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  • 2024-28266 — Sunshine Act Meetings
    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.

  • 2024-28265 — Sunshine Act Meetings
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95247
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

  • 2021-01412 — Sunshine Act Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6372
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The National Science Board's Executive Committee is holding an open teleconference meeting, as announced in accordance with regulations from the National Science Foundation and the Government in the Sunshine Act. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 25, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EST, and will be hosted by the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. The agenda includes opening remarks from the Committee Chair, approval of previous meeting minutes, and discussions for the next National Science Board meeting in February. Public participation requires prior registration by emailing the National Science Board and will be provided with a toll-free dial-in number upon request.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board is having a phone meeting where people can listen to them talk about their plans, but they need to sign up first by sending an email. They will talk about what they want to do in their next meeting, but they did not say exactly what topics they will talk about this time.

  • 2021-01408 — Sunshine Act Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6373
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    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.

  • 2025-03034 — Sunshine Act Meetings
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10516
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    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 “Translation 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.

  • 2021-03463 — Sunshine Act Meetings
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10359
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board is having some online meetings where they will talk about science topics like helping more students finish their science studies and planning next year’s budget. Some parts of these meetings can be watched by anyone on YouTube.

  • 2024-28900 — Sunshine Act Meetings
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97076
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    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.

  • 2025-00272 — Sunshine Act Meetings
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1198
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board's Committee is having an online meeting on January 10, 2025, where anyone can watch it on YouTube. They'll talk about reports from past years, get updates about money from some important people, and you can find more information by contacting Chris Blair.

  • 2021-02084 — Sunshine Act Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7576
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

  • 2021-02466 — Sunshine Act Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8225
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    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.

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