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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.

The National Science Foundation announced the cancellation of a previously scheduled meeting of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee. The meeting was initially set for February 25, 2025, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. This cancellation notice was published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2025. For more details, individuals can contact Crystal Robinson at crrobins@nsf.gov or by phone at 703-292-8687.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a meeting for the Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research at the University of California, Santa Barbara. This meeting, scheduled for April 24, 2025, will be held virtually and is part-open to the public. The purpose is to assess the progress and performance of the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) during the second year of their award as part of a cooperative agreement. Some sessions will be closed due to the discussion of confidential and proprietary information.

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 planning to ask for approval to continue collecting information about its Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. This program funds research projects for college students in STEM fields. Through this collection, NSF gathers data about student participation to evaluate and manage the program effectively. The public is invited to provide comments on this information collection by April 7, 2025, as part of their compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking comments on a proposed information collection to support the evaluation planning of the Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development (GRANTED) program. This initiative aims to enhance research support services and infrastructure at U.S. institutions of higher education. The NSF plans to conduct structured interviews and focus groups with research administrators to gather data on improving research capacity and support. Comments must be submitted by May 30, 2025.

The National Science Foundation (NSF), through its National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, is planning to renew the Higher Education Research and Development Survey. This survey collects data on research and development expenditures across various fields in higher education and other sectors. Public comments are being solicited as part of this renewal process, and interested parties have until March 11, 2025, to submit their input. The survey aims to provide ongoing, detailed information to be used by researchers, policymakers, and the public to understand trends in scientific research spending.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is organizing a meeting for the Advisory Committee for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships on February 24, 2025. This meeting will be in a hybrid format, allowing some members to attend in person and others virtually, and the public can also view it online by requesting a link. The meeting aims to provide advice on implementing the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 and related policies. Attendees will discuss the committee's goals, current investments, and strategic recommendations.

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.

The National Science Foundation has announced an upcoming meeting for the Advisory Committee for Environmental Research and Education, identified by committee code 9487. The meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and attendees can join via videoconference. The purpose of this open meeting is to provide advice and oversight on environmental research and education, where participants will discuss subcommittee work and plan future activities. More information and an updated agenda will be made available on the NSF's website.