 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/25257/minority-serving-institutions-americas-underutilized-resource-for-strengthening-the-stem %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/25257/minority-serving-institutions-americas-underutilized-resource-for-strengthening-the-stem %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Education %K Industry and Labor %K Policy for Science and Technology %P 254 %X There are over 20 million young people of color in the United States whose representation in STEM education pathways and in the STEM workforce is still far below their numbers in the general population. Their participation could help re-establish the United States' preeminence in STEM innovation and productivity, while also increasing the number of well-educated STEM workers. There are nearly 700 minority-serving institutions (MSIs) that provide pathways to STEM educational success and workforce readiness for millions of students of color—and do so in a mission-driven and intentional manner. They vary substantially in their origins, missions, student demographics, and levels of institutional selectivity. But in general, their service to the nation provides a gateway to higher education and the workforce, particularly for underrepresented students of color and those from low-income and first-generation to college backgrounds. The challenge for the nation is how to capitalize on the unique strengths and attributes of these institutions and to equip them with the resources, exceptional faculty talent, and vital infrastructure needed to educate and train an increasingly critical portion of current and future generations of scientists, engineers, and health professionals. Minority Serving Institutions examines the nation's MSIs and identifies promising programs and effective strategies that have the highest potential return on investment for the nation by increasing the quantity and quality MSI STEM graduates. This study also provides critical information and perspective about the importance of MSIs to other stakeholders in the nation's system of higher education and the organizations that support them. %0 Book %A National Research Council %T Engineering Education: Designing an Adaptive System %@ 978-0-309-05278-8 %D 1995 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/4907/engineering-education-designing-an-adaptive-system %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/4907/engineering-education-designing-an-adaptive-system %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Education %P 96 %X Traditionally, engineering education books describe and reinforce unchanging principles that are basic to the field. However, the dramatic changes in the engineering environment during the last decade demand a paradigm shift from the engineering education community. This revolutionary volume addresses the development of long-term strategies for an engineering education system that will reflect the needs and realities of the United States and the world in the 21st century. The authors discuss the critical challenges facing U.S. engineering education and present a plan addressing these challenges in the context of rapidly changing circumstances, technologies, and demands. %0 Book %A Institute of Medicine %E Smedley, Brian D. %E Stith, Adrienne Y. %E Colburn, Lois %E Evans, Clyde H. %T The Right Thing to Do, The Smart Thing to Do: Enhancing Diversity in the Health Professions -- Summary of the Symposium on Diversity in Health Professions in Honor of Herbert W. Nickens, M.D. %@ 978-0-309-07614-2 %D 2001 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/10186/the-right-thing-to-do-the-smart-thing-to-do %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/10186/the-right-thing-to-do-the-smart-thing-to-do %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Health and Medicine %P 376 %X The Symposium on Diversity in the Health Professions in Honor of Herbert W. Nickens, M.D., was convened in March 2001 to provide a forum for health policymakers, health professions educators, education policymakers, researchers, and others to address three significant and contradictory challenges: the continued under-representation of African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans in health professions; the growth of these populations in the United States and subsequent pressure to address their health care needs; and the recent policy, legislative, and legal challenges to affirmative action that may limit access for underrepresented minority students to health professions training. The symposium summary along with a collection of papers presented are to help stimulate further discussion and action toward addressing these challenges. The Right Thing to Do, The Smart Thing to Do: Enhancing Diversity in Health Professions illustrates how the health care industry and health care professions are fighting to retain the public's confidence so that the U.S. health care system can continue to be the world's best. %0 Book %A National Research Council %T Minorities in the Chemical Workforce: Diversity Models that Work: A Workshop Report to the Chemical Sciences Roundtable %@ 978-0-309-08539-7 %D 2003 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/10653/minorities-in-the-chemical-workforce-diversity-models-that-work-a %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/10653/minorities-in-the-chemical-workforce-diversity-models-that-work-a %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Industry and Labor %K Education %P 173 %X This report to the Chemical Sciences Roundtable presents a collection of contributed papers that report success stories for increasing diversity. The report provides background information on the value of diversity in the undergraduate environment, and the success stories address both undergraduate and graduate chemistry programs as well as chemical industry. %0 Book %A Institute of Medicine %E Smedley, Brian D. %E Butler, Adrienne Stith %E Bristow, Lonnie R. %T In the Nation's Compelling Interest: Ensuring Diversity in the Health-Care Workforce %@ 978-0-309-09125-1 %D 2004 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/10885/in-the-nations-compelling-interest-ensuring-diversity-in-the-health %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/10885/in-the-nations-compelling-interest-ensuring-diversity-in-the-health %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Health and Medicine %P 429 %X The United States is rapidly transforming into one of the most racially and ethnically diverse nations in the world. Groups commonly referred to as minorities--including Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, and Alaska Natives--are the fastest growing segments of the population and emerging as the nation's majority. Despite the rapid growth of racial and ethnic minority groups, their representation among the nation’s health professionals has grown only modestly in the past 25 years. This alarming disparity has prompted the recent creation of initiatives to increase diversity in health professions. In the Nation's Compelling Interest considers the benefits of greater racial and ethnic diversity, and identifies institutional and policy-level mechanisms to garner broad support among health professions leaders, community members, and other key stakeholders to implement these strategies. Assessing the potential benefits of greater racial and ethnic diversity among health professionals will improve the access to and quality of healthcare for all Americans. %0 Book %A Transportation Research Board %A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine %T Transit Systems in College and University Communities %D 2008 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/14201/transit-systems-in-college-and-university-communities %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/14201/transit-systems-in-college-and-university-communities %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Transportation and Infrastructure %P 85 %X TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Synthesis 78: Transit Systems in College and University Communities has released a report that explores practices and trends in the areas of campus transit operations, policies, and planning, with a special focus area in technology and environmental innovations. The report also examines innovative partnership strategies used to enhance services for students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community. %0 Book %A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine %E Thompson, Darla %T Multisector Community Health Partnerships: Potential Opportunities and Challenges: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief %D 2017 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/24784/multisector-community-health-partnerships-potential-opportunities-and-challenges-proceedings-of %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/24784/multisector-community-health-partnerships-potential-opportunities-and-challenges-proceedings-of %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Health and Medicine %P 8 %X On December 8, 2016, the Roundtable on Population Health Improvement held a 1-day public workshop in Oakland, California. At this workshop, participants explored multisector community health partnerships that aim to address inequities and improve the health and well-being of communities. Individual participants discussed different strategies used by community partnerships to engage residents in community health initiatives. This publication highlights topics that individual speakers identified as opportunities and challenges to engaging a range of residents and other stakeholders in community-driven social change. %0 Book %A National Academy of Engineering %A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine %E Cady, Elizabeth T. %E Fletcher, Cameron H. %E Alper, Joe %T Sharing Exemplary Admissions Practices That Promote Diversity in Engineering: Proceedings of a Workshop %@ 978-0-309-71118-0 %D 2023 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27278/sharing-exemplary-admissions-practices-that-promote-diversity-in-engineering-proceedings %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27278/sharing-exemplary-admissions-practices-that-promote-diversity-in-engineering-proceedings %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Education %P 80 %X The National Academy of Engineering convened a three-day workshop from May 24-26, 2021, which sought to define directions for future research on best practices, metrics, and policies that promote diversity in engineering and how they fit into the larger system of recruiting and retaining engineering students from all backgrounds. Workshop discussions examined the system of higher education admissions, transfer and 3+2 programs, research on admissions, and the advantages of and concerns with using artificial intelligence and data science tools in recruiting, admissions, and retention. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions of the workshop. %0 Book %A National Research Council %T Review of the National Defense Intelligence College's Master's Degree in Science and Technology Intelligence %@ 978-0-309-22054-5 %D 2011 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/13260/review-of-the-national-defense-intelligence-colleges-masters-degree-in-science-and-technology-intelligence %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/13260/review-of-the-national-defense-intelligence-colleges-masters-degree-in-science-and-technology-intelligence %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Education %K Behavioral and Social Sciences %P 46 %X The National Research Council (NRC) was asked by the National Defense Intelligence College (NDIC) to convene a committee to review the curriculum and syllabi for their proposed master of science degree in science and technology intelligence. The NRC was asked to review the material provided by the NDIC and offer advice and recommendations regarding the program's structure and goals of the Master of Science and Technology Intelligence (MS&TI) program. The Committee for the Review of the Master's Degree Program for Science and Technology Professionals convened in May 2011, received extensive briefings and material from the NDIC faculty and administrators, and commenced a detailed review of the material. This letter report contains the findings and recommendations of the committee. Review of the National Defense Intelligence College's Master's Degree in Science and Technology Intelligence centers on two general areas. First, the committee found that the biological sciences and systems engineering were underrepresented in the existing program structure. Secondly, the committee recommends that the NDIC faculty restructure the program and course learning objectives to focus more specifically on science and technology, with particular emphasis on the empirical measurement of student achievement. Given the dynamic and ever-changing nature of science and technology, the syllabi should continue to evolve as change occurs. %0 Book %A National Research Council %T To Recruit and Advance: Women Students and Faculty in Science and Engineering %@ 978-0-309-09521-1 %D 2006 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/11624/to-recruit-and-advance-women-students-and-faculty-in-science %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/11624/to-recruit-and-advance-women-students-and-faculty-in-science %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Education %K Behavioral and Social Sciences %P 145 %X Although more women than men participate in higher education in the United States, the same is not true when it comes to pursuing careers in science and engineering. To Recruit and Advance: Women Students and Faculty in Science and Engineering identifies and discusses better practices for recruitment, retention, and promotion for women scientists and engineers in academia. Seeking to move beyond yet another catalog of challenges facing the advancement of women in academic science and engineering, this book describes actions actually taken by universities to improve the situation for women. Serving as a guide, it examines the following: Recruitment of female undergraduates and graduate students. Ways of reducing attrition in science and engineering degree programs in the early undergraduate years. Improving retention rates of women at critical transition points—from undergraduate to graduate student, from graduate student to postdoc, from postdoc to first faculty position. Recruitment of women for tenure-track positions. Increasing the tenure rate for women faculty. Increasing the number of women in administrative positions. This guide offers numerous solutions that may be of use to other universities and colleges and will be an essential resource for anyone interested in improving the position of women students, faculty, deans, provosts, and presidents in science and engineering. %0 Book %A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine %E Porter, André %E Whitacre, Paula %T Building Defense Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions: Proceedings of Three Town Halls: Proceedings of Three Town Halls %@ 978-0-309-71609-3 %D 2024 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27511/building-defense-research-capacity-at-historically-black-colleges-and-universities-tribal-colleges-and-universities-and-minority-serving-institutions-proceedings-of-three-town-halls %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27511/building-defense-research-capacity-at-historically-black-colleges-and-universities-tribal-colleges-and-universities-and-minority-serving-institutions-proceedings-of-three-town-halls %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Education %P 192 %X A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a series of three hybrid workshops to examine the key issues highlighted in the National Academies 2022 consensus study report, Defense Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions: Transitioning from Good Intentions to Measurable Outcomes. As Department of Defense and other partners sought to implement the 2022 report recommendations, key questions remained to be explored, particularly related to how to seek ways of building research capacity at minority institutions (MIs) and develop true partnerships between MIs, other institutions of higher education, and federal agencies. The workshops featured commissioned research and literature reviews as well as case studies to illuminate problems, barriers, and approaches to increase research capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. %0 Book %A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine %E Leshner, Alan I. %E Scherer, Layne A. %T Mental Health, Substance Use, and Wellbeing in Higher Education: Supporting the Whole Student %@ 978-0-309-12412-6 %D 2021 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26015/mental-health-substance-use-and-wellbeing-in-higher-education-supporting %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26015/mental-health-substance-use-and-wellbeing-in-higher-education-supporting %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Health and Medicine %K Education %P 212 %X Student wellbeing is foundational to academic success. One recent survey of postsecondary educators found that nearly 80 percent believed emotional wellbeing is a "very" or "extremely" important factor in student success. Studies have found the dropout rates for students with a diagnosed mental health problem range from 43 percent to as high as 86 percent. While dealing with stress is a normal part of life, for some students, stress can adversely affect their physical, emotional, and psychological health, particularly given that adolescence and early adulthood are when most mental illnesses are first manifested. In addition to students who may develop mental health challenges during their time in postsecondary education, many students arrive on campus with a mental health problem or having experienced significant trauma in their lives, which can also negatively affect physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing. The nation's institutions of higher education are seeing increasing levels of mental illness, substance use and other forms of emotional distress among their students. Some of the problematic trends have been ongoing for decades. Some have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic consequences. Some are the result of long-festering systemic racism in almost every sphere of American life that are becoming more widely acknowledged throughout society and must, at last, be addressed. Mental Health, Substance Use, and Wellbeing in Higher Education lays out a variety of possible strategies and approaches to meet increasing demand for mental health and substance use services, based on the available evidence on the nature of the issues and what works in various situations. The recommendations of this report will support the delivery of mental health and wellness services by the nation's institutions of higher education. %0 Book %A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine %E Scherer, Layne %T Addressing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism in 21st Century STEMM Organizations: Proceedings of a Workshop–in Brief %D 2021 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26294/addressing-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-anti-racism-in-21st-century-stemm-organizations %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26294/addressing-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-anti-racism-in-21st-century-stemm-organizations %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Behavioral and Social Sciences %P 12 %X The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Committee on Addressing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism in 21st Century STEMM Organizations convened a national summit in July 2021 that highlighted how racism operates at different levels in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) settings; reviewed policies and practices for confronting systemic racism; and explored ways to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEMM settings. The 2-day, public webcast summit explored the empirical and experiential evidence related to the ways in which systemic racism and other barriers impede STEMM careers for historically marginalized racial/ethnic groups, and explored ways to address these barriers, including strategies undertaken by stakeholder communities. In this summit, speakers discussed how diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism impact STEMM organizations. The workshop presentations focused on issues related to the history of racism in the United States, the lasting legacy of biased policies in the nation, and the research on practices to address systemic and structural racism in STEMM organizations. This publication summarizes the presentation and discussion of summit.