Publications

	Moving Forward to Improve Engineering Education Available Formats: HTML  |  PDF
	Enhancing Support of Transformative Research at NSF Available Formats: PDF
	Report to the National Science Board on the National Science Foundation's Merit Review Process FY 2006 Available Formats: Landing Page PDF The National Science Foundation Act of 1950 directs the Foundation "to initiate and support basic scientific research and programs to strengthen scientific research potential and science education programs at all levels." NSF achieves its unique mission by making merit-based awards to researchers, educators, and students at approximately 1,740 U.S. colleges, universities and other institutions.   More...
	Hurricane Warning - The Critical Need for a National Hurricane Research Initiative Available Formats: Landing Page PDF This Task Force report provides an agenda for action including prioritized research imperatives, suggested organizational structure and budget, and recommendations for the NSF. This report lays out a plan and encourages the research community to make a serious effort to maximize scientific understanding of hurricanes to ensure its effective application for the protection of life and property.   More...
	Report to the National Science Board on the National Science Foundation's Merit Review Process Fiscal Year 2005 Available Formats: Landing Page PDF The National Science Foundation Act of 1950 directs the Foundation "to initiate and support basic scientific research and programs to strengthen scientific research potential and science education programs at all levels." NSF achieves its unique mission by making merit-based awards to researchers, educators, and students at approximately 1,700 U.S. colleges, universities and other institutions.   More...
	Science and Engineering Indicators 2006 Available Formats: HTML  |  Landing Page SEI is first and foremost a volume of record comprising the major high quality quantitative data on the U.S. and international science and engineering enterprise. SEI is factual and policy-neutral. It does not offer policy options and it does not make policy recommendations.   More...
	America's Pressing Challenge - Building A Stronger Foundation: A Companion to Science and Engineering Indicators - 2006 Available Formats: HTML This report discusses and demonstrates the need to make drastic changes within the Nation's science and mathematics classrooms. If not, our Nation risks raising generations of students and citizens who do not know how to think critically and make informed decisions based on technical and scientific information.
	National Science Board 2020 Vision for the NSF - NSB 05-142 Available Formats: Landing Page PDF Provides a vision statement for NSF, which is informed by a sense of our Nation, and knowledge of the trajectory of global science and engineering research. This report provides strategic priorities, near-term goals, and enabling strategies for achieving this vision.   More...
	Setting Priorities for Large Research Facility Projects Supported by the National Science Foundation Available Formats: HTML  |  PDF
	Long-Lived Digital Data Collections Enabling Research and Education in the 21st Century Available Formats: HTML  |  PDF The Board and the task force undertook an analysis of the policy issues relevant to long-lived digital data collections. This report provides the findings and recommendations arising from that analysis.