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DMichael DeCarmineProgram Officer

Transportation Research BoardTransportation Research BoardTechnical Activities (Division A)

mdecarmine@nas.edu

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Research Needs Statements (RNS) Database:

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• Launched in 2007• More than 1,100 RNS now posted A

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Michael DeCarminePhone: (202) 334-2952Email: mdecarmine@nas eduEmail: mdecarmine@nas.edu