National Science Foundation’s Tweets

New study finds that Weddell seal moms transfer so much iron to their pups through milk that their diving capacity is greatly reduced after weaning. bit.ly/3Bf227K 📸: Michelle Shero. Image taken under NMFS permit 17411-03. #Antarctica #NSFfunded

A closeup of a female Weddell seal and her pup.

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When a stroke strikes, seconds count. With

support, startup

@neuralert

devised an early-detection wristband that can save lives – and was just named one of The Best Inventions of 2022 by

@TIME

magazine. bit.ly/3iIp7cG 📷: Eric Corkhill/Neuralert

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Dec 6

Show a teacher in your life that you appreciate them by nominating them for a presidential award. The #PAEMST nomination drive is in full swing from now until the end of the week! Nominate a teacher in your community! bit.ly/PAEMST_ND23 #STEMeducation

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Alondra Nelson

@AlondraNelson46

Nominate an outstanding STEM teacher or mentor for a Presidential Award, the highest honor bestowed on K-12 educators and advocates, who enable an equitable and excellent US STEM ecosystem. Nominate a teacher: bit.ly/3GATrQj Nominate a mentor: bit.ly/3XoxWIq

Dec 6

Engineering Research Centers are pushing the boundaries of our knowledge and generating a continuous stream of cutting-edge technologies for industry and beyond.

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Duke Engineering

@DukeEngineering

Dec 5

Claudia Gunsch and Jerome Lynch join @NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan and others on a podcast about the new @DukeU "PreMiEr" Research Center for Precision Microbiome Engineering. open.spotify.com/episode/3skuV3

Dec 6

Beginning with just one high school in Atlanta, Georgia, the

-seeded hip-hop audio composition environment

@EarSketch

is now being used by over 1 million people in 180 countries to introduce students to coding. bit.ly/3F1cyAK #CsEdWeek #computerscience

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YELLOW and 2 others

Dec 5

Astronomers spotted three new near-Earth asteroids hiding in the sun's glare – one is the biggest potentially hazardous asteroid seen in eight years. bit.ly/3F77kDF 📷: DOE/FNAL/DECAM/CTIO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/J. Da Silva/Spaceengine

Astronomers have spotted three new near-Earth asteroids hiding in the glare of the sun.

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Dec 5

After weeks at sea, the NSF's

@sikuliaq

has finished its science and is heading back to port. Thanks for following along and be sure to keep following us on social media for more science updates.

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Dec 3

Physically demanding geoscience is the #STEM field with the least participation by college students with disabilities. The groundbreaking

-supported GeoSPACE pilot project

@UF

is working to change that. bit.ly/3PcN8Fb #IDPD 📷: Brianne Lehan, UF

UF Prof. Anita Marshall, right, created the GeoSPACE pilot project to give geoscience students with disabilities the opportunity to engage in critical field work.

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Dec 2

For the first time, scientists led by

@uw_wipac

using

@uw_icecube

observatory in Antarctica detected neutrinos from an active galaxy in the Cetus constellation, offering a first glimpse into its inner depths. bit.ly/3XQiJA6 📷: Nicolle R. Fuller, IceCube/NSF

When a neutrino interacts with molecules in Antarctic ice, it produces secondary particles that leave a trace of blue light.

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Dec 1

Genetic modeling of the unassuming groundcherry could unlock the potential of similar lesser-known "orphan crops" to become more diverse and adaptable food sources as the planet warms, say #NSFfunded

@CSHL

biologists. bit.ly/3ufpqOD 📷: Lippman Lab/CSHL

As groundcherry plants flower, they develop papery, balloon-like husks around their berries.

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Dec 1

Happy #AntarcticaDay! The South Pole is one of the most remote & harsh environments on the planet, yet it's one of the best places to conduct research. Take a look at how the human presence there has grown since explorers first reached the pole in 1911. bit.ly/3VodCFQ

Dr. Lu Musetti

@osuc_curator

Aww, I’m emotional! 🥹Our team has worked very hard in the past year to get to this point. Please go check out our project on

@nfromn

! Thanks

for the funding!

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The Zooniverse

@the_zooniverse

Today we're launching

a new project on @nfromn: An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles. Our goal is to document the distribution of beetles in time and space, taking advantage of the data associated with millions of specimens in natural history collections.

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UA Fairbanks and UAF CFOS

Nov 30

Once collected, the samples collected are analyzed in the main lab of the

@Sikuliaq

. For example, researchers and lab technicians collect water from the CTD rosette and bring it to the lab for chemical analysis. 📸: Amanda Kowalski

Two women have connected clear tubes to vertical black tubes and are collecting water into plastic containers

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R/V Sikuliaq and 2 others

Nov 30

🧵Outside, sediment cores, benthic samples and water samples are still being collected. Collecting samples along the path of the ship helps researchers understand how the water chemistry and ecosystems differ in different parts of the Arctic Ocean. 📸: Amanda Kowalski

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A machine with vertical black tubes in a circle is being suspended out off the edge of a ship; The machine is at an angle, representing the movement of the ship in the water; waves with whitecaps are below.

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Nov 30

The NSF's

@sikuliaq

has hit the open water of the Arctic and the seas have been ... a bit rough. 🌊🌊🌊🌊 But as long as it's safe to do so, science continues aboard the research vessel to take advantage of every possible moment at sea. 📹Amanda Kowalski

@UAFcfos

@uafairbanks

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#StarTrekDiscovery fans know tardigrades are awesome!

-supported researchers

@uwyo

discovered how these scrappy microscopic "water bears" survive being dried out and in suspended animation for years. bit.ly/3OILqek

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Scientists led by

@UMNews

made the most detailed maps ever of the polar regions, detailing glacier change, erosion, landslides & flooding & offering a new understanding of climate change impacts. bit.ly/3Fc7F9q #NSFfunded 📷

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It was a privilege to spend time with students, researchers, faculty and industry partners at

@ClemsonUniv

who are working collaboratively to supercharge research and engineering!

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Clemson University

@ClemsonUniv

Tigers at @CU_ICAR are driving innovation, and it was our pleasure to showcase @ClemsonCECAS students’ work during @NSFDrPanch’s visit!

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NSF, in partnership with

@WHOSTP

and

@OMBPress

, is piloting the Analytics for Equity Initiative. Researchers can learn more about the initiative and the steps to submit a proposal by visiting: bit.ly/3ATzHUo.

Nov 28

The Penguin Cam is live! �?� Across the water from NSF's Palmer Station in Antarctica is Torgersen Island, an Adélie penguin colony. Each summer, researchers observe the penguins living in the colony to understand the species' dynamics. Check it out: bit.ly/3OMP9r9.

View from the Torgersen Island Penguin Colony webcam.

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Nov 28

Big strides in #BreastCancer research. With

Researchers 3D bioprint breast cancer tumors and treat them in new study

-support,

@penn_state

3D bioprinted tumors & treated them, enabling future study & development of anti-cancer therapies without in vivo (in animal) experimentation.

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Researchers at Penn State have successfully 3D bioprinted breast cancer tumors and treated them in a breakthrough study to better understand the disease that is…

Giant Magellan Telescope

@giantmagellan

Nov 25

We are building and testing some of the most powerful optical and infrared technologies at the

@uarizona

tech park, #engineering happens here. The

powers prototype development of a full-scale primary mirror support system. #NSFstories #SystemsEngineerDay

Nov 25

Soft robots that "grow" like plants? Engineers

@UMNews

found a plant-inspired way to build better soft robots that can navigate hard-to-reach places, complicated terrain & maybe even areas in the human body. bit.ly/3AJOtwO #NSFfunded 📷: Olivia Hultgren, U of Minnesota

Engineers have created a plant-inspired process that improves soft robots' navigation.

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Nov 24

, we are thankful to everyone across the nation whose hard work and dedication are helping make the STEM community more reflective of the great diversity of our nation. May your day be filled with gratitude and spent with those that enrich your lives. Happy Thanksgiving!

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A helping of science for Thanksgiving

Nov 23

NSF invites you to feast on #Thanksgiving-themed research! Get fun facts on corn, bread, turkey and leftovers. Learn more about the #NSFfunded science behind it all and why it matters on the blog.

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Nov 23

A broken biological clock can cause more than just fatigue. An

-supported study led by

@scrippsresearch

found a link between disrupted circadian rhythms and lung tumors. But it also suggests a preventative drug therapy. bit.ly/3GOxsFA 📷: Wikimedia/Mobilios

What happens if your circadian rhythms are out of whack? Scientists have found far-reaching answers.

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What an inspiring day visiting with

-supported students and faculty at

@NCState

and

@waketechcc

, who are playing a leading role in shaping the future of STEM! Solving society's grand challenges will require increased investments in research, technology and #STEM education.

Veena Misra, Director of the ASSIST Center at North Carolina State University presents research to an audience, including NSF director and Rep. Ross.

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Director Panchanathan, Rep. Ross, and Chancellor Woodson are smiling and in conversation at North Carolina State University.

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NSF Director poses for a photo with researchers at the 'self-driving lab' at NCSU.

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Is there a STEM teacher or mentor that you're thankful for? Show your gratitude by nominating them for a Presidential Award, today! Learn how: ✅ to nominate a teacher: bit.ly/3GATrQj ✅ to nominate a mentor: bit.ly/3XoxWIq #PAEMST #PAESMEM

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Grateful for the opportunity to see the research and meet the researchers that are supported by

@NCState

. The impressive work being done here highlights the power of convergent research and partnership to accelerate the frontiers of discovery and innovation!

Standing in front of a line of monitors and a high-powered microscope, Director Panchanathan speaks with a researcher at the Analytical Instrumentation Facility (AIF) at North Carolina State University.

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NSF Director Panchanathan explores the 'self-driving lab' at North Carolina State University as an NSF-funded Ph.D. student details ongoing research.

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In an industrial-like environment, Director Panchanathan listens to researchers at NCSU's Nanofabrication Facility at the Monteith Research Center.

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R/V Sikuliaq and 2 others

The formation of cold winter water plays a critical role in the ecosystem of the Pacific Arctic. It supplies the nutrients that spur the primary production (i.e., the growth of the phytoplankton at the base of the food chain) come springtime.  📸: A. Kowalski

A colorful sunset; The front of a research ship is in the foreground.

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The

@Sikuliaq

's cruise allows researchers to conduct a rare late-autumn survey of the Beaufort shelf during freeze-up. Sampling in frigid conditions has provided a unique view of the formation of cold winter water. 📸: Amanda Kowalski 🧵⬇️

Lines of ice on the surface of water; a sunset in the background

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UAF CFOS and 2 others

Predicting storm surge has never been more critical, &

's Bridges-2 flagship supercomputer

@psc_live

proved its mettle recently, enabling fast & accurate storm surge forecasts as Hurricane Ian hit the East Coast. bit.ly/3tQWGM1 #TheH2OInstitute 📷 Pittsburgh Superco

Bridges-2, PSC’s flagship supercomputer, began production operations in March 2021. It is funded by the National Science Foundation.

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Wake Tech

@waketechcc

At #WakeTech, we're honored to welcome

and

@RepDeborahRoss

to our Scott Northern Wake Campus. Our Wake Tech START students continue to innovate and drive research that will lead to positive change in Wake County and beyond.

@WakeTechSTEM

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I am very excited and thankful for @RepDeborahRoss’ invitation to visit North Carolina, a place where technological innovation has flourished, and fundamental research has led to groundbreaking discoveries.

Quote graphic from NSF director Sethuraman Panchanathan: “At NSF, we are focused on cultivating a STEM workforce for the future by reaching students in every region of our nation, ensuring that innovation and opportunities exists everywhere for them to succeed in the STEM enterprise. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our partnerships with academia, government, and industry to support students in North Carolina for decades to come.”

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#CoralReef “halos” visible from 📡 satellite imagery may provide a window into reef health around the world, according to

Reef halos may enable coral telehealth checkup worldwide

-supported study by scientists at

@uhmanoa

. Read more:

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Coral reef halos, also known as grazing halos or sand halos, are bands of bare, sandy seafloor that surround coral patch reefs. These features, clearly visible…

Mississippi State

@msstate

#NSFDay is providing participants a great opportunity to network and learn more about

NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan and Senator Roger Wicker

research initiatives.

National Science Foundation and Mississippi State

We're here at #NSFDay to share the resources and opportunities available to those looking for support to enter and thrive in our nation’s STEM enterprise. Learn about a couple of these programs — GRANTED and I-Corps — below.

NSF director delivers a speech on stage at Mississippi State University for NSF Day.

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A new way to use light to speed up machine-learning computations could lead to advances in self-driving cars, smart home devices, live video processing over cellular networks and much more, say

@MIT

researchers. bit.ly/3OmZl9M 📷: USDOT

New method uses optics to accelerate machine-learning computations, such as those in self-driving cars.

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NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan has launched an official Twitter account! Follow the official

for insights into how advancing the frontiers of research and development, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity and maintain global leadership will shape the future.

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For over seven decades, @NSF has fueled discovery, innovation, and STEM education. Today, we are unleashing the full breadth of our nation's talent, ideas and innovations at speed and scale to lay the foundation for a brighter future for all.

Quote graphic from NSF director Sethuraman Panchanathan: "Innovation anywhere, opportunity everywhere."

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