National Science Foundation commits $30 million to math talent and plans accelerated bachelor's-to-doctorate pathways

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is investing $30 million over four years in its National Math Stars program and developing accelerated degree pathways to help more students enter scientific and technical careers sooner. These initiatives are part of a broader package that includes research funding experiments, scientific prize competitions, and laboratory infrastructure, supporting the White House's 'Science: A New Golden Age' report. The NSF also plans to establish an Office of Metascience to study how scientific communities respond to different review and funding mechanisms.