NSF is seeking public input on its FY 2026-2030 NSF Strategic Plan. Specifically, they would appreciate input on the following questions:

Trump wants to cut the NSF by over 50%. The future of American innovation is at stake. Help stop the madness, spread the word with the new Stand Up For Science microflyer! #SaveNSF www.standupforscience.net/microflyer3

Thanks to @savensf.bsky.social and others who have advocated in support of NSF's mission to promote the progress of science, advance health, prosperity and welfare, and secure the national defense. /🧵

A key lesson of the past year is that whatever is written down and passed into law will require continued vigilance to ensure that what is appropriated is spent in the manner, means, and time expected by the American people.

This proposed budget as a statement of what the R&D landscape should look like is positive for science, economic activity, and oversight, especially in light of 2025 disruption of the basic operation of America's R&D. Next: will this become law and will the law be enforced?

Impoundment: "[S]hall not be subject to reductions or reprogramming without prior approval of the Committees." In case of planned RIFs: "[S]hall notify the Committees by letter no later than 45 days in advance." Of course Committees could approve on both counts... (more on that in a moment)

Other pluses include a preamble that engages explicitly with the "reprogramming" and/or "reductions" of funds as well as some traction on RIFs. Will it be seen through? Unsure.

Initial takeaway of (complex) FY26 Congress budget bill is positive on multiple fronts... rules.house.gov/sites/evo-su... ... including a bottom-line $8.75B for NSF. This is a small cut relative to FY24/5 (modulo inflation) with a bigger cut to STEM, but nothing like the WH proposed cut of $5B+.

On November 8, the U.S. celebrated National STEM Day. Science, technology, engineering, and math fuel the discoveries and innovations that shape our future.

The National Science Foundation is celebrating 75 years! We’re continuing our look back at each decade of discoveries. Next up: the 1960s, a decade of breakthroughs that reshaped science and society.

🚨 The White House's FY 2026 proposed budget cuts to NSF would lead to expected economic losses of ~$11 billion. Learn more about this data from the Science and Community Impacts Mapping Project in Save NSF's most recent newsletter: mailchi.mp/savensf/prop...

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Did you know? 💡 Childhood shows like The Magic School Bus, Cyberchase, Sci Girls, and Peep and the Big Wide World were funded by the National Science Foundation. These shows have been a significant contributor to science education in and out of the classroom for decades.

Did you know? 💡 In the 60s, the National Science Foundation funded William C. Stokoe’s research into ASL and linguistics. Stokoe's book, Dictionary of American Sign Language on Linguistic Principles, transformed Deaf education in the U.S.

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See why funding NSF is vital to innovation in America from three former NSF Assistant Directors for Computer and Information Science and Engineering:

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24 hours after the Union of Concerned Scientists released "Science and Democracy Under Siege," AFGE Local 3403 President Jesus Soriano joined UCS, Representative Paul Tonko and Earthjustice for a press conference to demonstrate strong support for science-based policy and worker protections.

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AFGE Local 3403 President Jesus Soriano joined Rep. Zoe Lofgren and AFGE National President Everett Kelley to highlight the damage being done to NSF by the Trump Administration and discuss a letter sent to Congresswomen Lofgren signed by 150 NSF employees #SaveNSF #SaveScience #FundNSF

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This year the National Science Foundation is celebrating 75 years! In 1950, President Harry S. Truman signed the creation of the National Science Foundation into law. To continue NSF's mission, we must act now to Save NSF. Visit our toolkit to get involved. www.savensf.com/take-action

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