Contents Fall/Winter 2010

From the IOM President

Rethinking Africa's Challenges

Environment & Resources

	A Sea Change
	Is U.S. prepared for a major tsunami?

	A Brighter Line for Oversight
	Modernizing how we keep track of dangerous biological agents

Engineering & Technology

	New Horizons
	Decadal survey identifies top priorities for astronomy and astrophysics

	Reality Check
	Biometric recognition systems not as infallible as many believe

Health & Safety

	Food Safety in America
	A better approach to reducing foodborne illness

	A Progress Report on Women's Health Research
	Gains made in some areas, less progress in others

Education & Social Sciences

	Tapping a Reservoir of S&T Talent
	Underrepresented minorities would help meet nation's needs

	Inventions Great and Small Pay Off
	Taking research from the university lab to marketplace

Collaborations

	Academies Take Aim at Africa's Afflictions

Spotlight

	Science and Engineering Festival Inspires and Entertains
	Academies' tent draws more than 11,000 visitors

New Publications