Tag #Nsf Funding Freeze

What is the immediate impact of the NSF's grant payment freeze on scientists, and how does it contradict existing legislation?

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has frozen all grant payments due to executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, impacting hundreds of scientists who rely on these funds for research and living expenses. Julia Van Etten, a biologist, faces inability to pay bills this month due to the freeze. The NSF's actions contradict the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, which mandates broader participation in science.