Evaluation of the National Science Foundation's Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Noyce Evaluation_SS A_draft2_to NSF_Clean.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-11-13
Attachment 15a. Noyce Evaluation Questions and Subquestions.docx Supplementary Document	2024-11-13
Noyce Evaluation SS B_draft2_to NSF_Clean.docx Supporting Statement B	2024-11-13
Attachment 15g. Estimates of Respondent Burden and Annualized Cost.docx Supplementary Document	2024-11-13
Attachment 2. Data Collector Confidentiality Agreement Form.docx Supplementary Document	2024-11-03
Attachment 14c. National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-368).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-11-01
Attachment 14b. Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1021).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-11-01
Attachment 14a. America COMPETES Act (P.L. 110-69).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-11-01
Attachment 13c. Recruitment Flyer - Digital Version.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-11-01
Attachment 13b. Recruitment Flyer - Print Version.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-11-01
Attachment 13a. Newsletter-Social Media Post Recruitment Text.docx Supplementary Document	2024-11-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
272287	Former NSF Staff Focus Group Protocol Other-Focus/Discussion group - Former NSF	New
272286	Current NSF Program Staff Focus Group Protocol Other-Focus/Discussion group - Current NSF	New
272285	AAAS Staff Focus Group Protocol Other-Focus/Discussion group	New
272284	K-12 District and School Leaders Focus Group Protocol Other-Focus/Discussion group	New
272283	Former Scholar/Fellow Focus Group Protocol Other-Focus/Discussion group	New
272244	Current Scholars/Fellows Focus Group Protocol Other-Focus/Discussion group	New
272104	Evaluators Focus Group Protocol Other-Focus/Discussion group	New
272103	Faculty Focus Group Protocol Other-Focus/Discussion group	New
272102	Program Staff Coordinators Focus Group Protocol Other-Focus/Discussion group protocol	New
272100	Potential Principal Investigator Interview Protocol Other-Interview Protocol	New
272099	Principal Investigator Interview Protocol Other-Interview Protocol	New
272097	Demographic Questionnaire Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202411-3145-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Evaluation of the National Science Foundation's Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program
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: 11/13/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,385	0
Time Burden (Hours)	830	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	52,919	0

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Abstract: This data collection is necessary to provide NSF with actionable information about the overall context of the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, as well as to (a) understand overall perceptions of the Program from both individuals who have been part of a Noyce project and individuals who have not (i.e., have never applied for a Noyce award or have applied and not been funded), and (b) identify what is working well and what are opportunities for growth. This information will help support the overall goal of increasing the number and diversity of qualified teachers within the STEM education field. Further, the need is grounded in the importance and value of producing a diverse pool of STEM professionals who choose to pursue a career as a K-12 STEM teacher in a high-need school/school district.

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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:
	89 FR 47181	05/31/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 87428	11/01/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 12

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
AAAS Staff Focus Group Protocol
Current NSF Program Staff Focus Group Protocol
Current Scholars/Fellows Focus Group Protocol
Demographic Questionnaire
Evaluators Focus Group Protocol
Faculty Focus Group Protocol
Former NSF Staff Focus Group Protocol
Former Scholar/Fellow Focus Group Protocol
K-12 District and School Leaders Focus Group Protocol
Potential Principal Investigator Interview Protocol
Principal Investigator Interview Protocol
Program Staff Coordinators Focus Group Protocol

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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	1,385	0	0	1,385	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	830	0	0	830	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	52,919	0	0	52,919	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: $50,455

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.     Yes

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: 11/13/2024

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