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Trump's Budget Proposal: Science Agencies Brace for Impact

The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposal includes significant cuts to science agencies like NASA, NOAA, NIH, and NSF. NASA's budget faces a 24% reduction, threatening the Mars Sample Return and Lunar Gateway missions. NOAA's climate programs are at risk, NIH's disease research funding could be halved, and NSF's diversity and STEM initiatives are under threat. Congressional approval is pending, sparking debate among lawmakers.

May 6

Trump's Budget Proposal: Science Agencies Brace for Impact

NASA Pays Tribute to Melba Roy Mouton by Naming Lunar Mountain

NASA honors Melba Roy Mouton, a pivotal figure in space exploration, by naming a lunar mountain after her. Dive into how this African American mathematician's calculations shaped NASA's missions and the significance of Mons Mouton as the chosen site for the upcoming VIPER mission.

Apr 5

NASA Pays Tribute to Melba Roy Mouton by Naming Lunar Mountain

NASA's Graphic Novels Featuring Women Astronauts Vanish Amid DEI Controversy

NASA has removed its 'First Woman' graphic novels from their website amid a sweeping removal of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) content following a 2025 executive order by President Trump. The move has sparked debate about the importance of diversity in space exploration and its impact on inspiring young women and minorities to pursue STEM careers.

Apr 1

NASA's Graphic Novels Featuring Women Astronauts Vanish Amid DEI Controversy

Vanessa Wyche's Historic NASA Promotion: Leading with Excellence in STEM

Vanessa Wyche ascends to NASA's acting associate administrator, becoming the first African American woman in this critical leadership role. With deep roots in engineering and a wealth of experience, Wyche is set to navigate NASA through complex challenges, ensuring continuity and strategic advancements in its missions. Stephen Koerner steps up as acting director of Johnson Space Center amid this leadership transition.

Feb 25

Vanessa Wyche's Historic NASA Promotion: Leading with Excellence in STEM

NASA's Groundbreaking H2O Program Suspended Amid DEI Funding Cuts: A Setback for STEM Diversity?

The suspension of NASA's Here to Observe program, designed for underrepresented students, follows a controversial executive order, disrupting vital educational opportunities and collaborations. This sudden halt raises alarms about the future of diversity in STEM and science innovation fields.

Jan 31

NASA's Groundbreaking H2O Program Suspended Amid DEI Funding Cuts: A Setback for STEM Diversity?

NASA Axes DEI Programs Amid Political Shift—Employees on Alert

In a bold move aligning with recent executive orders, NASA is rapidly dismantling its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) programs, sparking widespread debate. Employees are mandated to report any attempts to conceal DEIA activities, reflecting similar actions at NIH and NSF. Opinions are sharply divided, with concerns about reduced minority representation in STEM fields and implications for scientific collaboration and innovation.

Jan 26

NASA Axes DEI Programs Amid Political Shift—Employees on Alert