[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 193 (Wednesday, October 5, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61757-61758]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-25701]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request clearance of this collection. In accordance with the 
requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. 
After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the 
submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no longer 
than 3 years.
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information on respondents, including 
through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

DATES: Written comments should be received by December 5, 2011 to be 
assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be 
considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and 
requests for copies of the proposed information collection request 
should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, 
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 295, Arlington, VA 
22230, or by e-mail to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports 
Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, 
Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send 
e-mail to [email protected]. Individuals who use a telecommunications 
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay 
Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 
days a week, 365 days a year (including federal holidays).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Request for Clearance for Additional Survey 
of Master Teaching Fellows (MTFs) as Part of the Evaluation of the 
National Science Foundation's (NSF) Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship 
(Noyce) Program.
    Title of Collection: Evaluation of the Robert Noyce Teacher 
Scholarship Program.
    OMB Control No.: 3145-0217.
    Expiration Date of Approval: June 30, 2014.
    Abstract: The National Science Foundation (NSF) received clearance 
for the evaluation of the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program on 
June 13, 2011 through OMB Control Number: 3145-0217. This included 
collecting primary data via surveys and interviews with Principal 
Investigators, Faculty, Noyce Recipients, and K-12 Principals.
    The Noyce program operates within NSF's Division of Undergraduate 
Education, and bridges the higher education and the K-12 system. The 
Noyce Program encourages talented

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science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors and 
professionals to become K-12 mathematics and science teachers. The 
program provides funds to institutions of higher education (IHEs) to 
support scholarships, stipends, and academic programs for undergraduate 
STEM majors and post-baccalaureate STEM students who commit to teaching 
in high-need K-12 school districts as a condition of receiving 
financial support. Additionally, the program provides support to 
undergraduate freshmen and sophomores who serve as summer interns in 
STEM educational settings as an introduction to a possible career in 
teaching.
    Under the NSF Teaching Fellowship and Master Teaching Fellowship 
track, the Noyce program supports STEM professionals who enroll as NSF 
Teaching Fellows (TFs) in master's degree programs leading to teacher 
certification by providing academic courses, professional development, 
and salary supplements as the Teaching Fellows fulfill a four-year 
teaching commitment in a high need school district. This track also 
supports exemplary math and science teachers, who have master's 
degrees, to become Master Teaching Fellows (MTFs) in high need school 
districts by providing professional development and salary supplements.
    Since TFs are supported by the Noyce program in preparing for 
teacher certification and their early years of teaching, they will take 
the same survey that will be given to other recipients previously 
approved by OMB.
    NSF has developed a new survey as part of the overall evaluation 
for the MTFs. The MTF survey will be similar to the other recipient 
surveys for recipients who are teaching. However, it will focus more on 
the leadership activities expected of these more experienced teachers. 
Since MTFs were not supported by the Noyce Program in preparing for 
certification or their early teaching years, there are no questions in 
this survey about their teacher preparation program or support during 
early teaching.
    Respondents: Individuals, Federal Government, State, Local or 
Tribal Government and not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 104.
    Burden on the Public: 52 hours.

    Dated: September 30, 2011.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2011-25701 Filed 10-4-11; 8:45 am]
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