Advisory Committee for International Science and Engineering; Notice of Meeting

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting:

NAME:

Advisory Committee for International Science and Engineering (#25104).

DATE AND TIME:

November 28, 2016; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; November 29, 2016; 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

PLACE:

National Science Foundation, 4121 Wilson Boulevard, Stafford II, Suite 1155.01, Arlington, Virginia 22230.

TYPE OF MEETING:

Part-Open.

CONTACT PERSON:

Claire Hemingway, National Science Foundation, 4121 Wilson Boulevard, Stafford II, Suite 1155.77, Arlington, Virginia 22230; 703-292-7135.

PURPOSE OF MEETING:

To provide advice, recommendations and counsel on major goals and policies pertaining to international programs and activities.

Agenda

Monday, November 28, 2016 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

• Status of OISE program realignment
• Continuation of International Strategy for the NSF Big Ideas, including report out by OISE staff on Big Ideas working groups
• Follow up on Engagement with Africa session, reviewing list to be provided by Dr. Nkem Khumbah
• Engagement with China session, including discussion with Nancy Sung who will be present
• Analysis of the overseas offices (Closed Session)

Tuesday, November 29, 2016 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

• Discussion of mission/vision of Countries and Regions Cluster
• Presentation on status of OISE data analytics
• Meet with NSF leadership

Reason for Closing: Session having to do with Analysis of Overseas Offices may properly be closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (2) of the Government in the Sunshine Act.