NSF Director Resigns Amid Funding Cuts, DEI Crackdown | JQJO

The head of the US National Science Foundation (NSF), Sethuraman Panchanathan, resigned amid administration-led changes. The Trump administration, through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is slashing government spending, including canceling over $230 million in NSF grants focused on DEI and misinformation research. This move follows executive orders prohibiting federal agencies from promoting DEI. The cancellations sparked backlash from research organizations, who argue the changes hinder scientific progress and create a politically charged environment for researchers. The NSF also faces potential workforce reductions.