(Washington, D.C.)—Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin issued a statement commending Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan for his dutiful service following the announcement of his resignation as Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF).
"I want to extend my sincere gratitude to Dr. Panchanathan for his decade-plus of dedicated service to the National Science Foundation, National Science Board, and the nation’s scientific community," Chairman Babin said. "From his early days on the National Science Board to his leadership as NSF Director, Dr. Panchanathan has championed bold ideas, fostered public-private collaboration, and inspired a new generation of researchers—launching landmark initiatives in AI, quantum information science, and advanced manufacturing that will strengthen our economy and national security for years to come. He has also worked tirelessly to broaden participation in STEM fields while maintaining the gold-standard merit-review process that makes American science the envy of the world. On behalf of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I thank Dr. Panchanathan for his vision, integrity, and unwavering commitment to U.S. scientific innovation. We wish him continued success in all his future endeavors and look forward to building on the strong foundation he leaves behind."