The Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology (BCST) of the National Academies convenes top experts to assess research and share their insights on pressing chemical science and engineering issues. Our goal is to provide our nation's decision makers with the highest quality scientific and technical advice. We work in eight areas: Basic Research; Chemical and Energy Industries; Biochemistry; Environmental Chemistry; Pharmaceutical Chemistry; Electrochemistry; National and Homeland Security; and Education and Workforce Development. Core support for our board is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will convene a workshop to explore the chemical sciences landscape for breakthroughs in energy, quantum computing, and materials and manuf...

Applications are due by midnight, Friday, July 31, 2026. To apply, please upload your cover letter, which describes why you would be a good fit for this position and the Heising-Simons Foundation, and...

WASHINGTON — The National Academy of Sciences announced today the election of 120 members and 30 international members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original res...

The Chemistry of Fires at the Wildland-Urban Interface