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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To
Establish an Information Collection
National Science Foundation.
Notice and request for
comments.
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continuing effort to reduce paperwork
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the general public or other Federal
agencies to comment on this proposed
continuing information collection.
DATES: Written comments on this notice
must be received by December 27, 2022,
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).
Comments: Comments are invited on:
(a) whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Foundation, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the Foundation’s
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information to be collected; and
(d) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: NSF’s Computer
and Information Science and
Engineering (CISE) Broadening
Participation in Computing (BPC) Pilot
Survey.
OMB Number: 3145–NEW.
Expiration Date of Approval: Not
applicable.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to establish an information
collection for post-award output and
outcome monitoring system.
Abstract: Guided by its Strategic Plan,
the National Science Foundation (NSF)
has had a longstanding commitment to
broadening participation of
underrepresented groups and diverse
institutions in science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM). In recent
years, the Computer and Information
Science and Engineering (CISE)
Directorate has made a concerted effort
to address underrepresentation of
various groups in the field of computer
science, including women, persons with
disabilities, Blacks and African
Americans, Hispanics and Latinos,
American Indians, Alaska Natives,
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Native Hawaiians, and Other Pacific
Islanders. Underrepresentation in the
computer science field has resulted in
unwelcoming work and academic
environments, the belief among those in
positions of influence (e.g., counselors,
teachers, faculty, and recruiters) that
some people are not well suited to
computing or are less likely to excel,
and a lack of policies promoting equity
within educational institutions and
private companies.
This underrepresentation has
important implications for society.
Computing is one of the fastest growing
sectors of the economy, and the lack of
diversity deprives the field of a wealth
of experience, knowledge, expertise,
and perspective. The CISE Strategic
Plan for Broadening Participation
(November 2012) recognizes that the
‘‘. . . causes of longstanding
underrepresentation are complex and
deeply rooted in the cultures of different
demographic groups as well as in our
society, in our educational institutions,
and in our popular media. They will not
be easily or quickly changed.’’
The NSF CISE Directorate requests the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) approval of this clearance to
initiate new data collections to be
conducted as part of an external
evaluation of the CISE BPC pilot. These
collections, to be conducted by the
evaluation contractor, include:
Survey of BPC pilot projects. A onetime web-based survey of all BPC pilot
projects funded between FY19 to FY21.
The purpose is to corroborate and
confirm key findings from reviews of
existing project documentation (e.g.,
types of strategies that BPC pilots are
using to address systemic barriers, as
described in Research Performance
Progress Reports), as well as to collect
data about topics not covered by
existing documentation. The survey
data will enable NSF to assess the
feasibility and value of specific data
elements that might be included in
recommendations for how to document
the characteristics and outcomes of BPC
pilots in future years.
Interviews with BPC pilot projects.
Interviews with representatives from a
purposeful sample of 30 BPC pilot
projects funded between FY19 to FY21.
The interviews, to be conducted using a
virtual meeting platform at a time
convenient for the participants, will
provide in-depth information about
specific topics of interest to NSF (e.g.,
how BPC pilot project plans and
Departmental plans are being
implemented, effective strategies for
broadening participation across a range
of preK–20 settings). An added purpose
is to corroborate findings obtained
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through prior reviews of existing
documents and dive more deeply on
selected areas that are of interest to CISE
staff and other stakeholders.
This data collection is necessary to
provide NSF with timely and actionable
information about the characteristics,
broad strategies and activities, shortterm outputs, and outcomes associated
with the approximately 800 awards
funded through the CISE broadening
participation in computing (BPC) pilot.
The information collected will provide
a better understanding of: (1) the
outputs and outcomes of the BPC pilot
projects and whether they are correlated
with national trends related to
computing, (2) the feasibility of
measuring the types of impacts
associated with BPC pilots; and (3)
promising strategies.
Use of the Information: Aggregate
results from the survey and interviews
will be summarized in reports
developed by the evaluation contractor
that will be provided to NSF. While the
individual survey and interview
responses will be identifiable to the
contractor, the reports provided to NSF
will only include overall results. Westat
will not report any No individual survey
or individual responses will be reported
to NSF, and no information about
individuals participating in the surveys
and interviews will be released to
anyone outside the contractor’s
organization. The data collected and
reported on will be used for planning,
management, and evaluation purposes.
These data are needed for effective
administration, program monitoring,
evaluation, and for strategic reviews and
measuring attainment of NSF’s program
and strategic goals, as identified by the
President’s Accountable Government
Initiative, the Government Performance
and Results Act Modernization Act of
2010, Evidence-Based Policymaking Act
of 2018, and NSF’s Strategic Plan.
Expected Respondents: The
respondents are either Principal
Total number
of respondents
Collection title
Estimates of Annualized Cost to
Respondents for the Hour Burdens
The overall annualized cost to the
respondents is estimated to be $21,070.
The following table shows the estimated
burden and costs to respondents, who
are generally computer science teachers
at the postsecondary level. This
estimated hourly rate is based on a
report from the Bureau of Labor
Statistics’ Occupational Employment
and Wages, May 2021).1 According to
this report, the average hourly rate is
$43.08.
Total hour
burden
Average
hourly rate
Estimated
annual cost
Survey of BPC pilot projects ................................................
Interviews with BPC pilot projects .......................................
800
90
.5
1
400
90
$43
43
$17,200
3,870
Total ..............................................................................
890
........................
490
........................
21,070
Estimated Number of Responses per
Report:
Data collection for the collections
involves all awardees in the programs
involved for the survey and a sample of
90 representatives from 30 projects for
the interviews.
Dated: October 20, 2022.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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Investigators (PIs) and/or other key
personnel on grants funded through the
NSF CISE pilot. The survey will include
all PIs with awards that required a BPC
plan funded from FY 19 to FY 21
(approximately 800 total). The
interviews will include PIs and/or other
key personnel from a sample of 30
projects.
Estimate of Burden:
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[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information
Collection
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, the
National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting the general public or
other Federal agencies to comment on this proposed continuing
information collection.
DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by December 27,
2022, 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).
Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Foundation, including whether the information will
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Foundation's estimate
of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: NSF's Computer and Information Science and
Engineering (CISE) Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) Pilot
Survey.
OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an
information collection for post-award output and outcome monitoring
system.
Abstract: Guided by its Strategic Plan, the National Science
Foundation (NSF) has had a longstanding commitment to broadening
participation of underrepresented groups and diverse institutions in
science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). In recent years, the
Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Directorate has
made a concerted effort to address underrepresentation of various
groups in the field of computer science, including women, persons with
disabilities, Blacks and African Americans, Hispanics and Latinos,
American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Other Pacific
Islanders. Underrepresentation in the computer science field has
resulted in unwelcoming work and academic environments, the belief
among those in positions of influence (e.g., counselors, teachers,
faculty, and recruiters) that some people are not well suited to
computing or are less likely to excel, and a lack of policies promoting
equity within educational institutions and private companies.
This underrepresentation has important implications for society.
Computing is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy, and the
lack of diversity deprives the field of a wealth of experience,
knowledge, expertise, and perspective. The CISE Strategic Plan for
Broadening Participation (November 2012) recognizes that the ``. . .
causes of longstanding underrepresentation are complex and deeply
rooted in the cultures of different demographic groups as well as in
our society, in our educational institutions, and in our popular media.
They will not be easily or quickly changed.''
The NSF CISE Directorate requests the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval of this clearance to initiate new data
collections to be conducted as part of an external evaluation of the
CISE BPC pilot. These collections, to be conducted by the evaluation
contractor, include:
Survey of BPC pilot projects. A one-time web-based survey of all
BPC pilot projects funded between FY19 to FY21. The purpose is to
corroborate and confirm key findings from reviews of existing project
documentation (e.g., types of strategies that BPC pilots are using to
address systemic barriers, as described in Research Performance
Progress Reports), as well as to collect data about topics not covered
by existing documentation. The survey data will enable NSF to assess
the feasibility and value of specific data elements that might be
included in recommendations for how to document the characteristics and
outcomes of BPC pilots in future years.
Interviews with BPC pilot projects. Interviews with representatives
from a purposeful sample of 30 BPC pilot projects funded between FY19
to FY21. The interviews, to be conducted using a virtual meeting
platform at a time convenient for the participants, will provide in-
depth information about specific topics of interest to NSF (e.g., how
BPC pilot project plans and Departmental plans are being implemented,
effective strategies for broadening participation across a range of
preK-20 settings). An added purpose is to corroborate findings obtained
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through prior reviews of existing documents and dive more deeply on
selected areas that are of interest to CISE staff and other
stakeholders.
This data collection is necessary to provide NSF with timely and
actionable information about the characteristics, broad strategies and
activities, short-term outputs, and outcomes associated with the
approximately 800 awards funded through the CISE broadening
participation in computing (BPC) pilot. The information collected will
provide a better understanding of: (1) the outputs and outcomes of the
BPC pilot projects and whether they are correlated with national trends
related to computing, (2) the feasibility of measuring the types of
impacts associated with BPC pilots; and (3) promising strategies.
Use of the Information: Aggregate results from the survey and
interviews will be summarized in reports developed by the evaluation
contractor that will be provided to NSF. While the individual survey
and interview responses will be identifiable to the contractor, the
reports provided to NSF will only include overall results. Westat will
not report any No individual survey or individual responses will be
reported to NSF, and no information about individuals participating in
the surveys and interviews will be released to anyone outside the
contractor's organization. The data collected and reported on will be
used for planning, management, and evaluation purposes. These data are
needed for effective administration, program monitoring, evaluation,
and for strategic reviews and measuring attainment of NSF's program and
strategic goals, as identified by the President's Accountable
Government Initiative, the Government Performance and Results Act
Modernization Act of 2010, Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018, and
NSF's Strategic Plan.
Expected Respondents: The respondents are either Principal
Investigators (PIs) and/or other key personnel on grants funded through
the NSF CISE pilot. The survey will include all PIs with awards that
required a BPC plan funded from FY 19 to FY 21 (approximately 800
total). The interviews will include PIs and/or other key personnel from
a sample of 30 projects.
Estimate of Burden:
Estimates of Annualized Cost to Respondents for the Hour Burdens
The overall annualized cost to the respondents is estimated to be
$21,070. The following table shows the estimated burden and costs to
respondents, who are generally computer science teachers at the
postsecondary level. This estimated hourly rate is based on a report
from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment and Wages,
May 2021).\1\ According to this report, the average hourly rate is
$43.08.
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Burden hours
Collection title Total number per Total hour Average Estimated
of respondents respondent burden hourly rate annual cost
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Survey of BPC pilot projects.... 800 .5 400 $43 $17,200
Interviews with BPC pilot 90 1 90 43 3,870
projects.......................
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Total....................... 890 .............. 490 .............. 21,070
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Estimated Number of Responses per Report:
Data collection for the collections involves all awardees in the
programs involved for the survey and a sample of 90 representatives
from 30 projects for the interviews.
Dated: October 20, 2022.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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