"The National Science Board was created in 1950 to advise the president and Congress on science and engineering policy, approve major funding awards and guide NSF's future."
"Maria Cantwell, the top Democrat on the Senate committee on commerce, science and transportation, said the move was a dangerous attack on the institutions and expertise that drive American innovation and discovery."
"Without an advisory board in the way this time, Stassun said, such cuts might be easier to execute. It could eviscerate investments in fundamental research and in the training of the next generation of scientists and engineers."
The Trump administration dismissed all members of the National Science Board, which advises on science policy and funding. The board, consisting of 22 members, was set to meet soon and finalize a report on US science. The decision has raised concerns about potential cuts to the National Science Foundation's budget, which had previously faced significant reductions. Experts believe this move indicates a shift in the administration's approach to science and research funding, potentially undermining future investments in fundamental research and training for new scientists.
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