Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering; Notice of Meeting, 54737-54738 [2021-21498]

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Meeting Registration: Virtual attendance information will be forthcoming on the CEOSE website at https://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/activities/ ceose/index.jsp. Type of Meeting: Open. Contact Person: Dr. Bernice Anderson, Senior Advisor and CEOSE Executive Secretary, Office of Integrative Activities (OIA), National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. Contact Information: 703–292–8040/banderso@ nsf.gov. Minutes: Meeting minutes and other information may be obtained from the CEOSE Executive Secretary at the above address or the website at https:// www.nsf.gov/od/oia/activities/ceose/ index.jsp. Purpose of Meeting: To study data, programs, policies, and other information pertinent to the National Science Foundation and to provide advice and recommendations concerning broadening participation in science and engineering. Agenda 11:30 a.m.–Noon Welcome and Opening Remarks Dr. Jose D. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 189 (Monday, October 4, 2021)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21498]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering; 
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: Committee on Equal Opportunities in 
Science and Engineering (CEOSE) 1173.
    Date and Time: October 28, 2021; 11:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.
    Place: National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, 
Alexandria, VA 22314 [bond] Virtual.
    Meeting Registration: Virtual attendance information will be 
forthcoming on the CEOSE website at https://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/activities/ceose/index.jsp.
    Type of Meeting: Open.
    Contact Person: Dr. Bernice Anderson, Senior Advisor and CEOSE 
Executive Secretary, Office of Integrative Activities (OIA), National 
Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. 
Contact Information: 703-292-8040/[email protected].
    Minutes: Meeting minutes and other information may be obtained from 
the CEOSE Executive Secretary at the above address or the website at 
https://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/activities/ceose/index.jsp.
    Purpose of Meeting: To study data, programs, policies, and other 
information pertinent to the National Science Foundation and to provide 
advice and recommendations concerning broadening participation in 
science and engineering.

Agenda

11:30 a.m.-Noon

Welcome and Opening Remarks Dr. Jose D. Fuentes, CEOSE Chair
NSF Executive Liaison Report

Noon-1:00 p.m.

Discussion: Reports of CEOSE Liaisons to NSF Advisory Committees

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Report(s) of Federal Liaison(s) to the CEOSE Advisory Committees

1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m.

Panel: Leadership Roles of MSIs in STEM Education and Workforce 
Development
MPS/EHR Leadership, Co-Chairs
Lead PDs of NSF's MSI Programs, Presenters
MPS: PREM, PREP
EHR: HBCU-UP, HSI, TCUP, and CREST Programs
NSB Vice Chair, Discussant

2:20 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

BREAK

2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Discussion with NSF Leadership
NSF Director and Chief Operating Officer

3:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

Panel: STEM Identity and Intersectionality--Part I
EHR Leadership and PO/PI Community

4:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Discussion:
Dissemination of the 2019-2020 Report and Preparation for the 2021-2022 
Report.

5:00-5:15 p.m.

Announcements and Final Remarks

    Dated: September 28, 2021.
Crystal Robinson,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-21498 Filed 10-1-21; 8:45 am]
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