NSF providing critical support in COVID-19 fight
With the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States is facing one of the greatest challenges of its history. Addressing the wide-ranging impact of the pandemic requires the combined efforts of researchers across numerous scientific disciplines. As the only U.S. federal agency that supports fundamental research across all fields of science and engineering, the U.S. National Science Foundation has been an integral part of the response. The foundation has made more than 1,200 awards totaling over $200M to study multiple aspects of the pandemic. With this support, researchers have gained insight into how the virus spreads, developed improved personal protective measures, and are beginning to address the long-range mental health impact of the pandemic.