| 单词 | NSF |
| 例句 | NSF subsidized my husband’s Ph.D. in geology with a coveted, highly competitive fellowship. Motherlode: More on Women and Medicine 2011-06-15T19:30:16Z The company to which the government outsourced the licensing of the official logo, NSF International, declines to say how many applications it receives, but shop shelves suggest the number is small. The five-a-day disaster: why the numbers don't add up 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z According to an NSF International study, the reservoir of a coffee maker is the fifth germiest place in the home. Want better-tasting morning brew? Try cleaning your coffee maker 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z This research project is a part of the larger program supported by NSF Rules of Life program that aims to decipher epigenetic inheritance mechanism of eCO2 responses across a broad range of plants. Research provides crucial insights into moss growth under elevated CO2 levels that may benefit climate change models 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The work was funded by NSF, which is NCAR's sponsor, and by the MIT Climate Grand Challenge on Weather and Climate Extremes. Damaging thunderstorm winds increasing in central U.S. 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The NSF said the questions about Bieneman’s camp assignment were part of an active law enforcement matter and should be directed to the U.S. Man accused of Antarctic assault was then sent to remote icefield with young graduate students 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Meanwhile the NSF, a federal agency, said it’s furthering its own efforts to address the “pervasive problem.” Investigators are being sent to US research base on Antarctica to look into sexual violence concerns 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Part of Greenbaum's upcoming fieldwork in Antarctica, supported by NSF and NASA, aims to directly investigate the impacts of subglacial meltwater in both the East and West Antarctic ice sheets. Meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers may be accelerating their retreat 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z With two-thirds of the center’s 54 lead investigators identifying as Indigenous, the NSF grant’s senior investigators see the center as belated recognition that Indigenous scholars must help set the research agenda. Can Indigenous knowledge and Western science work together? New center bets yes 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z NSF is also in the final stages of selecting its first cohort of 10 large centers, called regional innovation engines, with microelectronics a likely major focus for several of the winners. Women leaders at six top research universities urge more diversity in semiconductor workforce 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Marc Tunstall, the NSF station manager who is also a sworn Deputy U.S. Man accused of Antarctic assault was then sent to remote icefield with young graduate students 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Internal communications obtained by the AP indicated the NSF Office of Inspector General would send investigators for a site visit from Monday through Nov. 17. Investigators are being sent to US research base on Antarctica to look into sexual violence concerns 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Burying the hatchet after years of competition, they joined forces to propose that NSF take a share in the two telescopes, giving publicly funded U.S. astronomers access. A giant European telescope rises as U.S. rivals await rescue 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Remarkably for a center so unlike others that NSF has funded, Atalay and her team succeeded on their first attempt at winning an STC. Can Indigenous knowledge and Western science work together? New center bets yes 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z NSF has yet to allocate the money and is holding a workshop next month to get community input. Women leaders at six top research universities urge more diversity in semiconductor workforce 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH or NSF. Peering inside cells to see how they respond to stress 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z In October, the NSF decided to stop serving alcohol at McMurdo Station’s bars, although workers can still buy a weekly alcohol ration from the station store. Investigators are being sent to US research base on Antarctica to look into sexual violence concerns 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Both projects passed NSF’s preliminary design review earlier this year. A giant European telescope rises as U.S. rivals await rescue 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Atalay says NSF funding was necessary to support such a sprawling network of investigators and projects. Can Indigenous knowledge and Western science work together? New center bets yes 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z The researchers made use of the Cornell Center for Materials Research and CHEXS@CHESS, both of which are supported by the NSF. X-rays reveal microstructural fingerprints of 3D-printed alloy 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z On social media this week, some NSF and NIH grantees urged their colleagues who are reviewing proposals to download the materials before they lose access. U.S. researchers brace for likely government shutdown 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Ferranti said in the release she hopes “to make a meaningful impact to advance NSF’s progress in addressing sexual violence.” Investigators are being sent to US research base on Antarctica to look into sexual violence concerns 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z “They need investment by NSF to move forward or the projects are in serious jeopardy.” A giant European telescope rises as U.S. rivals await rescue 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z “NSF is saying it will continue to fund basic science but also look at other social constructs that might help us move forward to deal with the climate crisis. That’s a bold step.” Can Indigenous knowledge and Western science work together? New center bets yes 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z NSF decided last year not to rebuild the storied radio telescope facility after parts of it collapsed in 2020. News at a glance: China’s S&T clusters, abundant fairy circles, and Arecibo’s next chapter 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z NIH and NSF will still accept grant applications. U.S. researchers brace for likely government shutdown 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Karen Marrongelle, the NSF’s chief operating officer, said it was committed to ensuring a safe environment wherever science or education was conducted. At US Antarctic base hit by harassment claims, workers are banned from buying alcohol at bars 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Next week, an NSF panel will assess whether the projects are ready to move to final design and will make a recommendation to Panchanathan. A giant European telescope rises as U.S. rivals await rescue 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Simultaneously, the rising cost of providing that support has forced NSF, which operates the research program for the U.S. government, to curtail the scope and duration of projects its program managers have already approved. U.S. cancels or curtails half of its Antarctic research projects 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z The NSF told the AP it improved safety in Antarctica last year. Women working in Antarctica say they were left to fend for themselves against sexual harassers 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z As for research infrastructure that NSF supports, a small number of employees deemed essential will continue to provide support for research programs in the Arctic and Antarctic. U.S. researchers brace for likely government shutdown 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Last year, the NSF created an office to deal with such complaints, provided a confidential victim’s advocate, and established a 24-hour helpline. At US Antarctic base hit by harassment claims, workers are banned from buying alcohol at bars 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Only after the projects are in the final design stage will NSF consider requesting construction funding from Congress. A giant European telescope rises as U.S. rivals await rescue 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z NSF supports a host of research and education activities in Antarctica, on topics ranging from climate change to the origins of the universe. U.S. cancels or curtails half of its Antarctic research projects 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z The NSF said it also created an office to deal with such complaints, provided a confidential victim’s advocate, and established a 24-hour helpline. Women working in Antarctica say they were left to fend for themselves against sexual harassers 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z The NSF said it improved safety in Antarctica last year. Takeaways from AP’s investigation into sexual harassment and assault at Antarctica’s McMurdo Station 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z After the AP published its investigation, the NSF sent a message to U.S. At US Antarctic base hit by harassment claims, workers are banned from buying alcohol at bars 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Another problem is operating costs, which at NSF come out of the same account as grants to researchers. A giant European telescope rises as U.S. rivals await rescue 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z “And I think that’s the rationale for every project NSF funds down here.” U.S. cancels or curtails half of its Antarctic research projects 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z In November 2019, another incident involving a food worker pushed the NSF to launch its investigation. Women working in Antarctica say they were left to fend for themselves against sexual harassers 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z The NSF said it also created an office to deal with such complaints, provided a confidential victim’s advocate, and established a 24-hour helpline. Takeaways from AP’s investigation into sexual harassment and assault at Antarctica’s McMurdo Station 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z “We know that it can be difficult to hear these accounts. It is for us,” the NSF wrote in the email, which was obtained by the AP. At US Antarctic base hit by harassment claims, workers are banned from buying alcohol at bars 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Ellis thinks NSF’s slowness to act is a sign of reluctance. A giant European telescope rises as U.S. rivals await rescue 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Once NSF greenlights a research proposal, a private contractor provides the logistics to make it happen. U.S. cancels or curtails half of its Antarctic research projects 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z And she wants the NSF to do more than potentially replace Leidos as the lead contractor when its contract expires in 2025. Women working in Antarctica say they were left to fend for themselves against sexual harassers 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z But the complaints of violence did not stop with the NSF report. Takeaways from AP’s investigation into sexual harassment and assault at Antarctica’s McMurdo Station 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z The email outlined the new anti-harassment measures the NSF planned to implement and offered resources for support. At US Antarctic base hit by harassment claims, workers are banned from buying alcohol at bars 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z NSF, too, is legally required to assess the project’s environmental, historical, and cultural impacts before endorsing it. A giant European telescope rises as U.S. rivals await rescue 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z At the same time, rising costs have crimped NSF’s ability to fly people and cargo to and from Antarctica. U.S. cancels or curtails half of its Antarctic research projects 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Funded and overseen by the NSF, the U.S. Women working in Antarctica say they were left to fend for themselves against sexual harassers 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z “Quite possibly, the attacker doesn’t even know they are attacking an observatory,” says Von Welch, retired lead of the NSF Cybersecurity Center of Excellence. Cyberattack shutters major NSF-funded telescopes for more than 2 weeks 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Britt Barquist, who said she was groped at McMurdo in 2017, said in an email it was positive that the NSF was making an effort to improve the culture at the base. At US Antarctic base hit by harassment claims, workers are banned from buying alcohol at bars 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Before the telescope’s collapse, the NSF was contributing $7.5 million annually to Arecibo, and management of the site was led by the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Arecibo Observatory Shuts Down Its Science 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Ulvestad says a flat OPP budget has robbed NSF of the option of simply paying more to provide the same level of support. U.S. cancels or curtails half of its Antarctic research projects 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z The complaints of violence did not stop with the NSF report. Women working in Antarctica say they were left to fend for themselves against sexual harassers 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z Image: Striking new evidence for a mass immigration of stars into the Andromeda Galaxy has been uncovered by researchers led by astronomers at NSF’s NOIRLab. Surprise Surprise! Stars Moving into Another Galaxy 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Under another new initiative to improve morale, the NSF said it will be expanding internet access through the satellite network Starlink, allowing workers to stay better connected to people back home. At US Antarctic base hit by harassment claims, workers are banned from buying alcohol at bars 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z When calling for proposals to manage ACSER, the NSF projected that the centre might open this year. Arecibo Observatory Shuts Down Its Science 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z NSF has asked contractors to put out the warming chambers at the end of the season so they will be in place the following year, and van Gestel says she’s grateful for that support. U.S. cancels or curtails half of its Antarctic research projects 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Using the NSF NOIRLab’s Gemini South Telescope in Chile, researchers observed a long burst coming from the star, low in energy – a telltale sign of a planet swimming along near the star's surface. Watch out, Earth! A Dying Star Just Ate A Planet 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z For the first time, a team of astronomers at NSF’s NOIRLab found exciting new clues showing many stars moving into Andromeda Galaxy, the Milky Way’s nearest neighbour. Surprise Surprise! Stars Moving into Another Galaxy 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z The NSF first foreshadowed impending changes to its alcohol policies in a blog post early last month, and said it first told workers about the new anti-harassment measures in mid-August. At US Antarctic base hit by harassment claims, workers are banned from buying alcohol at bars 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z One hurdle is Puerto Rico’s lack of a voting member in the US Congress, which would ultimately have to supply funds to the NSF. Arecibo Observatory Shuts Down Its Science 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Shero and 30 other sea-ice scientists laid out the problem in a February letter to NSF after an uneven field season. U.S. cancels or curtails half of its Antarctic research projects 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Astronomers recently captured this rare structure using NSF NOIRLab’s Gemini South telescope. A Rare Cosmic Magic Jug 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z That sentence has physicists wondering when NSF will go forward with two major projects that must be built at the pole. Infrastructure woes could slow South Pole telescope plans 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z The NSF never listed any planned changes to alcohol policies. At US Antarctic base hit by harassment claims, workers are banned from buying alcohol at bars 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z The American National Standards Institute and NSF International — two independent groups that evaluate product performance — have established standards for water filters. How much can a water filter do? 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Animal ecologist Jay Rotella of Montana State University has built his career on NSF’s ability to deliver on its promise of adequate logistics support. U.S. cancels or curtails half of its Antarctic research projects 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z A high priority is NSF’s new technology directorate, designed to translate basic research findings into new technologies and businesses. U.S. debt deal clouds hopes of big increases for science agencies 2023-06-04T04:00:00Z But physicists may be getting ahead of themselves, says James Ulvestad, acting director of NSF’s office of polar programs. Infrastructure woes could slow South Pole telescope plans 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z But NSF has no plan yet to develop a successor ship. At long last, ocean drillers exhume a bounty of rocks from Earth’s mantle 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z NSF/ANSI Standard 42 is for aesthetics, such as taste, smell and appearance. How much can a water filter do? 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z His team was one of the few allowed to work during the depths of the pandemic, an opportunity he attributes to the importance NSF places on long-term data sets. U.S. cancels or curtails half of its Antarctic research projects 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z The push to curb spending comes less than a year after Congress enacted legislation authorizing a massive increase in federal spending on science and innovation, including a doubling of the NSF’s budget through 2027. The U.S. Debt-Ceiling Crisis Could Harm Science for Years to Come 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z But neither project can start before NSF fixes the infrastructure, Ulvestad says. Infrastructure woes could slow South Pole telescope plans 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Scambos last year urged NSF and other science policy leaders to reconsider the ARV design in an open letter co-signed by more than two dozen Antarctic researchers. Complaints grow over $1 billion U.S. Antarctic icebreaker design 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Republicans in the House of Representatives, which they control, lectured NSF’s Sethuraman Panchanathan on the importance of curbing overall federal spending. Congressional panels take a poke at NSF’s proposed big budget hike 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Stephanie Short, who manages NSF’s Antarctic logistics office, cautions scientists not to look for a simple explanation for why their season was canceled. U.S. cancels or curtails half of its Antarctic research projects 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z The remainder are scientists on an NSF grant, employees of other federal agencies, military personnel, and foreign nationals. Antarctic research contractor tells Congress it knows of no sexual assaults since 2016 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z NSF runs three traverses per season, and for reasons of safety, increasing that number is unlikely, he says. Infrastructure woes could slow South Pole telescope plans 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z The researchers want NSF to reconsider the ARV design before a preliminary review closes at the end of this year. Complaints grow over $1 billion U.S. Antarctic icebreaker design 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z In the Senate, where Democrats hold a slim majority, a bipartisan group of lawmakers demanded that their constituents receive a bigger slice of NSF’s current $9.9 billion budget. Congressional panels take a poke at NSF’s proposed big budget hike 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z And in a recently submitted NSF grant proposal for work on the Greenland Ice Sheet, Mackey agonized over a routine question asking him to provide “evidence of results from previous NSF support.” U.S. cancels or curtails half of its Antarctic research projects 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Legislators expect Leidos and NSF to figure out a way to close those gaps. Antarctic research contractor tells Congress it knows of no sexual assaults since 2016 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Congress has appropriated $60 million this year for such work, and NSF plans to spend similar amounts in the next 2 years. Infrastructure woes could slow South Pole telescope plans 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z It can cost $2 million to $3 million to operate a pair of helicopters from the Palmer, he says—costs that mean NSF can fund less research. Complaints grow over $1 billion U.S. Antarctic icebreaker design 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z But conservative Republicans pushing for the drastic cuts see NSF’s spending differently, even chiding Panchanathan for calling some outlays “investments” in the country’s future. Congressional panels take a poke at NSF’s proposed big budget hike 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z For Shero, the discrepancy between the project NSF has funded and what research can actually be supported is a particular source of frustration. U.S. cancels or curtails half of its Antarctic research projects 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z But in emails that Grundberg obtained from NSF through a Freedom of Information Act request and shared with Science, Leidos officials acknowledge knowing about the incident. Antarctic research contractor tells Congress it knows of no sexual assaults since 2016 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Starting in July, NSF will test a series of questions about sexual orientation and gender identity on its Survey of Earned Doctorates, an annual census of the roughly 57,000 graduating doctoral students. News at a glance: A particle’s weighty measurement, Marburg in Africa, and a fossil called “the blob” 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z NSF has encouraged U.S. researchers to partner with South Korea, Germany, and other nations that support ship-based helicopters. Complaints grow over $1 billion U.S. Antarctic icebreaker design 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z “But I don’t hear anybody saying that. So slashing NSF’s budget, which helps us meet that goal, doesn’t make any sense.” Congressional panels take a poke at NSF’s proposed big budget hike 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Ulvestad says NSF is doing everything it can to minimize the impact on scientists until the agency can ride out the perfect storm. U.S. cancels or curtails half of its Antarctic research projects 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Given the multiple jurisdictions, the science committee also asked NSF how many incidents of sexual misconduct it knew about. Antarctic research contractor tells Congress it knows of no sexual assaults since 2016 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z This isn’t the first time NSF has explored adding questions about these topics to its surveys. ‘Great news.’ Survey will test counting LGBTQ Ph.D. recipients 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z But it’s hard to know exactly how much because of how Congress set NSF’s current budget. Biden backs science in his 2024 budget plan. But don’t bank on those numbers 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z In the face of a gloomy budget forecast, EPSCoR may be one of the few NSF programs that legislators protect in the months ahead. Congressional panels take a poke at NSF’s proposed big budget hike 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z There weren’t enough beds at NSF’s McMurdo Station to accommodate her team of five, the minimal crew needed to safely handle animals that can weigh up to 500 kilograms. U.S. cancels or curtails half of its Antarctic research projects 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z NSF said retiring the JR next year would hasten planning for a successor ship, which could be leased or built. News at a glance: Hubble interlopers, an ocean-drilling gap, and a near-sighted astronomer 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z He and others are also hopeful the new pilot test will pave the way for adding such questions to NSF’s other surveys, which target scientists at different educational and career stages. ‘Great news.’ Survey will test counting LGBTQ Ph.D. recipients 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z But the increment appears to be based on NSF’s regular appropriation for this year. Biden backs science in his 2024 budget plan. But don’t bank on those numbers 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Rogers indicated he plans to hold NSF to its promise to spread the wealth. Congressional panels take a poke at NSF’s proposed big budget hike 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z NSF says it is an important tool for catching potentially dangerous health problems before scientists leave for field sites. ‘Unfair’ medical screening plagues polar research 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z The main trunk’s glacier surface “is so messed up by crevasses it looks like a set of sugar cubes almost. There’s no place to land a plane,” NSF’s Cutler said. Skinny robot documents forces eroding Doomsday Glacier 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z For the pilot test, the responses “will not be shared,” an NSF spokesperson wrote in an email to Science. ‘Great news.’ Survey will test counting LGBTQ Ph.D. recipients 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z Congress also gave NSF nearly $1 billion in so-called emergency funding that didn’t count against a self-imposed cap on domestic spending. Biden backs science in his 2024 budget plan. But don’t bank on those numbers 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z NSF and other U.S. research-funding agencies are expected to propose details this year and next about how they will implement OSTP’s policy. Ready, set, share: Researchers brace for new data-sharing rules 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z “The health and safety of all deployed personnel is NSF’s top priority,” an NSF spokesperson wrote by email. ‘Unfair’ medical screening plagues polar research 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z The NSF’s Panchanathan, a computer scientist, is a perfect illustration of how immigration benefits us: He was born in India and moved to the United States in 1997. Opinion | U.S. politics is awful — but our science and technology offer hope for the future 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z She noted that Tao continued to successfully perform work required by the DOE and NSF and received his salary from Kansas while he was working in China. Kansas researcher faces sentencing in China-related case 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z Biden’s budget request of $1.4 billion for NSF’s education directorate reflects the administration’s emphasis on expanding the country’s scientific workforce at all levels, from community college through postdoctoral training. Biden backs science in his 2024 budget plan. But don’t bank on those numbers 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z NSB plays a unique role among federal agencies by both setting policy for the $10 billion NSF and weighing in on important issues affecting the entire research enterprise. A top U.S. science oversight board is about to get much more diverse 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z NSF’s medical screening guidelines stipulate that anyone with a psychiatric diagnosis needs to have been “stable” for at least 1 year before their deployment. ‘Unfair’ medical screening plagues polar research 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z That’s a lot of money, but he tells me that NSF doesn’t have nearly enough money to underwrite many of the research proposals that receive favorable ratings from peer reviewers. Opinion | U.S. politics is awful — but our science and technology offer hope for the future 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z An NSF spokesperson wrote in a statement to Science that the agency “will make those and other methodological findings available to the public later this year.” NSF still won’t track sexual orientation among scientific workforce, prompting frustration 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Together, the two projects are seeking $3 billion from NSF in exchange for the wider U.S. astronomical community gaining access to a large slice of both scopes’ observing time. In Hawaii, new state panel stirs hope for giant telescope 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z The additional $700 million is less than half the 20% increase that Biden had requested and that legislators had promised NSF earlier this year in a massive bill to boost the U.S. semiconductor industry. Research gets a boost in final 2023 spending agreement 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z But he’s witnessed multiple cases where others have run into difficulties, which is why he signed on to the letter sent to NSF. ‘Unfair’ medical screening plagues polar research 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z He would like to see NSF’s budget doubled “very rapidly.” Opinion | U.S. politics is awful — but our science and technology offer hope for the future 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z The NSF spokesperson said the agency plans to continue to explore whether to add a sexual orientation question to future workforce surveys. NSF still won’t track sexual orientation among scientific workforce, prompting frustration 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z NSF is now assessing whether this is a good investment for U.S. taxpayers. In Hawaii, new state panel stirs hope for giant telescope 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Thanks to a budget gimmick, Congress is actually giving NSF an additional $1 billion over 2 years, classifying the boost as mandatory spending that falls outside the normal spending cap. Research gets a boost in final 2023 spending agreement 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Some of the scientists who received NPQ notices in recent years ended up going to Antarctica after NSF granted them a waiver. ‘Unfair’ medical screening plagues polar research 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Pharmacopeia and NSF International verify the contents of certain supplements, so you can look for their mark on the label when you’re shopping. Melatonin for children: How safe is the sleep supplement? 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z In an effort to sway OMB’s decision, due next month, he drafted a 16-page letter detailing his concerns with NSF’s plans, which has been cosigned by 1700 other researchers. NSF still won’t track sexual orientation among scientific workforce, prompting frustration 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z All three of us have met Sean Jones of NSF whose overall authority encompasses astronomy, trying to explain to him what we’re doing and some of the reasons. In Hawaii, new state panel stirs hope for giant telescope 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z NSF will allow each institution to submit up to four applications, up from three, provided the fourth proposal is for an environmentally sustainable instrument. News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for research, and China’s ‘Friedmann’ 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Individuals must sign a document attesting that they’re “not physically qualified for deployment” and that they absolve NSF and its subcontractors of liability should something go wrong in the field. ‘Unfair’ medical screening plagues polar research 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z According to research from NSF International — the go-to global organization for establishing public health standards and certifications — the sink sponge is a veritable Noah’s ark in the diversity of microorganisms it contains. You’re probably not cleaning these 11 very germy spots 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z This year, NSF relaxed its strict policies that had required researchers to isolate before traveling to Antarctica, but the agency’s vaccine mandate, which now requires a bivalent booster, remains in force. News at a glance: A new antibiotic, COVID-19 in Antarctica, and a Venus mission deferred 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z We have no responsibility for the NSF process, so I don’t see how we can answer that. In Hawaii, new state panel stirs hope for giant telescope 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Requiring NSF to foot the entire cost of MRI and Noyce awards will mean fewer or smaller grants unless Congress increases each program’s budget. NSF to end cost-sharing mandate for some grants to level the playing field 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z NSF declined to say whether it was open to releasing such data. ‘Unfair’ medical screening plagues polar research 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z But the NSF announcement suggests it has no such plans. News at a glance: Climate justice, ethical mask wearers, and CDC under Trump 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z “NSF is grateful to current and past employees of the Arecibo Observatory, who have been integral to the outstanding work at the site,” the NSF spokesperson wrote. Hopes Fade for Resurrecting Puerto Rico’s Famous Arecibo Telescope 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z It would be great if we can come to a place where the authority is developed enough and could give guidance to groups like NSF. In Hawaii, new state panel stirs hope for giant telescope 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z And if NSF responds by providing smaller grants, he says, “institutions may have to settle for cheaper instruments. Maybe it’ll be something that’s good for teaching but not good enough to support cutting-edge research.” NSF to end cost-sharing mandate for some grants to level the playing field 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z MacFerrin and the letter writers would like to see NSF release aggregate statistics on pass/fail rates by gender, race, and disability status. ‘Unfair’ medical screening plagues polar research 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Some astronomers have urged NSF to build a new large telescope at the site. News at a glance: Climate justice, ethical mask wearers, and CDC under Trump 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z After the Arecibo telescope’s collapse, the NSF was faced with a few options: rebuild the telescope as it was, rebuild it in some upgraded fashion or don’t rebuild it at all. Hopes Fade for Resurrecting Puerto Rico’s Famous Arecibo Telescope 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z TMT has accrued substantial financial backing from its university backers and the governments of China, Japan, India, and Canada, but it is still far from fully funded and has asked NSF to fill the gap. In Hawaii, new state panel stirs hope for giant telescope 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z For decades cost-sharing was a routine requirement in many NSF programs. NSF to end cost-sharing mandate for some grants to level the playing field 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z NSF’s preliminary data for the 2021–22 academic year indicate the drop in graduation numbers may be short-lived. Pandemic led to historic drop in U.S. STEM Ph.D. graduates, new data suggest 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z NSF was already trying to reduce its spending on Arecibo in order to fund other newer instruments that are higher priorities for scientists. Hopes for rebuilding giant Arecibo telescope appear dead 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Preferring to spend its budget on other facilities many astronomers deemed more desirable and viable, the NSF opted not to rebuild the telescope. Hopes Fade for Resurrecting Puerto Rico’s Famous Arecibo Telescope 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z “We understand how much the site has meant to the community,” said Sean Jones, assistant director for directorate of mathematical and physical sciences at NSF. US opts to not rebuild renowned Puerto Rico telescope 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z It also requires NSF to assess its impact on the demographics of the applicant pool. NSF to end cost-sharing mandate for some grants to level the playing field 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z But it remains to be seen whether those numbers will bear out; NSF is now compiling the data and will release the official tally in October 2023. Pandemic led to historic drop in U.S. STEM Ph.D. graduates, new data suggest 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z According to an NSF spokesperson, the transition “allows the community to imagine new possibilities for science and technology in Puerto Rico, including but not limited to the astronomical sciences.” Hopes for rebuilding giant Arecibo telescope appear dead 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Likewise, the NSF’s funding plan will not provide “operational support for current scientific infrastructure” at the Arecibo Observatory, such as its 12-meter radio telescope or its Lidar facility. Hopes Fade for Resurrecting Puerto Rico’s Famous Arecibo Telescope 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z A main cable broke three months later, prompting the NSF to announce in November 2020 that it was closing the telescope because the structure was too unstable. US opts to not rebuild renowned Puerto Rico telescope 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Some researchers hope NSF’s new rules, expected out later this year, will remove that cap. NSF to end cost-sharing mandate for some grants to level the playing field 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z NSF is also slated to release more information later this year that will shed light on pandemic-related graduation delays. Pandemic led to historic drop in U.S. STEM Ph.D. graduates, new data suggest 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z A forensic report commissioned by NSF concluded that a combination of factors, including poor cable manufacture and inadequate maintenance, had caused the accident. Hopes for rebuilding giant Arecibo telescope appear dead 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z The observatory currently employs more than a dozen on-site scientists, who were unavailable to comment on the NSF’s announcement. Hopes Fade for Resurrecting Puerto Rico’s Famous Arecibo Telescope 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Experts suspect that a possible manufacturing error caused the cable to snap, but NSF officials said Thursday that the investigation is still ongoing. US opts to not rebuild renowned Puerto Rico telescope 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z “I’d like to see an open competition, like NSF does for most of its programs, and then fund the strongest proposals,” says Pamela Clarke, head of Howard University’s research development office. NSF to end cost-sharing mandate for some grants to level the playing field 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z At NSF, officials have decided to turn to big data to help safeguard the agency’s $7 billion research portfolio. NSF hopes big data will finger grantees not reporting foreign support 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Because of the NSF funding, there will be no cost to users whose experiment proposals are selected to conduct research, beyond providing their own travel costs to the facility. Univ. of Michigan’s ZEUS will be most powerful laser in US 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Grundberg and the Ice Allies compiled a folder of more than two dozen cases, which they forwarded to NSF after removing identifying features and getting the survivors’ permission. Sexual harassment ignored by U.S. Antarctic research program, employees say 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z He added that the NSF also envisions a five-year maintenance contract to keep the site open, which would cost at least $1 million a year. US opts to not rebuild renowned Puerto Rico telescope 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z NSF imposed the cap because it feared a research project would suffer or the new instrument be underutilized if universities overextended themselves. NSF to end cost-sharing mandate for some grants to level the playing field 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z Going forward, NSF will compare what applicants have disclosed with information contained in two commercial databases of scientific publications—the Web of Science and Scopus—as well as U.S. patent applications. NSF hopes big data will finger grantees not reporting foreign support 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z In a statement accompanying the report’s release, NSF said the report “presents serious concerns.” Sexual harassment plagues Antarctic research 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z “It is inexcusable that such a forward-looking institution”—referring to NSF—has “fallen behind in taking such common-sense measures,” the petition concluded. Sexual harassment ignored by U.S. Antarctic research program, employees say 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z “This is a pivotal time. The education component is very important,” said James Moore, assistant director for education and human resource directorate at NSF. US opts to not rebuild renowned Puerto Rico telescope 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Another open question for NSF is whether the waiver will encourage institutions to ask for more money. NSF to end cost-sharing mandate for some grants to level the playing field 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z NSF says its goal is to spot potential red flags, including omissions or inconsistencies that could violate its policies. NSF hopes big data will finger grantees not reporting foreign support 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z In 2013, NSF instituted a Polar Code of Conduct, which expressly prohibits “physical or verbal abuse of any person, including, but not limited to, harassment, stalking, bullying, or hazing of any kind.” Sexual harassment plagues Antarctic research 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Grundberg also held several meetings with NSF’s head of Antarctic logistics, Stephanie Short, and another NSF staffer based at the station. Sexual harassment ignored by U.S. Antarctic research program, employees say 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z The team hopes to show off its capabilities before seeking NSF funding for the full Argus Array after the turn of the year. All-seeing telescope will snap exploding stars, may spy a hidden world 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z NSF instead measured the share of each country’s papers that are highly cited, which allows for comparisons across countries regardless of how much they publish. China rises to first place in most cited papers 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z Of particular concern would be an NSF grantee who has listed participation in a foreign talent recruitment program in a published paper—but not disclosed that tie to NSF. NSF hopes big data will finger grantees not reporting foreign support 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z When the story about her experience broke amid the #MeToo movement, she was hopeful NSF would make changes to protect vulnerable people working in Antarctica. Sexual harassment plagues Antarctic research 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z “We comply with contractual reporting requirements and inform the NSF of Polar Code Conduct violations on both a quarterly and annual basis,” a Leidos spokesperson says. Sexual harassment ignored by U.S. Antarctic research program, employees say 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z NSF “claimed information was not included in the studies when it actually was,” he says, adding that the organization’s document itself “is an example of misinformation and should be ignored.” Replacing Lead Water Pipes with Plastic Could Raise New Safety Issues 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z National Institutes of Health and NSF, but those agencies apparently asked UD and Georgia Tech to investigate. Star marine ecologist committed misconduct, university says 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z “Very often the researcher will acknowledge one of these talent plans in their paper because it’s a requirement in their contract to do so,” says Rebecca Keiser, head of NSF’s office of research security. NSF hopes big data will finger grantees not reporting foreign support 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z “We are still working to try to understand how we got to this point, and how we move forward,” Roberta Marinelli, who leads NSF’s Office of Polar Programs, said in an interview with Science. Sexual harassment plagues Antarctic research 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z “We report serious incidents to the NSF as they occur. The NSF determines whether additional reporting is warranted.” Sexual harassment ignored by U.S. Antarctic research program, employees say 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z For example, it gives NSF the legislative authority to create a technology directorate that would nurture innovations with commercial potential and social impact, adding to the agency’s traditional mission of supporting basic research. What a big new U.S. law that reshapes science agencies could mean for researchers 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z The team gave a copy of its analysis to NSF leadership, which is not challenging its conclusions. NSF grant decisions reflect systemic racism, study argues 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z NSF will take a closer look at any discrepancies it finds, Keiser says, and then reach out to the researcher’s institution for more information. NSF hopes big data will finger grantees not reporting foreign support 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z “NSF needs to develop a mechanism that addresses those situations.” Sexual harassment plagues Antarctic research 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z NSF hopes to get those answers from a survey to be carried out later this year. Sexual harassment ignored by U.S. Antarctic research program, employees say 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Poorer, more rural states will benefit from a new requirement that both NSF and DOE increase the share of research spending going to institutions there to 20%. What a big new U.S. law that reshapes science agencies could mean for researchers 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z The researchers delved into detailed annual NSF reports that contain data on 1 million proposals submitted to the agency between 1996 and 2019. NSF grant decisions reflect systemic racism, study argues 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z University administrators first got wind of NSF’s plans in November 2021 when the agency put out a public notice of its intention to create a new “system of records.” NSF hopes big data will finger grantees not reporting foreign support 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z The NSF would receive funds for a new technology directorate that would help turn basic research breakthroughs into real-world applications in fields such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Chips funding bill faces a final vote in Senate this week 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z “The NSF has certainly been accused of complicity and sweeping incidents under the rug,” says one current employee who requested anonymity because of her involvement in Ice Allies. Sexual harassment ignored by U.S. Antarctic research program, employees say 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z It also requires U.S. institutions to tell NSF about any gifts of $50,000 or more from a foreign government. What a big new U.S. law that reshapes science agencies could mean for researchers 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Every scientist submitting a proposal to NSF faces stiff competition; overall success rates fluctuated between 22% and 34% over the study period. NSF grant decisions reflect systemic racism, study argues 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z But NSF has yet to spell out exactly what information it will collect and how it will manage those data. NSF hopes big data will finger grantees not reporting foreign support 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z One big selling point for the Republicans was the bill’s provisions requiring greater geographic, racial, and institutional distribution of research dollars by NSF and DOE’s science office. U.S. innovation bill clears major Senate hurdle with research provisions intact 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z NSF officials declined to comment on their plans, although some observers speculate that it and other agencies might choose to operate SBIR-like programs with existing funds. Prospects brighten for endangered U.S. small business research program 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z And NSF has been ordered to create an independent forum to discuss how to strengthen research security in academic settings. What a big new U.S. law that reshapes science agencies could mean for researchers 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z About 75% of the proposals NSF receives each year are classified as research proposals. NSF grant decisions reflect systemic racism, study argues 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z NSF plans to make its data-mining algorithms available to institutions so they can do their own analyses and resolve potential disclosure issues before they come to NSF’s attention. NSF hopes big data will finger grantees not reporting foreign support 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Both agencies are told to do so “to the maximum degree possible,” and if NSF falls short, the director must explain why and offer a plan to close the gap. U.S. innovation bill clears major Senate hurdle with research provisions intact 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z But NSF officials say the world has changed enough for experts across academia, government, and industry to reexamine the issue. News at a glance: Debate over classifying research, giant water lilies, and new hummingbird feather colors 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z The final legislation dramatically shrinks its size and simply makes it the seventh research directorate at NSF. What a big new U.S. law that reshapes science agencies could mean for researchers 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Unlike NIH with Ginther, NSF did not give Chen’s team access to applicant data that would have allowed it to do such a multivariate analysis. NSF grant decisions reflect systemic racism, study argues 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z The law orders NSF to make an award to an independent organization to create a risk analysis center that will be a clearinghouse and forum to discuss research security. NSF hopes big data will finger grantees not reporting foreign support 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z “It will help us reflect on where we are now and talk with the community about ways to maintain openness and security,” says Rebecca Keiser, NSF’s chief of research security. When should U.S. research be stamped ‘top secret’? NSF asks for a new look at the issue 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z The overall rise of 9% is nearly identical to the 9.7% increase allocated to the appropriations subcommittee that oversees NSF, which also funds the Justice and Commerce departments. U.S. science agencies would see budgets rise under draft budget bills 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z In addition, some academic leaders still worry NSF may favor the new directorate over existing programs if Congress doesn’t grow NSF’s overall budget in future years. What a big new U.S. law that reshapes science agencies could mean for researchers 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z “We also could have looked at the impact of NSF’s existing programs to foster equity and broader participation in science.” NSF grant decisions reflect systemic racism, study argues 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z The new law also blocks NSF from funding any institution that operates language and cultural centers funded by China’s Ministry of Education. NSF hopes big data will finger grantees not reporting foreign support 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z In 2019 NSF asked Jason, an independent body that advises the U.S. government, whether the Reagan directive needed to be updated. When should U.S. research be stamped ‘top secret’? NSF asks for a new look at the issue 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z But funding basic research to foster economic growth is also important, Cartwright said in explaining the healthy boost for NSF. U.S. science agencies would see budgets rise under draft budget bills 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z The commissioner’s office informed teams that a sponsor would need to be certified by the NSF, a global health and safety organization, to ensure the CBD products do not contain THC that causes psychoactive effects. Major League Baseball allows teams to sell CBD sponsorships 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z Senate wants NSF to correct that longstanding geographic imbalance. Researchers criticize Senate plan to steer more NSF funding to ‘have not’ states 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Both NSF and DOD can turn the money spigot back on by granting a waiver. NSF hopes big data will finger grantees not reporting foreign support 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z In the United States, NSF ordinarily asks managers of a troubled project to “descope” it, or trim its capabilities, before the agency rebaselines it—a measure that requires approval from NSF’s governing National Science Board. Pandemic lockdowns, supply shortages, and inflation wreak havoc with big science projects 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z One thing that sets it apart is its size—up to eight times the funding given to NSF’s current research centers, and for twice as long. New NSF program hopes to rev the nation’s ‘engines’ of innovation 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z NIH’s new policy still falls short of NSF’s in that the foundation requires reporting of any “administrative action” related to a harassment finding or investigation. NIH gains new power to police sexual harassment 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z But its solution—to immediately allocate 20% of NSF’s budget to what is currently a small program serving those have-not states—is drawing fierce opposition from many universities and nearly 100 members of Congress. Researchers criticize Senate plan to steer more NSF funding to ‘have not’ states 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z NSF hopes to spend $160 million over 10 years on each of five “regional innovation engines” that will headline the agency’s new technology directorate. News at a glance: A major marsquake, Stanford’s windfall for a climate school, and how birds keep their place in flocks 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z But given the current headwinds, NSF plan to rebaseline all its projects, says Matthew Hawkins, head of NSF’s large facilities office. Pandemic lockdowns, supply shortages, and inflation wreak havoc with big science projects 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z But NSF “will have to work very hard to make it a reality,” he cautions. New NSF program hopes to rev the nation’s ‘engines’ of innovation 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z “We’re not pleased that there has been the decline,” says Stephen Willard, a biotech executive who is a member of NSF’s presidentially appointed oversight body, the National Science Board. Odds improve for winning NSF grants, but drop in applications troubles some observers 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z NSF would be forced to shrink existing programs, they say, a move that would hurt many less research-intensive institutions located outside of have-not states. Researchers criticize Senate plan to steer more NSF funding to ‘have not’ states 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z NSF is asking applicants for their plans to conduct user-inspired research, translate the results into high-tech products and services, and train local people for the additional jobs that are created. News at a glance: A major marsquake, Stanford’s windfall for a climate school, and how birds keep their place in flocks 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z Not so in Antarctica, where “we’re saturated for a while in key logistics areas,” says Stephanie Short, NSF’s head of Antarctic logistics. Pandemic delays to afflict polar science until late this decade 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z The engines, he says, “are so much more focused on economic development than anything else NSF has ever done. I just hope that they don’t diminish NSF’s ability to support curiosity-driven research.” New NSF program hopes to rev the nation’s ‘engines’ of innovation 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z A senior NSF official, however, isn’t sure the changes in the application process explain the overall drop in proposals. Odds improve for winning NSF grants, but drop in applications troubles some observers 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z And both bills create a new NSF technology directorate aimed at translating basic research into high-tech products. Researchers criticize Senate plan to steer more NSF funding to ‘have not’ states 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z NSF says it will favor teams from areas “without well-established innovation ecosystems,” meaning long odds for traditional high-tech regions like Silicon Valley, Boston, and North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park. News at a glance: A major marsquake, Stanford’s windfall for a climate school, and how birds keep their place in flocks 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z But there are no simple solutions, and “I have a lot of confidence in the NSF program managers,” he says. Pandemic delays to afflict polar science until late this decade 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z “We desperately need something like NSF’s Regional Innovation Engines if we ever hope to regain the type of healthy economy we had when the steel industry was booming.” New NSF program hopes to rev the nation’s ‘engines’ of innovation 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z “The merit review report helps identify interesting trends and this is one of them,” says Erika Rissi of NSF’s Office of Integrative Activities, which does the analysis each year. Odds improve for winning NSF grants, but drop in applications troubles some observers 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z But the bills, which Democratic leaders hope to reconcile by the end of the month, differ when it comes to how NSF should address geographic imbalance. Researchers criticize Senate plan to steer more NSF funding to ‘have not’ states 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z If the NSF supports a proposal, social-media platforms would be required to furnish the needed data, subject to privacy protections that could include anonymizing it or “white rooms” in which researchers could review sensitive material. Meta, TikTok and YouTube may finally have to start sharing data with researchers 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z From the start, Greenlandic researchers worked on an NSF project led by Columbia University. Pandemic delays to afflict polar science until late this decade 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z NSF says the engines will be the flagship program of its new Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, and has asked Congress for $200 million for the 2023 fiscal year, which begins on 1 October. New NSF program hopes to rev the nation’s ‘engines’ of innovation 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z NSF’s analysis also reveals large differences in the trends by gender and race/ethnicity. Odds improve for winning NSF grants, but drop in applications troubles some observers 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z Legislators representing rural areas have long complained that the agency was ignoring their states, and in 1979 NSF created EPSCoR to address their concerns. Researchers criticize Senate plan to steer more NSF funding to ‘have not’ states 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z In his view, the concerns raised on Twitter only scratch the surface because applicants aren’t privy to the full slate of feedback reviewers submit to NSF. ‘Dysfunctional.’ NSF graduate fellowship review process draws criticism 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z The U.S. government work resulted in Tao receiving “hundreds of thousands of dollars” in reimbursements from the Energy and NSF grants. Jury convicts Kansas professor accused of hiding China ties 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z It will be several months before NSF gets an answer, however, and Congress rejected a similar request for the current fiscal year. New NSF program hopes to rev the nation’s ‘engines’ of innovation 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z NSF might be able to do better, the board said, by funding more proposals that don’t require outside vetting. Odds improve for winning NSF grants, but drop in applications troubles some observers 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z It’s used to seed academic research as well as to help colleges and universities in those states build the research infrastructure their faculty will need to win an NSF grant. Researchers criticize Senate plan to steer more NSF funding to ‘have not’ states 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z NSF officials ultimately decide who is awarded fellowships, but reviewer scores help determine who is considered “meritorious” and they can make or break applications. ‘Dysfunctional.’ NSF graduate fellowship review process draws criticism 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Mr. Tao also certified reimbursement requests associated with DOE and NSF grants in which he indicated that he had made all necessary disclosures to the federal government and the University of Kansas. Professor convicted of hiding China employment while doing U.S.-backed research 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z Any “compelling societal challenge” is fair game, according to NSF’s solicitation, as are any “emerging technologies and industries.” New NSF program hopes to rev the nation’s ‘engines’ of innovation 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Even so, they only made up 2.7% of all NSF research proposals that year. Odds improve for winning NSF grants, but drop in applications troubles some observers 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z But the program has not reshaped the geography of NSF’s spending. Researchers criticize Senate plan to steer more NSF funding to ‘have not’ states 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z According to a statement from an NSF spokesperson, “Reviewers are asked to assess applicants on their potential to develop into outstanding scientists, engineers, and mathematicians based on the entirety of information in the application.” ‘Dysfunctional.’ NSF graduate fellowship review process draws criticism 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z NSF: Biden’s budget request for NSF sends a clear message to Congress: He believes in the agency. Biden’s 2023 budget request for science aims high—again 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z NSF has not announced a schedule for the second round of the competition, only that the deadline for proposals will be “sometime” in fiscal 2023. New NSF program hopes to rev the nation’s ‘engines’ of innovation 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z The Marion Rise expedition received notice of its NSF award a month earlier. For an ill-fated science cruise, a sea of allegations 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Proponents of the Senate plan, most of whom represent EPSCoR states, say it will result in a better use of NSF dollars. Researchers criticize Senate plan to steer more NSF funding to ‘have not’ states 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z “My understanding is that NSF ultimately would fund the applicant, not the research specifically,” he explains. ‘Dysfunctional.’ NSF graduate fellowship review process draws criticism 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z But Lupia of the NSF, which funded the studies, interpreted the findings cautiously. The psychology of ‘nudging’ during a global pandemic 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Beckman says the story of his medical startup illustrates why NSF’s initiative is needed. New NSF program hopes to rev the nation’s ‘engines’ of innovation 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Russell also wrote to colleagues: "It may be time for NSF to take action so that Henry is not funded for further at-sea scientific research. Rose and I did talk about that a bit." For an ill-fated science cruise, a sea of allegations 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z The Senate language would go into effect immediately once the final bill is enacted—which could happen before Congress approves NSF’s next budget. Researchers criticize Senate plan to steer more NSF funding to ‘have not’ states 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Mitra notes that the problem of variable reviewer scores won’t be easy to fix, given that NSF is charged with administering tens of thousands of reviews each year. ‘Dysfunctional.’ NSF graduate fellowship review process draws criticism 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z One big loser is NSF’s vision for TIP to support 10 regional innovation accelerators, each funded at $20 million a year. Congress poised to boost U.S. science funding, launch new health agency 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z And he’s hopeful that the NSF engines program will help western Pennsylvania—and other parts of the country—fill those gaps. New NSF program hopes to rev the nation’s ‘engines’ of innovation 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z He made a formal application to the NSF in May. For an ill-fated science cruise, a sea of allegations 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z If that occurs, they say, NSF would be required to meet the 20% threshold by redirecting existing funds. Researchers criticize Senate plan to steer more NSF funding to ‘have not’ states 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z But he has suggested to NSF that it think about getting a fourth review for each application and then excluding the outlier. ‘Dysfunctional.’ NSF graduate fellowship review process draws criticism 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Instead, they told NSF to try to fund “at least one” center from its overall budget. Congress poised to boost U.S. science funding, launch new health agency 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z NSF isn’t the only federal agency pursuing that goal. New NSF program hopes to rev the nation’s ‘engines’ of innovation 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z The NSF told Undark it was unable to comment on whether a particular individual was part of a discrimination or harassment investigation. For an ill-fated science cruise, a sea of allegations 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z One possible compromise, those who object to the Senate language say, would be to link any increase in EPSCoR to new funding NSF receives from Congress. Researchers criticize Senate plan to steer more NSF funding to ‘have not’ states 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Campione-Barr would also like to see NSF provide more oversight before sending the reviewer comments to applicants, although she acknowledges doing so would be extremely labor intensive. ‘Dysfunctional.’ NSF graduate fellowship review process draws criticism 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z NSF has already shifted several existing programs to the new directorate, and some of those will grow under its 2022 appropriation. Congress poised to boost U.S. science funding, launch new health agency 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z Five hundred twenty-nine U.S. communities applied for the Commerce Department’s initial $500,000 planning awards, and observers expect similarly stiff competition for the NSF program. New NSF program hopes to rev the nation’s ‘engines’ of innovation 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z NSF declined to offer specific comments on the notification or its award decision. For an ill-fated science cruise, a sea of allegations 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Wicker, however, has said the 20% set-aside is non-negotiable—even if NSF’s budget doesn’t rise. Researchers criticize Senate plan to steer more NSF funding to ‘have not’ states 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z A close look at the NSF data suggests additional factors may be at work. Many Black physicists find fulfillment teaching outside the ivory tower 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z It teaches them computational skills applicable to any area of physics, and is supported by institutional funding and a supplement to her standard NSF research grant. Diversity researchers say fix the system in physics, not the students 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Although NSF’s primary role is to support the best nonmedical academic research, it has also pioneered programs with a more applied bent. New NSF program hopes to rev the nation’s ‘engines’ of innovation 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z NSF noted the work SpaceX has already done to lessen impacts on radio and optical observatories but says such efforts will be “even more critical” for larger constellations. News at a glance: New FDA chief, nighttime wildfires, and endangered koalas 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z But they also hope the final version doesn’t undermine how NSF funds research. Researchers criticize Senate plan to steer more NSF funding to ‘have not’ states 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z These trends date back at least to 1999, the first year NSF published the relevant data. Many Black physicists find fulfillment teaching outside the ivory tower 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z The center received 10 years of funding from NSF, which wanted to foster greater diversity in the discipline. Diversity researchers say fix the system in physics, not the students 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z But the new innovation engines program, announced on 3 May, will “far surpass anything NSF has ever done before in this arena,” Facher says. New NSF program hopes to rev the nation’s ‘engines’ of innovation 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z This was the first wildland fire that the NSF has responded to, Wham pointed out in an interview. A Devastating Blaze Hit Climate and Fire Scientists Where They Live 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z Banks are already facing increased scrutiny from regulators over overdraft and NSF fees. Customers sue Bank of America for not refunding overdraft fees during pandemic 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z The increased investments include adding an NSF technology directorate and doubling the agency’s overall budget over 5 years. House passes sweeping U.S. innovation bill, teeing up talks with Senate 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z So the researchers on the Palmer are studying Dotson and hoping to wait out the berg, said NSF’s Cutler. Giant iceberg blocks scientists’ study of ‘Doomsday Glacier’ 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z NSB asks in a policy brief that accompanies this year’s Science and Engineering Indicators, NSF’s biennial assessment of global research, which was released this week. U.S. science no longer leads the world. Here’s how top advisers say the nation should respond 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z “One might imagine,” she says, “that NIH and NSF could pick up on something like this and really amplify it.” Former Google CEO invests in computing help for university scientists 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z While checks are no longer widely used, NSF fees can come from automated payments like utility bills. Bank of America slashes fees for account overdrafts 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z For example, the Senate wants NSF’s new technology directorate to focus on 10 key disciplines, such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing. House passes sweeping U.S. innovation bill, teeing up talks with Senate 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z “So it could be adopted by NIH or NSF.” White House calls for consistent rules for disclosing foreign research funding 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Those disparities emphasize the need for NSF to continue supporting efforts to improve science teaching, Phillips says. U.S. science no longer leads the world. Here’s how top advisers say the nation should respond 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Instead, it has passed separate authorization bills for NSF and DOE’s Office of Science and begun work on a similar bill for NIST. Will Congress deliver big funding boosts for science? Here’s your guide 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z Bank of America, the nation’s second-largest bank, says roughly 25% of its overdraft/NSF fee revenue each year came from NSF fees. Bank of America slashes fees for account overdrafts 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z In contrast, the House bill asks NSF to combat climate change, reduce economic and social inequality, and build a robust scientific workforce along with advancing strategically important fields. House passes sweeping U.S. innovation bill, teeing up talks with Senate 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z The National Science Foundation could get up to half that amount for a new technology directorate that would focus on speeding up the commercial application of academic research funded by NSF’s ongoing programs. More than a virus: Science’s areas to watch in 2022 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z NSF has spent decades tinkering with a grantmaking process that now results in most of its dollars going to a relative handful of institutions along the nation’s East and West coasts. U.S. science no longer leads the world. Here’s how top advisers say the nation should respond 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z The Senate bill would require NSF and DOE to spend 20% of their research dollars in states in the bottom half of those rankings. Will Congress deliver big funding boosts for science? Here’s your guide 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z Also wanting a larger voice in the matter are leaders of the House science committee, which has adopted a similar ban in separate bills reauthorizing programs at NSF and the Department of Energy. Congress drops U.S. ban on foreign talents programs from defense bill, but it’s not dead 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z The Senate bill requires that 20% of the money slated for NSF and DOE be spent in the roughly two dozen states that receive the fewest federal research dollars. House passes sweeping U.S. innovation bill, teeing up talks with Senate 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z Researchers receiving the data will be “university-affiliated” and work on a proposal that receives NSF approval. Senators propose to force social media platforms to reveal internal data 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z But even as NSF seeks ways to create a larger pool of grantees, Phillips says, the agency has wrestled with how to measure the effectiveness of such efforts. U.S. science no longer leads the world. Here’s how top advisers say the nation should respond 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z The two bodies also have different views of what NSF’s new technology directorate should do. Will Congress deliver big funding boosts for science? Here’s your guide 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z Compared with a typical rural household, the amount of bandwidth available per person at McMurdo is limited, says Patrick Smith, technology development manager at the NSF. High-speed internet could be coming to Antarctica 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z NSF also asked Ph.D. recipients how they paid for tuition, rent, and other expenses. Black students take on more debt and get fewer slots on grants, data show 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z The report urged NASA, NSF and Energy Department to treat harassment and discrimination “as forms of scientific misconduct,” add more diversity to its upper levels, and consider diversity when funding a project. Astronomers put search for extraterrestrial life on top of their list 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z “NSF has resources that are simply beyond the capabilities of the state of Hawaii,” Currie says. Influential U.S. astronomy wish list calls for giant space telescope to spot an Earth analog 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z The Senate version lists 10 key technologies, including artificial intelligence and quantum science, that should be priorities, although it also tells NSF to annually review the list and revise as needed. Will Congress deliver big funding boosts for science? Here’s your guide 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z After that, NSF will decide whether to proceed with the project. High-speed internet could be coming to Antarctica 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z Biden’s new framework also blunts efforts by some legislators to boost funding for states that rank low in the overall share of NSF dollars going to their universities. Research spending shrinks in Biden’s scaled-down social welfare bill 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z NSF and the University of Rochester both tell Science they cannot comment on possible investigative matters. Breakthrough or bust? Claim of room-temperature superconductivity draws fire 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z It also calls for boosting NSF’s grant program to individual astronomers and teams and providing better support for early career scientists. Influential U.S. astronomy wish list calls for giant space telescope to spot an Earth analog 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z The House version is less rigid, giving NSF leeway to define the fields most likely to contribute to U.S. competitiveness. Will Congress deliver big funding boosts for science? Here’s your guide 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z The next step in making Antarctica’s high-speed internet upgrade a reality is a formal desktop and engineering design study that NSF will be conducting with assistance from the Department of Defense. High-speed internet could be coming to Antarctica 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z That provision has disappeared in the new version; as a consolation prize, it allocates $25 million “to ensure broad demographic participation” in all NSF programs. Research spending shrinks in Biden’s scaled-down social welfare bill 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z NIH would get a new Advanced Research Projects Agency-Health while NSF would gain a technology directorate. News at a glance: COVID-19’s toll on TB care, new rules on nonstick chemicals, and a spinning spider 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z As in the House, appropriators endorsed NSF’s plan for a new technology directorate alongside its six existing research directorates. Senate spending bills pump up science, but draw objections from Republicans 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z NSF would get $3.5 billion, for example, with half going to the new technology directorate. Will Congress deliver big funding boosts for science? Here’s your guide 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z Earlier this year, the NSF began seriously exploring the possibility of building a fiber optic cable that would travel along the seafloor from Antarctica to neighboring New Zealand or Australia. High-speed internet could be coming to Antarctica 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z And it retains support for a new technology directorate at NSF, designed to hasten the process of turning basic research into new products and industries. Research spending shrinks in Biden’s scaled-down social welfare bill 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z The National Science Foundation’s in-house watchdog says the agency can’t keep up with the soaring number of allegations that scientists have ignored rules requiring them to disclose support from China when seeking NSF funding. News at a glance: Third vaccine doses, revised guidance on aspirin, and a research reactor leak 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z In her written testimony, Lerner reported that NSF has recovered $7.9 million from 23 grantees, at 21 institutions, who it found violated the agency’s disclosure rules. Top U.S. science funder says it is swamped by investigations of foreign influence on grantees 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z And, for researchers, the stopgap measure cast doubt on the fate of healthy increases that lawmakers had proposed for key research agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, NASA, NSF, DOE, the U.S. Will Congress deliver big funding boosts for science? Here’s your guide 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z In 2018, Waldman traveled to Antarctica for five weeks to film life under the ice through NSF’s Antarctica Artist and Writers Program. High-speed internet could be coming to Antarctica 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z In shrinking NSF’s take to $3.5 billion, lawmakers also made changes in emphasis. Research spending shrinks in Biden’s scaled-down social welfare bill 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Lerner also revealed that NSF so far has recovered $7.9 million from 23 grantees at 21 institutions who were found guilty of breaking NSF’s rules on disclosure. News at a glance: Third vaccine doses, revised guidance on aspirin, and a research reactor leak 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z NSF also imposed a range of sanctions on the researchers. Top U.S. science funder says it is swamped by investigations of foreign influence on grantees 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z “It’s even slower than you might think it would be,” says Connie Walker, an astronomer at NSF’s National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory, who helped present the report. Satellite swarms are threatening the night sky. Is low-Earth orbit the next great crucible of environmental conflict? 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Ms. Lerner, who has served as NSF’s inspector general since 2009, and the federal government do not appear poised to quit investigating foreign influence operations aimed at government funding. National Science Foundation watchdog overwhelmed by foreign influence caseload 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z In 2001, physicists proposed that the National Science Foundation build a vast underground lab at Homestake, but 10 years later NSF’s governing board balked. Costs balloon for U.S. particle physics megaproject 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z The legislation is also distinct from stand-alone bills passed in June by the House that authorize future spending levels for specific programs at NSF and DOE. House science panel unveils $45 billion blueprint for more research 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z Asked what it would take to enable NSF to deal with all of the allegations it has received, Lerner said doubling the size of the unit, as one legislator suggested, “would be a good start.” Top U.S. science funder says it is swamped by investigations of foreign influence on grantees 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Stay tuned to the NSF youtube channel for the full video. Firefly’s Alpha rocket detonated by Space Force during first launch 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z NSF started discussions with the TMT about partnership in the project, but backed away after the GMT objected. Fate of giant telescopes in the balance as U.S. astronomers debate priorities 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z Accurate data from annual NSF surveys will allow us to better understand and advocate for our transgender and gender diverse scientific community. Nonbinary Scientists Want Funding Agencies to Change How they Collect Gender Data 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z Juliette Bruce is an NSF postdoctoral fellow in mathematics at the University of California, Berkley, who works in the field of algebraic geometry. Modern Mathematics Confronts Its White, Patriarchal Past 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z Applying her 63% figure would suggest NSF has roughly 80 active investigations involving foreign influence. Top U.S. science funder says it is swamped by investigations of foreign influence on grantees 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z At the time, NSF commissioned a study from a subsea cable consultancy, which suggested that “theoretically it could be possible—but there’s lots and lots of details you’d have to work out,” Smith said. Space Has Better Internet than Antarctica, But that Might Change 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z Then there is NSF’s Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, a survey telescope that from 2023 will carry out a census of the sky nearly every night, identifying thousands of objects demanding closer investigation. Fate of giant telescopes in the balance as U.S. astronomers debate priorities 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z The NSF is collecting inaccurate data: nonbinary people, who are neither men nor women, must either report their gender falsely or not disclose it. Nonbinary Scientists Want Funding Agencies to Change How they Collect Gender Data 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z They favor a bill passed last month by the House of Representatives that proposes a different way to increase the geographic diversity of NSF’s funding. Senate bill gives ‘have-not’ states a gigantic research set-aside 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z A total of nine researchers have been banned from receiving federal grants, including five who agreed to a “voluntary exclusion” after NSF told them of their pending debarment. Top U.S. science funder says it is swamped by investigations of foreign influence on grantees 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z For now, scientists involved in the recent workshop are busy compiling a report for NSF outlining the implications for Antarctic research. Space Has Better Internet than Antarctica, But that Might Change 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z In an attempt to demonstrate the seriousness of the threat, Lerner offered an anonymous case study involving an undisclosed agreement between an NSF grantee and an institution affiliated with the Chinese government. We need to know more, research security panel tells U.S. officials 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z An NSF spokesperson confirmed last year that the agency is considering splitting the question into two parts: “current gender identity” and “assigned sex at birth.” Nonbinary Scientists Want Funding Agencies to Change How they Collect Gender Data 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z Both bills seek to address a long-standing issue for NSF, which awards its research dollars on a competitive basis. Senate bill gives ‘have-not’ states a gigantic research set-aside 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z In addition, five scientists have been stricken from NSF’s roster of those who review grant applications from other scientists. Top U.S. science funder says it is swamped by investigations of foreign influence on grantees 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z In the meantime, NSF is planning to commission a study on the engineering requirements a cable would call for, potentially with the assistance of other federal agencies. Space Has Better Internet than Antarctica, But that Might Change 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z For example, NSF’s Inspector General Allison Lerner said allegations of foreign influence now make up more than 50% of the office’s overall portfolio. We need to know more, research security panel tells U.S. officials 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z On May 10, we sent an open letter to officials at the NSF and the NCSES, asking them to improve how they collect gender data on official forms and surveys. Nonbinary Scientists Want Funding Agencies to Change How they Collect Gender Data 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z “The House bill emphasizes inclusion and outreach, while the Senate is very prescriptive,” says Neal Lane, a former NSF director and emeritus professor at Rice University. Senate bill gives ‘have-not’ states a gigantic research set-aside 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z Asked how many of the scientists are of Chinese descent, an NSF spokesperson said, “We do not track the demographics of the researchers involved.” Top U.S. science funder says it is swamped by investigations of foreign influence on grantees 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Its results will determine whether NSF continues moving forward with the project. Space Has Better Internet than Antarctica, But that Might Change 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z That agreement was news to NSF, she said, and represented deviations from accepted research practices that invalidated the terms of a grant that NSF had given the researcher. We need to know more, research security panel tells U.S. officials 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z Our proposed changes align with the goals of the NSF’s 2018–2022 Strategic Plan, where the agency committed to “attract, retain, and empower a talented and diverse workforce.” Nonbinary Scientists Want Funding Agencies to Change How they Collect Gender Data 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z At NSF, states that receive less than 0.75% of the agency’s overall research spending are eligible to compete for EPSCoR funds. Senate bill gives ‘have-not’ states a gigantic research set-aside 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z Keiser’s letter reflects the increased communication between NSF and FBI over foreign influences in U.S. academic research. Top U.S. science funder says it is swamped by investigations of foreign influence on grantees 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z The concept of a McMurdo cable has been floating around at the NSF for at least a decade, according to Smith, the NSF technology development manager. Space Has Better Internet than Antarctica, But that Might Change 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z In addition, Asians are not considered an underrepresented minority group by NIH and NSF so Asian investigators are not eligible for supplements aimed at increasing diversity in research, says XinQi Dong, professor at Rutgers University. Research on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Is Being Stifled 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z The surveys are used to monitor changing demographics and track levels of financial support for scientific research, and filling them out is required for anyone who receives NSF funding. Nonbinary Scientists Want Funding Agencies to Change How they Collect Gender Data 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z A few years ago, NSF acknowledged the reality that EPSCoR states will need additional support for the foreseeable future by changing the “E” in the program’s name from “experimental” to “established.” Senate bill gives ‘have-not’ states a gigantic research set-aside 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z Lerner and NSF won’t say how many foreign influence cases it is now investigating. Top U.S. science funder says it is swamped by investigations of foreign influence on grantees 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z With the cable idea back in circulation, NSF is working quickly to figure out if it’s actually feasible. Space Has Better Internet than Antarctica, But that Might Change 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z I was in Bern for a month, and after I returned to NSF, I co-organized some workshops with Swiss professors. Readers Respond to the March 2021 Issue 2021-07-04T04:00:00Z By not collecting accurate gender data, the NSF limits our ability to understand and quantify representation, funding disparities and retention, and ultimately stops us from assessing and addressing any gaps. Nonbinary Scientists Want Funding Agencies to Change How they Collect Gender Data 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z The Senate’s push to massively expand EPSCoR at NSF is being led by Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker, the top Republican and former chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate bill gives ‘have-not’ states a gigantic research set-aside 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z Both bodies voted to authorize hefty increases to NSF and DOE, and NSF would get a new technology directorate to spur commercialization. U.S. House backs higher spending levels for NSF and DOE science 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z Workshop organizers, including Neff, are working on a summary report that they hope to submit to NSF later this month. Space Has Better Internet than Antarctica, But that Might Change 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z Supplement companies pay USP and NSF to certify their products, while a company called ConsumerLabbuys products off the shelves and independently tests them. Prohibited, unlisted, even dangerous ingredients turn up in dietary supplements 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z A recurring theme is his desire to connect NSF’s core audience of academic researchers with a burgeoning network of partners from industry, government, and the nonprofit sector. ‘Speed and scale.’ One year into the job, NSF’s director prepares for massive budget growth 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z A more robust EPSCoR would also serve NSF’s goal of improving equity in science, backers of the Senate bill argue. Senate bill gives ‘have-not’ states a gigantic research set-aside 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z The NSF legislation received the panel’s unanimous support, with Democrats and Republicans complementing one another for their willingness to strike a compromise on several contentious issues. House science panel firms up its plan to expand NSF 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z It’s not the first time NSF has explored the idea. Space Has Better Internet than Antarctica, But that Might Change 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan says the directorate will be “a cross-cutting platform” that will help NSF advance research in 10 key technologies, take discoveries to market, and train the next generation of scientists and engineers. Applied research gets starring role in Biden’s 2022 budget 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z The accelerators are designed to be a major step toward turning NSF basic discoveries into jobs and economic growth. ‘Speed and scale.’ One year into the job, NSF’s director prepares for massive budget growth 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z “I suggested that as much as 20% of NSF funding would be an appropriate target, given the magnitude of equity differences between states,” he says. Senate bill gives ‘have-not’ states a gigantic research set-aside 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z Here’s what the House bill says about three other key issues in the ongoing debate over bolstering NSF. House science panel firms up its plan to expand NSF 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z “We’re running a small town, and it exists to support our science,” said Patrick Smith, manager of technology development and polar research support at the NSF, in an interview with E&E News. Space Has Better Internet than Antarctica, But that Might Change 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z The new directorate would absorb some $350 million in existing NSF programs aimed at helping scientists become more entrepreneurial. Biden backs new NSF tech directorate, but Senate balks 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z Another way to improve geographic diversity, he says, is by tweaking NSF’s system of deciding what to fund. ‘Speed and scale.’ One year into the job, NSF’s director prepares for massive budget growth 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z Instead of using state boundaries to define “have-not” institutions, the new programs target any school that lacks the capacity to compete successfully for NSF dollars. Senate bill gives ‘have-not’ states a gigantic research set-aside 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z Overall, NSF’s six existing research directorates would receive 80% of the total additional funding, addressing the concerns of science advocates that the new directorate might inhibit the growth of traditional disciplinary programs. House science panel firms up its plan to expand NSF 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z “It seems like right now there’s an opportunity that’s really lit a fire under NSF,” Neff said in an interview with E&E News. Space Has Better Internet than Antarctica, But that Might Change 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z At the same time, the 2022 request tamps down on an initiative hatched by Panchanathan’s predecessor, France Córdova, called NSF’s 10 Big Ideas. Biden backs new NSF tech directorate, but Senate balks 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z NSF is part of a cross-agency effort to harmonize those rules, and Panchanathan was careful not to get ahead of his political bosses, including newly installed presidential science adviser Eric Lander, in discussing the issue. ‘Speed and scale.’ One year into the job, NSF’s director prepares for massive budget growth 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z “As a former NSF director, I don’t like the idea of fencing off money,” he says. Senate bill gives ‘have-not’ states a gigantic research set-aside 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z A battle over the funding in the Endless Frontier Act ensued, and the spending swelled with portions diverted away from the NSF. Senate punts vote on massive spending for research and development after Republican opposition 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z Last month, the Justice Department charged math professor and university researcher Mingqing Xiao with wire fraud and alleged that he hid Chinese government funding while getting funding from the NSF. Pentagon research agency in line for billions of taxpayer dollars it never asked for 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z She said she’ll propose amending the legislation to require that every project funded by NSF display the total price tag. Iowa Republican mocks taxpayer-funded study that had participants taste-testing toilet water 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z Asked specifically whether he thinks NSF grantees should be barred from participating in foreign talent recruitment programs by Chinese government entities, as the Senate bill would require, Panchanathan was even more circumspect. ‘Speed and scale.’ One year into the job, NSF’s director prepares for massive budget growth 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z “I understand the temptation, but that’s the prerogative of the executive branch,” which includes NSF. Senate bill gives ‘have-not’ states a gigantic research set-aside 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z However, legislators must still reconcile competing visions of NSF’s role in maintaining U.S. global leadership in science in order for some version of either bill to become law. Bills to give NSF massive spending boost advance in Senate and House, but hurdles remain 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z An NSF spokesperson declined to comment on pending legislation but said the foundation takes research security seriously and created a chief of research security, strategy and policy position last March. Senate Republicans: NSF can’t be trusted to safeguard research from China 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z Right now, the NSF posts how much it awards to each grantee, listing it in a user-friendly searchable database. Iowa Republican mocks taxpayer-funded study that had participants taste-testing toilet water 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z It would boost NSF’s operations budget by 36%—twice the growth of its much larger research account—to support what is expected to be a larger agency with new responsibilities, including the new directorate. ‘Speed and scale.’ One year into the job, NSF’s director prepares for massive budget growth 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z “My Mom is central,” Merida said, noting that she worked at the National Science Foundation, remarried, earned a degree in journalism mid-career from George Washington University and eventually served as NSF’s Freedom of Information officer. ESPN’s Kevin Merida named L.A. Times executive editor 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z Overall, the revised EFA, which was approved 24 to four, envisions an impressive rate of growth for NSF’s budget. Bills to give NSF massive spending boost advance in Senate and House, but hurdles remain 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z NSF prohibits its “employees and rotators” from participating in foreign talent recruitment programs, according to the spokesperson. Senate Republicans: NSF can’t be trusted to safeguard research from China 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z “NSF is a responsible steward of tax-payer funds,” the agency told The Washington Times in a statement. Iowa Republican mocks taxpayer-funded study that had participants taste-testing toilet water 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z Under the request, NSF would add 100 full-time positions to its current 1372-person staff. ‘Speed and scale.’ One year into the job, NSF’s director prepares for massive budget growth 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z But her job to provide real support for research in the polar regions is a permanent position with the NSF. Spearfish native journeys into polar regions for research 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z “They also didn’t want to harm NSF core programs. And they wanted to achieve some degree of parity between DOE and NSF.” Bills to give NSF massive spending boost advance in Senate and House, but hurdles remain 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z Pressure from senators on both sides of the aisle is complicating the proposed multi-billion dollar expenditure to NSF, though the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee advanced the bill Wednesday after six hours of debate. Senate Republicans: NSF can’t be trusted to safeguard research from China 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z NSF’s existing seven directorates would continue to do “early-stage, fundamental research,” he said, and the new directorate would build on those ideas. First round of hearings by Congress back a more muscular NSF 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z The changes address fears voiced by academic leaders that the new unit might disrupt the agency’s culture and dilute NSF’s ability to support basic research at universities. Biden, Congress roll out big plans to expand National Science Foundation 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z But the House bill avoids Schumer’s focus on specific technologies such as artificial intelligence--sometimes called “industries of the future”—in favor of supporting all the disciplines that NSF traditionally funds. House panel offers its plan to double NSF budget and create technology directorate 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z “While I applaud the notion of a technology directorate, there are lots of questions about what it means for NSF,” Cantwell said in an opening statement that signaled her differences with Schumer and Young. Bills to give NSF massive spending boost advance in Senate and House, but hurdles remain 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z Some of the amendments proposed during debate sought to reduce funding for NSF and route the money elsewhere, while other amendments dealt with unrelated topics such as the sale of shark fins. Senate Republicans: NSF can’t be trusted to safeguard research from China 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z Those programs include training scientists to be entrepreneurs, supporting technology startup companies, and helping states that now receive relatively little NSF funding do better in competing with powerhouses such as California, Maryland, and Massachusetts. First round of hearings by Congress back a more muscular NSF 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z For many academic researchers, however, the most compelling news was Biden’s support for beefing up NSF, the nation’s second largest research funding agency after the National Institutes of Health. Biden, Congress roll out big plans to expand National Science Foundation 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z “We were worried that this shiny new thing would overshadow” the rest of NSF, says a House science committee staffer. House panel offers its plan to double NSF budget and create technology directorate 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z Tracking geographic diversity would part of the portfolio of NSF’s chief diversity officer—a new position created by the bill. Bills to give NSF massive spending boost advance in Senate and House, but hurdles remain 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z The researchers hail from various organizations including NSF International, a product testing/inspection group based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Diet, sports supplements use banned ingredients, study finds 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z Panchanathan pointed to a new senior manager at NSF for research security, and to the agency’s inspector general, which investigates waste, fraud, and abuse of federal funds. First round of hearings by Congress back a more muscular NSF 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z A fact sheet accompanying his speech asks legislators “to invest $50 billion in NSF, creating a technology directorate that will collaborate with and build on existing programs across the government.” Biden, Congress roll out big plans to expand National Science Foundation 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z The House bill justifies rapid growth for NSF by emphasizing the “grand challenges” facing the country. House panel offers its plan to double NSF budget and create technology directorate 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z Wicker’s support for EFA hinged on making sure states like Mississippi do better than in the past when competing for NSF grants. Bills to give NSF massive spending boost advance in Senate and House, but hurdles remain 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z “He’s an inspiration for us at NSF Dahlgren and across the Navy.” Dahlgren sailor broke record for swimming while handcuffed 2021-03-06T05:00:00Z And she was equivocal about what spending level for NSF she would support. First round of hearings by Congress back a more muscular NSF 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z That structure “would promote a collision of cultures within the NSF,” warned a group of prominent researchers and academic leaders that included Nobel laureates David Baltimore and Harold Varmus. Biden, Congress roll out big plans to expand National Science Foundation 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z The House bill goes to great lengths to prevent a funding tradeoff between the new directorate and the rest of NSF—a major concern of academic researchers who rely on NSF for support. House panel offers its plan to double NSF budget and create technology directorate 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z However, the new NSF directorate—called Science and Engineering Solutions in the House bill—would be significantly smaller than that envisioned by the Senate. Bills to give NSF massive spending boost advance in Senate and House, but hurdles remain 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z The NSF noted that results from the forensic evaluations by engineering firms, including mapping the distribution of debris, won’t be ready until late this year. Officials seeking answers to Puerto Rico telescope collapse 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z “Even the best solutions reuse only a portion of the rocket a handful of times, resulting in launch costs of $5,000/kg and higher,” the NSF said in its award to Stoke Space Technologies. Rocket engine startup inks lease at Port of Moses Lake 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z Last month, seven former NSF directors met with Schumer’s aides after writing him a letter that expressed support for the EFA, but also suggested giving NSF greater flexibility. Biden, Congress roll out big plans to expand National Science Foundation 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z So, at a 19 November press briefing, NSF called time on the telescope. How the famed Arecibo telescope fell—and how it might rise again 2021-01-14T05:00:00Z A big reason for the greater harmony within the House panel is that the legislation is limited to reauthorizing NSF programs and providing guidance to the agency. Bills to give NSF massive spending boost advance in Senate and House, but hurdles remain 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z In addition, the NSF said it asked the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to launch an independent and expedited study into what caused the telescope to collapse. Officials seeking answers to Puerto Rico telescope collapse 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z “The proposed technology advances reusable space launch vehicles,” the NSF added. Rocket engine startup inks lease at Port of Moses Lake 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z It retains a proposed $100 billion for NSF and $10 billion for a network of regional technology hubs to be created and run by the Department of Commerce. Biden, Congress roll out big plans to expand National Science Foundation 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z Others say the NSF astronomy division’s efforts to hand off the telescope didn’t help. How the famed Arecibo telescope fell—and how it might rise again 2021-01-14T05:00:00Z And NSF’s stellar reputation made it easier for Democrats and Republicans in the House to agree on how to tweak the agency. Bills to give NSF massive spending boost advance in Senate and House, but hurdles remain 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z Unlike all the other drinks I try, there’s an NSF certification on the back of the can. Chill imbibes: taking a dip in the new business of relaxation drinks 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z That year, with generous funding from NSF, he oversaw the replacement of the lumpy chicken wire with gleaming aluminum panels, an upgrade that made the telescope much more capable. Why the loss of an iconic radio telescope is painfully personal 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z Despite the emerging consensus on the need to revamp and expand NSF’s mission, many hurdles remain. Biden, Congress roll out big plans to expand National Science Foundation 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z Upgrades after NSF took over the facility in 1969 made it alluring for more kinds of science. How the famed Arecibo telescope fell—and how it might rise again 2021-01-14T05:00:00Z “Our capacity to innovate will dry up if we choke off the flow of fundamental research” that is the core mission of NSF, she added. Bills to give NSF massive spending boost advance in Senate and House, but hurdles remain 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z NSF audits supplements to determine whether they contain what they say they contain — and it also looks for substances that have been banned by athletic organizations. Chill imbibes: taking a dip in the new business of relaxation drinks 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z The NSF quickly shut down the telescope and planned to demolish it in a safe and controlled way. Why the loss of an iconic radio telescope is painfully personal 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z How to pay for the massive boost for NSF—and for the trillions of dollars of other infrastructure investments Biden desires—remains a sticking point. Biden, Congress roll out big plans to expand National Science Foundation 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z But in the white paper delivered to NSF last month, they went with something more ambitious: a flat, 300-meter-wide, rigid platform, bridging the sinkhole, and studded with more than 1000 closely packed 9-meter dishes. How the famed Arecibo telescope fell—and how it might rise again 2021-01-14T05:00:00Z “This bill pushes NSF to be its own best self, not an entirely new agency,” she said. Bills to give NSF massive spending boost advance in Senate and House, but hurdles remain 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z Their popularity has revived a recurring debate about how to grow such an initiative without hurting the core NSF research programs that support individual investigators. U.S. law sets stage for boost to artificial intelligence research 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z It also sets policy for research agencies including NSF, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Power shift in Senate could bring major changes in U.S. science and climate policy 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z That number matches what NSF officials reported this summer. Report finds holes in U.S. policies on foreign influence in research 2020-12-28T05:00:00Z Others place blame at the feet of NSF’s astronomy division, which for more than a decade tried to offload Arecibo so it could divert funds to operating newer telescopes. How the famed Arecibo telescope fell—and how it might rise again 2021-01-14T05:00:00Z The committee’s top Republican, Frank Lucas of Oklahoma, was equally effusive in his praise of NSF. Bills to give NSF massive spending boost advance in Senate and House, but hurdles remain 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z Columbia University computer scientist Jeannette Wing, whose resume includes leading NSF’s computing directorate and running Microsoft’s research shop, would like to see “all universities use the cloud routinely for all research and all educational activities.” U.S. law sets stage for boost to artificial intelligence research 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z The spending bill also asks NSF to outline its plans for the site in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, that now holds the remains of a 57-year-old, agency-funded radio telescope that recently collapsed. Massive 2021 U.S. spending bill leaves research advocates hoping for more 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z For example, NSF says its disclosure policies are designed to obtain a wide range of information that helps the agency with its grantmaking. Report finds holes in U.S. policies on foreign influence in research 2020-12-28T05:00:00Z Together with Arecibo staff, researchers last month delivered a white paper to NSF describing plans for a new $400 million telescope on the same site. How the famed Arecibo telescope fell—and how it might rise again 2021-01-14T05:00:00Z His confidence in NSF’s ability to manage the largesse, he added, sold him and other fiscally conservative Republicans on the idea of giving it a big spending hike. Bills to give NSF massive spending boost advance in Senate and House, but hurdles remain 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z Some have suggested linking it to DOE’s network of national labs, or to the supercomputing centers that DOE and NSF support. U.S. law sets stage for boost to artificial intelligence research 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z NSF’s budget, now nearly $8.5 billion, has grown the least among the four biggest federal science agencies. Massive 2021 U.S. spending bill leaves research advocates hoping for more 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z These data help inform policy decisions and, crucially, document which groups are underrepresented in science—information that’s sometimes needed to qualify for funding mechanisms offered by NSF and other agencies for underrepresented groups. How many scientists are LGBTQ? Federal survey delays frustrate researchers 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z NSF’s astronomy division still wanted more savings, however. How the famed Arecibo telescope fell—and how it might rise again 2021-01-14T05:00:00Z Observers expect the House reauthorization bill, dubbed the NSF for the Future Act, to face minimal obstacles in moving through the full body. Bills to give NSF massive spending boost advance in Senate and House, but hurdles remain 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z That pool is now tiny by design, but Norman expects demand to increase rapidly once NSF begins to make awards from this year’s program solicitations, the first that include CloudBank as an option. U.S. law sets stage for boost to artificial intelligence research 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z In particular, lawmakers want to know how NSF will decide whether to build a new observatory, and the estimated cost of such a facility. Massive 2021 U.S. spending bill leaves research advocates hoping for more 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z An NSF spokesperson, in a statement to Science Careers, acknowledged the importance of the data for researchers and policymakers. How many scientists are LGBTQ? Federal survey delays frustrate researchers 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z In response to questions from Science, an NSF spokesperson says, “Funding from NSF covered scheduled maintenance for the facility and should not have negatively affected the observatory’s ability to maintain the 305-meter telescope.” How the famed Arecibo telescope fell—and how it might rise again 2021-01-14T05:00:00Z But the Senate’s EFA does much more than provide policy guidance to NSF. Bills to give NSF massive spending boost advance in Senate and House, but hurdles remain 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z She calls it “one of several building blocks in NSF’s broader strategy” of giving researchers access to cloud computing and other computing platforms, including NSF’s network of supercomputing centers. U.S. law sets stage for boost to artificial intelligence research 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z This approach has been extended by biochemist Moran Frenkel-Pinter at the NSF–NASA Center for Chemical Evolution in Atlanta, Georgia, and her colleagues. How the First Life on Earth Survived Its Biggest Threat—Water 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z This funding decline was set to continue into the 2020s, a clear signal that, one way or another, the NSF was going to rid itself of Arecibo eventually. Arecibo’s Collapse Sends Dire Warning to Other Aging Observatories 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z NSF approved the $10.5 million request, and orders were placed for new cables. How the famed Arecibo telescope fell—and how it might rise again 2021-01-14T05:00:00Z All those moving parts are likely to shape what happens to NSF—and its new directorate. Bills to give NSF massive spending boost advance in Senate and House, but hurdles remain 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z For example, it endorses NSF’s network of seven AI research institutes, launched last summer with help from the U.S. U.S. law sets stage for boost to artificial intelligence research 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z NSF hoped to do a controlled demolition of the telescope before that happened, but the collapse occurred before any kind of action could take place. “it’s very early for us to comment on the replacement.” Drone footage shows the shocking collapse of the Arecibo Observatory 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z One solution the NSF pursued—transferring ownership of Arecibo to private entities or consortiums to reduce the agency’s responsibilities—offers “another way of doing things well,” Córdova says. Arecibo’s Collapse Sends Dire Warning to Other Aging Observatories 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z “NSF is saddened by this development,” the independent federal agency wrote on Twitter. Massive Puerto Rico telescope collapses 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z NSF is working with stakeholders to assess the situation. Puerto Rico: Iconic Arecibo Observatory telescope collapses 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z The NSF institutes, each funded at roughly $20 million over 5 years, will support research in applying AI to a variety of topics including weather forecasting, sustainable agriculture, drug discovery, and cosmology. U.S. law sets stage for boost to artificial intelligence research 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z NSF, which oversees Arecibo, had been doing hourly monitoring of the observatory with drones, ever since engineers warned that the structure was on the verge of collapsing in November. Drone footage shows the shocking collapse of the Arecibo Observatory 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z Ultimately, though, the reason for the tension between the NSF’s upkeep of old observatories and its plans for new ones lies in the funding it receives. Arecibo’s Collapse Sends Dire Warning to Other Aging Observatories 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z "NSF is saddened by this development," the agency wrote in a tweet. The Arecibo Radio Telescope’s Massive Platform Has Collapsed 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z NSF will release more details when they are confirmed. Puerto Rico: Iconic Arecibo Observatory telescope collapses 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z NSF is already soliciting proposals for a second round of multidisciplinary institutes, and many AI advocates would like to see its growth continue. U.S. law sets stage for boost to artificial intelligence research 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z “With regards to replacement, NSF has a very well defined process for funding and constructing large scale infrastructure — including telescopes,” Ralph Gaume, director of NSF’s division of astronomical sciences, said. Drone footage shows the shocking collapse of the Arecibo Observatory 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z “NSF is working with stakeholders to assess the situation,” the agency tweeted. Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico collapses as engineers feared 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z None of the three towers collapsed fully, which was one of NSF's key concerns about leaving the structure as it was. The Arecibo Radio Telescope’s Massive Platform Has Collapsed 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z The NSF said it was "saddened" by the collapse and would be "looking for ways to assist the scientific community and maintain our strong relationship with the people of Puerto Rico". Puerto Rico: Iconic Arecibo Observatory telescope collapses 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z On 19 November, NSF decided to decommission the observatory following two cable breaks that put the platform on the brink of collapse. Arecibo telescope collapses, ending 57-year run 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z Now NSF is trying to figure out a path forward, which mostly revolves around figuring out how to clean up Arecibo in a safe manner. Drone footage shows the shocking collapse of the Arecibo Observatory 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z At the time, NSF and the University of Central Florida, which oversees day-to-day operations at Arecibo, vowed to investigate the failure and fix the damage in order to get the observatory up and running again. Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico collapses as engineers feared 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z When the NSF announced that it would decommission the telescope, officials emphasized that a key priority was ensuring Arecibo Observatory as a larger facility would continue. The Arecibo Radio Telescope’s Massive Platform Has Collapsed 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z Those programs are used by the NSF to promote the progress of science through innovative small businesses. Ex-Purdue prof, wife get probation for research funds fraud 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z “Even attempts at stabilization or at testing the cables could result in accelerating the catastrophic failure,” said Ralph Gaume, the NSF’s head of astronomy, at a 19 November media briefing. Legendary Arecibo Telescope Will Close Forever, And Scientists Are Reeling 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z Ralph Gaume, the director of NSF’s astronomy division, said at the briefing that the agency wants to preserve other instruments on the site as well as the visitor and outreach center. Famed Arecibo telescope, on the brink of collapse, will be dismantled 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z “NSF is saddened by this development,” the agency tweeted about the collapse. Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico collapses as engineers feared 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z At the time, the NSF couldn't assess whether the telescope would be replaced. The Arecibo Radio Telescope’s Massive Platform Has Collapsed 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z While it’s a sad day for NSF, the agency is adamant that this was the best decision for the people who work at the observatory, and they are the most important assets. Facing collapse, the famed Arecibo Observatory will be demolished 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z “This decision is not an easy one to make, but safety is the number-one priority,” said Sean Jones, head of NSF’s mathematical and physical sciences directorate. Legendary Arecibo Telescope Will Close Forever, And Scientists Are Reeling 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z NSF sent another firm plus the Army Corp of Engineers. Famed Arecibo telescope, on the brink of collapse, will be dismantled 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z Not wanting to see the observatory demolished, a Puerto Rican scientist launched a petition on Change.org to urge the NSF to repair Arecibo. Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico collapses as engineers feared 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z The NSF offloaded the observatory’s management to the UCF-led consortium as part of an effort by the agency to reduce its spending on older facilities to help pay for new ones. Second cable breaks at Puerto Rico’s Arecibo telescope 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z After the first 5 years of NSF financing, Johnson and his colleagues would likely need support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which pays for much of the main U.S. Fleet of robotic probes will monitor global warming’s impact on microscopic ocean life 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z NSF officials insist that the cable failures came as a surprise. Legendary Arecibo Telescope Will Close Forever, And Scientists Are Reeling 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z After leaving NSF, he operated a consulting business specializing in grants and federal contracts. Community deaths 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z One review of Membrion’s NSF grant application noted that “even if the coating gives a 10-20% increase in protection, this is significant.” Seattle company says its spray treatment could make cloth masks more effective against COVID-19 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z NSF has not yet said whether it will pay for UCF’s requested repairs—or whatever additional costs are incurred by the latest cable break. Second cable breaks at Puerto Rico’s Arecibo telescope 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z He was also a familiar face, having spent 12 years on the National Science Board, which oversees NSF. ‘Very disappointed.’ Trump’s science adviser has left U.S. researchers wanting more 2020-10-13T04:00:00Z No CBD products are as yet NSF certified, a measure athletes generally use when looking at whether supplements contain banned substances. Rapinoe among athletes touting CBD’s benefits for pain 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z “For many decades,” the coalition wrote to NSF, “we have asked to be active partners with agencies and academics that wish to come onto our lands and waters to conduct research.” As the Arctic thaws, Indigenous Alaskans demand a voice in climate change research 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z The NSF isn’t providing any extra money, and universities are not compelled to comply with the NSF’s requests — nor should they be. Postdocs in crisis: science cannot risk losing the next generation 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z |
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