Advisory Committee for Mathematical and Physical Sciences #66; Notice of Meeting, 37590-37591 [2013-14839]

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Number of Respondents: 8,907 Average Time per Response: 24 minutes Burden on the Public: 3,563 total hours Dated: June 18, 2013. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2013–14843 Filed 6–20–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Advisory Committee for Mathematical and Physical Sciences #66; 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: Advisory Committee for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (#66). Dates/Time: July 18, 2013 1:00 p.m.–5:15 p.m. Place: National Science Foundation (NSF), Room 1235, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. To help facilitate your entry into the building, contact Caleb Autrey (cautery@nsf.gov). Your request should be received on or prior to July 15, 2013. 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E:\FR\FM\21JNN1.SGM 21JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 120 / Friday, June 21, 2013 / Notices Purpose of Meeting: To study data, programs, policies, and other information pertinent to the National Science Foundation and to provide advice and recommendations concerning research in mathematics and physical sciences. Agenda State of the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS): FY 13, 14, and 15 Report on the NSF Strategic Plan Briefing on the NRC Magnet Science Report Update from StatsNSF Subcommittee Update from Synchrotron Science Subcommittee Update from Food Systems Subcommittee Update from Optics and Photonics Subcommittee Briefing on the NRC Math 2025 Report Report from the Career Task Force ACCI Interface: Planning for Joint Meeting Nov. 7–8, 2013 New challenges/subcommittees Dated: June 18, 2013. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–14839 Filed 6–20–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Making the Most of Big Data: Request for Information The National Coordination Office (NCO) for Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD), National Science Foundation. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wendy Wigen at 703–292–4873 or wigen@nitrd.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday. DATES: Deadline date for submission of summaries is September 2, 2013. SUMMARY: Federal Request for Information (RFI) on Big Data highimpact collaborations and areas for expanded collaboration between the public and private sectors. 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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Advisory Committee for Mathematical and Physical Sciences 
66; 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: Advisory Committee for Mathematical and Physical Sciences 
(66).
    Dates/Time: July 18, 2013 1:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
    Place: National Science Foundation (NSF), Room 1235, 4201 Wilson 
Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230.
    To help facilitate your entry into the building, contact Caleb 
Autrey (cautery@nsf.gov). Your request should be received on or 
prior to July 15, 2013.
    To attend virtually via WebEx video: the phone-in number is: 1-
866-844-9416 (operator password: mpsac) The web address is:  https://mmancusa.webex.com/mmancusa/j.php?ED=211441467&UID=490505487&PW=NMWQzM2ZmYjQx&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D.
    Operated Assisted teleconference service is available for this 
meeting. Call 1-888-393-0286. (password: mpsac). You will be 
connected to the audio portion of the meeting.
    Type of Meeting: Open, Virtual.
    Contact Person: Dr. Kelsey Cook, Staff Associate and MPSAC 
Designated Federal Officer, Directorate for Mathematical and 
Physical Sciences, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., 
Arlington, VA 22230 Telephone : 703 292-7490, 703-292-
8800_kcook@nsf.gov.
    Minutes: Meeting minutes and other information may be obtained 
from the Staff Associate and MPSAC Designated Federal Officer at the 
above address or the Web site at https://www.nsf.gov/mps/advisory.jsp.

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    Purpose of Meeting: To study data, programs, policies, and other 
information pertinent to the National Science Foundation and to 
provide advice and recommendations concerning research in 
mathematics and physical sciences.

Agenda

State of the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences 
(MPS): FY 13, 14, and 15
Report on the NSF Strategic Plan
Briefing on the NRC Magnet Science Report
Update from StatsNSF Subcommittee
Update from Synchrotron Science Subcommittee
Update from Food Systems Subcommittee
Update from Optics and Photonics Subcommittee
Briefing on the NRC Math 2025 Report
Report from the Career Task Force
ACCI Interface: Planning for Joint Meeting Nov. 7-8, 2013
New challenges/subcommittees

     Dated: June 18, 2013.
Susanne Bolton,
 Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-14839 Filed 6-20-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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