May 12, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 89 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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 COMMEMORATING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

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                         HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 12, 2020

  Mr. LANGEVIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 70th 
anniversary of the National Science Foundation (NSF).
  As the world responds to the novel coronavirus pandemic, it is more 
important than ever to invest in science and the next generation of 
scientists who will lead us through future global challenges.
  My state is proud to be home to one of the eight NSF-funded 
Mathematical Sciences Institutes--the Institute for Computational and 
Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM).
  In early 2019, scientists gathered at the Institute to study 
mathematical models related to treatment and prevention of infectious 
disease, research that has become glaringly necessary in light of the 
COVlD-19 pandemic.
  Investments like this are vital to prepare us for future challenges 
to Americans' health and welfare and are why I continue to champion 
America's research enterprise.
  I hope you will join with me in celebrating the many accomplishments 
of NSF over the last 70 years, as well as the crucial work it continues 
to do.

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