National Science Foundation

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230

Phone, 703-292-5111. TDD, 800-281-8749. Internet, www.nsf.gov. E-mail, info@nsf.gov.

National Science Board

Chairman Steven C. Beering

Vice Chairman Patricia D. Galloway

Members Mark C. Abbot, Dan E. Arvizu, Barry C. Barish, Camilla P. Benbow, Ray M. Bowen, John Bruer, G. Wayne Clough, Kelvin K. Droegemeier, Kenneth M. Ford, Jose-

Marie Griffiths, Daniel E. Hastings, Karl Hess, Elizabeth Hoffman, Louis J. Lanzerotti, Alan I. Leshner, Douglas D. Randall, Arthur K. Reilly, Jon C. Strauss, Kathryn D. Sullivan, Thomas N. Taylor, Richard F. Thompson, JoAnne Vasquez

(Ex officio) Arden L. Bement, Jr.

Executive Officer Craig R. Robinson, Acting

Officials:

Director Arden L. Bement, Jr.

Deputy Director Kathie L. Olsen

Assistant Director for Biological James Collins

Sciences

Assistant Director for Computer and Jeannette M. Wing

Information Science and Engineering

Assistant Director for Education and Cora Marrett

Human Resources

Assistant Director for Engineering Richard Buckius

Assistant Director for Geosciences Jarvis Moyers, Acting

Assistant Director for Mathematical Tony F. Chan

and Physical Sciences

Assistant Director for Social, David W. Lightfoot

Behavioral, and Economic Sciences

Chief Financial Officer and Thomas N. Cooley

Director, Office of Budget, Finance, and Award Management

Chief Human Capital Officer and Anthony Arnolie

Director, Office of Information and Resource Management

Director, Office of Daniel E. Atkins

Cyberinfrastructure

Director, Office of Equal James H. Lightbourne, Opportunity Programs Acting

Director, Office of Integrative W. Lance Haworth

Activities

Director, Office of International Thomas Weber

Science and Engineering

Director, Office of Legislative and Jeff Nesbit

Public Affairs

Director, Office of Polar Programs Karl A. Erb

General Counsel Lawrence Rudolph

Inspector General Christine C. Boesz

Chief Information Officer George O. Strawn

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The National Science Foundation promotes the progress of science and engineering through the support of research and education programs. Its major emphasis is on high-quality, merit-selected research--the search for improved understanding of the fundamental laws of nature upon which our future well-being as a nation depends. Its educational programs are aimed at ensuring increased understanding of science and engineering at all educational levels, maintaining an adequate supply of scientists, engineers, and science educators to meet our country's needs.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent agency created by the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C.

1861-1875).

The purposes of the Foundation are to increase the Nation's base of scientific and engineering knowledge and strengthen its ability to conduct research in all areas of science and engineering; to develop and help implement science and engineering education programs that can better prepare the Nation for meeting the challenges of the future; and to promote international...