The National Science Foundation plays one role in the current Social Contract between science and society. Explore the web site of the NSF. In particular read the 4 short pages found at the links below.

1. The NSF at a glance
2. Who we are
3. What we do
4. How we work

Write several paragraphs (300-400 words) explaining your ideas about the context of the NSF and the social contract. Use a word processor.

Bring this to class on Wednesday, and hand it in.

Grading Criteria

• The paragraphs relate the activities of the NSF to the idea of the social contract.
• The writing is clear and concise and is organized and grammatical.
• Holds to the core rules for writing
• Is intertesting to read.
• Uses specific examples from the web page reading.

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