Media Advisory 16-002
National Science Foundation to present FY 2017 budget request
Media availability with NSF director to follow presentation
February 8, 2016
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National Science Foundation (NSF) Director France A. Córdova will present President Obama's fiscal year 2017 NSF budget request to Congress at 3:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at NSF's headquarters, 4201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia.
Detailed information about the FY17 budget request will be available Feb. 9 on NSF's website.
Following Córdova's presentation, NSF assistant directors and office heads will provide separate program briefings in break-out rooms at NSF.
The presentation will be recorded and will be posted on nsf.gov on the following day.
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What: |
National Science Foundation FY 2016 Budget Request |
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Who: |
NSF Director France A. Córdova |
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When: |
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, 3:30 p.m. |
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Where: |
National Science Foundation |
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Metro: |
Orange and Silver Lines, Ballston |
Credentialed media must contact Bobbie Mixon at bmixon@nsf.gov or (703) 292-8485 to make arrangements to attend the briefing.
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Media Contacts
Bobbie Mixon, NSF, (703) 292-8485, email: bmixon@nsf.gov
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