2018-05260. Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research; Notice of Meeting  

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

    NAME AND COMMITTEE CODE:

    Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research—Materials Research Science and Engineering Center Site Visit, University of Colorado (V181338) #1203

    DATE AND TIME:

    April 11, 2018; 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

    April 12, 2018; 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

    April 13, 2018; 8:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

    PLACE:

    University of Colorado, Regent Drive, Boulder, CO 80309

    TYPE OF MEETING:

    Part-Open

    CONTACT PERSON:

    Dr. Daniele Finotello, Program Director, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, MRSEC. Division of Materials Research, Room E 9475, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; Telephone (703) 292-4676.

    PURPOSE OF MEETING:

    NSF site visit to provide advice and recommendations concerning further NSF support for the Center.

    AGENDA:

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    Day 1Wednesday, April 11, 2018
    7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.Briefing of Site Visit Team by NSF (Closed).
    Day 2Thursday, April 12, 2018
    7:30 a.m.8:15 a.m.Continental Breakfast with MRSEC Participants.
    8:15 a.m.8:20 a.m.Break and, If Needed, Equipment Setup/Team Introduction.
    8:20 a.m.9:10 a.m.Director's Overview.
    9:10 a.m.9:20 a.m.Discussion
    9:20 a.m.10:00 a.m.IRG-1.
    10:00 a.m.10:10 a.m.Discussion.
    10:10 a.m.10:20 a.m.Break.
    10:20 a.m.11:00 a.m.IRG-2.
    11:00 a.m.11:10 a.m.Discussion.
    11:10 a.m.11:35 a.m.Seeds.
    11:35 a.m.11:40 a.m.Discussion.
    11:40 a.m.12:00 p.m.Executive Session for Site Visit Team and NSF only (Closed).
    12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.Lunch—Site Visit Team, NSF and Students/Post Docs.
    1:00 p.m.1:50 p.m.Education and Outreach, Diversity Plan.
    1:50 p.m.2:00 p.m.Discussion.
    2:00 p.m.2:25 p.m.Industrial Outreach and Other Collaborations.
    2:25 p.m.2:30 p.m.Discussion.
    2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.Facilities Overview and Lab Tour.
    3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.Poster Session.
    5:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Executive Session of Site Visit Team and NSF only: Prepare Questions (Closed).
    6:30 p.m.6:45 p.m.Site Visit Team Meets with MRSEC Director and Executive Committee.
    7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.Dinner Meeting for Site Visit Team and NSF only.
    Day 3Friday, April 13, 2018
    8:00a.m.9:00 a.m.Executive Session—Director's Response/Continental Breakfast.
    9:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.Executive Session of Site Visit Team (Closed).
    9:30 a.m.9:50 a.m.Executive Session—Meeting with University Administrators.
    9:50 a.m.10:30 a.m.Executive Session of Site Visit Team (Closed).
    10:30 a.m.10:50 a.m.Discussion with MRSEC Director and Executive Committee (if needed).
    10:50 a.m.3:00 p.m.Executive Session of Site Visit Team—Report Writing (working lunch).
    3:00 p.m.3:15 p.m.Debriefing with MRSEC Director and Executive Committee.
    3:15 p.m.End of the Site Visit.
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    REASON FOR CLOSING:

    The work being reviewed during the site visit include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information; financial data, such as salaries and personal information concerning individuals associated with the proposals. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act.

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    Dated: March 12, 2018.

    Crystal Robinson,

    Committee Management Officer.

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