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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11557
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    The National Science Board has announced a teleconference meeting of its Commission on Merit Review (MRX), which will take place on March 10, 2025, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. The meeting will be held both in person and via videoconference at the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. This closed meeting will cover several agenda items, including discussions about the revised timeline and Commission Report, and voting on the revised final Recommendations and Guidance. Chris Blair is the point of contact for more information, and updates can be found on the NSF website.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board is having a special meeting on March 10, 2025, to talk about some important changes and decisions, but it's not open for everyone to listen in.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6373
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    The National Science Board's Awards and Facilities Committee announced a closed teleconference to discuss board business, including Mid-scale Research Infrastructure Track 2 awards. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, 2021, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. EST and will be held via teleconference. For more information, contact Michelle McCrackin via email at mmccrack@nsf.gov or by phone at (703) 292-7000. Further details can be found on the National Science Board's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board's Awards and Facilities Committee is having a private phone meeting to talk about some important decisions, like how they give out special project money, on January 26, 2021, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. If someone has questions, they can ask Michelle McCrackin by email or phone.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97076
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    The National Science Board has announced a closed teleconference meeting of the National Science Board/National Science Foundation Commission on Merit Review. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Eastern time and will be held via videoconference. The agenda includes the Commission Chair's remarks, discussion and voting on final guidance, and closing remarks. For more information, Chris Blair can be contacted at cblair@nsf.gov or 703/292-7000.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board is having a private online meeting to talk about some decisions. They will discuss and vote on important plans but haven't shared what those plans are.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14276
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    The National Science Board's Committee on Strategy will hold a closed teleconference on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Eastern. This meeting will be conducted via videoconference through the National Science Foundation's location in Alexandria, Virginia. The agenda includes remarks from the Chair, a discussion on potential agency restructuring, and closing remarks. For more information, Chris Blair, the Executive Assistant, can be contacted at cblair@nsf.gov or 703/292-7000.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board's Committee on Strategy is having a secret meeting online to talk about possibly changing how their team works. However, they haven't shared details about what they're planning, and they aren't letting other people listen in.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9170
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    The National Science Board's Committee on Awards and Facilities has announced the schedule for its upcoming meetings as required by the National Science Foundation Act and the Government in the Sunshine Act. The meeting will take place on Monday, February 10, 2025, with an open session from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and a closed session from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., both at NSF headquarters and via videoconference. The open session agenda includes opening remarks and an update on Summit Station Recapitalization, while the closed session will cover discussions on the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and other research infrastructure programs. The public can watch the open session through a YouTube livestream.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board will have a meeting where they'll talk about some science projects, and people can watch some parts live on YouTube. However, parts of the meeting will be private, so not everyone can hear what they discuss there.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10516
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    The National Science Board's Committee on Science and Engineering Policy is holding a videoconference on February 27, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be streamed live on YouTube via a link provided on the NSB meetings web page. Agenda items include the chair's opening remarks and a discussion, followed by a vote on the Detailed Narrative Outline for the "Indicators 2026" report titled β€œTranslation to Impact.” For more details, contact Chris Blair at cblair@nsf.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board is having a video call meeting where they will talk about a report they are working on and then vote about it. People can watch the meeting online on YouTube, and if they want to know more, they can ask a person named Chris for help.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13787
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    The National Science Board (NSB) has announced a meeting of its Executive Committee. This meeting is set to take place on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. It will be conducted via video conference through the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, VA. The meeting is closed to the public, and the agenda includes an update from the Director on recent and upcoming activities. For more information, contact Chris Blair at cblair@nsf.gov or 703/292-7000.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board is having a secret meeting online on April 1, 2025, where only a few important people are allowed because they're going to talk about special plans and updates. If anyone has questions, they should ask Mr. Chris Blair to help explain more.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8225
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    The National Science Board's Committee on Oversight has scheduled a teleconference for February 10, 2021, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST, to conduct Board business. The meeting is open to the public and will be held via teleconference through the National Science Foundation. The agenda includes opening remarks, a presentation on merit review analysis, a review of two proposed NSB policies, and a discussion about NSF-funded graduate students' careers. Interested individuals should contact Ann Bushmiller for more information or to listen in.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board is having a phone meeting on February 10, 2021, to talk about some important topics, like how projects are chosen and what happens to students working on them. People can listen to the meeting, but they need to ask for the phone number by emailing a contact person.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95247
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    The National Science Board announced a teleconference meeting of the National Science Board/National Science Foundation Commission on Merit Review. This meeting is planned for December 3, 2024, at the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia, and will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern time. The meeting is closed to the public and will cover the discussion and approval of the final recommendations and guidance. For more information, Chris Blair can be contacted at cblair@nsf.gov or 703/292-7000.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board is having a secret meeting on December 3, 2024, to talk about and agree on some important plans. They aren't telling us exactly what they're talking about or why the meeting is private, and if you have questions, you can ask Chris Blair.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7576
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    The National Science Board's Committee on Oversight is holding a teleconference on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. EST. This meeting will be conducted via teleconference through the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia, and is open to the public. During the meeting, the committee will review a handbook on its activities, discuss key items in its work plan, and consider how broader impacts fit into the NSF's upcoming strategic plan. Those interested in attending need to email the board to receive a dial-in number.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board's Committee on Oversight is having a phone meeting that anyone can listen to on February 3rd, 2021, from 12:00 to 1:00 in the afternoon, where they will talk about their plans and how they can help science. If someone wants to listen, they have to send an email to get the phone number to join the meeting.

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