National Academies
National Academies
The National Academies (pronunciation: /ˈnæʃənəl əˈkædəmiːz/) are a group of private, non-profit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and the world. These institutions help shape policies, inform public opinion, and advance the pursuit of science, engineering, and medicine.
Etymology
The term "National Academies" is derived from the concept of a learned society or academy, which is an organization dedicated to the promotion of science, literature, or other areas of knowledge. The use of "national" signifies that these academies serve the interests of a nation.
Related Terms
- Academy: An institution of secondary education or higher learning, research, or honorary membership.
- Science: A systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.
- Engineering: The use of scientific principles to design and build machines, structures, and other items.
- Medicine: The science and practice of establishing the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
National Academies in the United States
In the United States, the term "National Academies" is often used to collectively refer to:
- National Academy of Sciences (NAS): An honorific 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.
- National Academy of Engineering (NAE): Provides engineering leadership in service to the nation.
- National Academy of Medicine (NAM): Provides a national focus for developments and cooperation in medicine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on National Academies
- Wikipedia's article - National Academies
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