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###### National Science Foundation

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

                        Please refer to the National Science Board Web site (                        *http://www.nsf.gov/​nsb*) for updated schedule. NSB Office: Dr. Robert Webber, (703) 292-7000.                     

# Status:

Part of this meeting will be closed to the public. Part of this meeting will be open to the public. 

# Matters to be Considered:

## Wednesday, September 27, 2006 

### Open 

CPP Subcommittee on Polar Issues (8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.) 
      - Chairman's Remarks
      - Approval of Minutes
      - Director's Remarks
      - FY06 International Polar Year Solicitation Outcomes:

○ Education and Outreach 

○ Research 
      - Emerging International Polar Partnerships
      - Infrastructure Upgrades at Barrow, Toolik and Summit Research Stations
      - McMurdo Access and Icebreaker Support

CPP Task Force on Transformative Research (9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m.) 
      - Approval of Minutes for August 2006 Meeting
      - Review of TR Draft Report and Recommendations

CPP Task Force on Hurricane Science and Engineering (10:15 a.m.-11 a.m.) 
      - Approval of Minutes for August 2006 Meeting
      - Discussion of the Draft Report
      - Future Activities of the Task Force

Committee on Audit and Oversight Open: (11 a.m.-12 p.m.) 
      - Approval of Minutes of August 2006 Meeting
      - Audit of Interest in NSF Providing More Research Results
      - FY 2007 Audit Plan
      - CFO Update

Executive Committee Open: (2 p.m.-2:15 p.m.) 
      - Approval of Minutes for August 2006 Meeting
      - Updates or New Business from Committee Members

CPP Task Force on International Science (2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m.) 
      - Approval of Minutes
      - Summary of the September 25 Roundtable Discussion
      - Discussion of Future Task Force Activities

EHR Subcommittee on Science and Engineering Indicators (3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m.) 
      - Approval of August Minutes
      - Chairman's Remarks
      - Introduction of Chapter Authors
      - Discussion of Narrative Chapter Outlines
      - Presentation by Dr. David Lightfoot, AD/SBE, on Science of Science Policy
      - Parallel Discussion of Science and Engineering Indicators 2010
      - Chairman's Summary

### Closed 

Committee on Audit and Oversight Closed: (12 p.m.-12:30 p.m.) 
      - Pending Investigations

Executive Committee Closed: (2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m.) 
      - Specific Personnel Matters
      - Future Budgets

## Thursday, September 28, 2006 

### Open 

Committee on Strategy and Budget Open: (9 a.m.-9:15 a.m.) 

Approval of August 10, 2006 CSB      ( print page 55032)                        Minutes                 

Committee on Programs and Plans (9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.) 
      - Approval of Minutes
      - Status Reports:

○ Task Force on Transformative Research 

○ Task Force on Hurricane Science & Engineering 

○ Subcommittee on Polar Issues 

○ Task Force on International Science 
      - Timing and Circumstances for Annual Board Reexamination of Priority Order of MREFC Candidates for New Start Projects: Dr. Ken Ford
      - Transmitting Director's Review Board Packages to the National Science Board: Review of Process

Committee on Education and Human Resources (10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) 
      - Approval of May 2006 Minutes
      - Science Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Program
      - Doctoral Completion Project
      - Ensuring America's Competitive Edge through Education and Research: The NSF Role
      - Subcommittee on Science and Engineering Indicators
      - Update on November 7, 2006 NSB Workshop: “Moving Forward to Improve Engineering Education”
      - NSB items

### Closed 

Committee on Strategy and Budget Closed: (9:15 a.m.-9:30 a.m.) 
      - Status of NSF FY 2008 Budget Request

### Plenary Sessions of the Board (1:15 p.m.-3 p.m.) 

Plenary Executive Closed (1:15 p.m.-1:20 p.m.) 
      - Approval of August 2006 Minutes

Plenary Closed (1:20 p.m.-1:25 p.m.) 
      - Approval of August 2006 Minutes
      - Closed Committee Reports

Plenary Open (1:25 p.m.-3 p.m.) 
      - Approval of August 2006 Minutes
      - Resolution to Close November 2006 Meeting
      - Chairman's Report
      - Director's Report
      - Open Committee Reports

Michael P. Crosby, 

Executive Officer and NSB Office Director. 

[FR Doc. 06-7914 Filed 9-18-06; 12:53 pm] 

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