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science-policy2 months ago•56 min saved

White House Dismisses Entire NSF Board, Sparking Science-Policy Alarm

The White House fired the entire National Science Board that oversees the NSF, leaving the agency without a board, director, or deputy and offering a rationale linked to a 2021 Supreme Court decision. Critics warn the move could undermine NSF’s independence and hand more control to the executive branch, risking instability in U.S. scientific leadership; lawmakers and scientific groups urge oversight and a rapid reestablishment of governance with diverse expertise while leadership vacancies are addressed.

via Inside Higher Ed|

#national-science-board #national-science-foundation #research-funding

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Dismisses NSF Advisory Board, Upending Science Oversight

The Trump administration fired all members of the National Science Board, the independent body that oversees the NSF and advises on science policy and funding, effective immediately. Critics warn the move could weaken U.S. science governance amid ongoing funding debates, while the White House says the board’s powers may need updating and NSF operations will continue, even as its headquarters move and HUD prepares to occupy its former building.

via The Guardian|

#national-science-board #nsf #policy-overhaul

politics2 months ago•32 min saved

Trump Admin Dismisses Entire National Science Board

President Donald Trump's administration terminated the entire 22-member National Science Board, which oversees the NSF and advises Congress on science policy, effective immediately with no reason given. Fired members Yolanda Gil and Keivan Stassun confirmed the move; the board historically included academics, national labs, non-profits and industry. The White House said the board's governing authorities may need updating and that NSF's work continues, while observers view the action as part of a broader effort to reshape independent federal science bodies by installing loyalists.

via Yahoo|

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science2 months ago•4 min saved

Trump Admin Fires Entire National Science Board, Upending NSF Oversight

All 22 members of the National Science Board were terminated by the Trump administration via email, removing an independent advisory body for the NSF and Congress. The board was reportedly preparing a report criticizing the U.S. for ceding scientific ground to China, and its purge follows broader NSF budget cuts and leadership shakeups, prompting concerns about political interference in science leadership.

via Ars Technica|

#china #national-science-board #nsf

science2 months ago•5 min saved

Trump sacks National Science Board members, stirring questions about NSF governance

President Trump terminated several members of the National Science Board, the independent body that guides the NSF, in boilerplate emails offering no reasons. It’s unclear how many were removed; at least a third of those contacted confirmed terminations. The shake-up comes amid ongoing NSF budget concerns and a vacant director post, prompting criticism that political actions threaten independent scientific oversight.

via The Washington Post|

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politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Lofgren Slams Trump Shake-Up of National Science Board

Democratic Ranking Member Lofgren condemns President Trump's reported firing of the National Science Board, calling it a 'stupid' move that undermines science and NSF. The NSB is meant to advise on NSF activities, and Lofgren questions who would replace it, suggesting the next board could be filled by MAGA loyalists and politicize science leadership.

via House.gov|

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