The National Science Board is an independent policy body established by Congress in 1950 with dual responsibilities to:

• Oversee and guide the activities of, and establish policies for, the National Science Foundation; and
• Serve as an independent national science policy body that provides advice to the President and the Congress on policy issues related to science and engineering that have been identified by the President, Congress or the Board itself.

The Board has 24 members appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, plus the NSF Director as an ex officio member. More>>>

On September 23, 2004, President Bush nominated eight candidates to serve on the National Science Board for six-year terms from 2004 to 2010.

Major Actions and Approvals of the October 2004 NSB Meeting

Agendas for the October 13-14, 2004 NSB Meeting

Approved Minutes of the August 2004 NSB Meeting

Summary Report August 2004 NSB Meeting

Science and Engineering Indicators Report, 2004

Major Actions and Approvals of the August 2004 NSB Meeting

Agendas for the August 2004 Meeting

Approved Minutes of May 2004 NSB Meeting

A Companion to Science and Engineering Indicators, 2004

National Science Board:
White Paper on Priority Setting Process for Large Facility

Merit Review Process Report, 2003

National Science Board:
Statement on Math and Science Partnerships

National Science Board Report:
A Report to Congress on the Budgetary and Programatic Expansion of the National Science Foundation
"Fulfilling the Promise"

National Science Board Report:
The Science and Engineering Workforce Realizing America's Potential

The National Science Board:
A History in Highlights 1950-2000