# Advisory Committee for Engineering; Notice of Meeting
In accordance with Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting:
*Name:* Engineering Advisory Committee Meeting. #1170.
*Date/Time:* October 17, 2012: 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., October 18, 2012: 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
*Place:* National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1235, Arlington, Virginia 22203.
*Type Of Meeting:* Open.
*Contact Person:* Deborah Young, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 505, Arlington, Virginia 22203 703/292-8300.
*Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice, recommendations and counsel on major goals and policies pertaining to engineering programs and activities.
**Agenda**
**Wednesday, October 17, 2012—8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.**
• Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI) Overview
• CMMI Committee of Visitors Report
• Introduction to ENG Strategic Activities
• Panel and Discussion on Advanced Manufacturing
• Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CBET) Overview
• CBET Committee of Visitors Report
• Panel and Discussion on Developing Next-generation Engineers
• Future Opportunities and Challenges for Engineering
**Thursday, October 18, 2012—7:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.**
• Welcome from Subra Suresh, NSF Director, and Cora Marrett, NSF Deputy Director
• Panel and Discussion on Neuroscience and Engineering
• Roundtable on ENG Strategic Activities and Recommendations
• Recognition, Closing Remarks, and Wrap Up
Dated: September 25, 2012.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.