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FYI covers major research and facilities programs of the National Science Foundation (NSF), with a focus on the Math and Physical Sciences Directorate. FYI also reports on policies related to the agency, strategy and administration, and National Science Board activities.

Latest Articles

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Democrats Highlight Canceled Grants as Court Blocks NIH Cuts
JUL 09, 2025
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Tax and Spending Megabill Boosts Private R&D, Defense, NASA
JUL 03, 2025
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Higher Ed Groups Propose New Indirect Cost Models
JUN 18, 2025
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Researchers Scramble Following NSF Grant Cuts
MAY 28, 2025
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NSF Adds DEI and Israel Boycott Restrictions to Grant Terms
MAY 22, 2025
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Quantum Industry Reps Testify as Congress Plans NQI Update
MAY 15, 2025
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NSF Seeks Partnerships to Fund Graduate Fellows
MAY 08, 2025
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Funding Cuts Hit STEM Career Pipelines
MAY 02, 2025
NSF Director Panch Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Hearing May 2024
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NSF Director Resigns Amid Mass Grant Cuts, Looming Layoffs
APR 25, 2025
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Federal Commission Calls for Multibillion-dollar Biotech Funding Boost
APR 11, 2025

Leadership and Staff

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Brian Stone
Director
National Science Foundation
APR 24, 2025 – Appointed acting director
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Vacant
Deputy Director
National Science Foundation
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Karen Marrongelle
Chief Operating Officer
National Science Foundation
AUG 02, 2021 – Appointed
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Linnea Avallone
Chief Officer for Research Facilities
National Science Foundation
OCT 12, 2021 – Appointed

Recent Bill Actions

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H.R. 3168
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
JUN 25, 2025 – Advanced by House Natural Resources Committee
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H.R. 4048
STEM Pathways for the Future Act of 2025
JUN 17, 2025 – Introduced in House
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S. 2038
Wildfire Coordination Act of 2025
JUN 11, 2025 – Introduced in Senate
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H.R. 3923
Wildfire Coordination Act of 2025
JUN 11, 2025 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 3788
Support for Quantum Supply Chains Act of 2025
JUN 05, 2025 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 3707
NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act of 2025
JUN 04, 2025 – Introduced in House
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Related Organizations

National Science Board

Related Committees

House Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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