Request for Recommendations for Membership on Directorate and Office Advisory Committees, 11567-11568 [2018-05262]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 51 / Thursday, March 15, 2018 / Notices The work being reviewed during the site visit include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information; financial data, such as salaries and personal information concerning individuals associated with the proposals. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act. REASON FOR CLOSING: Dated: March 12, 2018. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. Dated: March 12, 2018. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–05261 Filed 3–14–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Request for Recommendations for Membership on Directorate and Office Advisory Committees ACTION: [FR Doc. 2018–05260 Filed 3–14–18; 8:45 am] Notice. The National Science Foundation (NSF) requests recommendations for membership on its scientific and technical Federal advisory committees. Recommendations should consist of the name of the submitting individual, the organization or the affiliation providing the member nomination, the name of the recommended individual, the recommended individual’s curriculum vita, an expression of the individual’s interest in serving, and the following recommended individual’s contact information: Employment address, telephone number, fax number, and email address. Self-recommendations are accepted. If you would like to make a membership recommendation for any of the NSF scientific and technical Federal advisory committees, please send your recommendation to the appropriate committee contact person listed in the chart below. ADDRESSES: The mailing address for the National Science Foundation is 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. Web links to individual committee information may be found on the NSF website: NSF Advisory Committees. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Each Directorate and Office has an external SUMMARY: BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Committee Management; Renewals The NSF management officials having responsibility for three advisory committees listed below have determined that renewing these groups for another two years is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the Director, National Science Foundation (NSF), by 42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq. This determination follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration. Committees Advisory Committee for Environmental Research and Education, #9487 Proposal Review Panel for Industrial Innovations and Partnerships, #28164 Proposal Review Panel for Emerging Frontiers and Multidisciplinary Activities #34558 Effective date for renewal is March 2, 2018. For more information, please contact Crystal Robinson, NSF, at (703) 292–8687. 11567 advisory committee that typically meets twice a year to review and provide advice on program management; discuss current issues; and review and provide advice on the impact of policies, programs, and activities in the disciplines and fields encompassed by the Directorate or Office. In addition to Directorate and Office advisory committees, NSF has several committees that provide advice and recommendations on specific topics including: Astronomy and astrophysics; environmental research and education; equal opportunities in science and engineering; cyberinfrastructure; international science and engineering; and business and operations. A primary consideration when formulating committee membership is recognized knowledge, expertise, or demonstrated ability.1 Other factors that may be considered are balance among diverse institutions, regions, and groups underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Committee members serve for varying term lengths, depending on the nature of the individual committee. Although we welcome the recommendations we receive, we regret that NSF will not be able to acknowledge or respond positively to each person who contacts NSF or has been recommended. NSF intends to publish a similar notice to this on an annual basis. NSF will keep recommendations active for 12 months from the date of receipt. The chart below is a listing of the committees seeking recommendations for membership. Recommendations should be sent to the contact person identified below. The chart contains web addresses where additional information about individual committees is available. Advisory committee Contact person Advisory Committee for Biological Sciences, https://www.nsf.gov/bio/ advisory.jsp. Advisory Committee for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, https://www.nsf.gov/cise/advisory.jsp. Brent Miller, Directorate for Biological Sciences; phone: (703) 292– 8400; email: bmiller@nsf.gov; fax: (703) 292–2988. Brenda Williams, Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering; phone: (703) 292–4554; email: bwilliam@nsf.gov; fax: (703) 292–9074. Brittany Quade, Division of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure; phone: (703) 292–4675; email: bquade@nsf.gov; fax: (703) 292–9060. Keaven Stevenson, Directorate for Education and Human Resources; phone: (703) 292–8600; email: kstevens@nsf.gov; fax: (703) 292– 9179. Cecile Gonzalez, Directorate for Engineering; phone: (703) 292–8300; email: cjgonzal@nsf.gov; fax: (703) 292–9467. Melissa Lane, Directorate for Geosciences: phone: (703) 292–8500; email: mlane@nsf.gov; fax: (703) 292–9042. Roxanne Nikolaus, Office of International Science and Engineering, phone: (703) 292–7578; email: rnikolau@nsf.gov; fax: (703) 292– 9067. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Advisory Committee for Cyberinfrastructure, https://www.nsf.gov/cise/ aci/advisory.jsp. Advisory Committee for Education and Human Resources, https:// www.nsf.gov/ehr/advisory.jsp. Advisory Committee for Engineering, https://www.nsf.gov/eng/ advisory.jsp. Advisory Committee for Geosciences, https://www.nsf.gov/geo/ advisory.jsp. Advisory Committee for International Science and Engineering, https:// www.nsf.gov/od/oise/advisory.jsp. 1 Federally registered lobbyists are not eligible for appointment to these Federal advisory committees. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Mar 14, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1 11568 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 51 / Thursday, March 15, 2018 / Notices Advisory committee Contact person Advisory Committee for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, https:// www.nsf.gov/mps/advisory.jsp. Advisory Committee for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences, https://www.nsf.gov/sbe/advisory.jsp. Christopher Coox, Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences; phone: (703) 292–5137; email: ccoox@nsf.gov; fax: (703) 292–9151. Deborah Olster, Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences; phone: (703) 292–8700; email: dholster@nsf.gov; fax: (703) 292–9083. Andrew Backe, Office of Polar Programs; phone: (703) 292–2454; email: abacke@nsf.gov; fax: (703) 292–9081. Bernice Anderson, Office of Integrative Activities; phone: (703) 292– 8040; email: banderso@nsf.gov; fax: (703) 292–9040. Jeffrey Rich, Office of Information and Resource Management; phone: (703) 292–8100; email: jrich@nsf.gov; fax: (703) 292–9369. Leah Nichols, Office of Integrative Activities; phone: (703) 292–8040; email: lenichol@nsf.gov; fax: (703) 292–9040. Elizabeth Pentecost, Division of Astronomical Sciences; phone: (703) 292–4907; email: epenteco@nsf.gov; fax: (703) 292–9452. Advisory Committee for Polar Programs, https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/ advisory.jsp. Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering, https:// www.nsf.gov/od/oia/activities/ceose/. Advisory Committee for Business and Operations, https://www.nsf.gov/ oirm/bocomm/. Advisory Committee for Environmental Research and Education, https://www.nsf.gov/ere/ereweb/advisory.jsp. Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee, https://www.nsf.gov/ mps/ast/aaac.jsp. Dated: March 12, 2018. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–05262 Filed 3–14–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub., L. 92– 463 as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces the following meeting: NAME AND COMMITTEE CODE: Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research— Materials Research Science and Engineering Center Site Visit, University of Nebraska (V181336) #1203 DATE AND TIME: April 8, 2018; 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. April 9, 2018; 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. April 10, 2018: 8:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m. PLACE: University of Nebraska, 3835 Holdrege Street, Lincoln, NE 68583 TYPE OF MEETING: Part-Open Start 7:00 p.m. ......................................... 9:00 p.m. ........................................ Briefing of Site Visit Team by NSF (Closed). Monday, April 9, 2018 7:30 a.m. ......................................... 8:15 a.m. ......................................... 8:20 a.m. ......................................... 9:10 a.m. ......................................... 9:20 a.m. ......................................... 10:00 a.m. ....................................... 10:10 a.m. ....................................... 10:20 a.m. ....................................... 11:00 a.m. ....................................... 11:10 a.m. ....................................... 11:35 a.m. ....................................... 11:40 a.m. ....................................... 12:00 p.m. ....................................... 1:00 p.m. ......................................... 1:50 p.m. ......................................... 2:00 p.m. ......................................... 2:25 p.m. ......................................... 2:30 p.m. ......................................... 3:30 p.m. ......................................... 5:00 p.m. ......................................... 8:15 a.m. ........................................ 8:20 a.m. ........................................ 9:10 a.m. ........................................ 9:20 a.m. ........................................ 10:00 a.m. ...................................... 10:10 a.m. ...................................... 10:20 a.m. ...................................... 11:00 a.m. ...................................... 11:10 a.m. ...................................... 11:35 a.m. ...................................... 11:40 a.m. ...................................... 12:00 p.m. ...................................... 1:00 p.m. ........................................ 1:50 p.m. ........................................ 2:00 p.m. ........................................ 2:25 p.m. ........................................ 2:30 p.m. ........................................ 3:30 p.m. ........................................ 5:00 p.m. ........................................ 6:30 p.m. ........................................ 6:30 p.m. ......................................... sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES AGENDA: Sunday, April 8, 2018 Day 2 6:45 p.m. ........................................ 7:00 p.m. ......................................... 8:30 p.m. ........................................ Continental Breakfast with MRSEC Participants. Break and, If Needed, Equipment Setup/Team Introduction. Director’s Overview. Discussion. IRG–1. Discussion. Break IRG–2. Discussion. Seeds. Discussion. Executive Session for Site Visit Team and NSF only (Closed). Lunch—Site Visit Team, NSF and Students/Post Docs. Education and Outreach, Diversity Plan. Discussion. Industrial Outreach and Other Collaborations. Discussion. Facilities Overview and Lab Tour. Poster Session. Executive Session of Site Visit Team and NSF only: Prepare Questions (Closed). Site Visit Team Meets with MRSEC Director and Executive Committee. Dinner Meeting for Site Visit Team and NSF only. Day 2 8:00a.m. .......................................... 9:00 a.m. ......................................... 9:30 a.m. ......................................... 9:50 a.m. ......................................... 17:34 Mar 14, 2018 NSF site visit to provide advice and recommendations concerning further NSF support for the Center. PURPOSE OF MEETING: End Day 1 VerDate Sep<11>2014 Dr. Daniele Finotello, Program Director, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, MRSEC. Division of Materials Research, Room E 9475, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; Telephone (703) 292–4676. CONTACT PERSON: Tuesday, April 10 2018 9:00 a.m. ........................................ 9:30 a.m. ........................................ 9:50 a.m. ........................................ 10:30a.m. ....................................... Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Executive Executive Executive Executive Sfmt 4703 Session—Director’s Response/Continental Breakfast. Session of Site Visit Team (Closed). Session—Meeting with University Administrators. Session of Site Visit Team (Closed). E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 51 (Thursday, March 15, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11567-11568]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-05262]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Request for Recommendations for Membership on Directorate and 
Office Advisory Committees

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) requests recommendations 
for membership on its scientific and technical Federal advisory 
committees. Recommendations should consist of the name of the 
submitting individual, the organization or the affiliation providing 
the member nomination, the name of the recommended individual, the 
recommended individual's curriculum vita, an expression of the 
individual's interest in serving, and the following recommended 
individual's contact information: Employment address, telephone number, 
fax number, and email address. Self-recommendations are accepted. If 
you would like to make a membership recommendation for any of the NSF 
scientific and technical Federal advisory committees, please send your 
recommendation to the appropriate committee contact person listed in 
the chart below.

ADDRESSES: The mailing address for the National Science Foundation is 
2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314.
    Web links to individual committee information may be found on the 
NSF website: NSF Advisory Committees.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Each Directorate and Office has an external 
advisory committee that typically meets twice a year to review and 
provide advice on program management; discuss current issues; and 
review and provide advice on the impact of policies, programs, and 
activities in the disciplines and fields encompassed by the Directorate 
or Office. In addition to Directorate and Office advisory committees, 
NSF has several committees that provide advice and recommendations on 
specific topics including: Astronomy and astrophysics; environmental 
research and education; equal opportunities in science and engineering; 
cyberinfrastructure; international science and engineering; and 
business and operations.
    A primary consideration when formulating committee membership is 
recognized knowledge, expertise, or demonstrated ability.\1\ Other 
factors that may be considered are balance among diverse institutions, 
regions, and groups underrepresented in science, technology, 
engineering, and mathematics. Committee members serve for varying term 
lengths, depending on the nature of the individual committee. Although 
we welcome the recommendations we receive, we regret that NSF will not 
be able to acknowledge or respond positively to each person who 
contacts NSF or has been recommended. NSF intends to publish a similar 
notice to this on an annual basis. NSF will keep recommendations active 
for 12 months from the date of receipt.
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    \1\ Federally registered lobbyists are not eligible for 
appointment to these Federal advisory committees.
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    The chart below is a listing of the committees seeking 
recommendations for membership. Recommendations should be sent to the 
contact person identified below. The chart contains web addresses where 
additional information about individual committees is available.

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           Advisory committee                     Contact person
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Advisory Committee for Biological        Brent Miller, Directorate for
 Sciences, https://www.nsf.gov/bio/       Biological Sciences; phone:
 advisory.jsp.                            (703) 292-8400; email:
                                          [email protected]; fax: (703)
                                          292-2988.
Advisory Committee for Computer and      Brenda Williams, Directorate
 Information Science and Engineering,     for Computer and Information
 https://www.nsf.gov/cise/advisory.jsp.   Science and Engineering;
                                          phone: (703) 292-4554; email:
                                          [email protected]; fax: (703)
                                          292-9074.
Advisory Committee for                   Brittany Quade, Division of
 Cyberinfrastructure, https://            Advanced Cyberinfrastructure;
 www.nsf.gov/cise/aci/advisory.jsp.       phone: (703) 292-4675; email:
                                          [email protected]; fax: (703) 292-
                                          9060.
Advisory Committee for Education and     Keaven Stevenson, Directorate
 Human Resources, https://www.nsf.gov/    for Education and Human
 ehr/advisory.jsp.                        Resources; phone: (703) 292-
                                          8600; email: [email protected];
                                          fax: (703) 292-9179.
Advisory Committee for Engineering,      Cecile Gonzalez, Directorate
 https://www.nsf.gov/eng/ advisory.jsp.   for Engineering; phone: (703)
                                          292-8300; email:
                                          [email protected]; fax: (703)
                                          292-9467.
Advisory Committee for Geosciences,      Melissa Lane, Directorate for
 https://www.nsf.gov/geo/ advisory.jsp.   Geosciences: phone: (703) 292-
                                          8500; email: [email protected];
                                          fax: (703) 292-9042.
Advisory Committee for International     Roxanne Nikolaus, Office of
 Science and Engineering, https://        International Science and
 www.nsf.gov/od/oise/advisory.jsp.        Engineering, phone: (703) 292-
                                          7578; email: [email protected];
                                          fax: (703) 292-9067.

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Advisory Committee for Mathematical and  Christopher Coox, Directorate
 Physical Sciences, https://www.nsf.gov/  for Mathematical and Physical
 mps/advisory.jsp.                        Sciences; phone: (703) 292-
                                          5137; email: [email protected];
                                          fax: (703) 292-9151.
Advisory Committee for Social,           Deborah Olster, Directorate for
 Behavioral & Economic Sciences, https:/  Social, Behavioral & Economic
 /www.nsf.gov/sbe/advisory.jsp.           Sciences; phone: (703) 292-
                                          8700; email: [email protected];
                                          fax: (703) 292-9083.
Advisory Committee for Polar Programs,   Andrew Backe, Office of Polar
 https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/             Programs; phone: (703) 292-
 advisory.jsp.                            2454; email: [email protected];
                                          fax: (703) 292-9081.
Committee on Equal Opportunities in      Bernice Anderson, Office of
 Science and Engineering, https://        Integrative Activities; phone:
 www.nsf.gov/od/oia/activities/ceose/.    (703) 292-8040; email:
                                          [email protected]; fax: (703)
                                          292-9040.
Advisory Committee for Business and      Jeffrey Rich, Office of
 Operations, https://www.nsf.gov/oirm/    Information and Resource
 bocomm/.                                 Management; phone: (703) 292-
                                          8100; email: [email protected];
                                          fax: (703) 292-9369.
Advisory Committee for Environmental     Leah Nichols, Office of
 Research and Education, https://         Integrative Activities; phone:
 www.nsf.gov/ere/ereweb/advisory.jsp.     (703) 292-8040; email:
                                          [email protected]; fax: (703)
                                          292-9040.
Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory      Elizabeth Pentecost, Division
 Committee, https://www.nsf.gov/mps/ast/  of Astronomical Sciences;
 aaac.jsp.                                phone: (703) 292-4907; email:
                                          [email protected]; fax: (703)
                                          292-9452.
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    Dated: March 12, 2018.
Crystal Robinson,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-05262 Filed 3-14-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 7555-01-P


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