WHY A CAMPAIGN?

The Need for a Campaign As the roles of science, engineering, and medicine in society increase, the National Academies seek to expand their mission beyond that laid out in the original 1863 charter. Achieving that broader mission will depend on developing private, independent sources of support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other philanthropies. [Read more about the need for a campaign] A Letter from the Three Presidents "The National Academies believe that the U.S. science, engineering, and medical enterprises have the responsibility to help address the most pressing issues and challenges facing America as a nation as well as each American citizen..." [Read more of this letter from the Presidents]

The Campaign will enable the National Academies to :

More broadly disseminate reports, by providing the funding for lay versions, translations, and increased print runs Initiate projects that are important to our nation but do not have governmental sponsorship Guide the development of science by helping to set funding priorities, analyze research strategies, and convene leading researchers

Thoughts from Norm Augustine, Chair of the Philanthropy Council
"Science, engineering, and medicine profoundly impact our society, our economy, and the quality of our lives. Recognizing just how important a role they have played often requires a look back in time..." [Read more from Norm Augustine]