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FYI covers major research and facilities programs of the National Science Foundation (NSF), with a focus on the Math and Physical Sciences Directorate. FYI also reports on policies related to the agency, strategy and administration, and National Science Board activities.

Latest Articles

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Aggressive Timeline Proposed for Next-gen Gravitational Wave Detectors
APR 16, 2024
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SLAC Completes Largest Digital Camera Ever Built for Astronomy
APR 10, 2024
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Science Agencies Squeezed Under Budget Caps for FY24 and FY25
APR 03, 2024
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JASON Urges Caution in Adding New Research Security Controls
MAR 26, 2024
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US Still Leads World in R&D Spending but Faces ‘Crisis’ in STEM Workforce, NSF Board Argues
MAR 18, 2024
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Priorities Proposed for Scientific Ocean Drilling Amid Uncertainty over US Commitment
MAR 18, 2024
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Most Non-Defense Science Agencies Would See Increases Under FY25 Budget
MAR 12, 2024
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Many Science Agencies Cut in Final FY24 Budget
MAR 05, 2024
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NSF Appoints Science Policy Scholar as Head of Social Sciences Directorate
MAR 05, 2024
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NSF Likely to Drop One of Two Giant Telescopes From Consideration for Construction Funds
MAR 01, 2024

Leadership and Staff

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Sethuraman Panchanathan
Director
National Science Foundation
JUN 18, 2020 – Confirmed by voice vote
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Vacant
Deputy Director
National Science Foundation
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Karen Marrongelle
Chief Operating Officer
National Science Foundation
AUG 02, 2021 – Appointed
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Linnea Avallone
Chief Officer for Research Facilities
National Science Foundation
OCT 12, 2021 – Appointed

Congressional Leaders

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Hal Rogers
Chair
House Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee
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Matt Cartwright
Ranking Member
House Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee
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Jeanne Shaheen
Chair
Senate Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee
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Jerry Moran
Ranking Member
Senate Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee
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Frank Lucas
Chair
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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Zoe Lofgren
Ranking Member
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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Maria Cantwell
Chair
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
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Ted Cruz
Ranking Member
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Recent Bill Actions

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S. 4028
Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2024
MAR 21, 2024 – Introduced in Senate
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H.R. 7790
Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2024
MAR 21, 2024 – Introduced in House
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S. 3997
American Innovation Act
MAR 20, 2024 – Introduced in Senate
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H.R. 7745
American Innovation Act
MAR 20, 2024 – Introduced in House
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S. 3606
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act
JAN 17, 2024 – Introduced in Senate
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H.R. 6847
Federal Grant Accountability Act
DEC 19, 2023 – Introduced in House
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Related Organizations

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