Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF)  www.cnsfweb.org Texas THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) is the only federal agency whose mission includes support for all fields of fundamental science and engineering. BY THE NUMBERS Texas in FY 2016 $343 Million: NSF funds awarded 5th: National ranking in NSF funds 93: NSF-funded institutions 1,093: NSF grants awarded 10: NSF research centers/facilities “The large universities of the United States…are becoming critical assets to the country. They have become the wellspring of multidisciplinary research and innovation as some of the large corporate labs have begun to be shrunk back.” −Dr. Mark Melliar-Smith, CEO, Molecular Imprints Inc. EXAMPLES OF NSF-FUNDED RESEARCH IN TEXAS NSF-supported researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, have developed a novel technique to study the resistance of ovarian cancer cells to multiple drug therapies. The new technique, called scanning electrochemical microscopy, allows researchers to trap ovarian cancer cells in order to detect and selectively block their ability to reject anticancer drugs. Researchers at Lamar University have developed a novel magnetic material that removes chromium from water. The new material is efficient and fast at removing large amounts of the pollutant from water. A magnet can be used to recharge the material to continue water treatment. The removal process satisfies federal requirements for wastewater treatment. An NSF-funded scientist at Baylor College of Medicine is examining how plants internally transport nutrients and toxic metals. An improved understanding of how plants nourish themselves may contribute to enhanced crop productivity, nutritional quality, and stress tolerance, and could lead to novel strategies for environmental cleanup. Courtesy: www.research.gov/seeinnovation INVESTMENT IN NSF = INVESTMENT IN TEXAS INNOVATION Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin were awarded more than 140 patents from 2006 to 2010, helping Austin to earn a ranking of second in the nation in patents issued per capita.1 In 2010, faculty at Baylor College of Medicine had more than 500 active license agreements and reported over 1,800 invention disclosures. More than 200 diagnostic, clinical, and research products currently on the market are based on Baylor technologies.2 Six of the top 100 U.S. academic institutions in terms of science and engineering expenditures are located in Texas.3 More than 541,000 Texas residents work in science and engineering occupations.3 Over 13,400 masters and doctorate degrees were awarded in science and engineering in 2013.3 1 Univ. of Texas at Austin: An Investment That Pays Off for Texas (2010). 2 Technology Transfer Quick Facts at Baylor College of Medicine (2010). 3 Science and Engineering Indicators 2016 NSF Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF)  www.cnsfweb.org

Texas Since 1952, NSF has supported nearly 50,000 graduate students through research fellowships. Texas received $43 million in NSF educational funding in FY 2016. THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) not only funds cutting-edge research at institutions across the country; NSF’s education initiatives ensure the U.S. will remain a global leader in innovation for generations to come. EXAMPLES OF NSF-FUNDED EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN TEXAS As part of the NSF-sponsored Hunting for Worm Viruses project, minority students from the greater Austin metro area collaborate with University of Texas at Austin undergraduates and faculty to attempt to isolate viruses from tiny round worms called nematodes. The project will lead to a better understanding of virus-host interactions and help students develop an interest in science. Texas A&M University at Kingsville's NSF Center for Research on Environmental Sustainability of Semi-Arid Coastal Areas has developed an educational outreach exhibit for the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History. The exhibit, Real-Time Air Quality Information Dissemination Project, helps elementary and middle school students learn about air pollution and ozone levels. Under the guidance of an NSF-funded faculty member at Texas A&M University, U.S. students work together with an international team of researchers to design, build, and test new devices to prevent earthquake damage to buildings and other structures. Courtesy: www.research.gov/seeinnovation “Advanced research at the university has created many opportunities for patents, licensing, corporate start-ups, and spin-off companies in Texas. Perhaps our biggest contribution is educating the young people who will soon become leaders in the sciences, the professions, the humanities, and the arts.” −William Powers, Jr., Former President, University of Texas at Austin “The heart of transformational learning is to enable students to create their own understanding of the world – based on real data and facts – and organize that understanding in ways that allow them to effectively address real problems in the spaces where they work and live.” −Dr. Michael K. Young, President, Texas A&M University Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF)  www.cnsfweb.org