When emailing, it is part of the culture at NSF to cc anyone who might benefit from having a record of the correspondence. If you receive emails from NSF, use the “reply all” function when you submit your responses. In the face of further attrition, this could be a big time-saver. (11) - ThreadSky

jeremykoster.bsky.social • 4 days ago

When emailing, it is part of the culture at NSF to cc anyone who might benefit from having a record of the correspondence. If you receive emails from NSF, use the “reply all” function when you submit your responses. In the face of further attrition, this could be a big time-saver. (11)

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tracysweet.bsky.social•3 days ago

I’m so sorry Jeremy - thank you for your service and this information.

jeremykoster.bsky.social•4 days ago

More generally, remind taxpayers why science matters. It is commonly noted that NIH awards end up having multiplicative benefits for the American economy. Comparable attempts to substantiate the value of NSF funding would be great to see. (12)

jeremykoster.bsky.social•4 days ago

The operational costs at NSF are low -- less than 10% of the Congressional appropriations. Most appropriations are returned to universities in the United States, ultimately benefitting students in all regions while promoting an educated workforce. (13)
https://nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/Budget%20Update%2C%20Blue.pdf?VersionId=ZYD6XY7ds_gQ2U8R7.DJsMqRh2NbBHJ0

jeremykoster.bsky.social•4 days ago

Great ideas can come from anywhere, and congressional legislation (e.g., CHIPS and Science Act) has directed the NSF toward the goal of broadening participation in science. Researchers can organize and approach the legal counsel at their universities for clarifications on their activities. (14)

wndlb.bsky.social•3 days ago

Expect every single one of those to be stopped, halted, defunded etc., and applying for same will likely become the touching of the third rail.

jeremykoster.bsky.social•4 days ago

Perhaps now more than ever, cultivate curiosity in your students and reassure them that there are paths toward becoming a scientist in the future. Education and training remain a huge part of the NSF mission. (15)

lbluth.bsky.social•3 days ago

📌

jeremykoster.bsky.social•4 days ago

Finally, have confidence that the program officers and staff members working in NSF’s directorates are among the most committed and thoughtful people that you could ever hope to meet, doing their absolute best to uphold the agency’s mission as long as the time allows. (16)

cattownsend.bsky.social•3 days ago

Sad day, thanks for your service.

stephrstephr.bsky.social•4 days ago

Thanks for these tips and best of luck to you personally and to your team and the NSF in congress' budget. I hope you all find funds, patience and strength to fight these unfair dismissals.

jenniferraff.bsky.social•3 days ago

Thank you so much for your service. We appreciate you!

jeremykoster.bsky.social•3 days ago

Oh, one more thing. This website is probably the best resource for NSF's response to the executive orders: https://www.nsf.gov/executive-orders

Please check there first before emailing the program officers (who have been coached to email you this link as a first response). (17)

golfwriterkiel.bsky.social•3 days ago

Thank you, sir, and all the best in whatever is next.

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