Trump Administration Dismisses National Science Board, Raising Concerns Over NSF's Future
The Trump administration has dismissed all members of the National Science Board, an independent body overseeing the National Science Foundation (NSF). The board, which advises the president and Congress on science and engineering policy, was informed of their termination via an email from the Presidential Personnel Office. The board, typically composed of 25 members serving staggered six-year terms, was in the process of finalizing a report on the state of U.S. science. The decision has been met with disappointment from former board members, who see it as part of broader changes the administration intends for the NSF. The move follows previous attempts by the administration to significantly cut the NSF's budget, which Congress has so far resisted. 
