[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 211 (Thursday, November 2, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 50898]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-23859]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Request for Recommendations for Membership on Stem Education 
Advisory Panel

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of 
Education, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are currently 
requesting recommendations for membership on the Science, Technology, 
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Advisory Panel 
(Committee). Recommendations should consist of the name of the 
submitting individual, the organization or the affiliation providing 
the member nomination, the name of the recommended individual, the 
recommended individual's curriculum vita, an expression of the 
individual's interest in serving, and the following recommended 
individual's contact information: Address, telephone number, FAX 
number, and email address. Self-recommendations are accepted. If you 
would like to make a membership recommendation, please send your 
recommendation to Nafeesa Owens at [email protected].

ADDRESSES: The mailing address for the National Science Foundation is 
2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. The web link to 
committee information may be found on the NSF Web site: NSF Advisory 
Committees.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The STEM Education Advisory Panel 
(Committee) was established on October 18, 2017, under the authority of 
the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (Pub. L. 114-329; 
Section 303(b)) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (``FACA'') of 
1972 (5 U.S.C, Appendix 2, as amended).
    The role of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics 
(STEM) Education Advisory Panel (Committee) is to provide advice and 
recommendations to the Committee on Science, Technology, Engineering, 
and Mathematics Education (CoSTEM), assess CoSTEM's progress in 
carrying out responsibilities related to the America COMPETES 
Reauthorization Act, and help identify need or opportunity to update 
the Federal STEM Education 5-Year Strategic Plan.
    NSF encourages individuals to submit their recommendations by 
November 30, 2017, in order to be considered for initial selection. 
Thereafter, NSF intends to publish a notice requesting recommendations 
on an annual basis. NSF will keep recommendations active for 12 months 
from the date of receipt. Although NSF welcomes all recommendations, 
the Agency will not be able to acknowledge or respond positively to 
each person who contacts NSF or has been recommended.
    A primary consideration when formulating committee membership is 
recognized knowledge, expertise, or demonstrated ability. Other factors 
that may be considered are balance among diverse institutions, regions, 
and groups underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and 
mathematics.
    Membership will consist of no less than 11 individuals. Members 
shall primarily be individuals from academic institutions, nonprofit 
organizations, and industry, including in-school, out-of-school, and 
informal education practitioners; and shall be individuals who are 
qualified to provide advice and information on STEM education research, 
development, training, implementation, interventions, professional 
development or workforce needs or concerns. Members may serve on the 
panel (Committee) for up to a three-year term. Advisory meetings will 
be held twice a year.

    Dated: October 30, 2017.
Crystal Robinson,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-23859 Filed 11-1-17; 8:45 am]
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