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The National Science Board establishes the policies of the U.S. National Science Foundation and serves as advisor to Congress and the president.
The board approves major NSF awards, provides congressional testimony and issues statements relevant to the nation's science and engineering enterprise.
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NSB updates
National Science Board meets February 25 in Washington, DC
February 20, 2026
U.S. Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Talent
February 12, 2026
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Upcoming events
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
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5:00 p.m.
National Science Board Meeting
National Science Board meetings
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
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Thursday, July 16, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
National Science Board Meeting
National Science Board meetings
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NSB activities
Members
The NSB is made up of 25 members appointed by the U.S. president. Members are drawn from industry and universities, and represent a variety of science and engineering disciplines and geographic areas.
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Publications
NSB issues major reports and policy papers and statements on matters of importance to U.S. science and engineering.
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Honorary awards
NSB sponsors two annual awards to honor public service and contributions to increasing public understanding in science and engineering..
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Vannevar Bush Award
and
Science and Society Award
.
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