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The recently-retired hockey great, Wayne Gretzky, used to say, ‘I skate to where the puck is going, not to where it’s been!’ At NSF, we try to find where the fields are going, not where they’ve been. Dr. Rita Colwell Letter from the Director
The returns on NSF’s investments have been enormous. NSF-supported researchers have been awarded over 100 Nobel prizes in the sciences. Entire new industries have emerged in computer communications, biotechnology, agriculture and other sectors. With these new industries have come greater employment opportunities, increased economic prospects, and a quality of life beyond anything imagined 50 years ago. This historical milestone carries great significance, and it is only one of a number of accomplishments that the report highlights and celebrates:
Looking ahead, NSF remains committed to investing in the most promising areas of science and engineering research and education. We can be certain that the results will enhance the nation’s future in profound and extraordinary ways.
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