This Week With NSF Director Panchanathan 30 July ========== NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan participated in a series of discussions and events highlighting NSF's role in scientific innovation and workforce development. The director welcomed new NSB Chairman Darío Gil and highlighted NSF's initiatives, including the Trailblazer Engineering program and the NSF Research Traineeship Program. The director spoke at a Capital Convening focused on NSF Engines and U.S. Economic Development Administration Tech Hubs, emphasizing the collaborative efforts needed for economic development. NSF announced a $50 million investment in expanding materials science education and careers, as well as a $67 million investment in research security. NSF is leading a new initiative to train the semiconductor workforce and establish a national network for microelectronics education. NSF is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and innovative scientific enterprise. #Technology #Washington #UnitedStates #Young #America #Investment #Leadership #Administration #Stem #Collaboration #Engineering #EconomicDevelopment #Innovation #NationalScienceFoundation #Nist #Workforce https://www.miragenews.com/this-week-with-nsf-director-panchanathan-30-july-1285288/