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NSF seeks input on focus areas for its Technology, Innovation and Partnerships directorate

The science research agency is looking for comments on a potential refresh of the breakthrough technology directorate’s focus areas.

Jun 18, 2025 By Madison Alder

AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 16: Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan speaks onstage at the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Hutton Supancic/Getty Images for SXSW)

NSF tech directorate tasked with boosting U.S. competitiveness needs congressional funding

National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan tells FedScoop that the agency's new Technology, Innovation and Partnerships Directorate has strong bipartisan support.

Mar 30, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir