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The National Science Board will hold a virtual meeting on May 7, 2025

High on the board's agenda: 'Science for Security — the Race With China'

The National Science Board (NSB) will hold a virtual meeting on May 7, 2025, to address science and engineering policy issues relevant to the U.S. National Science Foundation. The agenda below provides more details.

NSB welcomes members of the public to the open session of its meeting via YouTube livestream. The video recording will be available on the board's YouTube channel after the meeting.

 

Wednesday, May 7: 

OPEN SESSION from 3 to 5 p.m.

Acting Chair Victor McCrary will open the session, which will include:

  • An update on NSB's congressionally mandated 2026 Science and Engineering Indicators. The first of the 2026 reports, Discovery, is slated for release this summer.
  • Discussion of a new initiative the board is exploring: industry, state and philanthropic partners to help support NSF Graduate Fellows nationwide.

From 4 to 5 p.m., the agenda will focus on China's science and technology competitiveness and implications for U.S. economic and national security. Jimmy Goodrich, senior advisor for technology analysis at the RAND Corporation, will give a presentation, after which Acting Chair McCrary will moderate a discussion with the board.

Goodrich is a leading expert on technology, geopolitics and national security with a focus on China and East Asia. He is also a nonresident fellow at the University of California Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation, where he works on research regarding China, technology and national competitiveness.

 

CLOSED SESSION from 12:10 to 2:50 p.m.

During the closed session, the board will discuss recommendations for a new NSF director, elect members of NSB's executive committee and discuss budget scenarios, priorities and opportunities for increased efficiency and impact. The Board will also hear about efforts to advance NSF's mission through multisectoral coalition-building and NSB's Merit Review Commission will update board members on its work.

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Meeting Agenda: National Science Board 494th

Wednesday, May 7, 2025: Conducted via Zoom

Executive Plenary Closed Session 12:10 - 1:30 p.m.

  • Acting chair's opening remarks 12:10 - 12:15 p.m.
  • Approval of closed EPC minutes — February 2025.
  • NSF director transition and recommendations 12:15 - 12:35 p.m.
  • Board priorities and efficiencies 12:35 - 1:05 p.m.
  • Executive committee election 1:05 - 1:30 p.m.
  • Lunch break 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
  • Closed plenary session 2:15 - 2:50 p.m.
  • Acting chair's opening remarks 2:15 - 2:20 p.m.
  • Approval of closed minutes — February 2025.
  • Business task force 2:20 - 2:30 p.m.
  • Merit review commission update 2:30 - 2:35 p.m.
  • Committee updates: CO, CS, & A&F 2:35 - 2:50 p.m.
  • Break 2:50 - 3:00 p.m.

Open Plenary Session 3 - 5 p.m.

  • Acting chair's remarks 3:00 – 3:10 p.m.
  • Indicators 2026 update 3:10 – 3:15 p.m.
  • NSF Fellows Partnership Opportunity 3:15 – 3:25 p.m.
  • Break 3:25 – 4:00 p.m.
  • Science for Security – The Race with China 4 - 5 p.m.
  • End of Meeting 5 p.m.

Media Contact: Nadine Lymn, National Science Board, (703) 292-2490, nlymn@nsf.gov

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