Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Sites and Supplements Evaluation

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2. CISE_REU_SitesSupplements_Evaluation_OMB Statement A_FINAL.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-01-19
5. CISE_REU_SitesSupplements_Evaluation_Addendum_RaceCategoryCrosswalk.docx Supplementary Document	2022-01-18
4. CISE_REU_SitesSupplements_Evaluation_Addendum_DataCollectionOverview_ToolsTiming.docx Supplementary Document	2022-01-18
3. CISE_REU_SitesSupplements_Evaluation_OMB Statement B_FINAL.docx Supporting Statement B	2022-01-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
251195	Undergraduate & Post-Undergraduate Experiences Follow-Up Survey [REU Program Follow-up Survey] Other-REU Follow-Up Survey - Undergraduate Version	New
251194	REU Program Survey Number 2 - post-survey Other-Survey	New
251187	Undergraduate Experiences Survey #1 Comparison Group Other-Survey	New
251186	PI REU Information Form #2 Other-Survey	New
251185	PI REU Information Form #1 Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202201-3145-001
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) Sites and Supplements Evaluation
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: 01/19/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	6,432	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,067	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	49,452	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. The Directorate of Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) is seeking to evaluate the effectiveness of the CISE REU program. The REU program provides undergraduate students at US higher education institutions with opportunities to work with faculty on a research project. They can take the form of 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. REU Supplements are included as a component of proposals for new or renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements, or they may be requested for ongoing NSF-funded research projects.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1861 et seq. Name of Law: The National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended
  

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 50378	09/08/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 2639	01/18/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
PI REU Information Form #1
PI REU Information Form #2
REU Program Survey Number 2 - post-survey
Undergraduate & Post-Undergraduate Experiences Follow-Up Survey [REU Program Follow-up Survey]
Undergraduate Experiences Survey #1 Comparison Group

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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	6,432	0	0	6,432	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,067	0	0	2,067	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	49,452	0	0	49,452	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: $208,428

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.     Yes

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: 01/19/2022

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