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Biological sciences: Determining phenotype from genotype
The NSF’s Division of Integrative Organismal Systems, within the Directorate for Biological Sciences, discusses how their work determining phenotype from genotype is fighting food insecurity.
Extending intellectual frontiers in atmospheric and geospace sciences
Here, Open Access Government probes how the National Science Foundation in the U.S. supports extending intellectual frontiers in the atmospheric and geospace sciences.
Broadening participation in U.S. astronomical research
Open Access Government explores the different ways that the National Science Foundation’s Division of Astronomical Sciences is encouraging wider participation and diversity in U.S. research.
Physics: Crucial questions about structure and our world
Denise Caldwell, Director, Division of Physics U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), sheds light on research that addresses the most fundamental questions surrounding the structure and inner workings of our world.
Encouraging astronomical sciences in the U.S.
Editor of Open Access Government, Jonathan Miles, takes us on a voyage of discovery when it comes to supporting astronomical sciences in the U.S.
Chemistry research: Driving discovery and development
The Division of Chemistry at the National Science Foundation, provides an update on their work in driving discovery and development concerning chemistry research that improves the quality of life in the United States.
January 2020 North America Analysis
The January 2020 edition of North America Analysis boasts a wide array of content on policy issues from the region, including a special feature from Dr Suresh Kuppuswamy at Frost & Sullivan, who explores the future of medical imaging.
Education and Human Resources (EHR): Building America’s STEM future
Here, we find out that the National Science Foundation’s Directorate of Education and Human Resources works to achieved excellence in STEM education at all levels.
Supporting science in the United States: A focus on materials research
Here, Writer Megan Warrender, focuses on materials research as an example of how science is supported in the United States by the National Science Foundation.
A new era of scientific discovery in weather and climate
Dr Anjuli S. Bamzai, Division Director for Atmospheric and Geospace articulates why the research community is at the cusp of a new era of scientific discovery in weather and climate, enabled by innovative cutting-edge technologies.
A glimpse at astronomical sciences in the U.S.
Here, we unveil the sterling efforts of the National Science Foundation to further astronomical sciences in the U.S.
A time of unprecedented opportunity for ecology and evolutionary biology
Stephanie E. Hampton, Division Director and George W. Gilchrist, Acting Deputy Division Director, at the National Science Foundation’s Division of Environmental Biology, convey that now is a time of unprecedented opportunity for ecology and evolutionary biology.
Building an advanced computing ecosystem for 21st-century research and education
Here, four experts from the National Science Foundation reveal their thoughts about building an advanced computing ecosystem for 21st-century research and education.
North America Analysis – October 2019
A very warm welcome to the October 2019 edition of North America Analysis, which boasts a vast array of mind transforming content on many policy issues from the region, including a special feature on advanced computing in the United States.
Achieving excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education
Here, we examine the mission of the National Science Foundation’s Directorate of Education and Human Resources to achieve excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.
Advancing basic chemical research while developing a globally competitive workforce
Carol Bessel and Melissa Olson from National Science Foundation’s Division of Chemistry (CHE) reveal the organisation’s goal of advancing basic chemical research while also developing a globally competitive workforce.
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Open Access Government (July 2019)
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Progressing science in the U.S. – Enabling discoveries for understanding life
The work of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance science is charted here, with a focus on the work of their Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) in enabling discoveries for understanding life.
A new and exciting age in polar science
Kelly K. Falkner, Director of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP), National Science Foundation, shares her thoughts on a new and exciting age in the field of polar science.
Supporting social and behavioural science improves the quality of life
Dr Arthur Lupia, Assistant Director, Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) at the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the U.S. provides a compelling glimpse into how supporting social and behavioural science improves the quality of life.