Abstract
The US National Science Foundation (NSF) plays an important role in assisting the nation address national and global challenges like climate change and energy security. NSF'S funding levels are projected to double relative to 2006 levels under the president's Plan for Science and Innovation, sustaining momentum generated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The ARRA increased NSF's fiscal year 2009 funding by $3 billion for an FY 2009 total appropriation of $9.49 billion. Climate change and clean energy are the focus of major new and enhanced investments across NSF in 2010. The NSF will join with the US Department of Energy to increase public awareness of the benefits of clean energy and inspire the next generation of clean energy scientists and engineers. The NSF stands ready to support the basic research, engineering and educational needs of the nation with the connection between the ocean and society.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages | 20-22 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Volume | 51 |
| No | 1 |
| Specialist publication | Sea Technology |
| State | Published - Jan 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ocean Engineering