Science Matters

Improving disaster resiliency by focusing on local challenges, knowledge

September 23, 2021

NSF Civic Innovation Challenge teams designing solutions that can be implemented in communities across the US

Education researchers assess impacts of long-term remote learning on students

September 21, 2021

NSF projects support return to classroom

What do the data say about the current state of K-12 STEM education in the US?

September 9, 2021

A conversation with Julia Phillips of the National Science Board on the state of elementary and secondary STEM education in the nation.

Wildfire and climate change: A burning issue

September 2, 2021

Wildfires are a nearly constant threat to lives, homes and business – an impact that cannot be diminished – but they are also a threat to ecosystems and climates. A changing climate can make some…

Exploring the undiscovered country: The deep ocean

August 17, 2021

NSF-supported submersibles uncover mysteries under the sea

Research from the field of science and technology studies offers strategies for broadening participation in STEM

August 10, 2021

How is scientific knowledge created? How does a scientist's identity shape the results and interpretation of their research? What are the social and cultural impacts of how scientific knowledge is…

Using social science to address vaccine hesitancy

From Camden, South Carolina, to Chelsea, Massachusetts, behavioral science helps community leaders save lives

August 4, 2021

"We've got to do something," was the urgent charge from leaders of U.S. communities large and small as they grappled with the social upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic. Advice and support came from the…

Expanding the geography of innovation: NSF AI Research Institutes 2021

July 29, 2021

In the face of growing global competition across various high-tech sectors, U.S. investments in fields like artificial intelligence have never been more crucial. As the primary non-defense federal…

10 years of I-Corps: NSF entrepreneurship training program impacts the economy and shapes careers

July 28, 2021

NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan shares his personal experience as an I-Corps participant.

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NSF 101: The Graduate Research Fellowship Program

July 26, 2021

Is graduate school in your future? Pursuing a PhD or master’s degree in science or engineering is an intellectual journey, opening doors to many career paths in academia, industry and beyond. The U.S…