The National Science Board, pursuant to NSF regulations (45 CFR part 614), the National Science Foundation Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1862n–5), and the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), hereby gives notice in regard to the scheduling of meetings for the transaction of National Science Board business and other matters specified, as follows:
National Science Board.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at 8 a.m.; and Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 8 a.m.
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 1235, Arlington, VA 22230. All visitors must report to the NSF visitor desk at the 9th and N. Stuart Streets entrance to receive a visitor's badge. Public visitors must arrange for a visitor's badge in advance. Call 703–292–7000 or e-mail
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Jennie L. Moehlmann,
Dana Topousis,
• Approval of Minutes.
• Chairman's Remarks.
• Discussion of key dates and activities for production of
• Discussion and Approval of
• Selection of Lead Chapter Reviewers.
• Electronic Distribution of Initial Chapter Drafts for Board Review.
• Update on Graphic Design Review of State Chapter.
• Update on SBE Expert Workshops on Measuring Public Scientific Knowledge and Understanding.
• SRS Data Development Activities.
• Chairman's Summary.
• Approval of Minutes.
• PCAST Report: Prepare and Inspire: K–12 Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for America's Future.
○ Speaker: Dr. James Gates, Jr., PCAST Member.
○ Discussant: Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Acting Assistant Director HER.
• Update on NSF's Response to the STEM Innovators Report and Other Recent STEM Education Policy Recommendations.
○ Speaker: Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Acting Assistant Director EHR.
• Chairman's Remarks.
• OPP Director's Remarks.
• U.S. Antarctic Program Review & Timetable.
• Update on Arctic Ice Cover.
• Update on the Polar Research Vessel.
• Approval of Minutes.
• Discussion of focus groups.
• Other information gathering and next steps related to unsolicited mid-scale research.
• Approval of Minutes.
• Chairman's Remarks.
• Status Update on Data-Gathering Activities.
• Initiate Discussion of Community Workshop.
• Committee Chairman's Remarks.
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• Approval of Minutes.
• Chairman's Remarks.
• Human Resources Update (Dr. Marrett).
• Inspector General's Update (Ms. Lerner).
• FY2010 Financial Statement Audit/FISMA—(Auditors).
• Collaborative Audit Resolution.
• FY2011 OIG Audit Plan.
• OIG Semi-annual Report (Ms. Lerner and Dr. Frye).
• Chief Financial Officer's Update (Ms. Rubenstein).
• Chief Information Officer's Report (Ms. Norris).
• Review of NSB Policy on Award Thresholds Requiring NSB Approval Committee.
• Chairman's Closing Remarks.
• Committee Chair's Opening Remarks.
• Procurement Activities.
• Chairman's Remarks.
• Review of the NSF Principles Document.
• Discuss Draft Interim Report.
• Discuss Next Steps for Moving Forward to the May 2011 Meeting.
• Approval of Minutes.
• Chairman's Remarks.
• Presentations on Open Access.
• Discussion of March 27–29, 2010 Workshop.
• Closing Remarks.
• Approval of Minutes.
• Chairman's Remarks.
• Update on FY 2011 Appropriations Process.
• NSB Budget Update.
• NSF Strategic Plan Update.
• Closing Remarks.
• Update on NSF FY 2012 Budget Development.
• Approval of Plenary Executive Closed Minutes, September 2010.
• Candidate Sites for Board Retreat and Meeting of September 2011.
• Discussion and Selection of Honorary Awards.
• Approval of Minutes.
• Awards and Agreements (Resolutions).
○ Logistics Contract and Renewal of two Science of Learning Centers.
• Closed Committee Reports.
• Presentation by 60th Anniversary Speaker, Dr. Emily Brodsky.
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• Approval of Minutes.
• Chairman's Report.
• Director's Report,
• Open Committee Reports.