Workshop for Education and Outreach Managers of NSF Funded Large Projects, Centers, and Facilities; Arlington, Virginia; March 13-14, 2007

将召开一次研讨会，为来自NSF资助的设施、中心和大型项目的教育与外联(E&amp；O)管理人员提供一个论坛，讨论目前的计划、潜在的未来合作、共同感兴趣的问题，以及教育与外联计划在这些NSF资助的倡议中的重要性/相关性。一份总结讨论的白皮书将为NSF的各种GEO计划提供未来优先事项的意见。教育和外联计划的负责人将于2007年3月13日至14日在弗吉尼亚州阿灵顿的NSF总部开会。联阿援助团将为会议组织提供后勤和领导。指导委员会将帮助确定讨论要点和最后确定会议议程。来自NSF的资金将为大约24名参与者提供费用。主题将包括但不限于。当前课程概述(由参与者以书面形式提供)。潜在的合作。长期计划提供的协同性、稳定性和专业知识的重要性。对大型项目的评估，对NSF的期望；我们有这方面的示范计划吗？多样性。未来的会议具体成果将包括：关于这些组织目前在实现国家科学基金会使命方面所发挥的作用的表述清晰明了；这些项目和组织与如何更好地为其选民服务有关的需求清单；这些组织如何为支持更广泛的科学研究影响提供脚手架；以及向NSF项目官员提供意见，以准备为GEO及其部门制定连贯的战略计划。

A workshop will be convened to provide a forum for Education and Outreach (E&O) managers from NSF-funded facilities, centers, and large projects to discuss present programs, potential future collaborations, issues of common interest, and the importance/relevance of E&O programs in these NSF funded initiatives. A white-paper summarizing the discussion will provide various NSF GEO programs with input for future priorities.The leads for Education and Outreach programs will meet at NSF headquarters in Arlington, VA, on March 13-14, 2007. UNAVCO will provide logistics and leadership for the meeting organization. A Steering Committee will help define points of discussion and finalize the agenda for the meeting. Funding from NSF will provide expenses for approximately 24 participants.Topics will include but not be limited to. Overview of present programs (provided in written form by participants). Potential collaborations. Importance of the synergy, stability, and expertise provided by long term programs. Evaluation of large projects, expectations from NSF; do we have model programs for this?. Diversity. Future meetingsSpecific outcomes will include:. a well articulated statement regarding the current roles that these organizations play in achieving the mission of NSF;. a list of needs from these projects and organizations relevant to how they can better serve their constituencies;. how these organizations can provide scaffolding for the support of broader impact of scientific research; and. input to NSF program officers in preparation for a cohesive strategic plan for GEO and its divisions.