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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95247
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    The National Science Board's Committee on Awards and Facilities (A&F) announced the schedule for its upcoming meetings set to take place on December 3, 2024. The meetings will occur both at NSF headquarters in Alexandria, VA, and via videoconference. There will be an open session from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. where topics like Antarctic science support and Indigenous community engagement will be discussed, while the closed session from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. will cover reports on research facilities and the U.S. Extremely Large Telescope Program. More information can be obtained from Michelle McCrackin, with meeting access available through a YouTube livestream.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board is having a meeting where grown-ups will talk about helping Antarctic science and working with Indigenous communities. Some of the talk will be private, but people can watch the rest on YouTube.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95247
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    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: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:86 FR 8809
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    The National Science Board's Committee on Science and Engineering Policy has announced a teleconference to discuss board business. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 12, 2021, from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. EST and will take place via teleconference through the National Science Foundation. The agenda includes opening remarks from the Chair and a discussion on the outline for a report on Science and Technology: Public Perceptions, Awareness, and Information Sources. Members of the public interested in listening must email the board at least 24 hours beforehand to receive a dial-in number.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board's Committee is going to have a phone meeting to talk about their work. If someone wants to listen, they need to send an email a day before to get the phone number.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95248
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Science Board (NSB) has announced scheduled meetings for board business that will take place on December 3 and 5, 2024. These meetings will be held at the National Science Foundation (NSF) headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, and some sessions will be accessible online through live webcasts. The meeting includes open and closed sessions covering various topics such as NSF's strategic plans, partnerships, and reports, as well as discussions on science and engineering policies and awards. Public access sessions include discussions focusing on NSF's progress and strategies in science and technology investments, while closed sessions will address budget discussions and internal reviews.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board is having important meetings in early December 2024 to talk about plans and rules for science projects. Some parts of the meeting are like a secret club, where not everyone can listen, but other parts are open for everyone to learn about what they're planning for the future of science and technology.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11556
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    The National Science Board (NSB) announced a meeting of its Executive Committee that will take place on March 5, 2025. This meeting is scheduled from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Eastern time and will be held both in person at the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia, and via video conference. The meeting is closed to the public, and the main topic of discussion will be an update from the Director on recent and planned activities. More details can be obtained by contacting Chris Blair at the NSF.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who make important decisions for science are having a meeting, but they're doing it in private, so they won't let others join. It's kind of like when grown-ups talk about things they don't want to share yet.

  • 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 2034
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    The National Science Board has announced a teleconference for the Commission on Merit Review, aligned with the NSF Act and the Government in the Sunshine Act. This meeting is set for January 13, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern and will happen via videoconference through the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. The session will remain closed to the public and will include discussions on the revised Commission Report, as well as remarks from the Commission Chair. For more information, Chris Blair at the National Science Foundation can be contacted.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board is having a private video meeting to talk about a special report and get input from a leader. This meeting is on January 13, and people can't listen in, but if they need more info, they can ask Chris Blair at the National Science Foundation.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8224
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    The National Science Board's Committee on Strategy will hold a teleconference on Monday, February 8, 2021, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. EST. This meeting, conducted via teleconference, is open to the public and will discuss the next NSF strategic plan. To participate, interested individuals need to email nationalsciencebrd@nsf.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting to receive a toll-free dial-in number. Additional details and updates can be found on the National Science Board's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board is having a phone meeting on February 8, 2021, to talk about the future plans for the science group. People can listen in if they send an email to the board a day before the meeting to get the special phone number.

  • 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.