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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking public feedback on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This effort aims to evaluate NSF's data and evidence capabilities through surveys, focus groups, and interviews with staff as part of the 2026 U.S. NSF Integrated Data and Evidence Maturity and Capacity (IDEMC) Assessment. The purpose is to improve decision-making and align with updated guidance from the Office of Management and Budget. Comments are due by January 31, 2025.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted a request for review of their Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This survey collects data from individuals earning research doctorates in the U.S. and is used to prepare important reports and statistics. The NSF is seeking public comments on the usefulness and burden of this data collection. Comments can be sent within 30 days of the notice's publication, and the survey aims to gather information from approximately 57,000 and 58,000 individuals for the 2022 and 2023 survey cycles, respectively.

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 National Science Foundation (NSF) issued permits under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, as detailed in the Federal Register notice. Various individuals received permits between August 15 and December 9, 2024. Notable recipients include Heather Lynch, who was issued two permits, and Ari Friedlaender, who was also issued two permits. The permits allow for activities related to NSF's Office of Polar Programs in Antarctica.

The National Science Board's Committee on Oversight is holding a videoconference meeting on January 10, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. The meeting is open to the public and can be watched live on YouTube via a link provided on the National Science Foundation website. The agenda includes reviewing previous meeting minutes, discussing the NSF's Merit Review Digests for fiscal years 2022 and 2023, and updates from the Chief Financial Officer and an external auditor. For more information, Chris Blair is the contact person.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking public comments on a proposal to renew an information collection requirement as part of its Science and Technology Centers (STC): Integrative Partnerships Program. The collection helps NSF evaluate the centers' performance in research, education, and knowledge transfer, along with their management and budget aspects. Each center must submit an annual report detailing its activities and challenges. Comments are invited on the necessity and effectiveness of this information for NSF's mission and how to improve the process through technology while reducing the burden on respondents.

The National Science Foundation announced the cancellation of a meeting originally scheduled for February 13, 2025, by the Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science & Engineering. The notice of this cancellation was published in the Federal Register. For further information, individuals may contact Crystal Robinson via email at crrobins@nsf.gov or via phone at 703-292-8687.

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.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a virtual meeting of the Business and Operations Advisory Committee scheduled for March 10, 2021. This open-to-public meeting will discuss various topics related to the NSF's business operations, including updates on budget and information technology, challenges in award reporting, and strategic planning. Attendees must request a meeting link via email. The purpose of the meeting is to provide advice on the oversight and improvement of NSF's operations.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has published a notice about a request to modify a permit under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. The proposed modification involves extending the activities under permit ACA 2025-019, which allows research on cetaceans using various methods. The modification includes using drones to collect aerial footage of plant-covered land in Antarctic Specially Protected Area 113, Litchfield Island, for outreach purposes. Interested parties can submit comments until January 16, 2025.