8:05 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Committee on Programs and Plans
The NSB will hear from NSF Deputy Director Cora Marrett regarding implementation of Board policy on recompetition. It will also receive an update on the Advanced Technology Solar Telescope (ATST), learn about NSF's framework for all things data, and receive the latest information about the U.S. Antarctic Program.
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Committee on Audit & Oversight
The NSB will hear updates from NSF's Inspector General, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Human Capital Officer.
3:00 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. Committee on Strategy and Budget
The NSB will be updated on NSF's FY 2013 budget.
3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Committee on Science and Engineering Indicators
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Plenary Open
12: 30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Graduate Research Fellowship Program Anniversary (room 375)
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 NSB. Learn more about the NSB and its current composition here.
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