# Advisory Committee for Mathematical and Physical Sciences; 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 Mathematical and Physical Sciences (#66)
*Date/Time:* November 5, 2015: 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. November 6, 2015: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
*Place:* National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 375, Arlington, Virginia 22230
*Type of Meeting:* Open.
*Contact Person:* Eduardo Misawa, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 505, Arlington, Virginia 22203; Telephone: 703/292-8300
*Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice, recommendations and counsel on major goals and policies pertaining to mathematical and physical sciences programs and activities.
**Agenda**
**Thursday, November 5th, 2015 8:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.**
8:00—Registration and refreshments
8:30—Meeting opening
9:00—Science Hors d'oeuvres
9:30—MPS updates
10:00—Break
10:15—Updates on NSF initiative: INCLUDES *Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners that have been Underrepresented for Diversity in Engineering and Science*
11:00—Graduate Student Training
12:00—Lunch
12:45—Updates on NSF initiative: INFEWS *Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy, and Water Systems*
1:15—Update on Partnerships
1:45—Update on Public Access
2:15—Division of Materials Research Committee of Visitors (COV) Report
3:00—Break
3:15—Robust and reliable science
4:00—National Strategic Computing Initiative (NSCI) briefing
4:45—Cross-Directorate Advisory Committees updates
5:45—Preparation for meeting with NSF Director
6:30—Break for the day
**Friday, November 6th, 2015 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.**
8:00—Registration and refreshments
8:30—Meeting opening
9:00—Meeting with NSF Director
10:00—Break
10:15—Broader Impacts
11:15—Discussions
1:00—Meeting Adjourn
Dated: October 20, 2015.
Crystal Robinson,
Committee Management Officer.