"I have watched the systematic dismantling of the scientific advisory infrastructure of this government with growing alarm, and the National Science Board is simply the latest casualty."
"The National Science Board was established by Congress in 1950 and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. It's a major funder of basic science, math and engineering research."
The White House dismissed all 22 members of the National Science Foundation board via email, effective immediately. This decision follows a trend of the Trump administration's efforts to cut NSF funding and undermines independent science grant allocation. Willie May, a board member, expressed disappointment over the dismantling of scientific advisory bodies. The National Science Board, established in 1950, plays a crucial role in funding basic science and engineering research in the U.S. Members are appointed by the president and serve staggered six-year terms without Senate confirmation.
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