Science funding and short-term economic activity
New data show the short-term economic activity generated by science funding, by Julia Lane.
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Don't hide the decline
US scientists should not be placated by the ‘flat budget’ myth. Funds are decreasing, and the situation will get worse.
Incoming NSF director faces challenges in Congress
Former Purdue University president France Córdova inherits an agency at a crossroads.
Budget cuts bite at NIH and NSF
The NIH awarded 750 fewer new research grants in 2013 compared with 2012, an 8.3% drop. The 2013 sequestration also hit the US NSF, which awarded 690 fewer grants.
Senate confirms France Córdova as NSF director
The US Senate confirmed astrophysicist France Córdova to lead the agency, roughly a year after former director Subra Suresh resigned mid-term.
What awaits the new director
In the coming days, the US Senate will consider the confirmation of Dr. France Córdova as director of the NSF. If confirmed, Dr. Córdova will be the latest in a line of distinguished scientists to lead the nearly $7 billion agency.
Science fallout could last for years
The government may finally be on a path to reopening, but the shutdown’s effects will linger for scientists studying everything from climate change to cancer.
Back to Work!
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives tonight voted to end a partial shutdown of the U.S. government that has paralyzed science funding agencies, disrupted research projects and meetings, and threatened to wipe out an entire season of field studies.
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