2011-265. Notice of Information Collection

AGENCY:

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION:

Notice of information collection.

SUMMARY:

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES:

All comments should be submitted within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication.

ADDRESSES:

All comments should be addressed Lori Parker, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Mail Suite 2S65, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC 20546.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Lori Parker, Office of the Chief Information Officer, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street SW., Mail Suite 2S65, Washington, DC 20546, [phone], [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

This clearance request pertains to the administration of data collection instruments designed to gather information on change, or growth, made in various domains of STEM awareness, motivation and efficacy, and career pathways, as it relates to NASA's Summer of Innovation. These outcomes are not available unless collected via surveys to students and teachers. The evaluation is an important opportunity to examine the extent to which the SOI-supported activities meet their intended objectives.

II. Method of Collection

Electronic Survey.

III. Data

Title: NASA Summer of Innovation (SOI).

OMB Number: 2700-XXXX.

Type of Review: New.

Affected Public: Individuals or Households.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 11620.

Estimated Time Per Response: Voluntary.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6665.

Estimated Total Annual Cost: $67,164.

IV. Requests for Comments

Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of NASA, including whether the information collected has practical utility; (2) the accuracy of NASA's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology.

Lori Parker,

NASA PRA Clearance Officer.