Get Involved
Paul Mackie, Director of Communications/Media
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-334-2378
www.trb.org
Are you interested in getting involved with TRB or just have general questions about TRB and the National Academies? Stop by to learn more.
We also have lots of resources you may want to know about. The TRB Weekly newsletter each Tuesday is essential. If you’re not subscribed, you should be, in order to stay on top of all the transportation research news. We have recently redesigned the newsletter to look sharp in your email inbox! We also have about 100 webinars each year, a podcast called TRB’s Transportation Explorers, a magazine called TR News, specialty newsletters, and much more! We have a lot of avenues to help publicize your work with TRB, so let’s talk!
MyTRB
Lisa Loyo, Director, Information Technology and Research Services
Michael DeCarmine, Business Systems Analyst/MyTRB Helpdesk Manager
Gareth Driver, Help Desk/Business Systems Associate
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-334-1738
MyTRB@nas.edu
TRB’s work relies on volunteers and seeks to involve transportation professionals at every stage of their career. Get involved with TRB today.
Visit the MyTRB booth at the TRB exhibit to learn how to do the following:
- Update your profile;
- Manage Committee Friendships;
- Accept nomination to a standing committee;
- Submit a panel nomination for participation in TRB's Cooperative Research Programs;
- Subscribe to the TRB Weekly newsletter;
- Order publications;
- Search the online directory of more than 8,000 TRB volunteers;
- Access features only available to standing committee members and chairs, and TRB state and federal representatives;
- Visit the Career Center;
- Search and view Research Needs Statements (RNS); and
- Get details on and register for upcoming webinars.
Transportation Research Information Services (TRIS)
Bill Mcleod, Manager Library Services
500 Fifth Street, NW, Keck 421
Washington, DC 20001
202-334-2947
tris-trb@nas.edu
At the TRIS booth, TRB’s research databases will be demonstrated:
- TRID—the TRIS and lTRD Database (trid.trb.org)— contains more than 1.2 million records of published research covering all modes and disciplines of transportation.
- The Research in Progress (RiP) website (rip.trb.org) provides a database of current or recently completed transportation research projects and an alerting service of new projects in specified subject areas. Registered users may also enter projects in the database.
- The TRB Publications Index (pubsindex.trb.org) contains records for all papers, articles, reports, and conference proceedings published by the Transportation Research Board, the Highway Research Board, the Strategic Highway Research Program, and the Marine Board from 1922 to today.
- The new Transportation Research Thesaurus (TRT) website (trt.trb.org), now with customized exports, responsive design and Hot Topics on popular transportation subjects.
- Stop by the Information Services exhibit to learn more about these research tools and see demonstrations of these valuable resources.
Transportation Research Record (TRR)
Patti Lockhart, Director of Publishing and Outreach
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-334-2284
TRR@nas.edu
At the TRR booth, TRB and Sage Publishing will have copies of the journal, answer questions, and provide information for subscriptions.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Barbara Murphy, Manager, Sales & Marketing
National Academy Press
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
800-624-6242
Customer_service@nap.edu
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide independent, objective advice to inform policy with evidence, spark progress and innovation, and confront challenging issues for the benefit of society. The National Academies provide independent, trustworthy advice and facilitate solutions to complex challenges by mobilizing expertise, practice, and knowledge in science, engineering, and medicine. Our publications are available to read online or download free at https://nap.nationalacademies.org/.