National Science Foundation (Noun)
Meaning
An independent agency of the federal government responsible for the promotion of progress in science and engineering by supporting programs in research and education.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The National Science Foundation awarded a grant to the university for a research project on renewable energy.
- She serves as a program director at the National Science Foundation, overseeing funding decisions for STEM education initiatives.
- The report highlighted the critical role of the National Science Foundation in advancing scientific knowledge and innovation in the United States.
- His research on computer networks was partially funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering.
- The National Science Foundation supports programs that promote diversity and inclusion in STEM fields, aiming to increase participation of underrepresented groups.