Description A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine will organize a conference to disseminate and discuss the results of current research, practitioner experiences, and stewardship challenges with respect to the security and safety of the U.S. marine transportation system (MTS).
The conference will seek to identify research needs, barriers, and potential progress related to overall maritime security and safety strategies including cybersecurity, marine facility and waterway security, cargo carria...
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Eligible Applicants - Unrestricted
Funding Type other Categories of Funding Activity - Transportation and Infrastructure
Grantor Contact Information Telephone: (202) 334-2167 Grantor Email sbrotemarkle@nas.edu Other Grantor Information The 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.