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02/25/2026

Keep up with the latest from the U.S. National Science Foundation. This is a daily look at notable news, scientific findings and stories brought to you by NSF.



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NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory launches real-time discovery machine for monitoring the night skyFebruary 25, 2026
The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, jointly funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, has released its first alerts documenting…

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NSF BIO Virtual Office Hour: Updates from the NSF Directorate for Biological Sciences
02/25/2026


NSF BIO Virtual Office Hour: Updates from the NSF Directorate for Biological Sciences

Thursday, March 19, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Preview the New Science and Engineering Indicators Explorer
03/05/2026





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Science and Engineering Indicators Explorer

The Science and Engineering Indicators Explorer is a forthcoming web application that will help you create custom visualizations of science and engineering data. You don’t need to be an expert to use this tool—it's designed for anyone who’s interested in analyzing and sharing data on key indicators of U.S. science and engineering performance.


The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) within the U.S. National Science Foundation is excited to announce an innovative new project. We are expanding the NCSES Data Tool suite to include a new data tool for Science and Engineering Indicators called the Indicators Explorer. Development is in progress, and we’d like users to get a look at this tool, give their impressions, and test functionality.

To see if you are eligible to participate in usability testing of the new tool, please complete this brief questionnaire:

INDICATORS EXPLORER SCREENER SURVEY

This survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Your information will be kept confidential (see our privacy statement). The OMB control number for this study is 3145-0215.

If selected to participate in a one-on-one interview, you may be eligible to earn a $50 VISA e-gift card.

For more details, click here to read the Knowledge Base article about the new tool.

The Indicators Explorer will launch in May 2026. After it launches, it will be updated and improved as new data and features become available.
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INDICATORS

Science and Engineering Indicators is a Congressionally mandated suite of products on the state of the U.S. science and engineering enterprise. The reports are prepared under the guidance of the National Science Board by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).
NATIONAL SCIENCE BOARD

The National Science Foundation Act of 1950 charged the National Science Board (NSB) with two roles: governing board of the NSF and advisor to Congress and the President on policy matters related to STEM research and STEM education. Selected for their distinguished service and accomplishments in academia, government, and the private sector, the Board’s 24 presidentially appointed members are leaders in STEM research and education.
NATIONAL CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING STATISTICS

The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) is the nation's leading provider of statistical data on the U.S. science and engineering enterprise. As a principal federal statistical agency, NCSES serves as a clearinghouse for the collection, interpretation, analysis, and dissemination of objective science and engineering data.


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