# Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research 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, MIT (V160685) #1203.
*Dates and Times:* March 23, 2016; 9:00 a.m. EST-5:00 p.m. EST.
*Place:* Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 10027.
*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**
**Wednesday, March 23, 2016**
8:45 a.m.-9:00 a.m.: Informal Meeting NSF PDs & MRSEC Director (Closed)
9:00 a.m.-9:05 a.m.: Introductions
9:05 a.m.-9:55 a.m.: MIT MRSEC Overview (Rubner) Includes intro to seeds, diversity plan, collaborations, SEFs, management plan and budget
9:55 a.m.-10:10 a.m.: Coffee Break
10:10 a.m.-11:40 a.m.: Three IRG presentations; 25 mins each/5 mins each discussion
11:40 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lunch with MRSEC students and postdocs
12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.: Education and Outreach
1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.: Shared Experimental Facilities Tour
2:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m.: NSF Panel Caucus (Closed)
3:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: 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 22, 2016.
Crystal Robinson,
Committee Management Officer.