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A coalition of scientists/allies working to save funding for scientific grants through the National Science Foundation. www.savensf.com

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Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · 9d

🚨 The White House's FY 2026 proposed budget cuts to NSF would lead to expected economic losses of ~$11 billion.

Learn more about this data from the Science and Community Impacts Mapping Project in Save NSF's most recent newsletter: mailchi.mp/savensf/prop...

Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · 10d

📣 Have you been affected by NSF award terminations or implementation of NSF's new priorities? Save NSF wants to hear your story!

Please reach out to [email protected] to share your story today.

#SaveNSF #ShareYourStory

Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · 20d

To continue NSF's mission in driving American innovation, development, discovery, and scientific education, we must act now to Save NSF. Visit our toolkit to see how you can get involved. www.savensf.com/take-action

#SaveNSF #SaveScience #ScienceEducation

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Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · 20d

Did you know?

💡 Childhood shows like The Magic School Bus, Cyberchase, Sci Girls, and Peep and the Big Wide World were funded by the National Science Foundation. These shows have been a significant contributor to science education in and out of the classroom for decades.

Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · Sep 5

To continue NSF's mission in driving American innovation, development and discovery, we must act now to Save NSF. Visit our toolkit to see how you can get involved. www.savensf.com/take-action

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Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · Sep 5

Did you know?

💡 In the 60s, the National Science Foundation funded William C. Stokoe’s research into ASL and linguistics. Stokoe's book, Dictionary of American Sign Language on Linguistic Principles, transformed Deaf education in the U.S.

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Darryl Yong (he/him/his) @dyong.bsky.social · Aug 5

Video of press conference featuring Representative Zoe Lofgren, AFGE National President Everett Kelley and AFGE Local 3403 President Jesus Soriano in response to letter of dissent from NSF employees.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=44YH...

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Science Committee Democrats & AFGE Joint Press Conference Releasing NSF Employees' Letter of Dissent

YouTube video by House Science Committee - Democrats

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Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · Aug 22

- Margaret Martonosi, former NSF Assistant Director for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, January 2020 – December 2023.

- Jim Kurose, former NSF Assistant Director for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, January 2015 – September 2019.
#SaveNSF #FundNSF

Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · Aug 22

while advancing the scientific discovery that will create the new industries of the future."

- Gregory Hager, former NSF Assistant Director for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, June 2024 – May 2025.

Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · Aug 22

Staff and budget cuts to the National Science Foundation imperil US leadership in science and technology at a time when we need to redouble our efforts to maintain world leadership in all of computing, including AI and quantum,

Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · Aug 22

research that has been responsible for decades of economic and societal benefits, including the early research behind companies like Google, Akamai, Duolingo, and DataBricks, and the trained advanced workforce our innovation sector needs.

Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · Aug 22

"The National Science Foundation is responsible for approximately 80% of the federal investments in basic Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) research in US universities annually –

Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · Aug 22

See why funding NSF is vital to innovation in America from three former NSF Assistant Directors for Computer and Information Science and Engineering:

Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · Aug 14

#SaveNSF #ProtectScience

Union of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org · Aug 14

Calling all scientists and science supporters! You have a crucial role to play in countering the authoritarian threat we currently face in this country. Learn more about how you can stand up for the facts and truth that are essential for a free and democratic society. blog.ucs.org/gretchen-gol...

Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · Aug 4

📰 📨 🧪 This week's newsletter just went out. Make sure you are signed up to Save NSF's mailing list, so you don't miss the next one!

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Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · Jul 30

#SaveNSF #SaveScience #StoptheAttacksonScience

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Science and Democracy Under Siege

This administration's first 6 months have been characterized by destruction, division, and chaos.

Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · Jul 30

24 hours after the Union of Concerned Scientists released "Science and Democracy Under Siege," AFGE Local 3403 President Jesus Soriano joined UCS, Representative Paul Tonko and Earthjustice for a press conference to demonstrate strong support for science-based policy and worker protections.

Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · Jul 25

To support NSF and the 150 NSF employees that signed onto the letter of dissent to Rep. Lofgren, call/email your member of Congress and ask them to fund NSF! www.savensf.com/take-action

#SaveNSF #SaveScience #FundScience

Link to the press conference:
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Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · Jul 22

AFGE Local 3403 President Jesus Soriano joined Rep. Zoe Lofgren and AFGE National President Everett Kelley to highlight the damage being done to NSF by the Trump Administration and discuss a letter sent to Congresswomen Lofgren signed by 150 NSF employees
#SaveNSF #SaveScience #FundNSF

Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · Jul 18

This week's newsletter is out. If you didn't receive it, make sure you sign up to our mailing list, so you don't miss out on any updates.

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Save NSF: Budget Season is Here

Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · Jul 17

Thank you David!

Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · Jul 17

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Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · Jul 9

This year the National Science Foundation is celebrating 75 years! In 1950, President Harry S. Truman signed the creation of the National Science Foundation into law. To continue NSF's mission, we must act now to Save NSF. Visit our toolkit to get involved. www.savensf.com/take-action

Save NSF @savensf.bsky.social · Jul 8

It’s our mission to shed light on the National Science Foundation’s impact on American innovation and leadership. We are fighting to protect funding for scientific research that could change the world. Share your experience with the NSF and share this post. #saveNSF

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