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• The National Academies
  
  Four agencies comprise the National Academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council. Members of these groups meet, pro bono, to address critical national issues and give advice to the government. The website describes their projects, provides news from the Academies, suggests books, and much more.
  

  https://www.nationalacademies.org/
• The National Academies Press
  
  The National Academies Press publishes the reports of The National Academy of Sciences, The National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council. More than 3000 books are available free line; many others may be purchased by PDF. Searchable by subject.
  

  https://www.nap.edu/
• National Center for Biotechnology Information
  
  The Center was begun in 1988 as a division of the National Library of Medicine, under the National Institutes of Health. The Center operates as a national resource for molecular biology information. It creates national databases, conducts research in computational biology, develops software tools for analyzing genome data, and disseminates biotechnical information.
  

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
• National Association of the Remodeling Industry
  
  In 1983, the National Remodelers Association and the National Home Improvement Council joined to establish the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), which now has chapters nationwide and has enjoyed sizeable growth since its formation. In 2000, NARI moved its national headquarters to Des Plaines, Illinois. NARI strives to advance and promote the remodeling industry's professionalism, product, and public purpose.
  

  https://www.nari.org/
• Washington, DC National Mall
  
  Learn about the history of the National Mall in Washington D.C. and find a detailed map to the area on this informative website.
  

  https://www.washington-dc-map.com/national-mall.htm
• National Semiconductor
  
  National Semiconductor creates high performance analog devices and subsystems. The company started in 1959 when its two founders invented the integrated circuit. Today National makes over 15,000 products. The website provides information about those products and how to buy them. It also contains information about new products, online seminars, events, and more.
  

  https://www.national.com/
• NSA: National Security Agency
  
  The National Security Agency/Central Security Service, located at Forte Meade, Maryland, is America's cryptologic organization. Its job is to protect U.S. government information systems. The NSA also conducts R&D programs that have benefited American business. The NSA runs the National Cryptologic Museum. Information about its programs, research, history, and the museum on the website.
  

  https://www.nsa.gov/
• National Security
  
  This national security directory lists national security product and service providers that are located throughout the United States. The photograph on this page depicts the White House in Washington, DC, protected by an iron security fence.
  

  https://national-security.regionaldirectory.us/
• United States National Science Foundation
  
  The NSF is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 to promote the progress of science, advance national health, prosperity and welfare, and to secure the national defense. The Foundation supports all fields of fundamental science and engineering. On the website, users can find news, information about funding, awards, discoveries, publications, statistics, and more.
  

  https://www.nsf.gov/
• Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
  
  Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is the oldest of the country's national labs and is managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy. Research includes physics, computing, life sciences, materials sciences, and environmental energy technologies.
  

  https://www.lbl.gov/
• Alaska National Parks
  
  This National Park directory page lists National Parks, Historic Landmarks, and Natural Landmarks in the State of Alaska. An interactive Alaska map, plus photos and highlights, are included thereon.
  

  https://www.nps.gov/state/ak/
• Alabama National Parks
  
  This National Park directory page lists National Parks, Historic Landmarks, and Natural Landmarks in the State of Alabama. An interactive Alabama map, plus photos and highlights, are included thereon.
  

  https://www.nps.gov/state/al/
• USGS - The National Map
  
  This United States government map portal provides access to maps produced by government agencies such as the USGS, Census Bureau, Forest Service, NOAA, and National Park Service.
  

  https://nationalmap.gov/
• National Zoo
  
  The National Zoo, a part of the Smithsonian Institute, is located in Washington D.C. The Zoo was founded in 1889, and today there are over 2000 animals from 400 species. The website informs users about visiting and supporting the zoo. There is also extensive information about the animals, conservation, activities and events, and much more. Users can subscribe to various e-zoo newsletters and keep up with the latest zoo news.
  

  https://www.nationalzoo.si.edu/
• National Center for Supercomputing Applications
  
  First open in 1986, NCSA is one of the original five major National Science Foundation Supercomputer Centers. It is located on the campus of the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. The Center develops large extremely powerful supercomputers and the software to run them.
  

  https://www.ncsa.edu/
• National Hockey League
  
  The National Hockey League was founded in Canada in 1917. The website contains a full history of both hockey and the NHL and the origins of the Stanley Cup, which has been given to the winning NHL team since 1892. Viewers can also see team rankings, information about players, teams, scores, games, fantasy hockey, hall of fame, the shop, and much more.
  

  https://www.nhl.com/
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  
  The NHLBI, a branch of the National Institutes of Health, provides information for patients and the public, health professionals, and researchers. Also information on funding and grants, NHLBI research programs, clinical trials, networks and outreach, and news and events. There are educational tutorials, recipes for healthy eating, health assessment tools, and much more.
  

  https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  
  The NHTSA, a branch of the Dept. of Transportation, has as its mission to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce economic costs due to road traffic crashes. They do this by spearheading research into road and vehicle safety, setting a national road safety agenda, and acting as a catalyst for addressing highway safety issues. The website contains information about NHTSA, laws, safety, and more.
  

  https://www.nhtsa.gov/
• NIMH: National Institute of Mental Health
  
  The NIMH, founded in 1946 and part of the National Institutes of Health, is the lead Federal agency for research on mental and behavioral disorders. The website provides information about mental disorders, searchable by type. There is also information about research and funding, clinical trials, scientific meetings, publications, news and more.
  

  https://www.nimh.nih.gov/
• National Middle School Association
  
  The only national association devoted exclusively to the educational needs of young adolescents, NMSA is an advocacy group that works with legislators and educators. The site also contains research reports and other information pertaining to middle school education, educators, and researchers.
  

  https://www.nmsa.org/
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  
  NOAA is a federal agency that is focused on the condition of the oceans and the atmosphere. NOAA supplies information that pertains to the state of the oceans and the atmosphere. In addition to producing weather warnings and forecasts through the National Weather Service, NOAA's information products extend to climate and ecosystems as well.
  

  https://www.noaa.gov/
• Joshua Tree National Park
  
  Located in southeastern California, 140 miles east of Los Angeles, Joshua Tree National Park includes parts of the Mohave Desert and Colorado Desert and gets its name from the spiky-tipped Joshua trees that are native to the Mohave Desert ecosystem.
  

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/joshua_tree_national_park
• National Speleological Society
  
  With over 10,000 members and 250 grottos, the National Speleological Society is dedicated to studying, exploring, and conserving cave and karst resources; protecting access to caves; encouraging responsible management of caves and their unique environments; and promoting responsible caving.
  

  https://www.caves.org/
• National Association of Charterboat Operators
  
  Formed in 1991, NACO is a national association of charter boat owners and operators that represents thousands of individuals across the USA. NACO's membership includes marine charters that provide fishing, sailing, diving, and eco-tours, as well as other excursion vessels that carry passengers for hire. As an Association that represents charter boat interests, it strives to improve the professional charter boat operator's bottom line and to provide a voice in Washington, DC.
  

  https://www.nacocharters.org/

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