Former NSF Director Warns Of Fragile Future For American Science

Former NSF Director Warns Of Fragile Future For American Science

Former NSF Director France Córdova reflects on the promise of science, the limits of philanthropy, and why disinvestment puts America’s scientific future at risk.

Gutting the NSF will undermine community college pathways to the future of work

Just a few days after delivering his 100-day address at Macomb Community College in Warren, Mich., President Trump released a budget proposal that would slash funding for the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) by more than half. For 75 years, the agency has played an indispensable role in funding STEM workforce training at America’s community