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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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NSF Funds New Crop of Big Research Centers
SEP 26, 2023
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White House Sets Research Priorities for Fiscal Year 2025
AUG 30, 2023
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US Semiconductor R&D Initiatives Readying for Launch
JUN 27, 2023
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Expansion of National Quantum Initiative Pitched to Science Committee
JUN 22, 2023
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Regional Innovation Initiatives Spring Into Motion
MAY 25, 2023
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Lawmakers Question ‘Seriousness’ of Antarctica Contractor’s Response to Sexual Assaults
MAY 11, 2023
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NSF Details Plans to Spend $1 Billion Budget Increase
APR 28, 2023
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FY24 Science Budget Proposals Coming Into Focus
MAR 16, 2023
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FY23 Budget Outcomes: National Science Foundation
FEB 10, 2023
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Science Policy in 2023: 10 Stories to Watch
JAN 20, 2023

Leadership

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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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H.R. 5457
Carbon Dioxide Removal Research and Development Act
SEP 14, 2023 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 5077
Creating Resources for Every American To Experiment with Artificial Intelligence (CREATE AI) Act
JUL 28, 2023 – Introduced in House
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S. 2714
Creating Resources for Every American To Experiment with Artificial Intelligence (CREATE AI) Act of 2023
JUL 27, 2023 – Introduced in Senate
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S. 2450
A bill to improve coordination between DOE and NSF on activities carried out under the National Quantum Initiative Program, and for other purposes.
JUL 20, 2023 – Introduced in Senate
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H.R. 4584
National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act
JUL 12, 2023 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 2980
DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act
JUN 15, 2023 – Advanced by House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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Budget Tracker summary

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Related Organizations

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Related Committees

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