# Advisory Committee for 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:* Advisory Committee for Engineering #1170.
*Date and Time:* April 17, 2019; 12:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.; April 18, 2019; 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
*Place:* National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Room E2030, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.
*Type of Meeting:* Open.
*Contact Person:* Evette Rollins, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite C14000, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; 703-292-8300.
*Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice, recommendations and counsel on major goals and policies pertaining to engineering programs and activities.
**Agenda**
**Wednesday, April 17, 2019**
• Directorate for Engineering Report
• NSF Budget Update
• Reports from Advisory Committee Liaisons
• Stopping Harassment
• Diversity and Inclusion
**Thursday, April 18, 2019**
• Synthetic Biology
• NSF Big Idea: Understanding the Rules of Life (URoL)
• Perspectives from the Director's Office
• International Partnerships and MULTIPLIERS
• Roundtable on Strategic Recommendations for ENG
Dated: March 19, 2019.
Crystal Robinson,
Committee Management Officer.