# Advisory Committee for Geosciences; 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 Geosciences (1755).
*Date and Time:* October 14, 2020; 11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. EDT.
October 15, 2020; 11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. EDT.
*Place:* NSF, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 (Virtual). Connection information will be made available on the AC GEO website at least two weeks prior to the meeting: ( *https://www.nsf.gov/geo/advisory.jsp* ).
*Type of Meeting:* Open.
*Contact Person:* Melissa Lane, National Science Foundation, Room C 8000, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; Phone 703-292-8500.
*Minutes:* May be obtained from the contact person listed above.
*Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice, recommendations, and oversight on support for geoscience research and education including atmospheric, geo-space, earth, ocean and polar sciences.
**Agenda**
**October 14, 2020**
• Directorate and NSF activities and plans
• Discussion of the Impact of COVID-19 on GEO operations
• Discussion of Draft Report on 21st Century Geosciences
• Update on NASEM Earth System Science Study
**October 15, 2020**
• Report outs from Division Meetings and AC OPP Fall Meeting
• Report on the AGS Committee of Visitors Meeting
• Meeting with the NSF Director and Chief Operating Officer
• Action Items/Planning for Spring 2021 Meeting
Dated: September 15, 2020.
Crystal Robinson,
Committee Management Officer.