This program receives information from
applicants, who request to participate in the program and certify
that they are educators with at least 3 years' experience and who
1) have taught in STEM related fields last year; 2) plan to teach
in a STEM related field this upcoming year; and 3) are
acknowledging their commitment to incorporate the learnings from
the Teacher Summer Institute into their curriculum, where
applicable, and cooperate with sharing lessons/outcomes with
teachers and PTO.
For this renewal, the USPTO
estimates that the number of responses will increase; which also
results in an increase in the corresponding time burdens. The
number of respondents is expected to increase as more individuals
become aware of program and apply to it. Additionally, in response
to the increased telecommunications readiness, due in part to COVID
related telework, NSTI is offering additional webnairs and options
for virtual participation. This is expected to increase
participation in those events and result in additional surveys
being completed.
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.