Space Weather Research Support at the National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is the only United States federal agency whose mission includes support for all fields of fundamental science and engineering, except for medical sciences. The Space Weather Research program at NSF is engaged in supporting advances and discoveries in geospace sciences. It does so by funding stimulating research in the development of integrative geospace system models, CubeSat-based science missions, extended network of observing capabilities, and targeted education and outreach activities. The program’s overarching goal is to support fundamental research to meet societal needs for improved monitoring and prediction of space weather in support of the Nation’s effort to develop effective preparedness strategies for space weather events. This presentation will provide an overview of current and planned programs pertaining to space weather research at NSF.