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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is holding a virtual meeting for the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) from April 5 to April 7, 2021. This meeting, which will take place at the University of California, Santa Barbara, will review progress at the host site as part of the NSF's Division of Physics. Parts of the meeting are open to the public, while others will remain closed due to the discussion of proprietary or confidential information. The closed sessions aim to protect sensitive data under federal law.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing a meeting titled the Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research at the University of Pennsylvania on March 31, 2025. This meeting will assess the progress of the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) during its second year of an award period. The event includes open sessions like presentations and a poster session, but some parts are closed to protect sensitive information. The review aims to evaluate performance and provide recommendations for the project's future.

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Board of Directors will hold virtual meetings on January 21 and January 23, 2025, via Zoom. These meetings will involve several committees, such as the Operations and Regulations, Governance and Performance Review, and Institutional Advancement Committees. Portions of these meetings will be open to the public, where topics like the approval of agendas, self-evaluations, and strategic plans will be discussed. Certain parts, including development reports and nominations to councils, will be closed to the public. For more information, individuals can contact Cheryl DuHart, the Administrative Coordinator.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is hosting a meeting from May 4-6, 2025, which is open to the public, but some parts are closed for confidential discussions. The meeting will be available both in-person at the East Campus in Research Triangle Park, NC, and online via NIH Videocast. The public sections include Q&A sessions and a poster session, while closed sessions will focus on evaluating grant applications and personnel qualifications. Interested individuals who require special assistance should contact Darryl C. Zeldin, MD, in advance.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a virtual meeting of the Council of Councils, scheduled for February 6-7, 2025. The meeting includes both open and closed sessions. The open sessions will feature presentations, updates, and other committee business, and can be viewed online at the NIH Videocasting website. The closed session will involve a review of grant applications and will be private to protect personal and sensitive information. Anyone interested can submit written comments or find more information and the meeting agenda on the Council's homepage.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences announced a meeting of the National Advisory Environmental Health Sciences Council. The meeting will occur from February 16 to 17, 2021, and will be held virtually due to current circumstances. Portions of the meeting will be closed to the public to review confidential grant applications. Discussions during the open sessions will address program policies, proposed actions, and committees focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Those interested in attending are encouraged to confirm their participation and forward any written comments to the contact person provided in the notice.

The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) will hold virtual meetings from March 3-5, 2021, as part of efforts to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The meetings will cover topics such as human event analysis, criticality analyses for nuclear fuel, and innovative nuclear technologies. Some sessions might be closed due to privacy and proprietary information concerns. Members of the public can participate in open sessions by calling a specific number, and those interested in speaking should notify the designated contact in advance.

The National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine Board of Scientific Counselors will hold a meeting on April 30, 2025, at the National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, MD. The meeting will be partially open to the public, with sessions focused on program discussions and investigator reports. Certain sessions will be closed to review personal qualifications and performance of investigators, for privacy reasons. Public comments can be submitted in advance, and open sessions will be streamed online via the NIH website.

The Legal Services Corporation's Board of Directors and its six committees scheduled virtual meetings via Zoom on January 28-29, 2021, due to the COVID-19 crisis. While most sessions were open to public observation, some parts were closed, such as briefings on enforcement matters and legal issues involving the Corporation. Members of the public could attend the open sessions by following specific instructions to access Zoom links. Various topics were discussed, including committee evaluations, communication strategies, and presentations on intake procedures and financial reports.

The National Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Advisory Council is holding a meeting on May 14-15, 2025. This meeting, organized by the National Institutes of Health, will be open to the public during certain sessions, while other parts will be closed to protect confidential information. The agenda includes discussions, with time dedicated to reviewing grant applications and evaluating subcommittee reports. For participating or requiring special assistance, attendees should contact Karl F. Malik, Ph.D.