The National Science Foundation's Study of Persons with Disabilities Majoring in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Technology
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
No
Regular
Approved with change
10/28/2009
08/12/2009
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2012
36 Months From Approved
45
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1,220
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Information needed to fill information gaps regarding the participation of individuals with disabilities in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Technology (SEMT). Data will be collected from 3 groups of post-secondary students: 1) Those with disabilities majoring in SEMT; 2) those without disabilities majoring in SEMT; and 3) students with disabilities majoring in other areas and SEMT faculty.
The original information collection, approved by OMB as 3145-0164 in 1996, surveyed three groups of students: students with disabilities in STEM fields, student with disabilities in other fields, and students without disabilities in STEM fields. These data allowed NSF to understand more fully the population of students with disabilities in STEM fields and the issues they faced. This collection submitted for reinstatement focuses more specifically on the outcomes of the RDE program, and how the alliance projects and researchers receiving NSF RDE funding have improved the academic environment for students with disabilities. This information collection will consist of an on-line data instrument that RDE awardees will use to submit annual data on their project activities and participants. RDE program staff members need these data about the awards and program performance to fulfill planning and management responsibilities, and to answer queries from Congress, OMB, and NSF management.
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.