National Science Foundation
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230
Phone, 703-292-5111. Internet, www.nsf.gov.
National Science Board
Chairman Eamon M. Kelly
Vice Chairman Anita K. Jones
Members John A. Armstrong, Nina V. Fedoroff, Pamela A. Ferguson, Mary K. Gaillard, M.R.C. Greenwood, Stanley V. Jaskolski, George M. Langford, Jane Lubchenco, Joseph A. Miller, Jr., Diana S. Natalicio, Robert C. Richardson, Michael G. Rossmann, Vera C. Rubin, Maxine L. Savitz, Luis Sequeria, Daniel Simberloff, Bob H. Suzuki, Richard A. Tapia, Chang-
Lin Tien, Warren M. Washington, John A. White, Mark S. Wrighton
(Ex officio) Rita R. Colwell
Executive Officer Marta C. Cehelsky
Inspector General Christine C. Boesz
Officials:
Director Rita R. Colwell
Deputy Director Joseph Bordogna
Assistant Director for Biological Mary E. Clutter
Sciences
Assistant Director for Computer and Peter A. Freeman
Information Science and Engineering
Assistant Director for Education and Judith Ramaley
Human Resources
Assistant Director for Engineering Esin Gulari, Acting
Assistant Director for Geosciences Margaret S. Leinein
Assistant Director for Mathematical Robert A. Eisenstein
and Physical Sciences
Assistant Director for Social, Norman M. Bradburn
Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
Chief Financial Officer and Thomas N. Cooley
Director, Office of Budget, Finance, and Award Management
Chief Information Officer and Linda P. Massaro
Director, Office of Information and Resource Management
Director, Office of Integrative Nathaniel G. Pitts
Activities
Director, Office of Legislative and Curtis B. Suplee
Public Affairs
Director, Office of Polar Programs Karl A. Erb
General Counsel Lawrence Rudolph
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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 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 cooperation through science and engineering. In its role as a leading Federal supporter of science and engineering, the agency also has an important role in national policy planning.
The Director and the Deputy Director are appointed by the President...
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