2021-07072. Advisory Committee for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences; 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: Advisory Committee for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (#1171) (Virtual).

    Date and Time: May 6-7, 2021; 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (EDT).

    Place: NSF, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. Virtual advisory committee meeting via Zoom. Advance registration is required: https://nsf.zoomgov.com/​webinar/​register/​WN_​XC6_​1hyGRqGLVPiIjlsFwQ.

    Type of Meeting: Open.

    Contact Person: Dr. Deborah Olster, Office of the Assistant Director, Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences; National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; Telephone: (703) 292-8700.

    Summary of Minutes: Will be available on SBE advisory committee website at: https://www.nsf.gov/​sbe/​advisory.jsp.

    Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations to the National Science Foundation on major goals and policies pertaining to Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate (SBE) programs and activities.

    Agenda Items

    • Welcome, Introductions, Approval of Previous Advisory Committee (AC) Meeting Summary, Preview of Agenda
    • Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) Update
    • SBE Contributions to Research, Development, and Equity
    • Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering (2021 report)
    • The Evidence Act and a National Secure Data Service
    • Minerva Research Initiative
    • Responding to Pandemics
    • SBE Advisory Committee Subcommittee Reports
    • Advisory Committee for Environmental Research and Education Update
    • Meeting with NSF Leadership
    • New AC Member Presentation
    • Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering Update
    • NSF/SBE Funding Opportunities Update
    • Wrap-up, Assignments and Closing Remarks
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    Dated: April 1, 2021.

    Crystal Robinson,

    Committee Management Officer.

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