NSF's 70th Anniversary Symposium: February 6-7, 2020
To begin a year-long commemoration of NSF's 70th anniversary, and 75 years since the publication of "Science - the Endless Frontier," NSF will hold a two-day symposium on Feb. 6-7, 2020. To attend in person register here.
You will be able to view a livestream of the event below. Click here to view the symposium agenda.
Watch the livestream below on Feb. 6 at 9am
For those viewing the Webcast online, submit questions during the Q&A segments to nsf70@nsf.gov
History Wall
As the National Science Foundation begins a new chapter in a new headquarters, an extraordinary lobby mural highlights some of the countless NSF-supported discoveries, advances and innovations that touch the lives of Americans every day. NSF has a proud tradition of encouraging bold ideas in science and engineering, and supporting the people behind them. The mural pays tribute to them and to all those at NSF whose tireless efforts make it all possible. Read more...
History Publications
A collection of publications, articles and reports about the history of NSF.
Archives
Links to the Speech, News, and NSF & Congress Archives, and NSF Budget Requests to Congress.
Biographies
Brief biographies of former NSF directors.
Anniversaries: 60th
Highlights from NSF's 60th anniversary celebration in 2010.
Anniversaries: 50th
Highlights from NSF's 50th anniversary celebration in 2000.
The National Science Foundation: A Brief History
A report by George T. Mazuzan, Former NSF Historian, Office of Legislative and Public Affairs, July 15, 1994.