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NSF  

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  • The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent agency of the U.S. Government, established by the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended, and related legislation, 42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq., and was given additional authority by the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885), and Title I of the Education for Economic Security Act (20 U.S.C. 3911 to 3922). The Foundation consists of the National Science Board of 24 part-time members and a Director (who also serves as ex officio National Science Board member), each appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate. Other senior officials include a Deputy Director who is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate, and eight Assistant Directors. Website: "http://www.nsf.gov/" [Summary provided by NSF.] (en)

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  • 2018-05-15 16:04:39.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add narrower relation (NSF [13215210-664a-4636-96a8-cf8713e94c76,337273] - EDI Data Portal [bbbfc268-47fc-4ba9-8c9e-cf83650e2286,367599]);

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