Building research infrastructure to advance science and engineering research and education across the nation
Administers major NSF-Wide programs, prestigious honorary awards, professional internships for aspiring scientists and engineers and supports broadening participation activities
Provides NSF with centralized support, resources, and tools to promote interdisciplinary learning for enhancing a culture of evidence-based program and policy decision making
Accelerates use-inspired, convergence research in areas of national importance via partnerships between academic and non-academic stakeholders