2021 NSB Honorary Award Nominations
Deborah Wince-Smith on NSB Public Service Award
In Memory of Dr. James S. Jackson
2018 NSB Public Service Awardee, Dean Kamen
Dean Kamen, science advocate, inventor and entrepreneur was recognized by the National Science Board - NSB with the 2018 NSB Public Service Award for his exemplary public service in promoting public understanding of science and engineering. Kamen describes the meaningfulness of the award. Click here to nominate someone for the 2021 Award. The deadline is September 30, 2020. https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/awards/index.jsp
Support of Fundamental Research in Science and Engineering
Spanning a broad range of disciplines, National Science Foundation (NSF) explores universal questions about how the world works. See why NSB member Julia Phillips believes NSF’s support of fundamental research in science & engineering is vital. More from Julia and other members here: https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/members/videogallery.jsp
Framing Black Experiences in Science & Engineering Panel Discussion
The number of Black people obtaining STEM degrees and occupations has increased over the last two decades, but they remain underrepresented in the nation’s science and engineering (S&E) enterprise. The National Science Board (NSB) estimates that the number of African Americans in the S&E workforce must more than double to be representative of Black people in the U.S. population in 2030. As the governing board of the National Science Foundation (NSF) and steward of the U.S. S&E enterprise, the NSB believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our country’s health, security, and prosperity and that we must address the “missing millions” of American talent. The panel discussion accompanies a presentation on NSF’s work with America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and is a continuation of the NSB’s statement on racism in S&E (https://nsf.gov/nsb/news/news_summ.js...) and priorities in NSB’s Vision 2030 report (https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/publications/...). This discussion took place on July 29, 2020 at the National Science Board meeting. #NSBvision #HBCUs
Moderator:
Victor McCrary – NSB Vice Chair; Vice President for Research and Graduate Programs and Professor of Chemistry, University of the District of Columbia
Panelists:
William Jackson – Distinguished Research and Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at University of California – Davis
Stephon Alexander – President of the National Society of Black Physicists; Professor of Physics at Brown Univ
Stephani Page – Community Engagement Manager at the ADVANCE Resource and Coordination (ARC) Network
Kelly Mack – VP for Undergraduate STEM Education and Executive Director of Project Kaleidoscope at the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
Eugene DeLoatch – Dean Emeritus of Engineering at Morgan State University
Historically Black Colleges and Universities: NSF’s Role in Building Capacity for STEM Education and Research
Claudia Rankins, National Science Foundation (NSF) Program Director for the Division of Human Resource Development in the Directorate for Education and Human Resources, gives an overview of the history of NSF investments in Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This presentation was made on July 29, 2020 at the National Science Board meeting.
James Jackson on Studying Race and Ethnicity
James Jackson, social psychologist, former National Science Board member (class of 2014-2020) and former EE Committee Chair describes studying #race and #ethnicity and the differences between race, class, and ethnicity and the big questions social scientists ask when studying these areas.
NSB Statement on Racism in Science and Engineering
The National Science Board has issued a statement on #racism including in the science and engineering enterprise and is committing to act. Click the link to the statement: https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=300730 #NSBvision #science #engineering
What Makes America Great?
National Science Board Vice Chair, Victor McCrary talks about the power of tapping into America's #diversity to help address many of society's challenges.
Science & Engineering Indicators 2020 media briefing
In January 2020, Diane Souvaine, National Science Board (NSB) Chair, Julia Phillips, Chair, NSB Committee on Science Engineering and Policy, and Arthur Lupia, Assistant Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences directorate, held a briefing about 2020 Science and Engineering Indicators. The briefing highlights key data trends – including global research and development investments, output from high R&D intensive industries, trends in foreign-born students in STEM, women and underrepresented minorities in STEM, and U.S. student performance in science and mathematics. NSB members Phillips and Souvaine also discuss the policy implications of these data trends.
NSB Meeting 466 Day 2 Afternooon
NSB meeting 466 is wrapping up day 2 with the Committee on Science and Engineering Policy, Vision 2020 Task Force, Committee on Oversight, and the Open Plenary.
NSB Meeting 466 Day 2 Morning Sessions
Day 2 of the National Science Board meeting 466 is starting up. This morning we have the Committee on Awards & Facilities Open, Committee on External Engagement Open, and the Committee on Strategy Open sessions. Check back this afternoon at 1:30PM for more!
NSB's 466th meeting Day 1 Plenary Open Session
the 466th meeting of the National Science Board is getting underway with the plenary open session.
Science & Engineering Indicators 2020 Capitol Hill Briefing
The State of U.S. Science and Engineering and other 2020 Indicators reports published by the National Science Board and National Science Foundation (NSF) lay out the data, trends, and global position of the U.S. S&E enterprise in a global context. Last week, members of the Board briefed congressional staff and representatives of the science and higher education communities on #SEIndicators2020. Moments from the briefings can be seen in the video below. Indicators 2020 reports are here: https://ncses.nsf.gov/indicators
Federal Funding for Research
How does federal funding for research work? NSB member Victor McCrary talks about how the Federal Government spurs innovators and innovation.
NSB Meeting 465 Day 2 Afternoon Sessions
The National Science Board's 465th meeting comes to a conclusion with the Committee on Science and Engineering Policy, and Plenary Open sessions.
NSB Meeting 465 Day 2 Morning Sessions
Day 2 of NSB Meeting 465 is Just starting. This morning we have the Vision 2030 Task Force, Committee on External Engagement, and the Committee on Strategy.
NSB 465 Committee on Awards & Facilities, and Oversight Open Sessions
Meeting 465 of the National Science Board continues day 1 with the Committee on Awards & Facilities Open, and the Committee on Oversight Open
NSB Meeting 465 Day 1 Morning Session
The 465th Meeting of the National Science Board is getting underway! This morning, we have the Plenary Open Session for you. Enjoy!
STW Report Capitol Hill Briefing
Here are some shots of NSB Chair Diane Souvaine and STW Chair Victor McCrary at the briefing on Capitol Hill for the release of the NSB's STW report, September 12, 2019. Click here to get the full report:https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/publications/2019/nsb201923.pdf #FlashbackFriday #STEMworkforce
2020 NSB Awards Nominations are Open
Nominations for the #NSBPublicService awards are still open. 2018 awardee Dean Kamen talks here about his informal education program FIRST Global. Click here to find out how to nominate for 2020. https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/awards/index.jsp
SEI Excitement
The Science and Engineering Indicators are still worth getting excited about. That is, if you love data. National Science Board - NSB member Geri Richmond explains.
Click here to view the full report: https://www.nsf.gov/statistics/2018/nsb20181/
Being an Innovator
NSB member Victor McCrary talks a little about being an innovator. Definitely worth a listen to get your week started. #mondaymotivation
Jane Lubchenco, Vannevar Bush Awardee
The 2020 #VannevarBush and #NSBPublicService award nominations are open. The deadline is September 9th, 2019. JaneLubchenco, Distinguished University Professor and Marine Studies Advisor to the President of Oregon State University talks about her 2018 honor. Click here to nominate and get more information: https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/awards/index.jsp
Curious Dean Kamen
2018 #NSBPublicService awardee and founder of @FIRSTweets Dean Kamen talks about what piqued his interest in #STEM. A gem to keep in mind as kids go #backtoschool
About the NSB
What is the role of the National Science Board at the National Science Foundation (NSF)? Here's a short video to explain.
NSB Meeting 463 Day 2 Morning
Day 2 of the 463rd National Science Board Meeting is getting underway. This morning, the Plenary Open, and the Vision 2030 Task Force. This afternoon, keep an eye out for the afternoon Plenary Open session.
National Sciece Board Meeting 463 Day 1 Morning Sessions
Meeting 463 of the National Science Board is underway! This morning we begin with the Plenary Open, followed by the Committee on Science & Engineering, and then the Skilled Technical Workforce Task Force
