The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced it will terminate certain grant funding for projects not aligned with its mission, which emphasizes the advancement of science and national welfare. Key areas for continued funding include enhancing U.S. competitiveness, public health, and STEM education. NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan stressed support for broadening participation in STEM for legally protected individuals, while distinguishing between essential diversity efforts and advocacy misaligned with NSF priorities. The agency will focus on areas defined by the American Competes Reauthorization Act of 2020 for future funding decisions.
The NSF's recent decision to terminate grants not aligned with its mission focuses funding on areas that enhance U.S. competitiveness, public health, and STEM education.
NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan emphasized that while DEI initiatives are important, the agency's funding must align strictly with its mission of promoting scientific advancement.
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