KnowraNational Science FoundationLinked fromLinked fromThe 20 pages that link to National Science Foundation, each with the reason it gives.All 20Broader topic 3Related 14Compared with 3LIGORelated: The NSF funded LIGO’s construction and operations.Vannevar BushRelated: Bush’s postwar recommendations helped shape the debate that led to its creation.Arecibo ObservatoryRelated: The agency funded the observatory and oversaw decisions preceding the collapse.Margaret BurbidgeRelated: Burbidge refused its postdoctoral fellowship for women, arguing that such restrictions institutionalized discrimination.National Medal of ScienceRelated: The foundation administers the medal and advises on its scientific selection process.Basic researchRelated: Its creation institutionalized federal support for research beyond immediate applications.Deep Sea Drilling ProjectRelated: The foundation sponsored the project and oversaw its scientific program.United States Antarctic ProgramRelated: The foundation manages the program and funds its scientific research.National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryRelated: The NSF funds NRAO and oversees its cooperative agreement with Associated Universities, Inc.James B. ConantRelated: Conant advocated federal support for basic research, a principle central to the foundation’s eventual mission.South Pole TelescopeRelated: Its Antarctic research infrastructure and funding support the observatory’s operation.Barry BarishRelated: NSF funding made LIGO possible, while Barish managed the project’s development.Gemini ObservatoryRelated: The foundation has supported Gemini and participates in its international governance.Mina ReesRelated: Rees served on its founding National Science Board as government science funding expanded.