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Last Updated: 03/08/2004

About the National Science Board

The National Science Board is the governing board of the National Science Foundation (NSF), an independent Federal agency established by the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to

  • promote the progress of science,
  • advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare, and
  • secure the national defense.

The Board is composed of 24 part-time members, appointed by the President and
confirmed by the Senate. They are selected on the basis of their eminence in basic,
medical, or social sciences, engineering, agriculture, education, research management
or public affairs. The NSF Director serves on the Board, ex officio.

National Science Board Members

Terms of service on the NSB are six years, with no member serving more than two
consecutive terms. The Chair and Vice Chair are elected from the membership to serve
two-year terms. Much of the background work of the Board is done in committees.

The National Science Board (NSB) has dual responsibilities as:

Meetings of the full Board usually are held five times a year. Unless otherwise specified, they are open to the public.

Dr. Michael P. Crosby serves as Executive Officer of the National Science Board and Director of the National Science Board Office. The Office is responsible for:

  • administering Board operations;
  • maintaining liaison with the NSF Director's office and NSF staff;
  • assisting the Board in the development of policy documents; and
  • supporting the Board in its interface with the President, Congress and the public.

NSB Office Staff

General Information: 703-292-7000
Honorary Awards, Nominations: 703 292-8096
FAX: 703-292-9008


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