President Donald Trump dismissed several members of the National Science Board (NSB) on Friday, with notifications sent via standard emails from the Presidential Personnel Office. The NSB plays a crucial role in advising the National Science Foundation (NSF), a nearly $9 billion agency that funds essential research in areas such as MRI technology and LASIK surgery. Reports indicate that at least one-third of the board members received termination notices, raising concerns about the future of scientific guidance as Trump's proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 suggests significant cuts to the NSF. Lawmakers, including Rep. Zoe Lofgren (Democrat from California), criticized the dismissals, calling them detrimental to scientific progress. This action echoes past controversies, such as the dismissal of members from the CDC's vaccine advisory board, which was later deemed improper by a federal judge. The ongoing changes in leadership and funding at scientific institutions could have long-lasting impacts on research and innovation in the United States.