Appendix B
Agendas for Meetings of Board on Assessment of NIST Programs
DECEMBER 6–7, 2000
National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland
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Wednesday, December 6 |
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Closed Session |
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8:00 a.m. |
Executive Session • Discussion of board balance and composition • Review conclusions from May 3–4, 2000, meeting • Review meeting objectives |
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Open Session |
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9:30 a.m. |
Meet with NIST Deputy Director and Organizational Unit Heads • Feedback from 2000 assessment • Charge for 2001 • Review of assessment process |
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Closed Session |
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11:00 a.m. |
Executive Session |
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12:00 noon |
Lunch |
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1:00 p.m. |
Executive Session (continued) |
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Open Session |
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2:00 p.m. |
Meet with NIST Deputy Director and Organizational Unit Heads Discuss assessment themes for 2001, expectations of panels |
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3:00 p.m. |
Break |
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3:15 p.m. |
Update on NIST IT Support Strategy |
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3:45 p.m. |
NIST Strategy in International Standards Activities (15-minute briefing, 15-minute Q&A) |
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Closed Session |
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4:15 p.m. |
Executive Session |
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5:30 p.m. |
Adjourn for Day |
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6:30 p.m. |
Dinner |
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Thursday, December 7 |
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Open Session |
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8:45 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductions Bob Nowak, Vice Chair, NRC Board on Assessment of NIST Programs |
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9:00 a.m. |
Introduction to NRC and Overview of Board/Panel Operations Dorothy Zolandz, Director Board on Assessment of NIST Programs, National Research Council |
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9:20 a.m. |
NIST Director’s Address Karen Brown, Deputy Director, NIST |
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9:50 a.m. |
Break |
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10:00 a.m. |
Overview of NIST Measurements and Standards Laboratories Leslie Smith, Director, Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory |
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10:45 a.m. |
Tours of Major Units |
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3:30 p.m. |
Meeting Adjourns |
MAY 2–3, 2001
National Research Council
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Wednesday, May 2 |
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Closed Session |
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8:00 a.m. |
Review Issues from December Meeting; Review Goals for This Meeting |
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9:00 a.m. |
Review of Panel Findings; Identify Overarching Themes |
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11:00 a.m. |
Report from the Panel for Microelectronics |
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12 noon |
Lunch |
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12:45 p.m. |
Transportation to NIST Gaithersburg |
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Open Session |
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1:30 p.m. |
Tour of NIST Laboratory Facilities—Tour Stops TBD |
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3:30 p.m. |
Presentation on Progress Toward “Key Plan” for NIST Measurement and Standards Laboratories |
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4:00 p.m. |
Presentation on NIST Strategy in International Standards |
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4:30 p.m. |
Transportation to Holiday Inn, Georgetown |
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6:15 p.m. |
Dinner |
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Thursday, May 3 |
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Closed Session |
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8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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8:30 a.m. |
Discussion of “Key Plan” and “International Standards Strategy” presentations |
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9:00 a.m. |
Complete Discussion of Overarching Themes |
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10:30 a.m. |
Process Review • Data on divisional meetings—use of time and attendance • Discussion of panel meetings—best practices • Review process for Panel for Microelectronics—lessons learned? |
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11:45 a.m. |
Lunch |
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12:30 p.m. |
Final Preparation for Meeting with NIST Managers |
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Open Session |
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1:00 p.m. |
Meeting with NIST Managers • Discussion of overarching issues • Discussion of panel process and cross-cut process • Plans for 2002 • General feedback |
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Closed Session |
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3:00 p.m. |
Revisit Issues As Necessary Based on Meeting with NIST Organizational Units |
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3:30 p.m. |
Meeting Adjourns |
