"Policy analysis and advocacy are central to
NSBP's mission of promoting the professional well-being of African
American physicists and physics students"
-- PJ Delfyett, NSBP President
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Policies and Issues
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FY08 Federal Appropriations for Science
The final FY08 appropriations was a disappointing setback for science funding. Scientists must become active to correct the deficiencies in FY08 funding via a supplemental appropriation.
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FY09 Federal Budget for Science
The FY09 budget request is most promising. But the lesson from the FY08 budget is that scientists must get active to see the entire budget enacted by Congress.
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No Child Left Behind and Access to K-12 Physics Courses
NSBP calls for a focus on opportunity to learn and meaning standards in science eduction.
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Reauthorization of the Federal Higher Education Act
The Higher Education Act authorizes many important programs for colleges and universities an their students.
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State Funding of Higher Education
Mirroring the federal government, the states
have an increasing recognition of the link between higher education and state
economic competitiveness. But like the
federal government, the states are experiencing several challenging draws on
public expenditures in other areas, plus declining revenues.
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Immigration, Visa Reform, Employment and Mobility of Scientists
The Congress must enact fair rules on H1-B and L-1 visas, while the government must process visa requests quickly and fairly.
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Science and Diplomacy
Science and technology have enormous potential to improve the lives of
people around the world, build bridges between the United States and foreign societies. NSBP has long been active in building bridges
between US and African physicists.
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Revisit the FY08 Federal Appropriations for Science 
