# Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research; 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:
*Names:* Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research—Materials Research Science & Engineering Centers Site Visit, Brandeis University (V160684) #1203.
*Dates & Times:* March 22, 2016; 9:00 a.m. EST-5:00 p.m. EST.
*Place:* Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, 02453.
*Type of Meeting:* Part-Open.
*Contact Person:* Dr. Daniele Finotello, Program Director, Materials Research Science & Engineering Centers, MRSEC. Division of Materials Research, Room 1065, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, Telephone (703) 292-4676.
*Purpose of Meeting:* NSF site visit to provide advice and recommendations concerning further NSF support for the Center.
**Agenda**
**Tuesday, March 22, 2016**
8:45am-9:00am: Informal Meeting NSF PDs & MRSEC Director (CLOSED)
9:00am-9:05am: Introductions
9:05am-10:05am: Brandeis MRSEC Overview (Fraden)
10:05am-10:25am: Coffee Break
10:25am-11:25am: IRGs & SEEDs
11:25am-11:55pm: Education and Outreach
12:00pm-1:05pm: Lunch with MRSEC students and postdocs
1:10pm-2:15pm: Shared Experimental Facilities Tour
2:15pm-3:00pm: NSF Panel Caucus (CLOSED)
3:00pm-3:30pm: NSF debrief MRSEC Executive Committee (CLOSED)
*Reason for Closing:* The work being reviewed include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information; financial data, such as salaries and personal information concerning individuals associated with the proposals. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act.
Dated: February 18, 2016.
Crystal Robinson,
Committee Management Officer.