From the Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA)

NSF Faces Another Leadership Shake-Up as Top Officials Prepare to Depart

November 3, 2026

"Uncertainty mounts at the National Science Foundation (NSF) with the recent announcement of the upcoming departure of Acting Director Brian Stone and Acting Chief of Staff Rebecca Keiser. According to an internal staff memo, Stone announced his plans to retire at the end of the year, while Keiser will depart at the end of November. The White House is said to be working with the agency to identify a new acting director."