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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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Trump Gives Political Appointees Final Say on Grants
AUG 20, 2025
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Trump Plan Highlights AI for Science
JUL 31, 2025
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Where Congress is Splitting from Trump on Science Funding
JUL 25, 2025
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Higher Ed Groups Bring Indirect Cost Proposal to White House
JUL 17, 2025
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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

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. 4999
STEM Education and Skilled Technical Workforce for Fusion Act of 2025
AUG 19, 2025 – Introduced in House
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S. 2676
Cloud Labs to Advance Biotechnology (LAB) Act of 2025
AUG 01, 2025 – Introduced in Senate
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S. 2630
Saving NSF's Workforce Act of 2025
JUL 31, 2025 – Introduced in Senate
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H.R. 4563
Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act of 2025
JUL 21, 2025 – Introduced in House
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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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Related Organizations

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Related Committees

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