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The National Science Board (NSB) has announced a joint meeting for their Committee on Strategy and Committee on Awards & Facilities. This meeting will take place via video conference on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will be closed to the public, and the discussions will cover remarks from the committee chairs and hypothetical National Science Foundation (NSF) budget scenarios. For more information, Chris Blair can be contacted at cblair@nsf.gov or by calling 703-292-7000.

The National Science Board (NSB) is holding meetings via videoconference on February 23 and 24, 2021, to discuss various agenda items related to national science policies and activities. Parts of these meetings are open to the public and can be viewed live on the NSF YouTube channel, while other parts are closed to the public. Topics include updates on racial equity initiatives, discussions on STEM graduate student retention, and budget considerations for 2022. Anyone interested in watching the meetings can find the links on the NSB website.

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.

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.

The National Science Board (NSB) has announced meetings scheduled for February 11, 2025, at NSF headquarters in Alexandria, VA, and via videoconference. The meetings, which run from 11:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Eastern, will be closed to the public. Topics include reports from committees, discussions and votes on awards, and preparations for a possible leadership transition. For more information, contact Christopher Blair or Nadine Lymn at the NSB.

The National Science Board (NSB) has announced scheduled meetings on May 7, 2025, to discuss various business matters. The meetings, held via videoconference from the NSF headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, include both open and closed sessions accessible on their YouTube channel. Topics on the agenda include the NSF Director transition, board priorities, committee reports, and updates on NSF's upcoming 75th anniversary. Public sessions are available from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and again from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public feedback on their plan to renew a previously approved information collection about Merchant Marine Medals and Awards. This collection is necessary for MARAD to process and verify requests for awards recognizing service in dangerous areas during past military operations. The public can submit their comments until July 7, 2025, and the feedback will be used to refine the collection process. The renewal request will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

The National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse is holding a virtual meeting on May 13, 2025. Part of the meeting will be closed to the public to review grant applications, as it may involve confidential information. The open portion, which will include presentations and Council business, is available to the public and will be broadcast on the NIH's Videocasting website. Individuals needing special accommodations can contact Dr. Gillian Acca in advance, and comments can also be submitted via email.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse has announced that it will hold a closed meeting on May 7, 2025, to review and evaluate grant applications related to drug abuse research. This virtual meeting will protect confidential information, such as trade secrets and personal details from the grant applications, to prevent any unwarranted invasion of privacy. The meetings are organized in accordance with federal regulations outlined in the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Dr. Marisa Srivareerat will be the contact person for the meeting.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse is holding a closed meeting to review grant applications as part of the NIDA Centers Grant Program. This meeting will take place virtually on May 2, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss confidential information, including trade secrets and personal details, which is why it will not be open to the public. Interested parties can contact Marisa Srivareerat, Ph.D., the Scientific Review Officer, for more information.