THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION ACT OF
1950, AS AMENDED, AUTHORIZES AND DIRECTS NSF TO COLLECT, INTERPRET
AND ANALYZE DATA ON THE AVAILIBILITY AND CURRENT NEED OF SCIENTIFIC
AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL RESOURCES IN THE U.S. AND TO PROVIDE A
SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR THE FORMULATION OF SCIENCE POLICY. THIS
SURVEY PROVIDES DATA ON RECENT SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING GRADUATES
WITH RESPECT TO EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATIONAL, AND PROFESSIONAL
CHARACTERISTICS. INFORMATIO
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.