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National Science Foundation announces new Diamond Achievement Award The National Science Foundation has announced a new award -- the NSF Diamond Achievement Award -- which will be presented for the first time to the international team of researchers who recently captured the first-ever image of a black hole. On April 10, in coordinated press conferences across the globe, the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration announced that its planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes, which was forged through international collaboration, had ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298500&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published May 09, 2019 at 10:56AM Read more at nsf.gov CCTV York

National Science Foundation names Jennifer Dionne and Mark Braverman its 2019 Alan T. Waterman awardees The National Science Foundation (NSF) has named materials scientist Jennifer Dionne and computer scientist Mark Braverman the recipients of this year's Alan T. Waterman Award . The Waterman Award annually recognizes an outstanding young researcher in any field of science or engineering supported by NSF. Researchers 40 years of age or younger, or up to 10 years post Ph.D., are eligible. This year, two outstanding researchers ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298217&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published April 04, 2019 at 06:00AM Read more at nsf.gov CCTV York

NSF press conference on first result from Event Horizon Telescope project The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) project and the National Science Foundation (NSF) will hold a press conference to announce a groundbreaking result. What: Press conference on groundbreaking result from the Event Horizon Telescope. Who : NSF Director France Córdova will deliver remarks. A panel of EHT researchers will also ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298155&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published April 05, 2019 at 02:44AM Read more at nsf.gov CCTV York

National Science Foundation presents the President’s FY 2020 budget request Today, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released details of the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Budget Request to Congress, which includes a proposed level of funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF). Detailed information will be available on NSF's website . NSF Director France Córdova issued the following statement: Under the President's FY2020 budget request, NSF will ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298028&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published March 18, 2019 at 06:58AM Read more at nsf.gov CCTV York

Media call: NSF Fiscal Year 2020 budget request Media are invited to join a 30-minute call about the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 National Science Foundation (NSF) budget request to Congress. The call will include information on the new budget proposal, the details of which are expected to be released on March 18, 2019. NSF staff will answer questions and speak to how agency investments in fundamental science and engineering research will continue to support the nation's economy, security and global ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=297995&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published March 11, 2019 at 10:58AM Read more at nsf.gov CCTV York

Penguins... And More! The National Science Foundation manages the U.S. Antarctic Program, which coordinates all U.S. scientific research (including penguin research!) on the southernmost continent and in the Southern Ocean. More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/penguins/?WT.mc_id=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item. Published March 08, 2019 at 05:16AM Read more at nsf.gov CCTV York

Modernization of NSF’s logistics hub in Antarctica ready to move forward The National Science Board (NSB) has authorized the National Science Foundation (NSF) to move forward with the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization for Science (AIMS) project. AIMS is planned as a 10-year undertaking to overhaul McMurdo Station into an energy- and operationally efficient platform from which to support world-class science. Through its Office of Polar Programs (OPP), NSF manages the U.S. Antarctic Program, which funds and facilitates the nation's scientific endeavors on ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=297843&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published February 26, 2019 at 08:47AM Read more at nsf.gov CCTV York

The krill factor in ocean mixing Engineers investigating impact of krill swarms on ocean mixing, and possibly global climate Full story at https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/science_nation/oceanmixing.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item. Published February 18, 2019 at 07:00PM Read more at nsf.gov CCTV York

Antarctic research vessel to deliver ailing individual to British research station Acting on the advice of medical experts, National Science Foundation (NSF) officials have directed the NSF-chartered research vessel Nathaniel B. Palmer to put ashore a person in need of a level of care not available aboard the ship. The Palmer , which is at sea in Antarctic waters, will divert to the British Antarctic Survey's Rothera Station. After arriving at Rothera, the patient will be flown to Punta Arenas, Chile. The Palmer is on a first, ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=297734&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published February 15, 2019 at 12:20PM Read more at nsf.gov CCTV York

Upgraded LIGO to search for universe's most extreme events The National Science Foundation (NSF) is awarding Caltech and MIT $20.4 million to upgrade the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), building upon the agency's four-decade investment, which has totaled more than $1 billion to date. Funded through a cooperative agreement, Advanced LIGO Plus will increase the volume of deep space the observatory can survey by as much as seven times. This investment is part of a joint international effort in collaboration with UK ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=297414&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published February 14, 2019 at 02:00PM Read more at nsf.gov CCTV York

Expert panel to discuss next generation gravitational wave detector Media invited to expert panel discussing next generation gravitational wave detector NSF and UKRI to host conversation on future directions for LIGO research Media are invited to attend an expert panel discussion on gravitational wave detectors and the future of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) at the Marriott Wardman Park hotel on Feb. 14. The National Science Foundation (NSF) and U.K. Research and Innovation (UKRI) ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=297685&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published February 13, 2019 at 12:41PM Read more at nsf.gov CCTV York

NSF selects Joanne Tornow to head its Biological Sciences directorate The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected Dr. Joanne Tornow to serve as head of the Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO). Tornow has served with NSF for nearly two decades, with a career that has ranged from program management to the highest levels of NSF leadership and strategic development. Her work at NSF has been marked by a focus on accountability, and on supporting cross-disciplinary, convergent research that draws on the strengths of scientists and engineers ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=297642&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published February 11, 2019 at 04:30AM Read more at nsf.gov CCTV York

Statement on executive order to maintain American leadership in artificial intelligence President Donald J. Trump is expected to sign an executive order Feb. 11, titled " Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence ." The order aims to promote sustained investment and innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), enhance access to resources for AI research, and train a next-generation AI research workforce. National Science Foundation (NSF) Director ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=297658&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published February 11, 2019 at 11:07AM Read more at nsf.gov CCTV York

Research immerses HBCU undergrads in biomedical engineering Center for Biomechanical & Rehabilitation Engineering lab inspires STEM careers by focusing students on helping the elderly Full story at https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/science_nation/engineeringdiversity.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item. Published February 10, 2019 at 07:00PM Read more at nsf.gov CCTV York

West Antarctica ocean drilling expedition will reveal climate history in region with significant ice loss The West Antarctic Ice Sheet in the Amundsen Sea off Antarctica could play a pivotal role in future sea level rise, but many questions remain unanswered, scientists say. Now, researchers taking part in an international ocean drilling expedition funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and international partners are on Antarctica's remote Amundsen Sea looking for clues through an analysis of the ice sheet's history. Led by researchers at the University of Houston and ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=297558&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published February 04, 2019 at 10:36AM Read more at nsf.gov CCTV York

Media call: NSF post-shutdown Q&A Media are invited to join a 30-minute call to learn about how National Science Foundation (NSF) activities were affected by the funding lapse. The call will include updates on impacts, including rescheduling panels and extending deadline proposals. While NSF is still evaluating the full impact of the funding lapse, staff will speak to immediate actions already taken to ensure critical funding reaches members of the scientific and engineering research ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=297599&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published January 30, 2019 at 11:48AM Read more at nsf.gov CCTV York

NSF announces awards for soft robotics research The National Science Foundation (NSF) is investing $20 million in 10 research awards to push forward the frontiers of engineering research in soft robotics. "Configurable, strong, mobile robots could safely explore environments too hostile for humans, such as disaster zones and the deep ocean," said Dawn Tilbury, NSF's assistant director for Engineering. "They could allow unprecedented extension of human perception and action to places we've only dreamed about, opening up vast ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=297532&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published December 20, 2018 at 05:00AM Read more at nsf.gov CCTV York

NSF Apps Whether you're a teacher, student or just fascinated by science, the NSF Science Zone app will ignite your imagination. If you want the latest news, interviews and discussions about science, technology, engineering, and math, the Science360 Radio app is for you. Learn more about NSF's apps for iOS and Android mobile devices. More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/apps/index.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item. Published December 17, 2018 at 11:05AM Read more at nsf.gov CCTV York

Two contract employees die in Antarctica Two fire technicians at the National Science Foundation's McMurdo Station in Antarctica have been pronounced dead following an incident at a generator building that powers a radio transmitter near the station. The incident, which still is under investigation, occurred on Dec. 12 local time (McMurdo Station keeps New Zealand time). NSF is not releasing any personal information about the deceased at this time. Their next of kin have been notified. The workers were ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=297454&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published December 13, 2018 at 07:41AM Read more at nsf.gov CCTV York