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Media Advisory 04-33
National Science Board to Meet (Oct. 13-14)
October 12, 2004
Arlington, Va.—Media are invited to attend open sessions of the National Science Board (NSB) meeting Oct. 13-14, 2004, at the National Science Foundation's (NSF) headquarters, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Va. This is one of the NSB's regular meetings. The Science Board is a 24-member policy body for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and serves in a second role as advisors to the president and Congress on key science and engineering issues of the nation.
Public sessions for NSB committees and task forces are scheduled in rooms 1235 and 1295. Visitors to the sessions should check in at the security desk, 9th & Stuart Streets entrance. For directions, see: http://www.nsf.gov/home/visit/visitjump.htm
Reporters are invited to attend all open sessions, subject to provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act. The meeting agenda is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/nsb/meetings/2004/1004/index.htm
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Media Contacts
William C. Noxon, NSF (703) 292-7750 wnoxon@nsf.gov
Program Contacts
Jean Pomeroy, NSF (703) 292-7000 jpomeroy@nsf.gov
Related Websites
Meeting Agenda: http://www.nsf.gov/nsb/meetings/2004/1004/index.htm
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supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and
engineering, with an annual budget of $6.06 billion. NSF funds reach all 50
states through grants to over 1,900 universities and institutions. Each year,
NSF receives about 45,000 competitive requests for funding, and makes over
11,500 new funding awards. NSF also awards over $400 million in
professional and service contracts yearly.
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