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NSF Leadership Uncertainty

Updated 2026-10-21 20:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

Brian Stone, the current leader of the National Science Foundation (NSF), is retiring with no clear replacement in sight. President Trump's nominee, James O'Neill, has yet to have a confirmation hearing in the Senate.

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National Science Foundation leader Brian Stone to retire with no clear replacement in sight

President Donald Trump's nominee to replace Stone, James O'Neill, has yet to have a confirmation hearing in the senate, leaving the future leadership of the NSF unclear

2026-10-21 19:30 UTC