National Science Board

Scientists criticize Trump's dismissal of the National Science Board, which aligns with administration efforts to cut NSF funding and raises fears of undermining independent decision-making in federal science grants.

The Trump administration has removed several members of the National Science Board, which oversees the $9 billion National Science Foundation, according to sources. The action involves the board responsible for guiding the NSF's funding decisions.

The Trump administration has dismissed all 22 members of the independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation, according to a former board member. The board, which advises the NSF on research and policy, was abruptly terminated without prior public notice.

The Trump administration terminated members of the National Science Board overseeing the National Science Foundation via an email sent on the president’s behalf, a move criticized as a 'dangerous attack' on U.S. innovation.

The Trump administration terminated all 22 members of the National Science Board via a terse email with no explanation, marking a severe blow to the National Science Foundation and the U.S. scientific community. The board serves as an independent advisory body on scientific and engineering issues for the President and Congress.

Donald Trump has terminated several members of the independent National Science Board, an action that may impact the governance of U.S. science policy. The board, which oversees the National Science Foundation, operates independently but its members are appointed by the President.

The Trump administration dismissed the entire National Science Board, an advisory body established by the US Congress in 1950, without providing any explanation for the termination.

President Donald Trump dismissed all 24 members of the National Science Board, which oversees the U.S. National Science Foundation. The decision has raised concerns about potential interference in scientific governance.

The Trump administration notified several scientists on the National Science Foundation’s board that they were terminated from their roles, according to a report by The Washington Post. The White House Presidential Personnel Office sent a message thanking the members for their service, as shared via screenshots.

The Trump administration has dismissed the entire National Science Board (NSB), which advises on the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF has faced funding challenges and delays, despite its role in developing technologies like MRIs and cellphones, and supporting companies like Duolingo. House Democrat Zoe Lofgren criticized the move as 'stupid.'