Science Matters

Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) One of the most well-known and competitive awards comes through the CAREER program, which funds proposals from assistant professors (or equivalent…

1. Major astrophysical breakthroughs NSF’s Daniel K.

1. One of the most well-known projects supported by NSF is the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center , a leading resource for tracking the state of the pandemic in real-time.

The insidious negative effects of racist stereotypes on African Americans’ academic performance was described in The Atlantic in 1999 by former National Science Board member and social psychologist…

Despite their proximity to the ocean, the flooded caves of Tsimanampetsotse National Park in southwest Madagascar are filled with fresh, clear water.

As a particle physicist, Cristian Galbiati’s research focuses on some very curious natural phenomena.

Paul Milgrom was awakened around 2 a.m. Oct. 12 by some audacious person knocking on his door. “Paul … you’ve won the Nobel Prize.

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A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself." President Franklin D. Roosevelt We walk on soils, but often give little thought to what’s right under our feet.

Since its formal dedication 40 years ago this week, NSF’s Karl G.