Advisory Committee for International Science and Engineering - Charter

The Advisory Committee for International Science and  Engineering was established on May 23, 2005.  The first meeting of this advisory body was June 16-17, 2005. 

I. SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES: To provide advice, recommendations, and oversight concerning support for research, education and related activities involving the U.S. science and engineering working within a global context as well as strategic efforts to promote a more effective NSF role in international science and engineering. 

II. 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 USG polices on the OISE community.

III. DURATION AND MEMBERSHIP

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

B. Membership: The standing membership of the full committee consists of about 15 persons.

Members are selected to be representative of the scientific areas and types of institutions encompassed by OISE activities. Every effort is made to achieve a balanced membership with representation including underrepresented groups and different geographic regions.

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