Media AdvisoryNational Science Board to meet November 8 - 9, 2016, in Arlington, VA
November 4, 2016
Introduction of New Board Members and Ceremonial Oath of Office, Merit Review Pilot report, and Overview of BIO Portfolio are among the topics at November meeting
The National Science Board (NSB) will meet November 8 – 9, 2016, to address science and engineering policy of interest to the National Science Foundation (NSF). Members of the media and the public are invited to open portions of the meeting, which will also be webcast: https://www.tvworldwide.com/events/nsf/161108/
Public sessions of the meeting include:
Tuesday, November 8, 2016 (Room 1235):
8:00 – 9:20 a.m. Opening Plenary Session
NSB Chair’s Remarks
- Announcement of New Members and Ceremonial Oath of Office
- Overview of Major Issues
- Report on Site Visits
- Highlights from Board Retreat
NSF Director’s Remarks
Discussion of NSB Structure
9:35 - 10:35 a.m. Committee on Strategy and Budget (CSB)
Update on FY 2017 Budget
Ongoing Development of 2018-2022 Strategic Plan
10:35 – 11:35 a.m. Committee on Audit and Oversight (A&O)
NAPA Report: Implementation of Recommendation on Management Fee
Merit Review Pilot
Inspector General’s Update
- Update on Financial Statement Audit
- Introduction of New Assistant Inspector General for Audit
- OIG FY 2017 Audit Plan
Chief Financial Officer’s Update
Report on NSF’s Intergovernmental Personnel Act Program (IPAs)
1:05 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Committee on Science and Engineering Indicators (SEI)
Update on STEM PhDs Career Pathways Companion Brief
Discussion: Indicators 2018 Overview and Transmittal Letter
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Committee on Programs and Plans (CPP)
CY 2017 Schedule of Planned Action and Information Items
Review of NSB’s Delegation of Award Authority
Advanced Computing Infrastructure and Polar Realignment Updates
An Overview of BIO Portfolio: Status and Timelines
4:20 – 5:10 p.m. Joint Session of CPP and Subcommittee on Facilities (SCF)
Discussion of Facilities-related Information Products
Discussion of Annual Facility Plan
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Wednesday, November 9, 2016 (Room 1235):
1:00 – 2:45 p.m. Plenary Open
NSB Chair’s opening remarks
NSF Director’s remarks
Action Item: Changes to the Waterman Award Terms
Changes to Annual Facility Plan
Discussion of Materials for the Presidential Transition
Report from Congressional Engagement Working Group
Overview of NSF’s Relocation
Open Committee Reports
Visit the National Science Board's public meetings page for the full meeting agenda.
The NSB is the 25-member policymaking body for NSF and advisory body to the president and Congress on science and engineering issues. Drawn from industry and universities, and representing a variety of science and engineering disciplines and geographic areas, NSB members are selected for their eminence in research, education or public service, and records of distinguished service. NSB members are appointed for six-year terms. The NSF director is an ex officio member of the Board. Learn more about the NSB and its current composition here.
Note: Reporters are invited to attend all open sessions, subject to provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act. All sessions will be held at the NSF headquarters, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Va. Journalists interested in attending and covering the meeting should contact Nadine Lymn at (703) 292-2490 or nlymn@nsf.gov.
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