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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

The green currents of the Aurora Australis are seen from orbit aboard the ISS.
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NASA Heliophysics Needs Major Budget Increases, Decadal Survey Argues
DEC 19, 2024
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GMT and TMT Still in Limbo after External Review
DEC 16, 2024
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Getting to ‘Yes’: NSF Pilots Research Security Assessment for Grants
NOV 26, 2024
A Project 2025 fan at the 2023 Iowa State Fair
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Project 2025 Outlines Possible Future for Science Agencies
NOV 20, 2024
President Donald Trump on the White House grounds in 2020.
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Science Policy Outlook for the Second Trump Presidency
NOV 14, 2024
The sun setting over clouds in Japan.
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American Geophysical Union Proposes Ethics for Geoengineering
NOV 07, 2024
Damage to the Arecibo dish caused by the collapse of the telescope's receiver.
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Major Warning Signs of Arecibo Telescope Collapse Were Missed, Report Finds
NOV 01, 2024
Jake Sullivan 2024 October Briefing
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Biden Sets Priorities for Applications of AI to National Security
OCT 25, 2024
The South Pole Station illuminated by a red service light with the green laser generated by the TELMA Lidar in the background.
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Science Committee Seeks Stronger Anti-Harassment Measures in NSF Antarctic Contract
OCT 24, 2024
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New Members Join National Science Board
OCT 22, 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
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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. 3606
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act
DEC 05, 2024 – Passed by Senate
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S. 5411
National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act
DEC 03, 2024 – Introduced in Senate
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S. 5331
Humanitarian Tech Corps Act
NOV 14, 2024 – Introduced in Senate
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H.R. 10035
Blue Economy and Innovation Act
OCT 25, 2024 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 9723
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2024
SEP 25, 2024 – Advanced by House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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H.R. 7630
Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research (ANCHOR) Act
SEP 23, 2024 – Passed by House
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Related Organizations

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Related Committees

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