The Mission of the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs

The transcript outlines the National Science Foundation's (NSF) efforts in storytelling and media outreach to highlight the importance of its funded research. It details the various media services, including press briefings, content creation, and distribution through multimedia channels. The NSF also emphasizes transparency and open government, with initiatives to engage the public through new technologies and partnerships. The role of NSF history in shaping science and engineering policy is also discussed.

What is the primary goal of NSF's communication efforts?

• To increase NSF's funding

• To entertain the public

• To inform the media and public about NSF research

• To promote NSF's internal policies

Which platform is used by NSF to send embargoed materials for broader dissemination?

• YouTube

• Eureka Alert

• Facebook

• Twitter

What type of content does NSF produce for radio stations?

• 92-second features on NSF-funded research

• Live sports commentary

• Talk shows

• Music shows

Which organization does NSF collaborate with to produce stories for public radio stations?

• NPR

• NASA

• IEEE

• BBC

How does NSF ensure transparency in its operations?

• By developing open government websites

• By keeping all information confidential

• By limiting public access to data

• By only communicating through print media

What is one of the future projects mentioned for engaging the public with science and engineering?

• A monthly newsletter

• A weekly newspaper column

• An iPad app

• A new print magazine

What is the role of the NSF historian mentioned in the transcript?

• To design NSF's website

• To manage NSF's social media accounts

• To preserve the documentary record and foster scholarly analysis

• To create new scientific theories