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NSF Director Subra Suresh discussed the president's fiscal year 2013 budget request of $7.373 billion for the agency at a budget briefing on February 13, 2012. The figure is an increase of $340 million, or 4.8 percent over the FY 12 estimated level. "This investment in science and engineering reflects an increase in core research funding and moves our nation forward by connecting the science and engineering enterprise with potential economic, societal and educational benefits in areas critical to job creation and a growing economy," Suresh told the audience. Judy Gan, director of NSF's Office of Legislative and Public Affairs was the moderator for the briefing that was attended by agency leadership and staff, invited guests, the media and the public. The briefing was broadcast to several overflow rooms, including one that featured a sign language interpreter. Following the agency briefing, NSF's assistant directors and office heads held breakout sessions. For example, Joan Ferrini-Mundy, assistant director for education and human resources, detailed the budget request as it related to the EHR directorate. For more information about the budget briefing, see the news release. The archived webcast is also available.

Credit: Sandy Schaeffer for NSF