Trump administration fires entire National Science Board
The Trump administration has dismissed all members of the National Science Board, which oversees the National Science Foundation and advises the president on science policy. The move has raised concerns about political interference in scientific institutions. No official reason was provided for the mass termination.
- ▪The National Science Board is responsible for overseeing the National Science Foundation.
- ▪Board members are typically appointed to six-year terms and serve at the pleasure of the president.
- ▪The dismissal affects both current board members and those previously designated for future terms.
- ▪This is an unusual step, as board members are rarely removed en masse.
- ▪The National Science Foundation confirmed the terminations but did not give a rationale.
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