Abstract #302409

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JSM 2003 Abstract #302409
Activity Number: 343
Type: Other
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 6, 2003 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
Sponsor: ASA
Abstract - #302409
Title: The National Academies Study Process
Author(s): Andrew A. White*+
Companies: The National Academies
Address: Committee on National Statistics, Washington, DC, 20001-2721,
Keywords: National Academies ; National Academy of Sciences ; Committee on National Statistics ; Science Policy
Abstract:

The National Academy of Sciences was established in 1863 during President Lincoln's term to advise the nation on any matter of science or the arts. It succeeded in its mission and has now evolved to serve as advisors to the nation in science, engineering, and medicine. A brief history of The National Academies, and its Committee on National Statistics is given, followed by a description of its unique study process.

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