Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Past Participant Survey – 2021 Impact of REU Participation on Career Pathways

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Final Report - NSF CISE AC Grad Pipeline.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-08-04
CISE_REU_PastParticipants2021_OMB Statement B_FINAL.docx Supporting Statement B	2021-08-04
CISE_REU_PastParticipants2021_OMB Statement A_FINAL.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-08-04

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
248706	Follow Up Survey for Past NSF CISE REU Mentors and Participants Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202108-3145-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Past Participant Survey – 2021 Impact of REU Participation on Career Pathways
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/04/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	8,190	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,730	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	166,530	0

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Abstract: Every year the National Science Foundation (NSF) funds hundreds of Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) activities through its REU program, which provides undergraduate students at US higher education institutions with opportunities to work with faculty on a research project. REUs are offered in two forms: REU Sites or REU Supplements. REU Sites are based on independent proposals to initiate and conduct projects that engage a number of students in research, and REU Supplements are included as a component of proposals for new or renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements or may be requested for ongoing NSF-funded research projects. Through these experiences, the REU program seeks to expand student participation in all kinds of research – both disciplinary and interdisciplinary—encompassing efforts by individual investigators, groups, centers, national facilities, and others. REU participation is also a means by which NSF seeks to recruit and retain a diverse population of future computing researchers. The Directorate of Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) is seeking to evaluate the effectiveness of these CISE REU program goals through a one-time online survey of past REU participants and mentors, along with a comparison group of former participants who engaged in other research experiences and activities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 19031	04/12/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 41996	08/04/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Follow Up Survey for Past NSF CISE REU Mentors and Participants

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	8,190	0	0	8,190	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,730	0	0	2,730	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	166,530	0	0	166,530	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection for the National Science Foundation.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $19,160

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 08/04/2021

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