NSB welcomes nominations for 2016 honorary awards Awards honor public service contributions in science and engineering and advancing public understanding of science
Each year, the National Science Board (NSB) pays tribute to remarkable contributions and public service in science and engineering through its Vannevar Bush and Public Service awards. NSB is currently accepting nominations for its 2016 honorary awards through Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015. Named after the gifted visionary and dynamic public servant who was behind the creation of the National Science Foundation (NSF), NSB's Vannevar Bush Award honors life-long leaders who have made exceptional contributions toward the welfare of humankind and the nation through public service activities in science, technology, and public policy. Past recipients include Rice University mathematician Richard Tapia, former science advisor and NSF director Neal Lane, and Maxine Singer, former Carnegie Institution president. NSB's Public Service Award honors individuals and groups for substantial contributions to increasing public understanding of science and engineering in the United States. These contributions may be in a wide variety of areas, including mass media, social media, education, training programs and entertainment. Moira Gunn, Host of Tech Nation, Craig Barrett, of Intel Corporation, and the PBS series "NOVA," are past awardees. Nomination instructions can be found on the award website: http://www.nsf.gov/nsb/awards/index.jsp Leaders in the higher education, scientific society and association, congressional, federal, and private industry communities celebrate the accomplishments of NSB award recipients during an awards ceremony held in May: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR3DPFS8_C0&feature=youtu.be About the National Science Board The NSB is the policymaking body for the National Science Foundation. NSB also advises the President and Congress on science and engineering policy issues. The Board's 24 members are drawn primarily from universities and industry and represent a variety of science and engineering disciplines. Selected for their eminence in research, education or public service and records of distinguished service, Board members serve six-year terms. NSF's director is an ex officio 25th member of the Board. For more information, contact Nadine Lymn, NSB, (703) 292-2490, [email protected] The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering. In fiscal year (FY) 2015, its budget is $7.3 billion. NSF funds reach all 50 states through grants to nearly 2,000 colleges, universities and other institutions. Each year, NSF receives about 48,000 competitive proposals for funding, and makes about 11,000 new funding awards. NSF also awards about $626 million in professional and service contracts yearly. Useful NSB Web Sites: Home Page: http://www.nsf.gov/nsb Media Contact: http://www.nsf.gov/staff/staff_bio.jsp?lan=nlymn&org=NSF News: http://www.nsf.gov/nsb/news Meetings: http://www.nsf.gov/nsb/meetings Publications: http://www.nsf.gov/nsb/publications Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalScienceBoard Twitter: Twitter: https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=NSF_NSB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkrHRzuGSrPp2haQs0T_Pww
