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NSB-2026-9: Honoring the Sesquicentennial of the American Chemical Society



Resolution relating to statement NSB-2026-9

WHEREAS, the American Chemical Society (ACS) was founded on April 6, 1876, when thirty-five chemists gathered in New York City — as an institution committed, to stimulating original research, awakening and developing talent throughout the United States, and ensuring a broader public appreciation of the chemical sciences;

WHEREAS, the ACS holds a congressional charter under Title 36 of the United States Code, granted in 1937 and signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, toward “fostering public welfare and education, aiding the development of our country’s industries, and adding to the material prosperity and happiness of our people;”

WHEREAS, under the leadership of its first president, New York University Professor John W. Draper — a pioneering photochemist who challenged his colleagues to "deliver unflinchingly to others the truths that Nature has delivered to us" — the Society established from its founding a standard of scientific rigor, openness, and service that has endured for 150 years;

WHEREAS, the ACS has grown from those original thirty-five founding members into one of the world's largest scientific societies, with a global community of more than 230,000 members spanning all degree levels and fields of chemistry, chemical engineering, and allied sciences;

RESOLVED, That the National Science Board extends its congratulations and its deep appreciation to the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; honors the chemists, chemical engineers, and educators whose collective efforts have made ACS a pillar of American scientific enterprise; and affirms its commitment to continued partnership with the Society in advancing fundamental research, nurturing the next generation of chemical scientists, and ensuring that the transformative power of chemistry continues to benefit the people of the United States and the world.



NSB-2026-4: Extraordinary Possibility (January 30, 2026)






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National Science Board Members in Action
As 2026 begins, the National Science Board (NSB) reflects on remarkable achievements during the past year of unprecedented change. As stewards of a long-term strategic vision for the U.S. science and technology (S&T) enterprise, the Board:

Celebrated NSF as a keystone of U.S. progress and prosperity on its 75th anniversary: Winning the race for the future with the National Science Foundation.

Demonstrated quantitatively the economic and security impact of NSF investments in data briefs: Winning the Race for the Future and NSF Investments Are Key to U.S. Leadership in AI & Quantum.

Transformed our Congressionally mandated Science and Engineering Indicators to better inform decision makers by focusing on three topics crucial to U.S. innovation, competitiveness, and national security: Discovery, Talent, and Translation to Impact.

Published a comprehensive, three-year examination of NSF's Merit Review policy with six recommendations to strengthen NSF transparency and accountability and enhance the delivery of benefits to all Americans, while staying grounded in supporting the most meritorious research.

Met with national security leaders across the federal S&T enterprise, increasing NSB engagement to better coordinate on how NSF could further contribute to the research and STEM talent development that is vital for achieving U.S. technological dominance to meet and exceed national security mission objectives, including in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing.

Provided timely information and responded to requests from policymakers; engaged with more than 75 decision-makers and stakeholders across multiple sectors on key S&T national priorities, including White House, Congressional, private sector, and academic leaders.

Provided timely, strategic input to NSF's leadership on agency restructuring in response to Executive Order 14215: "Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies."

As NSF's statutory governing board, we commend NSF leadership and staff for their hard work, dedication, and resilience. They remain steadfast in their commitment to NSF's mission: advancing the progress of science in service of the American people. In 2025, NSF invested more than $8 billion across all fields of science and engineering, all states and territories, across sectors, and in education at each step of the STEM pathway. Last year demonstrated how NSF-funded research continues to deliver benefits across the nation while keeping U.S. scientific research and innovation on the cutting edge for both economic prosperity and national security.

As we look towards 2026, NSF and NSB are not standing still. We are intentionally experimenting with new, targeted programs, policies, and processes while maintaining the critical science and engineering capacity and world-leading infrastructure that is vital to our economy and national security. For our part, NSB is committed to working with the White House, Congress, and NSF leadership to realize a next generation NSF that will deliver benefits, move faster, partner better, and fully realize the agency's unique value.

In 2026, NSB plans to accelerate the transformation to a Next Generation NSF:

Identify fundamental research and education needs relevant to national security and economic prosperity and develop a portfolio of NSF activities to address these priorities.

Engage across federal agencies to strategically partner (e.g. with the Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, and the Department of War's Critical Technology Areas), deploying NSF-funded basic research to solve problems and speed translation to application.

Advance multisectoral initiatives to develop America's STEM talent, from the skilled technical workforce to PhDs– one of the nation's most strategic investments.

Pursue creation of a non-profit foundation to make it easier for non-federal entities, including industry and philanthropy, to partner with NSF and make federal dollars go further.

Capitalize on Merit Review reforms to build a strategic, world-leading research portfolio that leverages the perspectives and expertise of people across all sectors.

Strengthen our partnership with NSF leadership, working togetherto ensure agency operational readiness for the changed landscape of federal, national, and global S&T.

Grow NSF's capacity to help realize a Golden Age of American Innovation and demonstrate a transformative approach that results in national and societal outcomes from S&T research.

The future will not be shaped by science alone, but it cannot be shaped without it. At this pivotal moment, the United States must act with urgency, invest with purpose, and collaborate across boundaries. No one sector, agency, or organization can do this alone. Now is the time for us all to work together to transform our S&T enterprise to meet the 21st century world.

The National Science Board extends its deep appreciation to the researchers, students, educators, innovators, policymakers, and public servants whose work sustains our nation's scientific enterprise. Their dedication reminds us that a future of extraordinary possibility is not guaranteed; it is built through the decisions we make, the partnerships we forge, and the curiosity and courage we choose to nurture. Together, we can bring about the next era of scientific discovery, opportunity, and U.S. leadership.

Learn more about the National Science Board.

Media Contact: Nadine Lymn, National Science Board, (703) 292-2490, nlymn@nsf.gov



NSB-2025-22: Statement on the 75th Anniversary of NSF (May 16, 2025)



Winning the Race for the Future with the National Science Foundation

The U.S. risks losing its science and technology (S&T) leadership and with it, America’s national security, prosperity and uncontested control of its destiny. Military strength comes from economic strength, and economic strength comes from a robust and relentless cycle of discovery and innovation. In short, S&T is the new global currency of power.

Recognizing that America’s scientific and technological prowess has fueled its success since World War II, today countries around the globe are investing heavily in S&T.  Since 2000, global investment in research and development has more than doubled. Today, the U.S. no longer leads the world in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) doctoral degree production, research publications and patents.1As President Trump has said,2 to win the technological race with our geopolitical adversaries, America needs to rapidly accelerate its investment in critical and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and biotechnology. The U.S. must also stay at the cutting edge of discovery to lead the development and deployment of future technologies that we cannot imagine today.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is the keystone of American progress and prosperity, uniquely investing across all science and engineering fields. Today’s critical fields have attracted an explosion of private investment in part because NSF supported early-stage research in these fields years ago. For example, the NSF Network, established in 1985 in coordination with industry and academia, was a forerunner of today’s privatized Internet which is now valued in trillions of dollars. Simultaneously, the Foundation develops the next generation of domestic STEM workers, from semiconductor technicians to computer scientists and quantum engineers. Key to this remarkable legacy has been the Foundation’s dedicated staff who identify meritorious ideas with the most transformative potential. They too are a national asset.

The science and engineering landscape has changed dramatically3 in the last 75 years. Today the U.S. is running a 20th century S&T enterprise in a 21st century world. We have burdened our research enterprise with administrative processes that researchers and policymakers alike agree are too slow and unwieldy. Now is the moment to pursue reforms that unleash our federal agencies and national laboratories to easily partner with industry to meet urgent national needs, speed the translation of research to societal and economic benefits, build a robust domestic STEM workforce, and secure our national defense.  

Thanks to a long history of strong bipartisan support, NSF’s 75 years of strategic investments have delivered remarkable returns for American society.4 To win the future, America needs a robust Next Generation NSF that will continue to fulfill the Foundation’s statutory mission5 to support the most meritorious S&T research and for other purposes while responding to the President’s imperative to enhance speed, transparency and impact. Next Generation NSF will:

Prioritize bold, ambitious basic research that lays the groundwork for future world-changing advances – the next, next big thing.

Make federal dollars a force multiplier by expanding partnerships with business, state, philanthropic, and other sectors.

Mitigate the threat of technological surprise by coordinating research initiatives with the Department of Defense and other national security entities.

Develop domestic STEM talent in critical and emerging areas via increased direct support to the next generation of scientists, engineers, and technicians.

President Trump charged our nation’s S&E leaders to "... renew the American scientific enterprise for the century ahead." Accomplishing this vision requires resources. To blaze a trail to the next frontiers of science and engineering and win the global S&T race,6federal investment in science and engineering research7 must match the aspirations of the President and Congress. The private sector relies on long-term federal investment in early-stage research,8 and American industry leaders9 have been blunt: they will not compensate for drastic reductions in federal funds.10 Foreign adversaries will take advantage if we do not act prudently. The Board raises this as part of its statutory obligation to advise the Congress and the President.

In these challenging times for the U.S. research community, we remain unwavering in our commitment to the pursuit of scientific progress for the benefit of society. Building on a long tradition of national support, we are confident that America’s creative, dedicated, and resilient scientists, engineers, and technicians in all sectors will thrive in the new 21st century S&T ecosystem that we can continue building together.

NSF is a key pillar of our nation’s security and strength.11,12 The National Science Board will work with the Administration, Congress, and the scientific community to make Next Generation NSF a reality and reinvigorate the American S&T enterprise to ensure our nation’s prosperity and security for the next 75 years. The time is now.

All Members of the National Science Board listed below have endorsed this statement:

Victor R. McCrary, Acting Chair
Sudarsanam Suresh Babu 
Roger N. Beachy 
Aaron Dominguez 
Joan Ferrini-Mundy 
Yolanda Gil 
Juan E. Gilbert 
Dorota Grejner-Brzezinski 
Melvyn Huff 
Jeffrey Isaacson 
Matthew Malkan 
Willie E. May
Sarah O’Donnell 
Ryan Panchadsaram 
Julia M. Phillips 
Marvi Matos Rodriguez 
Scott Stanley 
Keivan Stassun 
Merlin Theodore 
Wanda E. Ward 
Bevlee Watford 
Heather Wilson


1 “Oversight and Examination of the National Science Foundation’s Priorities for 2025 and Beyond,” Dan Reed, NSB Chair Emeritus, Testimony before the Research and Technology Subcommittee, Committee on Science, Space, & Technology, May 16, 2024

2 President Donald Trump, Letter to Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, March 26, 2025

3Connected Horizons: New Opportunities in a Changed Landscape, Darío Gil, NSB Chair, September 2024

4 “Babin, Obernolte Celebrate 75 Years of NSF Innovation,” Chairman Brian Babin and Research and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Jay Obernolte, May 9, 2025

5 The National Science Foundation Act of 1950, P.L. 81-507

6 President Donald Trump, Letter to Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, March 26, 2025

7 “Funding for R&D Isn’t a Gift to Academia, It’s Vital to U.S. Security,” Senator Todd Young and Matt Pottinger,
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