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Maximizing American Talent by Advancing Women of Color in Academia: Summary of a Conference

By: National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine,Committee on Advancing Institutional Transformation for Minority Women in Academia

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Maximizing American Talent by Advancing Women of Color in Academia: Summary of a Conference

By: National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine,Committee on Advancing Institutional Transformation for Minority Women in Academia

Seeking Solutions: Maximizing American Talent by Advancing Women of Color in Academia is the summary of a 2013 conference convened by the Committee on Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine of the National Research Council to discuss the current status of women of color in academia and explore the challenges and successful initiatives for creating the institutional changes required to increase representation of women of color at all levels of the academic workforce. While the number of women, including minority women, pursuing higher education in science, engineering and medicine has grown, the number of minority women faculty in all institutions of higher education has remained small and has grown less rapidly than the numbers of nonminority women or minority men. Seeking Solutions reviews the existing research on education and academic career patterns for minority women in science, engineering, and medicine to enhance understanding of the barriers and challenges to the full participation of all minority women in STEM disciplines and academic careers. Additionally, this report identifies reliable and credible data source and data gaps, as well as key aspects of exemplary policies and programs that are effective in enhancing minority women's participation in faculty ranks. Success in academia is predicated on many factors and is not solely a function of talent. Seeking Solutions elucidates those other factors and highlights ways that institutions and the individuals working there can take action to create institutional cultures hospitable to people of any gender, race, and ethnicity.

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National Academies Press

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0309295947

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9780309295949

Protecting Data Privacy in Health Services Research

By: Institute of Medicine,Division of Health Care Services,Committee on the Role of Institutional Review Boards in Health Services Research Data Privacy Protection

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Protecting Data Privacy in Health Services Research

By: Institute of Medicine,Division of Health Care Services,Committee on the Role of Institutional Review Boards in Health Services Research Data Privacy Protection

The need for quality improvement and for cost saving are driving both individual choices and health system dynamics. The health services research that we need to support informed choices depends on access to data, but at the same time, individual privacy and patient-health care provider confidentiality must be protected.

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National Academies Press

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0309071879

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9780309071871

Terrorism

Perspectives from the Behavioral and Social Sciences

By: National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Center for Social and Economic Studies,Committee on Science and Technology for Countering Terrorism,Panel on Behavioral, Social, and Institutional Issues

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Terrorism

Perspectives from the Behavioral and Social Sciences

The events and aftermath of September 11, 2001, profoundly changed the course of history of the nation. They also brought the phenomenon known as terrorism to the forefront of the nation's consciousness. As it became thus focused, the limits of scientific understanding of terrorism and the capacity to develop policies to deal with it became even more evident. The objective of this report is to bring behavioral and social science perspectives to bear on the nature, determinants, and domestic responses to contemporary terrorism as a way of making theoretical and practical knowledge more adequate to the task. It also identifies areas of research priorities for the behavioral and social sciences.

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National Academies Press

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0309086124

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In the Nation's Compelling Interest

Ensuring Diversity in the Health-Care Workforce

By: Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on Institutional and Policy-Level Strategies for Increasing the Diversity of the U.S. Health Care Workforce

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In the Nation's Compelling Interest

Ensuring Diversity in the Health-Care Workforce

By: Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on Institutional and Policy-Level Strategies for Increasing the Diversity of the U.S. Health Care Workforce

The United States is rapidly transforming into one of the most racially and ethnically diverse nations in the world. Groups commonly referred to as minorities-including Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, and Alaska Natives-are the fastest growing segments of the population and emerging as the nation's majority. Despite the rapid growth of racial and ethnic minority groups, their representation among the nation's health professionals has grown only modestly in the past 25 years. This alarming disparity has prompted the recent creation of initiatives to increase diversity in health professions. In the Nation's Compelling Interest considers the benefits of greater racial and ethnic diversity, and identifies institutional and policy-level mechanisms to garner broad support among health professions leaders, community members, and other key stakeholders to implement these strategies. Assessing the potential benefits of greater racial and ethnic diversity among health professionals will improve the access to and quality of healthcare for all Americans.

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National Academies Press

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0309166616

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9780309166614

Risk Assessment in the Federal Government

Managing the Process

By: National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Committee on the Institutional Means for Assessment of Risks to Public Health

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Risk Assessment in the Federal Government

Managing the Process

By: National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Committee on the Institutional Means for Assessment of Risks to Public Health

The regulation of potentially hazardous substances has become a controversial issue. This volume evaluates past efforts to develop and use risk assessment guidelines, reviews the experience of regulatory agencies with different administrative arrangements for risk assessment, and evaluates various proposals to modify procedures. The book's conclusions and recommendations can be applied across the entire field of environmental health.

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National Academies Press

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0309033497

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Control of Cardiovascular Diseases in Developing Countries

Research, Development, and Institutional Strengthening

By: Institute of Medicine,Committee on Research, Development, and Institutional Strengthening for Control of Cardiovascular Diseases in Developing Countries

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Control of Cardiovascular Diseases in Developing Countries

Research, Development, and Institutional Strengthening

By: Institute of Medicine,Committee on Research, Development, and Institutional Strengthening for Control of Cardiovascular Diseases in Developing Countries

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are increasing in epidemic proportions in developing countries. CVD already accounts for almost 10 percent of the developing world's burden of disease and is likely to become the developing world's leading cause of death. There is reason for hope, however, given that huge potential exists for applying R&D to control this emerging epidemicâ€"both in creating powerful new interventions such as vaccines and dietary supplements and in guiding behavior. In addition, a considerable body of evidence suggests that current risk-factor prevention programs and low-cost case management of CVD offer feasible, cost-effective ways to reduce CVD mortality and disability in developing country populations. Large-scale CVD control efforts are lacking, however, and thus governments and individuals are left to make choices about health and health care services without the benefit of appropriate knowledge. This report was designed to promote a policy dialogue on CVD based on informed knowledge of R&D opportunities that offer effective, affordable, and widely applicable responses in developing countries. The report examines (a) the emerging burden of CVD in developing countries, (b) the future worldwide burden of CVD, (c) current prevention and treatment of CVD in developing countries, (d) R&D to support CVD control, (e) opportunities and priorities for R&D, and the need for institutional arrangements for collaboration in facing the epidemic.

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National Academies Press

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0309173817

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A Guide to College Programs in Hospitality and Tourism

By: Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Educa

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A Guide to College Programs in Hospitality and Tourism

By: Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Educa

The future is in your hands! with the brand-new edition of A Guide to College Programs in Hospitality & Tourism Over 550 college and university programs worldwide-with 50 new school listings! The hospitality and tourism industry is one of the world2s biggest and fastest-growing business areas, with a terrific employment outlook for the years ahead-if you have the education and skills to meet the rising demand for qualified, professional staff. Where can you get the training you need? Which program is the right one for you? This specialized guide helps you answer these crucial questions and more, with career information and college listings covering: Industry career paths and opportunities Trends in hospitality and tourism education Program components, comparison, and selection Individual program features and application procedures Accreditation and student enrollment Admission and graduation requirements Sources of financial aid. You2ll also find: Listings indexed alphabetically and by degree type, area of specialization, and geographical location A useful contact list of professional organizations And much more. Culinary arts Restaurant management Foodservice Hotel and lodging management Convention and meeting services Travel and tourism Recreation services.

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0471239232

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In the Nation's Compelling Interest

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Risk Assessment in the Federal Government

Risk Assessment in the Federal Government

Control of Cardiovascular Diseases in Developing Countries

Control of Cardiovascular Diseases in Developing Countries

A Guide to College Programs in Hospitality and Tourism

A Guide to College Programs in Hospitality and Tourism

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