# Public Affairs Advisory Group; Notice of Meeting
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting:
*Name:* Public Affairs Advisory Group (5292).
*Date/Time:* June 27, 2000, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
*Place:* National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA. (A specific room number has not been determined, but may be obtained by calling the contact person listed below before the meeting.)
*Type of Meeting:* Open.
*Contact Person:* Mr. Michael Sieverts, Acting Director, Office of Legislative and Public Affairs, Room 1245, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, (703) 306-1070.
*Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice and recommendations concerning NSF science and engineering outreach activities.
*Agenda:* The committee will be considering the following:
(1) The case for the importance of basic research;
(2) Effective ways to communicate the importance of basic research to various audiences; and
(3) How NSF can increase public appreciation of science and engineering research and education.
*Meeting Minutes:* May be obtained from the contact person listed above.
Dated: June 5, 2000.
Karen J. York,
Committee Management Officer.