Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) meets twice yearly to provide advice, recommendations, and oversight to the Directorate concerning support for research, education, and human resources. Members represent a cross section of social, behavioral, and economic sciences and many different sub-disciplines within these fields, including industry. In addition, the committee is diverse in terms of gender, geographic locations, and under-represented minorities.

Description of Duties:

  • Review and advise on the impact of programs in the disciplines and fields encompassed by the Directorate,
  • Provide oversight of overall program management and performance, and
  • Advise as to the impact of overally NSF-wide policies on the SBE scientific community.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments concerning SBE Advisory Committee Meetings, please contact John Garneski via phone: (703) 292-4519 or e-mail: jgarnesk@nsf.gov.

SBE Advisory Committee Charter

Advisory Committee Members

SBE COV Reports and Updates

SBE Advisory Committee Subcommittee Reports:

Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Perspectives on Robust and Reliable Science

The Future of Survey Research: Challenges and Opportunities

SBE Advisory Committee Meetings:

Fall 2023 SBE AC Meeting
December 14-15, 2023

Spring 2023 SBE AC Meeting
June 8-9, 2023

Fall 2022 SBE AC Meeting
December 15-16, 2022

Spring 2022 SBE AC Meeting
May 20, 2022

Fall 2021 SBE AC Meeting
December 2-3, 2021

Spring 2021 SBE AC Meeting
May 6, 2021 - May 7, 2021

Fall 2020: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
December 3-4, 2020
Meeting Summary

Spring 2020: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
June 4, 2020
Meeting Summary

Fall 2019: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
December 12, 2019 - December 13, 2019
Meeting Summary

Spring 2019: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
May 2, 2019 - May 3, 2019

Fall 2018: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
December 6, 2018-December 7, 2018

Spring 2018: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
May 10, 2018 - May 11, 2018

Fall 2017: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
November 2, 2017-November 3, 2017

Spring 2017: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
May 18, 2017 - May 19, 2017

Fall 2016: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
October 27, 2016 - October 28, 2016

Spring 2016: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
May 23, 2016 - May 24, 2016

Fall 2015: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
December 14, 2015 - December 15, 2015

Spring 2015: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
May 13, 2015 - May 14, 2015

Fall 2014: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
October 30, 2014 - October 31, 2014

Spring 2014: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
April 3, 2014 - April 4, 2014

Fall 2013: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
November 14-15, 2013, (Thursday/Friday) - Cancelled because of the federal government shutdown from October 1-16, 2013. See the SBE Acting Assistant Director's Letter to the SBE Advisory Committee members for additional information.

Spring 2013: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
May 20, 2013 - May 21, 2013

Fall 2012: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
November 15, 2012

Spring 2012: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
May 17, 2012 - May 18, 2012

Fall 2011: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
November 3, 2011 - November 4, 2011

Spring 2011: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
May 19, 2011 - May 20, 2011

Fall 2010: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
November 18, 2010 - November 19, 2010

Summer 2010:SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
September 7, 2010 - September 8, 2010

Spring 2010: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
May 20, 2010 - May 21, 2010

Fall 2009: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
November 19, 2009 - November 20, 2009

Fall 2008: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
November 20, 2008 - November 21, 2008

Spring 2008: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
June 5, 2008 - June 6, 2008

Fall 2007: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
November 8, 2007 - November 9, 2007

Spring 2007: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
June 7, 2007

Fall 2006: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
November 16, 2006 - November 17, 2006

Spring 2006: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
April 19, 2006 - April 20, 2006

Fall 2005: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
November 3, 2005

Spring 2005: SBE Advisory Committee Meeting
June 2, 2005 - June 3, 2005

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