AIBS joined 44 other scientific societies and organizations in urging Congress to fund the National Science Foundation (NSF) at the highest level possible in FY 2026 appropriations and direct sustained funding for the STEM Education (EDU) Directorate.
“Activities supported by EDU encourage the retention and success of STEM talent throughout the postsecondary pipeline, including undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral training,” the letter argues. “The EDU Directorate also provides funding for initiatives to build the skillsets of higher education leadership to engage future generations of STEM education researchers and the STEM workforce.”
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