Trump fires all 24 members of U.S. National Science Foundation board
Original: Trump fires all 24 members of the U.S. National Science Foundation
Why This Matters
Major disruption to federal science funding oversight could impact research priorities
President Trump dismissed all 24 members of the National Science Foundation's oversight board, removing the entire leadership structure of the federal agency responsible for funding basic scientific research across American universities and institutions.
The Trump administration terminated the complete membership of the National Science Foundation's National Science Board, which serves as the oversight body for the federal agency. The NSF is a major government funding source for basic scientific research, supporting projects across universities and research institutions nationwide. The board typically consists of 24 members plus the NSF director, appointed to six-year terms to provide strategic guidance and oversight of the foundation's operations. This mass dismissal represents a significant shake-up of the agency's leadership structure and governance framework.