NASA has announced the closure of its Office of the Chief Scientist and related offices, part of an initiative to reduce the federal workforce as directed by the Trump administration. This restructuring has raised concerns among employees, especially given the significance of the chief scientist, Katherine Calvin, who has been involved in vital climate research. The shift emphasizes the trend of prioritizing efficiency over scientific oversight, amid ongoing budget cuts and personnel reductions within NASA and other scientific agencies.
NASA's acting administrator Janet Petro informed employees via email that the Office of the Chief Scientist and other key divisions would be closed as part of budget cuts.
The closure of NASA's science and diversity offices illustrates the impact of the Trump administration's efforts to streamline federal agencies, influenced by concepts of efficiency advocated by private sector entities.
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