[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 18, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 7658]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-3386]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


National Science Board; Nominations for Membership

    The National Science Board (NSB) was established by the Congress in 
1950 to serve both as an independent national science policy advisory 
body to the President and the Congress, and to oversee and guide the 
activities of the National Science Foundation (NSF). The Board consists 
of 24 members appointed by the President, with the advice and consent 
of the Senate, for six-year terms, in addition to the NSF Director who 
serves as an ex officio member.
    Section 4(c) of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as 
amended, states that: ``The persons nominated for appointment as 
members of the Board (1) shall be eminent in the fields of the basic, 
medical, or social sciences, engineering, agriculture, education, 
research management, or public affairs; (2) shall be selected solely on 
the basis of established records of distinguished service; and (3) 
shall be so selected as to provide representation of the views of 
scientific and engineering leaders in all areas of the Nation.''
    The Board and the NSF Director solicit and evaluate nominations for 
submission to the President. Nominations accompanied by biographical 
information may be forwarded to the Chairman, National Science Board, 
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 
22230, no later than March 31, 2004.
    Any questions should be directed to Dr. Michael P. Crosby, NSB 
Executive Officer and NSB Office Director (703-292-7000) or Mrs. Susan 
E. Fannoney, Staff Assistant, NSB Office (703-292-8096).
    For Further Information Contact: Michael P. Crosby, Executive 
Officer, NSB, (703) 292-7000.

Michael P. Crosby,
Executive Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-3386 Filed 2-17-04; 8:45 am]
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