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FEDERALhearing transcript

Review of the National Science Foundation 2020 Budget Request

Original title: A REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FISCAL YEAR 2020 BUDGET REQUEST

January 1, 2019

National Science FoundationFederal BudgetSTEM EducationScientific ResearchHigher Education Funding

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing examines the federal funding levels for the National Science Foundation, which provides approximately 25% of all federal support for at U.S. colleges and universities.

Who is mentioned in the record

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University Researchers

The NSF budget determines the availability of federal grants for basic research in science and engineering.

STEM Educators

The NSF provides federal support for STEM education programs ranging from pre-kindergarten to career development.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a House Subcommittee hearing held on May 8, 2019, to review the proposed fiscal year 2020 budget for the National Science Foundation (NSF). The hearing featured testimony from NSF leadership regarding the agency's role in funding and education across the United States.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on May 8, 2019, to review the NSF Fiscal Year 2020 budget request.
  • The NSF provides approximately one-fourth of all federal support for basic research conducted at U.S. colleges and universities.
  • The NSF is the primary source of federal funding for researchers in computer science, biology, and social science.
  • The NSF is the principal source of federal support for STEM education from pre-kindergarten through career development.
  • The hearing included testimony from Dr. France Cordova (NSF Director) and Dr. Diane Souvaine (National Science Board Chair).
  • The hearing took place in room 2318 of the Rayburn House Office Building.

Why It Matters

The hearing examines the federal funding levels for the National Science Foundation, which provides approximately 25% of all federal support for at U.S. colleges and universities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the National Science Foundation?
The NSF supports across all fields of science and engineering and provides federal support for education at all levels.
Who testified at this hearing?
Dr. France Cordova, Director of the National Science Foundation, and Dr. Diane Souvaine, Chair of the National Science Board.

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NSF Role in STEM

The hearing highlights the NSF's role as the principal federal source for STEM education across all levels of schooling.

National Science Foundation

Connected Entities

personFrance Cordova“Director of the National Science Foundation”Map →
organizationCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology“House committee overseeing the hearing”Map →
organizationNational Science Foundation“Federal agency responsible for basic research and STEM education funding”Map →
personDiane Souvaine“Chair of the National Science Board”Map →
personHaley Stevens“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology”Map →

Sources

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