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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 held a two-day symposium on Feb. 6-7, 2020.

You can view the archived videos of the event below. Click here to view the symposium agenda.

Symposium Day One, February 6, 2020

Symposium Day Two, February 7, 2020

The Endless Frontier

A new 75th anniversary edition of Science – the Endless Frontier is available! Originally published in 1945, this foundational text in NSF's history now features a new foreword by France A. Córdova, 14th Director of NSF. Download a PDF version of the text here or purchase a copy from the Government Publishing Office's online bookstore.

National Science Foundation 70th Anniversary Toolkit

Join us in celebrating NSF's 70th Anniversary! By telling your NSF story, you are helping tell the nation how federal support for fundamental research in science and engineering is critical to knowledge, innovation, the workforce and society. For ideas, visit the NSF70 Toolkit.

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...