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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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Work Continues on New NSF HQ
FEB 20, 2026
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Congress Pushes Back on Trump Indirect Cost Caps
JAN 22, 2026
OSTP Director Michael Kratsios testifies before the House Science Committee.
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Kratsios Calls on Congress to Back Federal AI Strategy
JAN 16, 2026
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Congress Set to Finalize Science Budgets Rejecting Trump Cuts
JAN 09, 2026
Rebecca Keiser and Daniel Evans testify before the House Science Committee
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Agencies Report on Research Security Progress
DEC 19, 2025
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NSF to Issue Large, ‘Flexible’ Grants to Nontraditional Teams
DEC 18, 2025
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Genesis Mission Starting to Take Shape
DEC 12, 2025
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Science Agencies Face Backlogs Following Record-long Shutdown
NOV 14, 2025
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Small Business R&D Programs Lapse
OCT 09, 2025
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Shutdown May Prolong Grant Lawsuits and Reinstatements
OCT 07, 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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S. 1602
Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act of 2025
FEB 26, 2026 – Advanced by Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
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S. 3468
National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network Act of 2025
FEB 12, 2026 – Advanced by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
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H.R. 7158
Expanding AI Voices Act of 2026
JAN 20, 2026 – Introduced in House
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S. 3597
National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
JAN 08, 2026 – Introduced in Senate
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S. 320
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
JAN 05, 2026 – Passed by Senate
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S. 1626
National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
JAN 05, 2026 – Passed by Senate
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National Science Board

Related Committees

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