What is CEOSE?
CEOSE is a Congressionally-mandated advisory committee to the National Science Foundation. The following excerpts from the CEOSE charter describe the Committee and its functions.COMMITTEE ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
42 U.S.C. §1885c SEC. 36 (a)
There is established within the [National Science] Foundation a Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee"). The Committee shall provide advice to the Foundation concerning (1) the implementation of the provisions of this Act and (2) other policies and activities of the Foundation to encourage full participation of women, minorities, and other groups currently underrepresented in scientific, engineering, and professional fields.
CEOSE Membership
[Current List of CEOSE members]
CEOSE Biennial Report to Congress
42 U.S.C. §1885c SEC. 36. (f)
Every two years, the Committee shall prepare and transmit to the Director a report on its activities during the previous two years and proposed activities for the next two years. The Director shall transmit to Congress the report, unaltered, together with such comments as the Director deems appropriate.
CEOSE 2002 BIENNIAL REPORT TO CONGRESS
[CEOSE 2000 Biennial Report to Congress]
[Executive Summary] [Report]
CEOSE Meetings
The next CEOSE meeting is scheduled for:
October25-26, 2004 at the National Science Foundation, Arlington, Virginia
To read the minutes of a particular meeting, click on the desired meeting date.
2004 Meetings 2003 Meetings 2002 Meetings 2001 Meetings 2000 Meetings February 18-19, 2004 February 20-21, 2003 February 7-8, 2002 February 22-23, 2001 February 17-18, 2000 April 19-20, 2004 June 12-13, 2003 June 20-21 2002 June 14-15, 2001 June 1-2, 2000 October 25-26, 2004 October 7-8, 2003 No October Meeting October 16-17, 2001 October 12-13, 2000 [Archived Meeting Minutes]
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Comments and questions about CEOSE: [Mary Pully]