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NSF and NCSES release 2021 Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering report Washington DC – The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics released its 2021 Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering report. The biennial report provides detailed information about participation levels of underrepresented groups in science and engineering education and employment. "Ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in STEM is essential to cultivate a robust U.S. science and engineering ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=302622&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published April 29, 2021 at 08:29AM Read more at nsf.gov

NSF, NASA sign collaborative agreement to expand activities for broadening participation in engineering The U.S. National Science Foundation and NASA have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing the framework for collaborative efforts to broaden participation in engineering. The collaboration will involve NASA’s Minority University Research and Education program, which engages underrepresented populations through a wide variety of initiatives, and NSF’s Broadening Participation in Engineering ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=302597&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published April 26, 2021 at 11:30AM Read more at nsf.gov

NSF statement on President’s FY 2022 discretionary budget request The U.S. National Science Foundation has a long history of advancing the frontiers of science and engineering through exploration and innovation. The President’s fiscal year 2022 discretionary request includes $10.17 billion for NSF to: Enhance fundamental research and development; Address racial equity in science and engineering; Address climate science and sustainability ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=302463&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published April 09, 2021 at 08:00AM Read more at nsf.gov