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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Comment Request: NSF
INCLUDES National Network Survey
National Science Foundation.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans
to establish this collection. In
accordance with the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we
are providing opportunity for public
comment on this action. After obtaining
and considering public comment, NSF
will prepare the submission requesting
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) clearance of this collection for no
longer than 3 years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice
must be received by August 14, 2020 to
be assured consideration. Comments
received after that date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
Send comments to address below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation,
2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite
W18200, Alexandria, Virginia 22314;
telephone (703) 292–7556; or send email
to splimpto@nsf.gov. Individuals who
use a telecommunications device for the
deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–
800–877–8339, which is accessible 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a
year (including Federal holidays).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: NSF INCLUDES
National Network Survey.
OMB Number: 3145–NEW.
Expiration Date of Approval: Not
applicable.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to establish an information
collection.
Abstract: In 2016, the National
Science Foundation (NSF) unveiled a
set of ‘‘Big Ideas,’’ 10 bold, long-term
research and process ideas that identify
areas for future investment at the
frontiers of science and engineering (see
https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_
reports/big_ideas/index.jsp). The Big
Ideas represent unique opportunities to
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position our Nation at the cutting edge
of global science and engineering
leadership by bringing together diverse
disciplinary perspectives to support
convergence research.
The NSF INCLUDES Big Idea is a
comprehensive national initiative to
enhance U.S. leadership in science,
technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) discoveries and
innovations focused on NSF’s
commitment to diversity, inclusion, and
broadening participation in these fields.
The vision of NSF INCLUDES is to
catalyze the STEM enterprise to work
collaboratively for inclusive change,
resulting in a STEM workforce that
reflects the population of the Nation.
More specifically, NSF INCLUDES
seeks to improve collaborative efforts
aimed at enhancing the preparation,
increasing the participation, and
ensuring the contributions of
individuals from groups that have been
historically underrepresented and
underserved in the STEM enterprise
such as African Americans, Alaska
Natives, Hispanics, Native Americans,
Native Hawaiians, Native Pacific
Islanders, persons with disabilities,
persons from economically
disadvantaged backgrounds, and women
and girls. Significant advancement in
the inclusion of underrepresented
groups in STEM will result in a new
generation of STEM talent and
leadership to secure our nation’s future
and long-term economic
competitiveness.
The NSF INCLUDES Big Idea aligns
with the NSF Strategic Plan, directly
supporting the strategic objectives to:
Advance knowledge through
investments in ideas, people, and
infrastructure (Strategic Objective 1.1);
support research and promote
partnerships to accelerate innovation
and to provide new capabilities to meet
pressing societal needs (Strategic
Objective 2.1); foster the growth of a
more capable and diverse research
workforce and advance the scientific
and innovation skills of the Nation
(Strategic Objective 2.2) ; and attract,
retain, and empower a talented and
diverse workforce (Strategic Objective
3.1). The work of NSF INCLUDES
contributes to the successful
performance of NSF as a Federal agency.
The NSF INCLUDES initiative is
supported by the NSF INCLUDES
Coordination Hub
(www.includesnetwork.org), an NSFsupported project that provides a
framework for communication and
networking, network assistance and
reinforcement, and visibility and
expansion for the NSF INCLUDES
National Network. The Hub leads and
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supports the National Network, working
to (1) facilitate the sharing of promising
practices and data for broadening
participation in STEM, (2) contribute to
the knowledge base on broadening
participation in STEM through research,
and (3) establish a framework for
communications and networking among
partners, as well as across the National
Network. The NSF INCLUDES National
Network is composed of over 1200
members that represent:
• NSF INCLUDES-funded projects,
• Other broadening participation
projects and research efforts, including
projects funded by other NSF programs
(e.g., Louis Stokes Alliances for
Minority Participation, Engineering
Research Centers, Alliances for
Graduate Education and the
Professoriate, ADVANCE:
Organizational Change for Gender
Equity in STEM Academic Professions,
Broadening Participation in Computing,
Improving Undergraduate STEM
Education),
• Federal Coordination in STEM (FC–
STEM) agencies, and
• Organizations that support the
development of talent from all sectors of
society to build an inclusive STEM
workforce.
NSF is requesting OMB approval for
the NSF INCLUDES Coordination Hub
to collect information from members of
the NSF INCLUDES National Network.
The NSF INCLUDES Coordination Hub
seeks to collect data from Network
members to: (1) Inform Hub activities
(e.g., to identify support needs in the
coming year; to inform shared measures
work and network support and
expansion goals); (2) assess
development of the NSF INCLUDES
National Network; and (3) track progress
against the Hub’s theory of action for
building collaborative infrastructure at
the Network level. This information will
be shared with Network members.
Information collected will include
respondents’ names, their affiliated
organizations, email addresses, and
home states. This personally identifiable
information (PII) is collected primarily
to categorize responses based on
respondents’ roles in the NSF
INCLUDES National Network. PII will
be accessed only by the Coordination
Hub. Any public reporting of data will
be in aggregate form, and any personal
identifiers will be removed.
Use of the Information: The
information collected is primarily for
the use of the NSF INCLUDES
Coordination Hub to understand the
utility of the network in supporting
their project success, and for informing
design decisions the Coordination Hub
will make regarding future programming
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and support provided to network
members.
Estimate burden on the public:
Estimated at 450 hours, per year, for the
duration of the Coordination Hub’s
cooperative agreement with NSF. It is
beneficial for NSF and the Coordination
Hub to have access to this information
annually in order to track progress
toward the NSF INCLUDES goals of
supporting stakeholders in identifying
shared goals and objectives and
supporting partnerships and networks
that help to foster the spread and
adaptation of proven effective practices.
Respondents: All members of the NSF
INCLUDES National Network will be
invited to respond to the survey. The
NSF INCLUDES National Network is
comprised of individuals who are
interested in or working directly to
broaden participation in STEM. Some of
these individuals are NSF INCLUDES
grantees; others who have received NSF
awards, or pursue broadening
participation in STEM with support
from other sources, including grants
from federal, state, philanthropic, or
business entities. Some are themselves
representatives of these various types of
funders or businesses, such as program
officers at NSF, other Federal agencies,
and private foundations.
Estimated number of respondents:
900 (representing a 75% response rate).
Average Time per Reporting: The
online survey is comprised primarily of
closed-ended questions and is designed
to be completed by respondents in
under 30 minutes.
Frequency: Once per year for the
duration of the Coordination Hub’s
cooperative agreement with NSF
Comments: Comments are invited on:
(a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Agency, including whether the
information shall have practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the Agency’s
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information on respondents,
including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology; and (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of
information on respondents, including
through the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information
technology.
Please submit one copy of your
comments by only one method. All
submissions received must include the
agency name and collection name
identified above for this information
collection. Commenters are strongly
encouraged to transmit their comments
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electronically via email. Comments,
including any personal information
provided become a matter of public
record. They will be summarized and/
or included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget approval of the
information collection request.
Dated: June 10, 2020.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request: NSF
INCLUDES National Network Survey
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to
establish this collection. In accordance with the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for
public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public
comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer
than 3 years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by August 14,
2020 to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to address
below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite
W18200, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send
email to [email protected]. Individuals who use a telecommunications
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay
Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7
days a week, 365 days a year (including Federal holidays).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: NSF INCLUDES National Network Survey.
OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an
information collection.
Abstract: In 2016, the National Science Foundation (NSF) unveiled a
set of ``Big Ideas,'' 10 bold, long-term research and process ideas
that identify areas for future investment at the frontiers of science
and engineering (see https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/big_ideas/index.jsp). The Big Ideas represent unique opportunities to
position our Nation at the cutting edge of global science and
engineering leadership by bringing together diverse disciplinary
perspectives to support convergence research.
The NSF INCLUDES Big Idea is a comprehensive national initiative to
enhance U.S. leadership in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) discoveries and innovations focused on NSF's
commitment to diversity, inclusion, and broadening participation in
these fields. The vision of NSF INCLUDES is to catalyze the STEM
enterprise to work collaboratively for inclusive change, resulting in a
STEM workforce that reflects the population of the Nation.
More specifically, NSF INCLUDES seeks to improve collaborative
efforts aimed at enhancing the preparation, increasing the
participation, and ensuring the contributions of individuals from
groups that have been historically underrepresented and underserved in
the STEM enterprise such as African Americans, Alaska Natives,
Hispanics, Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, Native Pacific
Islanders, persons with disabilities, persons from economically
disadvantaged backgrounds, and women and girls. Significant advancement
in the inclusion of underrepresented groups in STEM will result in a
new generation of STEM talent and leadership to secure our nation's
future and long-term economic competitiveness.
The NSF INCLUDES Big Idea aligns with the NSF Strategic Plan,
directly supporting the strategic objectives to: Advance knowledge
through investments in ideas, people, and infrastructure (Strategic
Objective 1.1); support research and promote partnerships to accelerate
innovation and to provide new capabilities to meet pressing societal
needs (Strategic Objective 2.1); foster the growth of a more capable
and diverse research workforce and advance the scientific and
innovation skills of the Nation (Strategic Objective 2.2) ; and
attract, retain, and empower a talented and diverse workforce
(Strategic Objective 3.1). The work of NSF INCLUDES contributes to the
successful performance of NSF as a Federal agency.
The NSF INCLUDES initiative is supported by the NSF INCLUDES
Coordination Hub (www.includesnetwork.org), an NSF-supported project
that provides a framework for communication and networking, network
assistance and reinforcement, and visibility and expansion for the NSF
INCLUDES National Network. The Hub leads and
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supports the National Network, working to (1) facilitate the sharing of
promising practices and data for broadening participation in STEM, (2)
contribute to the knowledge base on broadening participation in STEM
through research, and (3) establish a framework for communications and
networking among partners, as well as across the National Network. The
NSF INCLUDES National Network is composed of over 1200 members that
represent:
NSF INCLUDES-funded projects,
Other broadening participation projects and research
efforts, including projects funded by other NSF programs (e.g., Louis
Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation, Engineering Research
Centers, Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate,
ADVANCE: Organizational Change for Gender Equity in STEM Academic
Professions, Broadening Participation in Computing, Improving
Undergraduate STEM Education),
Federal Coordination in STEM (FC-STEM) agencies, and
Organizations that support the development of talent from
all sectors of society to build an inclusive STEM workforce.
NSF is requesting OMB approval for the NSF INCLUDES Coordination
Hub to collect information from members of the NSF INCLUDES National
Network. The NSF INCLUDES Coordination Hub seeks to collect data from
Network members to: (1) Inform Hub activities (e.g., to identify
support needs in the coming year; to inform shared measures work and
network support and expansion goals); (2) assess development of the NSF
INCLUDES National Network; and (3) track progress against the Hub's
theory of action for building collaborative infrastructure at the
Network level. This information will be shared with Network members.
Information collected will include respondents' names, their
affiliated organizations, email addresses, and home states. This
personally identifiable information (PII) is collected primarily to
categorize responses based on respondents' roles in the NSF INCLUDES
National Network. PII will be accessed only by the Coordination Hub.
Any public reporting of data will be in aggregate form, and any
personal identifiers will be removed.
Use of the Information: The information collected is primarily for
the use of the NSF INCLUDES Coordination Hub to understand the utility
of the network in supporting their project success, and for informing
design decisions the Coordination Hub will make regarding future
programming and support provided to network members.
Estimate burden on the public: Estimated at 450 hours, per year,
for the duration of the Coordination Hub's cooperative agreement with
NSF. It is beneficial for NSF and the Coordination Hub to have access
to this information annually in order to track progress toward the NSF
INCLUDES goals of supporting stakeholders in identifying shared goals
and objectives and supporting partnerships and networks that help to
foster the spread and adaptation of proven effective practices.
Respondents: All members of the NSF INCLUDES National Network will
be invited to respond to the survey. The NSF INCLUDES National Network
is comprised of individuals who are interested in or working directly
to broaden participation in STEM. Some of these individuals are NSF
INCLUDES grantees; others who have received NSF awards, or pursue
broadening participation in STEM with support from other sources,
including grants from federal, state, philanthropic, or business
entities. Some are themselves representatives of these various types of
funders or businesses, such as program officers at NSF, other Federal
agencies, and private foundations.
Estimated number of respondents: 900 (representing a 75% response
rate).
Average Time per Reporting: The online survey is comprised
primarily of closed-ended questions and is designed to be completed by
respondents in under 30 minutes.
Frequency: Once per year for the duration of the Coordination Hub's
cooperative agreement with NSF
Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of
the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information on
respondents, including through the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other
forms of information technology.
Please submit one copy of your comments by only one method. All
submissions received must include the agency name and collection name
identified above for this information collection. Commenters are
strongly encouraged to transmit their comments electronically via
email. Comments, including any personal information provided become a
matter of public record. They will be summarized and/or included in the
request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information
collection request.
Dated: June 10, 2020.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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