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The National Science Board establishes the policies of the U.S. National Science Foundation and serves as advisor to Congress and the president.
The board approves major NSF awards, provides congressional testimony and issues statements relevant to the nation's science and engineering enterprise.
NSB activities
Members
The NSB is made up of 25 members appointed by the U.S. president. Members are drawn from industry and universities, and represent a variety of science and engineering disciplines and geographic areas.
Publications
NSB issues major reports and policy papers and statements on matters of importance to U.S. science and engineering.
Honorary awards
NSB sponsors two annual awards to honor public service and contributions to increasing public understanding in science and engineering..
Learn more about the Vannevar Bush Award and Science and Society Award.