Trump fires independent board overseeing National Science Foundation
Summary
President Donald Trump has dismissed the members of the National Science Board, an independent group that oversees the National Science Foundation (NSF). The board advises on science policy and approves major funding, but its members were told their positions ended immediately by a presidential order.Key Facts
- The National Science Board guides the NSF and advises the president and Congress on science and engineering.
- The board usually has 25 members appointed by the president for six-year terms.
- President Trump’s administration sent emails terminating the board members’ positions effective immediately.
- The dismissed members are experts from universities and industry in fields like astronomy, math, chemistry, and aerospace.
- The NSF had a proposed budget cut of over 50% last year by the Trump administration, but Congress kept the funding.
- Similar large budget cuts are being discussed again for the upcoming year.
- Without the National Science Board, it may be easier for the administration to reduce NSF funding.
- Critics say these actions could harm important scientific research and training for future scientists.
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