The Folly of Trump Taking a “Wrecking Ball” to a Crucial Science Advisory Board
The Trump administration has fired all 22 members of the National Science Board, a crucial science advisory body that oversees the National Science Foundation. Experts fear the move will lead to a loss of trust in public science and long-term damage to American competitiveness in critical research areas.
The Trump administration has fired all 22 members of the National Science Board, a body that advises on science policy and oversees the National Science Foundation. The National Science Foundation is a major research funder in fields such as chemistry, engineering, and biology. The board's members were appointed by the president in staggered six-year terms and were chosen for their distinguished service and eminence in their disciplines. They received an email saying their positions were 'terminated, effective immediately.' Experts fear that the board's members will be replaced with people chosen for their political loyalty rather than their scientific qualifications. The decision is seen as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to weaken the federal foundations underpinning American science.
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