Science Matters

From Earth’s poles to black holes, NSF stories about transforming the world through science.

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Building stronger bridges between discovery, innovation, and prosperity

With increased global competition, how can we build a robust science and engineering enterprise empowered by discoveries and discoverers that accelerate advancements and technological innovations to…

7 cool NSF-funded robots that are advancing science and helping society

Whether microscopic or human-sized, inspired by tree-dwelling mammals or pasta, the family of U.S.…

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Tribal colleges and universities partner to fill COVID-19 data gaps

When Elisha Yellow Thunder first learned of COVID-19, she worried that her community would be hit hard.…

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NSF's Graduate Research Fellowship Program: Launching science and engineering careers since 1952

The Graduate Research Fellowship Program is one of the U.S. National Science Foundation’s oldest programs, launched in 1952.…

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One giant leap for womankind: Women at the South Pole

On November 12, 1969, six women linked arms as they walked down the ramp of a large, ski-equipped Navy transport plane in Antarctica.…

John B. Slaughter - A fearless first

The 6th Director of NSF (1980 to 1982)

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NSF 101: Earn a Ph.D. in computer sciences with the CSGrad4US program

Have you ever considered what a Ph.D. might do for your career in computer science?…

NSF 101: 5 tips on how to work with an NSF program officer

Are you an undergraduate student thinking about how to get funding for graduate school? An early-career researcher looking to launch your new lab?…

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Scientists break through the wall of sleep to the untapped world of dreams

NSF-supported researchers achieve two-way communication with lucidly dreaming people, creating a new method for studying the human mind that might lead to innovative ways of learning and problem…

A love for marine life

Naiyiri-Blu Brooker grew up in a military family stationed in rural Germany, far from the sea. Nevertheless, she has been obsessed by marine life since childhood.…