Scientists as Advocates

Scientists, Engineers, Mathematicians and Educators as Advocates

The best advocates for the NSF are the scientists, engineers, mathematicians and educators who do the valuable work this agency makes possible. The resources below will help you to identify, monitor and advocate on science policy and funding issues that matter most to you, with a focus on NSF.

Advocacy Resources

Congressional Visit Toolbox (FASEB)
Advocacy Training Presentation (FASEB)
111th Congress Information and Advocacy Center (FASEB)
FASEB FY 2010 Funding Recommendation for NSF (FASEB)
Science Policy Career Resources (FASEB)
Talking Points on Federal Research Funding (CNSF)
Science and Public Engagement [12 October 2006] (AAAS)

Science Policy News

Washington Update (FASEB)
Policy Statements and Science Policy Issues (FASEB)

Federal Science Policy Offices

NSF - Office of Legislative & Public Affairs
Office of Science and Technology Policy

Congressional Committees and Subcommittees with Jurisdiction over NSF

US House of Representatives: Committee on Appropriations; Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Committee on Science and Technology; Subcommittee on Research and Science Education; Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation; Committee on Small Business
US Senate: Committee on Appropriations; Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Subcommittee on Science and Space; Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF)
Task Force on the Future of American Innovation
Nonprofit Science Policy and Advocacy Organizations (FASEB)