The National Science Foundation launches a brand new directorate with ambitious goals

Summary: The National Science Foundation has established a new directorate, the first new one in thirty years. It's called the Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, or TIP, directorate. For what it's all about, here's NSF director Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan and the NSF assistant director for technology, innovation and partnerships, Dr. Erwin Gianchandani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices