2018-05823. 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, Harvard University (#1203).

    Date and Time: May 6, 2018; 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; May 7, 2018; 7:20 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; May 8, 2018: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

    Place: Harvard University, Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138.

    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 1, Sunday, May 6, 2018
    7:00 p.m9:00 p.mBriefing of Site Visit Team by NSF (CLOSED)
    Day 2, Monday, May 7, 2018
    7:20 a.m8:15 a.mContinental Breakfast with MRSEC Participants.
    8:15 a.m8:20 a.mBreak and, If Needed, Equipment Setup/Team Introduction.
    8:20 a.m9:10 a.mDirector's Overview.
    9:10 a.m9:20 a.mDiscussion.
    9:20 a.m10:00 a.mIRG-1.
    10:00 a.m10:10 a.mDiscussion.
    10:10 a.m10:20 a.mBreak.
    10:20 a.m11:00 a.mIRG-2.
    11:00 a.m11:10 a.mDiscussion.
    11:10 a.m11:50 a.mIRG-3.
    11:50 a.m12:00 p.mDiscussion.
    12:00 p.m12:20 p.mExecutive Session for Site Visit Team and NSF only (CLOSED).
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    12:20 p.m1:15 p.mLunch—Site Visit Team, NSF and Students/Post Docs.
    Break.
    1:20 p.m1:45 p.mSeeds.
    1:45 p.m1:50 p.mDiscussion.
    1:50 p.m2:40 p.mEducation and Outreach, Diversity Plan.
    2:40 p.m2:50 p.mDiscussion.
    2:50 p.m3:15 p.mIndustrial Outreach and Other Collaborations.
    3:15 p.m3:20 p.mDiscussion.
    3:20 p.m3:30 p.mBreak.
    3:30 p.m5:00 p.mPoster Session.
    5:00 p.m6:30 p.mExecutive Session of Site Visit Team and NSF only: Prepare Questions (CLOSED).
    6:30 p.m6:45 p.mSite Visit Team Meets with MRSEC Director and Executive Committee.
    7:00 p.m8:30 p.mDinner Meeting for Site Visit Team and NSF only (CLOSED).
    Day 3, Tuesday, May 8, 2018
    8:00 a.m9:00 a.mExecutive Session—Director's Response/Continental Breakfast.
    9:00 a.m10:00 a.mFacilities Overview and Lab Tour.
    10:00 a.m10:10 a.mBreak.
    10:10 a.m11:00 a.mExecutive Session of Site Visit Team (CLOSED).
    11:00 a.m11:20 a.mExecutive Session—Meeting with University Administrators.
    11:20 a.m11:40 a.mExecutive Session of Site Visit Team (CLOSED).
    11:40 a.m12:00 p.mDiscussion with MRSEC Director and Executive Committee (if needed).
    12:00 p.m4:15 p.mExecutive Session of Site Visit Team—Report Writing (working lunch) (CLOSED).
    4:15 p.m4:30 p.mDebriefing with MRSEC Director and Executive Committee.
    4:30 p.mEnd of the Site Visit.

    Reason for Closing: The work being reviewed during closed portions of 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 19, 2018.

    Crystal Robinson,

    Committee Management Officer.

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    [FR Doc. 2018-05823 Filed 3-21-18; 8:45 am]

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