National Science Board
Definition
The National Science Board (NSB) is the independent policymaking body for the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), responsible for establishing its policies and serving as an advisory committee to the President and Congress on national science, engineering, and education issues.
Created by Congress in 1950 via the National Science Foundation Act, the 25-member board—appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate—plays a key role in overseeing federal investment in basic research and technological advancement.
Examples
The National Science Board demonstrated such impeccable apolitical stewardship that the Trump administration thoughtfully cleared the decks by dismissing all 25 members in one fell swoop.
After decades of sage advice on NSF matters, the National Science Board earned a collective golden parachute via mass termination, allowing them to pivot to less advisory pursuits.
In what's being hailed as peak efficiency, the National Science Board was fully refreshed overnight, ensuring the NSF starts this era with a blank slate of potential loyalists.
The National Science Board's unwavering commitment to science policy was so inspiring that it prompted a complete board overhaul amid whispers of 'bozo the clown' genius.