Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources 75th Anniversary Lecture Series

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The NASEM's Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR) marked its 75th anniversary in mid-2019. Since 1944, BANR has martialed the nation's most talented scientists and practitioners to advise policymakers and engage the public on the crucial, contemporary issues affecting food, agriculture, and the nation's natural resources. To celebrate and expand its impact, BANR is working with academic institutions across the United States to co-organize and host the Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources 75th Anniversary Lectur...

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Anyone interested in topics related to agriculture, behavioral and social sciences, biology and life sciences, earth sciences, engineering and technology, and environment and environmental studies can participate.

Funding TypeotherCategories of Funding Activity- Agriculture- Behavioral and Social Sciences- Biology and Life Sciences- Earth Sciences- Engineering and Technology- Environment and Environmental Studies

Grantor Contact InformationResponsible Staff Officer: Robin SchoenGrantor Emailbanr@nas.eduOther Grantor InformaitonThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective advice to inform policy with evidence, spark progress and innovation, and confront challenging issues for the benefit of society. They are comprised of three academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Medicine. The organization convenes hundreds of conferences, workshops, and symposia annually, bringing together leading experts from academia, public, and private sectors. Their work focuses on providing high-quality, evidence-based consensus on complex scientific, engineering, and health-related challenges. They produce peer-reviewed reports, publish scientific journals, and serve as a trusted source of expert advice for policymaking. The National Academies mobilize approximately 6,000 top experts each year who volunteer their time and knowledge to conduct policy studies, workshops, and other activities aimed at addressing critical issues facing the nation and world.

Additional informationThe lecture series is organized to celebrate BANR's 75th anniversary and will be held at different locations across the U.S. The events engage various local communities to highlight the link between research and policy-making in natural resources and agriculture. Additional URLs:

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