National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)
Synonyms
Council, National Research (U.S.)
Councils, National Research (U.S.)
National Academy of Sciences
National Research Council
National Research Council (U.S.)
National Research Councils (U.S.)
Research Council, National (U.S.)
Research Councils, National (U.S.)
Sciences National Academies (U.S.)
Sciences National Academy (U.S.)
United States National Academy of Sciences
A United States organization of distinguished scientists and engineers established for the purpose of investigating and reporting upon any subject of art or science as requested by any department of government. The National Research Council organized by NAS serves as the principal operating agency to stimulate and support research.