# Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (CEOSE); 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:* October 30, 2012, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; October 31, 2012, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
*Place:* National Science Foundation (NSF), 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230.
To help facilitate your entry into the building, contact the individual listed below. Your request should be received by email ( *[email protected]* ) on or prior to October 25, 2012.
*Type of Meeting:* Open.
*Contact Person:* Dr. Bernice T. Anderson, Senior Advisor and CEOSE Designated Federal Officer, Office of International and Integrative Activities, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone Numbers: (703) 292-5151, (703) 292-8040 email: *[email protected].*
*Minutes:* Meeting minutes and other information may be obtained from the Senior Advisor and CEOSE Designated Federal Officer at the above address or the Web site at *http://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/activities/ceose/index.jsp.*
*Purpose of Meeting:* To study data, programs, policies, and other information pertinent to the National Science Foundation and to provide advice and recommendations concerning broadening participation in science and engineering.
**Agenda**
**Tuesday, October 30, 2012**
**Opening Statement by the CEOSE Chair**
**Presentations and Discussions**
• Concurrence on the CEOSE Minutes of the June 19-20, 2012 Meeting
• Presentation of Key Points from the Meeting among the National Science Foundation Director and CEOSE officers
• A Conversation with Dr. Subra Suresh, Director and Dr. Cora B. Marrett, Deputy Director of the National Science Foundation
• Reports of CEOSE Liaisons to NSF Advisory Committees
• Discussion by Federal Agency Liaisons and working group representatives about interagency broadening participation activities
• Discussion about the 2011-2012 biennial CEOSE report
**Wednesday, October 31, 2012**
**Opening Statement by the CEOSE Chair**
**Presentations, Discussions, and Reports**
• Broadening Participation Activities of NSF Centers and MRI Program
• NSF Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan
• Discussion about the biennial report continued
• Discussion on CEOSE Unfinished Business and New Business
Dated: October 4, 2012.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.