PUBLIC SCIENCE TRUST

Empower Science for All

Join the Public Science Trust to boost NSF research and STEM education with tax-deductible donations. Choose your impact and build a better future.

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Direct Your Impact

Select a category to support NSF-aligned projects that advance science and education.

Science Steward Progress

Donate $25 to all 10 categories to become a Science Steward!

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Monthly Subscriber Benefits:

  • Access to digital science art.
  • Monthly research newsletter with project updates.
  • Discounts to science museums and STEM venues.

Fundamental Science

Uncover the laws of nature through physics, chemistry, and math.

Biological Discovery

Advance research in genetics, ecosystems, and biodiversity.

Engineering Innovation

Develop sustainable technologies for global challenges.

Computing and AI

Fuel advances in AI, cybersecurity, and computing.

Geosciences and Climate Solutions

Address climate change and natural hazards.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Explore human behavior and societal dynamics.

STEM Education and Workforce

Inspire and train the next generation of scientists.

Cross-Disciplinary Research

Support bold, integrative science projects.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Translate research into real-world solutions.

International and Big Science

Fund global collaborations and major facilities.

About the Public Science Trust

To boost funding for transformative NSF-aligned research and education projects that advance scientific knowledge, innovation, and societal well-being, empowering donors to support specific areas of impact. Our flagship initiative, 200 Earths, aims to develop sustainable mesocosm models to study ecosystems down to the molecular level while expanding student curiosity, STEM skills, and scientific literacy.

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NSF Impact

Your donations support NSF projects that have transformed science and society. Here are some of the NSF’s major contributions your support helps continue:

Internet Development - Funded TCP/IP and NSFNET, foundational to the modern internet.
Synthetic Biology (SynBio) - Advanced bioengineering for sustainable agriculture and environmental remediation.
Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) - Supports 28 sites studying ecosystems, informing climate and biodiversity policies.
LIGO Gravitational Waves - Detected ripples in spacetime, confirming Einstein’s theory.
Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) - Trained millions, fostering diverse STEM talent.

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