National Science Foundation

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230

Phone, 703-306-1234. Internet, www.nsf.gov.

National Science Board

Chairman Eamon M. Kelly

Vice Chairman Anita K. Jones

Members John A. Armstrong, Pamela A. Ferguson, Mary K. Gaillard, M.R.C. Greenwood, Stanley V. Jaskolski, George M. Langford, Joseph A. Miller, Jr., 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, (6 vacancies)

(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 Ruzena Bajcsy

Information Science and Engineering

Assistant Director for Education and Judith S. Sunley, Human Resources Acting

Assistant Director for Engineering Louis Martin-Vega, 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, Acting

Finance, and Award Management

Director, Office of Integrative Nathaniel G. Pitts

Activities

Director, Office of Legislative and Michael C. Sieverts, Public Affairs Acting

Director, Office of Polar Programs Karl A. Erb

Director, Office of Information and Linda P. Massaro

Resource Management

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 Foundation consists of a National Science Boardand a Director. The National Science Board is composed of 24 members and the Director ex officio. Members are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, for 6-year...