Documents/NSFFACA1755/Missions


  • Mission [1]
    • The NSF mission is set out in the NSF Act of 1950 authorizes and directs the Agency to initiate and support: basic research fundamental to the engineering process; and science and engineering education programs at all levels and in all fields of science and engineering. The GEO AC provides oversigh of overall program management and performance. AC/GEO provides advice to the Director of the National Science Foundation regarding general issues relating to the operation and management of the Foundation, particularly with regard to large facilities.