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The '''National Science Foundation''' is an organ of the [[United States Government]] which funds Scientific research. | The '''National Science Foundation''' is an organ of the [[United States Government]] which funds Scientific research.<ref name=NSFOffHist> | ||
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The NSF was established in 1950. | |||
Since its founding researchers funded by the NSF have won over 170 [[Nobel Prize]]s. | |||
The NSF is overseen by a [[National Science Board]].<ref> | |||
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The NSF's budget for 2008 was just over $6 billion.<ref> | |||
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| title=President Signs Omnibus Appropriation Bill | |||
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==References== | |||
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Revision as of 09:03, 3 November 2008
The National Science Foundation is an organ of the United States Government which funds Scientific research.[1] The NSF was established in 1950. Since its founding researchers funded by the NSF have won over 170 Nobel Prizes.
The NSF is overseen by a National Science Board.[2]
The NSF's budget for 2008 was just over $6 billion.[3]
References
- ↑ National Science Foundation History, National Science Foundation. Retrieved on 2008-11-03.
- ↑ A Timeline of NSF History, National Science Foundation. Retrieved on 2008-11-03.
- ↑ President Signs Omnibus Appropriation Bill, National Science Foundation. Retrieved on 2008-11-03.