7424

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 7424
• Author: National Research Council
• Title: Editor
• USFW Year: Series
• USFW - Doc Type: 1987
• Copyright Material: YES

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the Governing Board of the National Research Counr.il, whose members are
drawn from the councils of the National Academy of Sciences, the National
Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine. The members of the
committee responsible for the report were chosen for their special
competences and with regard for appropriate balance.
This report has been reviewed by a group other than the authors,
according to procedures approved by a Report Review Committee consisting
of members of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of
Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine.
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self-perpetuating society of distinguished scholars engaged in scientific
and engineering research, dedicated to the furtherance of science and
technology and to their use for the general welfare. Upon the authority
of-the charter granted to it by the Congress in 1863, the Academy has a
mandate that requires it to advise the federal government on scientific
and technical matters. Dr. Frank Press is president of the National
Academy of Sciences.
The National Academy of Engineering was established in 1964, under the
charter of the National Academy of Sciences,` as a parallel organization of
outstanding engineers. It is autonomous in its administration and in the
selection of its members, sharing with the National Academy of Sciences
the responsibility for advising the federal government. The National
Academy of Engineering also sponsors engineering programs aimed at meeting
national needs, encourages education and research, and recognizes the
superior achievements of engineers. Dr. Robert M. White is president of
the National Academy of Engineering.
The Institute of Medicine was established in 1970 by the National
Academy of Sciences to secure the services of eminent members of
appropriate professions in the examination of policy matters pertaining to
the health of the public. The Institute acts under the responsibility
given to the National Academy of Sciences by its congressional charter to
be an adviser to the federal government and, upon its own initiative, to
identify issues of medical care, research, and education. Dr. Samuel 0.
Their is president of the Institute of Medicine.
The National Research Council was organized by the National Academy of
Sciences in 1916 to associate the broad community of science and
technology with the Academy's purpose of furthering knowledge and advising
the federal government. Functioning in accordance with general policies
determined by the Academy, the Council has become the principal operating
agency of both the National Academy of Sciences and the"National Academy
of Engineering in providing services to the government, the public, and
the scientific and engineering communities. The Council is administered
jointly by both Academies and the Institute of Medicine. Dr. Frank Press
and Dr. Robert M. White are chairman and vice chairman, respectively, of
the National Research Council.
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