Minorities in science

On April 2, U.S. National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan traveled to the University at Buffalo (UB), where he joined Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of…

Please join the Human Networks and Data Science Program to discuss questions about the program with the program director.  Office hours take place over Zoom, generally on Thursdays. Please see date(s) listed below and note that…

As the total solar eclipse on April 8 draws near, the U.S. National Science Foundation will be celebrating this celestial occasion — which won't be visible from North America again until 2044 — by sponsoring educational activities and…

This week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan welcomed Chilean Ambassador Juan Gabriel Valdés to NSF headquarters, continuing NSF's work to foster international partnerships and strengthen high-impact global collaboration.NSF's…

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The GCR program is having office hours that people can sign up for on Tuesdays or Wednesdays through the end of March. To speak with a GCR Program Director about a newly planned or revised GCR proposal, an appointment may be made…

The U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) have initiated a joint research training opportunity through the NSF INTERN program. Two DEVCOM organizations are participating: the…

Today, the U.S. National Science Foundation released the latest report by JASON, an independent science advisory group, Safeguarding the Research Enterprise. Building on the Fundamental Research Security report released in 2019, NSF…

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in collaboration with agency partners will serve as a major source of information, educational activities and experiences on and around the total solar eclipse taking place on April 8, 2024. The…

NSF will host a webinar to answer questions about the Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Hubs Program Solicitation (NSF 24-532) on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST.  NSF I-Corps Hubs form the backbone of the National…

Please join us for the virtual 2024 Financial Wealth Convening, sponsored by the National Science Foundation Blacks in Government Chapter and affinity group. Speaker Daryl Blackmon will join from Safe Harbour Benefit Solutions to…

“Microelectronics are essential to the economic and national security of the United States and the importance of this industry is evident through the passage of the ‘CHIPS and Science Act’ in 2022,” said U.S. National Science Foundation…

From engaging with national leaders on the importance of enhancing STEM innovation and education in the U.S. to welcoming international counterparts for discussions on deepening collaborative research, this week U.S. National Science…

Alexandria, VA – The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected Gregory D. Hager to serve as head of the Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE). Hager is the Mandell Bellmore professor of…

Today, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) joined partner funding agencies from Canada, Finland, Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom in announcing the launch of…

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The Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) is hosting a webinar for participants to learn more about the new Use-Inspired Acceleration of Protein Design (USPRD) initiative. The informational webinar will…

The U.S. National Science Foundation's Fiscal Year 2025 budget request of $10.183 billion, an increase of $644 million or 8.9% above FY 2023, proposes a robust plan for investments in fundamental research and education across all fields…

Synopsis The Confronting Hazards, Impacts and Risks for a Resilient Planet Program (CHIRRP) invites projects focusing on innovative and transformative research that advances Earth system…

Partnerships advancing American innovation, collaborations with foreign delegations, exploring opportunities to open more doors to STEM — this week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan fielded a packed schedule. Director Panchanathan…

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Join us Monday, March 11th, 1 – 2pm ET for DEB’s next Virtual Office Hour: Translating foundational research and emerging technologies into communities through civic-engaged research (CIVIC). The Civic Innovation Challenge (CIVIC)…

This week, U.S. National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan welcomed the nine winners of the Visionary Interdisciplinary Teams Advancing Learning (VITAL) Prize Challenge to NSF headquarters.  The VITAL Prize…

The U.S. National Science Foundation has selected Kaye Husbands Fealing to head the Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE).Husbands Fealing is dean of the Georgia Institute of Technology Ivan Allen College of…

The U.S. National Science Foundation announced the winners of the Visionary Interdisciplinary Teams Advancing Learning (VITAL) Prize Challenge. Launched in the fall of 2022, the VITAL Prize Challenge takes a novel approach to bringing…

The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded over $12.7 million across nine research teams to understand better the untapped capabilities of ribonucleic acid (RNA) for potentially far-reaching biotechnology applications, from disease…

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In response to the rapidly evolving landscape of data collection and analysis driven by advances in artificial intelligence, the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have established a Research…

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Abstract: In order to provide an equitable foundation for all to participate in an increasingly tech-enabled society and to advance the preparation of a diverse, innovative, and competitive tech workforce that is equipped to…

Mar 4 2024 11:00AM to Mar 4 2024 5:30PM Alexandria (virtual) AGENDA:  ·       Welcome/Introductions ·       Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) Introduction ·       Organizational Health and Performance ·…

NSF will host a webinar to introduce and answer questions related to the 2025 Sustainable Regional Systems Research Networks (SRS RNs) program solicitation (24-533) on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST. The goal…

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National Science FoundationDirectorate for STEM Education     Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. submitter's local time): May…

Across the research enterprise, organizations face varying challenges with access to research support and service infrastructure. This creates obstacles to widespread participation in national research opportunities. The U.S. National…

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National Science FoundationDirectorate for Biological Sciences     Division of Integrative Organismal Systems Full Proposal Deadline(s):      Proposals Accepted Anytime…

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The U.S. National Science Foundation’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) team is excited to announce the second EPSCoR Live! event (formerly known as EPSCoR Office Hours) of 2024. When: Tuesday,…

The National Science Board typically meets four times a year. These meetings include sessions that are open to the public. Agendas are typically posted one week before the meetings. To attend in-person, please email your name as…

NSF Director Panchanathan welcomed Ireland's science minister to NSF headquarters this week and joined a working dinner discussion at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC). On Wednesday, his…

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