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NSF recognizes innovative science of chemist and aeronautical engineer as 2020 Waterman awardees WASHINGTON – A chemist who is zooming in on microbes in the human body to understand their influence on human lives and an engineer who looks to animals to build better wind turbines and other technology have earned this year’s prestigious NSF Alan T. Waterman award. Emily Balskus , a Harvard University chemist, and John O. Dabiri , a California Institute of Technology aeronautical engineer, have earned the nation's highest honor ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=300971&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published August 05, 2020 at 07:00AM Read more at nsf.gov

New director takes helm at National Science Foundation Following in the footsteps of many great science and engineering leaders before him, Sethuraman Panchanathan has been officially appointed and begins work today as the National Science Foundation's 15th director, sharing his vision for his six-year term and promising a continued push for inclusiveness in science and engineering. "Right now, the world faces significant scientific challenges -- most obviously a pandemic." Panchanathan said. "But in addition to providing creative ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=300793&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published June 23, 2020 at 07:00AM Read more at nsf.gov

Statement on NSF Proposal Deadlines The National Science Foundation is mindful of the challenges many in our country face today. We also are acutely aware that while the research community is dedicated to its work, science may not be at the forefront of everyone’s minds during this particular moment in our nation’s history. With this in mind, NSF has decided to  extend some of our upcoming proposal deadlines  where possible. In ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=300767&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published June 16, 2020 at 10:00AM Read more at nsf.gov

Zoom media briefing: The Event Horizon Telescope, a year after capturing the image of a black hole Media are invited to join an April 10 Zoom media briefing with Sheperd S. Doeleman, founding director of the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), and astrophysicist Michael Johnson to discuss the one-year anniversary of EHT releasing its revolutionary image of a black hole. Doeleman and Johnson will be available to talk about what EHT accomplished and what its hundreds of researchers have been working on over the past year. They will also discuss the project’s path forward, including ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=300348&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published April 08, 2020 at 05:38AM Read more at nsf.gov

Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier Named Acting National Science Foundation Director Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, has been named Acting Director of the National Science Foundation effective March 31, 2020. Droegemeier has previously served two six-year terms on the National Science Board, the governing body of NSF. He currently serves as the President’s Science Advisor and Director of OSTP, with responsibility for coordination of science and technology initiatives across the Federal ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=300306&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published April 01, 2020 at 10:00AM Read more at nsf.gov

NSF on coronavirus NSF encourages you to take extra precautions to protect yourselves and your families against COVID-19. More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/coronavirus/?WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published March 13, 2020 at 06:59AM Read more at nsf.gov

National Science Foundation and Smithsonian sign letter of agreement A new letter of agreement expands and clarifies collaboration between the National Science Foundation and the Smithsonian Institution. Per the conditions of the agreement, NSF will review proposals from Smithsonian Institution researchers in the same manner as proposals submitted by researchers from institutions of higher education. Additionally, NSF will sponsor a new position at the National Portrait Gallery to elevate stories from the most accomplished scientists in the United States. ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=300164&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published March 12, 2020 at 09:59AM Read more at nsf.gov