National Science Foundation

NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps) I-Corps offers researchers unique opportunities to learn how to turn discoveries into new technologies and to participate in the national innovation ecosystem. More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/i-corps/index.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published December 23, 2019 at 06:41AM Read more at nsf.gov

Science Zone Whether you're a teacher, student, or just fascinated by science, the NSF Science Zone app will ignite your imagination. Featuring hundreds of exciting videos and high-resolution photos from a dozen areas of science, you can spend hours absorbed in discoveries that take you from the depths of space, to the wonders of the unimaginably small, to the far corners of our own planet. More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/apps/index.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published December 22, 2019 at 09:05PM Read more at nsf.gov

NSF's 10 Big Ideas Since 2017, NSF has been building a foundation for the Big Ideas through pioneering research and pilot activities. In 2019, NSF will invest $30 million in each Big Idea and continue to identify and support emerging opportunities for U.S. leadership in Big Ideas that serve the Nation's future. More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/big_ideas/index.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published December 22, 2019 at 09:21PM Read more at nsf.gov

Statements on Sethuraman Panchanathan's nomination as NSF director On December 18, 2019, President Donald J. Trump announced his intention to nominate Dr. Sethuraman "Panch" Panchanathan to serve as the 15 th director of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Panchanathan has been a member of the National Science Board, which establishes NSF policy and advises both the agency and the president, since 2014. Currently, Dr. Panchanathan leads the knowledge enterprise development at Arizona State University (ASU), which advances research, ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=299735&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published December 19, 2019 at 06:46AM Read more at nsf.gov

NSF Speakers Bureau The NSF Speakers Bureau is a volunteer group of scientists, engineers and other professionals who represent the agency and are passionate about sharing information on NSF's mission, programs and the exciting breakthroughs that have come from NSF-funded research. More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/speakersbureau/index.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published December 11, 2019 at 08:20AM Read more at nsf.gov

Protecting Research and Facilitating Collaboration NSF is committed to safeguarding the integrity and security of science while also keeping fundamental research open and collaborative More at https://nsf.gov/news/special_reports/jasonsecurity/?WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published December 11, 2019 at 07:31AM Read more at nsf.gov

Open international research collaboration essential, must have safeguards, independent report finds As part of its ongoing effort to keep international research collaboration both open and secure, the National Science Foundation (NSF) today released a report by the independent science advisory group JASON titled “ Fundamental Research Security .” NSF commissioned the report to enhance the agency’s understanding of the threats to basic research ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=299700&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published December 11, 2019 at 07:00AM Read more at nsf.gov

Media call: Upcoming study on research security Media are invited to join a 30-minute call to learn about the upcoming release of the report the National Science Foundation (NSF) has commissioned from the independent JASON advisory group on maintaining basic research security in a rapidly changing world. RSVP 24 hours ahead of time is required for participation. Please contact rmargetta@nsf.gov with the subject line “NSF JASON media call.” The call is for members of the media ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=299650&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published December 03, 2019 at 10:00AM Read more at nsf.gov