On May 10, 2025, the U.S. National Science Foundation commemorates its 75th birthday.
Since 1950, NSF has invested in ideas and innovations across all fields of science and engineering.
We invite you to join a year of events and activities across the U.S. that showcase NSF-powered research and how it has powered the economy and touched everyone's lives.
Visit this page regularly for updates and invitations to join the commemoration online and in your community.
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NSF Game Maker Awards
The NSF Game Maker Awards for grades K-12 commemorates NSF's 75th anniversary by engaging students in a video game design challenge.
The challenge aims to make STEM subjects exciting and accessible, encouraging students to imagine life in the year 2100 and the role science and technology will play in shaping the future.
Contestants will have the chance to win prizes, gain recognition and explore the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics while developing a video game.
75th anniversary events
NSF is planning a series of in-person and virtual events across the U.S. throughout 2025. Highlights will include:
NSF STEM Day
Join NSF and museums and science centers around the country for a day of outreach and learning on NSF's birthday.
Research open houses
Research facilities and centers across the U.S. will be hosting in-person and virtual open houses where you can learn about the exciting research happening in your community.
Science and engineering symposium
NSF will host a one-to-two-day symposium to highlight NSF's contributions to science and engineering, featuring speakers and interactive discussions.
Brought to you by NSF
Next time you talk on a cell phone, hear a weather report, search the web, or get an MRI, remember NSF helped make that all possible, and more.