Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (CEOSE); Notice of Meeting, 4138 [2011-1344]

Download as PDF 4138 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 15 / Monday, January 24, 2011 / Notices Dated: January 19, 2011. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2011–1344 Filed 1–21–11; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2011–1373 Filed 1–21–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P Dated: January 19, 2011. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (CEOSE); Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: Name: Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (1173). Dates/Time: February 8, 2011, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. February 9, 2011, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Place: Arlington, Virginia 22203. Additional meeting location information will be available at https://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/ activities/ceose/index.jsp. Type of Meeting: Open. Contact Person: Dr. Margaret E.M. Tolbert, Senior Advisor and CEOSE Executive Liaison Office of Integrative Activities, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone Numbers: (703) 292–4216, 703–292–8040 mtolbert@nsf.gov. Minutes: Minutes may be obtained from the Executive Liaison at the above address or the Web site at https://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/ activities/ceose/index.jsp. Purpose of Meeting: To study NSF programs and policies and provide advice and recommendations to the National Science Foundation (NSF) concerning broadening participation in science and engineering. Agenda: mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Tuesday and Wednesday, February 8–9, 2011 Opening Statement by the CEOSE Chair. Remarks by the Interim Director of the NSF Office of Integrative Activities. Presentations and Discussions: ✓ Discussion of Plans for the MiniSymposium on the Science of Broadening Participation ✓ Reports from CEOSE Liaisons to NSF Advisory Committees ✓ Discussion of NSF Responses to CEOSE Recommendations ✓ Review of the Draft ‘‘2009–2010 CEOSE Biennial Report to Congress’’ ✓ Conversation with Dr. Subra Suresh, Director, National Science Foundation ✓ Report on OISE Technical Support to Minority Serving Institutions ✓ Update on the National Science Board Study of the NSF Merit Review Criteria ✓ The State of the National Science Foundation Relative to Diversity and Inclusion ✓ Discussion of Unfinished Business VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:51 Jan 21, 2011 Jkt 223001 Committee on Equal Opportunity in Science and Engineering Solicitation of Recommendations for Membership The National Science Foundation (NSF) solicits recommendations for membership on the Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (CEOSE) (1173). Recommendations should consist of the name of the recommended individual, the individual’s curriculum vita, and an expression of the recommended individual’s interest, and include the following contact information: recommended individual’s address, telephone number, FAX number, and e-mail address. Self recommendations are accepted. DATES: Recommendations must be received no later than March 14, 2011. ADDRESSES: Recommendations should be sent to Dr. Margaret Tolbert, CEOSE Executive Liaison at National Science Foundation, Room 935, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230 or to mtolbert@nsf.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please see https://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/ activities/ceose/index.jsp. Call the CEOSE Executive Liaison at 703–292– 8040, or send an e-mail message to mtolbert@nsf.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members are appointed by the Director of the NSF to serve on the Committee for a three year term. With appropriate justification, members may be reappointed for only one additional three year term (42 U.S.C. 1885c). CEOSE provides advice to NSF on the implementation of the provisions of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885), and on NSF matters relating to opportunities for the participation in, and advancement of, women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in education, training, and science and engineering research programs (42 U.S.C. 1885c). NSF is dedicated to the support of education and fundamental research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. NSF’s mission is to ensure that the United States maintains leadership in scientific discovery and the development of new technologies. Broadening participation SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 in STEM is a vital aspect of the NSF mission, and CEOSE recommendations assist NSF in fulfilling this aspect of its mission. 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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering 
(CEOSE); Notice of Meeting

    In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-
463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the 
following meeting:

    Name: Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and 
Engineering (1173).
    Dates/Time: February 8, 2011, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. February 9, 2011, 
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
    Place: Arlington, Virginia 22203. Additional meeting location 
information will be available at https://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/activities/ceose/index.jsp.
    Type of Meeting: Open.
    Contact Person: Dr. Margaret E.M. Tolbert, Senior Advisor and 
CEOSE Executive Liaison Office of Integrative Activities, National 
Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22230. 
Telephone Numbers: (703) 292-4216, 703-292-8040 mtolbert@nsf.gov.
    Minutes: Minutes may be obtained from the Executive Liaison at 
the above address or the Web site at https://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/activities/ceose/index.jsp.
    Purpose of Meeting: To study NSF programs and policies and 
provide advice and recommendations to the National Science 
Foundation (NSF) concerning broadening participation in science and 
engineering.
    Agenda:

Tuesday and Wednesday, February 8-9, 2011

    Opening Statement by the CEOSE Chair.
    Remarks by the Interim Director of the NSF Office of Integrative 
Activities.
    Presentations and Discussions:
    [check] Discussion of Plans for the Mini-Symposium on the 
Science of Broadening Participation
    [check] Reports from CEOSE Liaisons to NSF Advisory Committees
    [check] Discussion of NSF Responses to CEOSE Recommendations
    [check] Review of the Draft ``2009-2010 CEOSE Biennial Report to 
Congress''
    [check] Conversation with Dr. Subra Suresh, Director, National 
Science Foundation
    [check] Report on OISE Technical Support to Minority Serving 
Institutions
    [check] Update on the National Science Board Study of the NSF 
Merit Review Criteria
    [check] The State of the National Science Foundation Relative to 
Diversity and Inclusion
    [check] Discussion of Unfinished Business

    Dated: January 19, 2011.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.

[FR Doc. 2011-1344 Filed 1-21-11; 8:45 am]
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