Union officials told Hill on Tuesday that nearly 170 National Science Foundation (NSF) employees still on probation had been fired by the Trump administration.
The cuts in agencies responsible for funding scientific research have reached more than 10% of staff, with 168 people being fired from around 1,500 career employees.
The move comes after the HR office orders the agency to fire employees on probation. This is something that has been hired within the past year or two, depending on the agency.
Democrats denounced the move.
“Indiscriminately firing 10% of the NSF workforce today is a major mistake that undermines the ability to compete globally with China, particularly the probation employee. In many cases, the scientific biology of the US is the He is an expert in tackling the latest and most important threats to the system, and has received decades of subject training in the field of emerging technologies. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), a ranking member of the House Science Space and Technology Committee. As co-presidents Elon Musk and Donald Trump move on, the National Science Innovation Enterprise will no longer be the vy hope of the world. Statement.
“One dive, the foundation of hard-working research and development for decades.
Employees were given two hours to clean up the office and say goodbye.
“The National Science Foundation today released 168 employees from federal government services. These employees appreciate the service to the NSF and their contributions to advance the agency's mission.”
NSF Funding cutting-edge research From biological research to engineering and mathematical research, crossing multiple disciplines. The agency awarded 11,000 different grants last year.
Their research helped develop the Internet, 3D printing, American Sign Language and Doppler Radar.
Updated at 8:36pm
