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The Hillscience19 days ago
NSF Reassigns NCAR Supercomputer to New Operator; Judge Temporarily Blocks Move
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking the transfer of a supercomputer used for climate and weather research. The ruling preserves operations at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder pending further review.
politics22 days ago
Trump Administration Proposes Halving NSF Budget and Eliminating Social Sciences Division
The administration has proposed cutting the National Science Foundation budget in half and ending its Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences division. Congress rejected similar cuts last year. The NSF board was dismissed on April 24 and has not been replaced.
Washington Examinerpolitics40 days ago
National Science Foundation Board Members Removed After Review of Grant Awards
The National Science Board had all 22 of its members removed in April. The action followed a review of grants awarded by the National Science Foundation that supported projects focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. A Senate committee reported that more than 3,4…
japantimes.co.jpscience52 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration Dismisses National Science Board Members
The Trump administration fired all 22 members of the independent National Science Board overseeing the National Science Foundation, with no explanation provided. Dismissed members expressed disappointment and concern over potential impacts on U.S. scientific leadership. The board…
The Boston Globescience52 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration Terminates All 22 National Science Board Members
The Trump administration terminated all 22 members of the National Science Board via email on April 24, 2026. The board oversees the National Science Foundation and advises on science policy. The move follows prior efforts to cut NSF funding and restructure the agency.
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Los Angeles Timesscience56 days agoUpdated
White House Terminates All 22 National Science Board Members, Leaving NSF Leadership Vacant
The Trump administration dismissed all current members of the National Science Board, which oversees the National Science Foundation, without providing reasons or replacement plans. Board members received termination emails on Friday. Critics, including scientists and lawmakers,…
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