Category Archives: Appropriations

Act Today to Help Ensure Adequate Federal Funding for Math Research!

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Karen Saxe

This post is a “call to action” and if you are going to act, you need to do so asap (ideally by March 12)! I hope the following explains what I am asking you to do, and also how you … Continue reading →

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Science under fire in the U.S.A.

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Karen Saxe

Sadly, this topic keeps begging me to write about it; you can consider this a continuation of sorts of my August 28, 2017 and December 1, 2017 posts. Brace yourself, this post is longer than usual and (I hope not … Continue reading →

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How does U.S. investment in science compare to that of other countries?

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Karen Saxe

I know you’ve been wondering. Federal investment in science supports the research of professors and graduate students at American universities, and funds our national laboratories. About half of U.S. basic research is conducted at universities and is funded by the … Continue reading →

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Recess in Washington; Congress winding down pre-recess budget negotiations

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Karen Saxe

I’m headed off to the MAA’s MathFest and thought it a good time to give you an update on budget proceedings in Washington. The month of August is traditionally a congressional recess, meaning that Representatives and Senators are in their … Continue reading →

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The Congressional Budget Process Drama Continues — Countdown to April 28

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Karen Saxe

As promised in my previous post, we now delve in to see what is going on right now with the federal budget process and in particular with funding for research in basic science. That previous post gives a broader view … Continue reading →

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The Congressional Budget Process: A Quick Introduction

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Karen Saxe

In my last post, I asked you to reach out to your congressional delegation and request they support an $8 billion National Science Foundation (NSF) appropriation for fiscal year 2018 funding. In this post, I am going to tell you … Continue reading →

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Time to contact your representatives in congress about NSF Funding!

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Karen Saxe

Many of you who have your research supported by the federal government receive funding from the National Science Foundation. You might receive funds from another agency, like the National Security Agency (the NSA Mathematical Sciences Program entertained a total of … Continue reading →

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