ars technica
Director of the National Science Foundation Sethuraman Panchanathan abruptly resigned Thursday, Science Magazine first reported.
Panchanathan, who goes by Panch, did not cite a reason for his departure, which comes as 16 months are left in his six-year term. However, like most other federal agencies, the scientific funding organization is awash in turmoil due to the Trump administration. Specifically, the NSF is facing a 55 percent cut to its $9 billion annual budget in the next fiscal year, as well as a mass layoff of half of its 1,700-person staff, according to Science…
…Earlier this month, the NSF announced that it would be canceling active grants totaling up to $1 billion in scientific research funding. The reason given was that the research the grants funded was no longer a priority for the agency. They appear to include research focused on environmental justice, the spread of misinformation, and fostering diversity in the scientific community. The New York Times reported earlier this week that it had tallied more than 400 active NSF grants that have been terminated so far. More
Looks like money well Not spent. – Dr. Tar
I love it!
They had their 12 years of ‘fundamental transformation’. Now it’s our turn.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannd a nuther worthless, little, Federal Tit-Sucking Parasite drops off as the milk dries up!
No, posting ALL of the evidence of the massive crime sprees would have been far better. What files has he taken with him, and what non-extradition country is he planning on running to?
So, no cuts to actual science?
Sethuraman Panchana, now there’s a good American name for you.
@NIdahoOrthodox:
Heh! My thought too.
Plus, I wonder how much the NSF spends on junkets. You know, like conferences in Bali.
Fuqouttahere you commie piece of shit.
At least the wog is smart enough to not burn the bridges.
Still leaves some $4 Billion per year to steal.
Can’t understand why Pancho is running away.
$4 Billion ain’t enough?