Notice2023-00131
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; NSF's Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) Pilot Survey
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Published
January 9, 2023
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National Science Foundation
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 5 (Monday, January 9, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1295-1296]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-00131]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; NSF's
Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Broadening
Participation in Computing (BPC) Pilot Survey
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Submission for OMB review; comment request.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the
following information collection requirement to OMB for review and
clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second
notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal
Register, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed
submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance
simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAmain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAmain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue,
Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dba8abb7b2b6abafb49bb5a8bdf5bcb4ad"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a4d7d4c8cdc9d4d0cbe4cad7c28ac3cbd2">[email protected]</span></a>. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for
the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at
1-800-877-8339, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365
days a year (including Federal holidays).
Comments: Comments regarding (a) whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the NSF, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the NSF's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
use, and clarity of the information on respondents; and (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology should be addressed to the points
of contact in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
Copies of the submission may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556.
NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the
collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control
number, and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to
the collection of information that such persons are not required to
respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: NSF's Computer and Information Science and
Engineering (CISE) Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) Pilot
Survey.
OMB Control No.: 3145-New.
Abstract: Guided by its Strategic Plan, the National Science
Foundation (NSF) has had a longstanding commitment to broadening
participation of underrepresented groups and diverse institutions in
science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). In recent years, the
Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Directorate has
made a concerted effort to address underrepresentation of various
groups in the field of computer science, including women, persons with
disabilities, Blacks and African Americans, Hispanics and Latinos,
American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Other Pacific
Islanders. Underrepresentation in the computer science field has
resulted in unwelcoming work and academic environments, the belief
among those in positions of influence (e.g., counselors, teachers,
faculty, and recruiters) that some people are not well suited to
computing or are less likely to excel, and a lack of policies promoting
equity within educational institutions and private companies.
This underrepresentation has important implications for society.
Computing is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy, and the
lack of diversity deprives the field of a wealth of experience,
knowledge, expertise, and perspective. The CISE Strategic Plan for
Broadening Participation (November 2012) recognizes that the ``. . .
causes of longstanding underrepresentation are complex and
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deeply rooted in the cultures of different demographic groups as well
as in our society, in our educational institutions, and in our popular
media. They will not be easily or quickly changed.''
The NSF CISE Directorate requests the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval of this clearance to initiate new data
collections to be conducted as part of an external evaluation of the
CISE BPC pilot. These collections, to be conducted by the evaluation
contractor, include:
Survey of BPC pilot projects. A one-time web-based survey of all
BPC pilot projects funded between FY19 to FY21. The purpose is to
corroborate and confirm key findings from reviews of existing project
documentation (e.g., types of strategies that BPC pilots are using to
address systemic barriers, as described in Research Performance
Progress Reports), as well as to collect data about topics not covered
by existing documentation. The survey data will enable NSF to assess
the feasibility and value of specific data elements that might be
included in recommendations for how to document the characteristics and
outcomes of BPC pilots in future years.
Interviews with BPC pilot projects. Interviews with representatives
from a purposeful sample of 30 BPC pilot projects funded between FY19
to FY21. The interviews, to be conducted using a virtual meeting
platform at a time convenient for the participants, will provide in-
depth information about specific topics of interest to NSF (e.g., how
BPC pilot project plans and Departmental plans are being implemented,
effective strategies for broadening participation across a range of
preK-20 settings). An added purpose is to corroborate findings obtained
through prior reviews of existing documents and dive more deeply on
selected areas that are of interest to CISE staff and other
stakeholders.
This data collection is necessary to provide NSF with timely and
actionable information about the characteristics, broad strategies and
activities, short-term outputs, and outcomes associated with the
approximately 800 awards funded through the CISE broadening
participation in computing (BPC) pilot. The information collected will
provide a better understanding of: (1) the outputs and outcomes of the
BPC pilot projects and whether they are correlated with national trends
related to computing, (2) the feasibility of measuring the types of
impacts associated with BPC pilots; and (3) promising strategies.
Use of the Information: Aggregate results from the survey and
interviews will be summarized in reports developed by the evaluation
contractor that will be provided to NSF. While the individual survey
and interview responses will be identifiable to the contractor, the
reports provided to NSF will only include overall results. Westat will
not report any No individual survey or individual responses will be
reported to NSF, and no information about individuals participating in
the surveys and interviews will be released to anyone outside the
contractor's organization. The data collected and reported on will be
used for planning, management, and evaluation purposes. These data are
needed for effective administration, program monitoring, evaluation,
and for strategic reviews and measuring attainment of NSF's program and
strategic goals, as identified by the President's Accountable
Government Initiative, the Government Performance and Results Act
Modernization Act of 2010, Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018, and
NSF's Strategic Plan.
Expected Respondents: The respondents are either Principal
Investigators (PIs) and/or other key personnel on grants funded through
the NSF CISE pilot. The survey will include all PIs with awards that
required a BPC plan funded from FY 19 to FY 21 (approximately 800
total). The interviews will include PIs and/or other key personnel from
a sample of 30 projects.
Estimate of Burden:
Estimates of Annualized Cost to Respondents for the Hour Burdens
The overall annualized cost to the respondents is estimated to be
$21,070. The following table shows the estimated burden and costs to
respondents, who are generally computer science teachers at the
postsecondary level. This estimated hourly rate is based on a report
from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment and Wages,
May 2021).\1\ According to this report, the average hourly rate is
$43.08.
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\1\ <a href="https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes251021.htm">https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes251021.htm</a>.
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Total number Burden hours Total hour Average hourly Estimated
Collection title of respondents per respondent burden rate annual cost
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Survey of BPC pilot projects.... 800 .5 400 $43 $17,200
Interviews with BPC pilot 90 1 90 43 3,870
projects.......................
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Total....................... 890 .............. 490 .............. 21,070
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Estimated Number of Responses per Report: Data collection for the
collections involves all awardees in the programs involved for the
survey and a sample of 90 representatives from 30 projects for the
interviews.
Dated: January 3, 2023.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2023-00131 Filed 1-6-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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