Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB).

NSF’s mission is “to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; [and] to secure the national defense.” Although NSF receives less than 5% of the federal research and development (R&D) budget, it has a leading role in advancing U.S. science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). In addition to providing necessary support for large scale research facilities, NSF funds approximately 20% of all federally-sponsored basic research and at least two-thirds of all federally-sponsored non-medical basic research at America’s colleges and universities. Each year, this funding results in grants to more than 200,000 scientists, teachers and student researchers for cutting-edge projects at thousands of institutions across the country. NSF is also a major force in science education and training. The agency supports education research and funds initiatives to prepare teachers, develop curricula, and engage students in scientific activities that are critical for strengthening our scientific workforce. NSF’s support of science and education and its emphasis on integrating research and education make it unique among federal research sponsors; its broad approach stimulates the flow of ideas across scientific boundaries and brings new insight to bear on perplexing research questions. NSF’s pioneering research investments have advanced the frontier of science and have led to the development of marketable technologies, processes and methods.