A group of experts assembled by the National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine explain the fundamental methods of science, document the overwhelming evidence in support of biological evolution, and evaluate the alternative perspectives offered by advocates of various kinds of creationism, including intelligent design.
Final Report of the President's Commission on Implementation of the United States Space Exploration Policy (2004). One of nine commissioners authoring a 60-page report after a four-month study.
Final Report of the Commission on the Future of the United States Aerospace Industry (2002). One of twelve commissioners authoring a nine-chapter, 300-page report after a one-year study.
One of 13 authors informing the US Congress and the President of the threat to life and civilization of comet and asteroid collisions with earth. (July 8, 2003, PDF, 1.5 MB)