# Advisory Committee for Geosciences; 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:* Advisory Committee for Geosciences (1755).
*Dates:* October 13, 2011 8:30 a.m.-5,p.m. October 14, 2011 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
*Place:* Stafford I, Room 1235, National Science Foundation, 4201Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Virginia 22230.
*Type Of Meeting:* Open.
*Contact Person:* Melissa Lane, National Science Foundation, Suite 705, 4201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia 22230; Phone 703-292-8500.
*Minutes:* May be obtained from the contact person listed above.
*Purpose Of Meeting:* To provide advice, recommendations, and oversight concerning support for geosciences.
**Agenda**
**October 13, 2011**
• Update on Directorate Activities and Plans
• Division Subcommittee Meetings
• Division Subcommittee Reports
• Report on the Merit Review Task Force
**October 14, 2011**
• Topical Subcommittee Meetings
• Topical Subcommittee Reports
• Panel of Opportunities for Enhancing Diversity in the Geosciences Awardees
• Action Items/Planning for Fall Meeting
Dated: September 13, 2011.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.