Advisory Committee for International Science and Engineering - Charter

1. Committee’s Official Designation Advisory Committee for International Science and Engineering (AC-ISE), #25104

2. Authority This committee is established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App., and the FACA Implementing Regulations (41 CFR 101-6 and 102-3).

3. Objective and Scope of Activities To provide advice and recommendations concerning support for research, education and related activities involving the U.S. science and engineering community working in a global context as well as strategic efforts to promote a more effective NSF role in international science and engineering.

4. Description of Duties Review and advise on the impact of research and education programs supported by the Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE).
Advise OISE on program management, overall program balance, and other aspects of program performance.

Advise OISE on its stewardship of NSF’s international leadership in science and engineering and of NSF’s partnership with other countries and other agencies.

Advise on NSF-wide strategic goals and initiatives in the international science and engineering research and education arena.

Advise on the impact of NSF and/or U.S. Government policies on international engagements of the U.S. research and science education communities.

5. Official to Whom the Committee Reports The Committee reports to the Office Director, Office of International Science and Engineering.

6. Agency Responsible for Providing the Necessary Support The National Science Foundation will be responsible for financial and administrative support.

7. Estimated Annual Operating Costs and Staff Years The estimated annual operating cost of the Committee is about $85,700 that includes about $50,000 in staff support costs. Staff support is approximately .4 person-year.

8. Designated Federal Officer A full-time or permanent part-time NSF employee will serve as the Designated Federal Officer (DFO). The DFO will approve or call the Committee and subcommittee meetings, prepare and approve meeting agendas, attend committee meetings, adjourn any meeting when the DFO determines adjournment to be in the public interest. The Director, Office of International Science and Engineering will serve as DFO. Alternate DFOs may be appointed.

9. Estimate Number and Frequency of Meetings The committee will meet approximately two times a year.

10. Duration It is expected that the Committee will continue indefinitely with renewals of the charter every two years as required under FACA.

11. Termination The committee is subject to biennial review and will terminate 2 years from the date the charter is filed, unless the charter is renewed in accordance with Section 14 of FACA.

12. Memberships and Designation The standing membership of the full committee will consist of approximately 15 individuals selected to be representative of the scientific areas and types of institutions encompassed by the Foundation’s international activities. Every effort is made to achieve a diverse membership and representation, including individuals from underrepresented groups, various institutional types, including non-academic, as well as different geographic regions of the U.S. It is anticipated that members will be comprised of Special Government Employees (SGE) and Regular Government Employees (RGE).

13. Subcommittees NSF may form subcommittees for any purpose consistent with this charter. Such subcommittees may not work independently and must report their recommendation and advice to the full committee for full deliberation and discussion.

14. Recordkeeping The records of the Committee shall be handled according to section 2, General Records Schedule 26 or applicable agency records disposition schedule.

15. Certification This Committee is determined to be necessary and in the public interest.

General questions about OISE may be directed to OISEwebmaster@nsf.gov.