# Proposal Review Panel for International Science and Engineering; Notice of Meeting
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces the following meeting:
*Name and Committee Code:* Proposal Review Panel for Office of International Science and Engineering—PIRE: Crafting Optimal Learning in Science Environments—Reverse Site Visit (#10749).
*Date and Time:* October 12, 2018; 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
*Place:* National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.
*Type of Meeting:* Part—Open.
*Contact Person:* Cassandra Dudka, PIRE Program Manager, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; Telephone 703/292-7250.
*Purpose of Meeting:* NSF reverse site visit to conduct a review during year 3 of the five-year award period. To conduct an in-depth evaluation of performance, to assess progress towards goals, and to provide recommendations.
*Agenda:* See attached.
*Reason for Closing:* Topics to be discussed and evaluated during closed portions of the reverse site review will include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information; and information on personnel. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act.
Dated: September 7, 2018.
Crystal Robinson,
Committee Management Officer.
**Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) Reverse Site Visit Agenda PIRE-1545684 (PI: Barbara Schneider)**
**NSF Room C3080**
**Friday, October 12, 2018**
8:00 a.m. Panelists arrive. Coffee/light refreshments available
8:15 a.m.-8:45 a.m. Panel Orientation (CLOSED), PIRE Rationale and Goals, Charge to Panel
8:45 a.m. PIs arrive. Introductions (OPEN)
9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. PIRE Project Presentation should cover the following: (OPEN)
Research
Integrating Research & Education
Students ( *e.g.* involvement in project, recruitment, diversity)
Project Management and Communication
Evaluation & Assessment
Institutional Support
International Partnerships
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Questions and Answers
12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Working Lunch—Panel Discussion (CLOSED)
2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Initial Feedback to Project Team (CLOSED)
2:30 p.m. PIRE PI and presenters are dismissed
2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Panel meets for Reverse Site Visit Report Preparation (CLOSED)
4:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Report presented to and discussion held with NSF staff (CLOSED)
5:00 p.m. End of Reverse Site Visit