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NSF Faces Backlash Over Major Restructuring Changes
5/13/2025
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- The National Science Foundation (NSF) is undergoing major changes, including cutting executive roles and dissolving its Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM. This downsizing has sparked backlash from staff and unions, reflecting a growing concern as the agency aligns with federal initiatives to simplify research regulations.
