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Honoring excellence and leadership. Working across disciplines and divides. Advancing the common good. From 1780 to today.
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Areas of Work
The Â鶹´«Ã½Íøվ’s work is wide-ranging and multidisciplinary. Current areas of focus include:

Arts & Humanities

Humanities Indicators; arts in America; humanities and social sciences

Democracy & Justice

American institutions; national economy; civic engagement; access to legal services; incarceration

Education

The Higher Education Forum; the future of undergraduate education; public universities

Energy & Environment

Accelerating climate action; energy policy; nuclear safety, security, and waste management

Global Affairs

Civil wars; international responses; humanitarian health; ethics, technology, and war; nuclear weapons and arms control

Science & Technology

Science in society; international collaborations; U.S. research policy; STEM workforce
Our Work
We address critical challenges facing our global society. Learn more about our areas of focus.
Our Work
Members
The Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ honors the excellence and leadership of exceptional people from all disciplines and practices.
Members
Publications
The Â鶹´«Ã½Íøվ’s books, journal, reports, and project papers share research and recommendations.
Publications
NEW DÆDALUS—FALL 2025—HOW HAS WAR SHAPED AMERICAN DEMOCRACY?
Have two decades of continuous war waged by the United States following the 9/11 terrorist attacks eroded U.S. democracy and its system of checks and balances?
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