# Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering, 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:* Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (1173).
*Dates/Time:* February 1, 2007, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and February 2, 2007, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
*Place:* National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 1235 S, Arlington, VA 22304.
*Type of Meeting:* Open.
* Contact Person:* Dr. Margaret E.M. Tolbert, Senior Advisor and Executive Liaison, CEOSE, Office of Integrative Activities, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone: (703) 292-8040. *[email protected].*
*Minutes:* May be obtained from the Executive Liaison at the above address.
*Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice and recommendations concerning broadening participation in science and engineering.
*Agenda:*
**Thursday, February 1, 2007**
Welcome and introduction of the New CEOSE Chair by the Outgoing CEOSE Chair;
Opening Statement by the New CEOSE Chair.
Introductions.
*Presentations and Discussions:*
• Broadening Participation Initiatives, Issues, and Achievements of a Major Office and a Directorate of the National Science Foundation
• Discussion with the Director of the National Science Foundation
• Diversity Initiatives of the Chemistry Division of the National Science Foundation
• Report on NSF Funding to Minority Serving Institutions
• Ad Hoc Subcommittee Reports on Communications, Preparation of the CEOSE Biennial Report to Congress, Institutional Transformation, and Widening Creative Pathways
Public Comment Session (Sign up required).
**Friday, February 2, 2007**
Opening Statement by the New CEOSE Chair.
*Presentations/Discussions:*
• Reports of CEOSE Liaisons to National Science Foundation Advisory Committees
• Briefing on AAAS Session, Lessons Learned: Broadening Federal Participation Efforts'', Scheduled for February 17, 2007
• Deliberations on Key Areas of Focus in the Future, Recommendations, and Action Items
Completion of Unfinished Business.
Dated: January 9, 2007.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Managment Officer.