- Vision [1]
- The Advisory Committee for Geosciences (AC/GEO) provides the Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) with important information
and insights regarding the impact of programs and other activities. AC/GEO also provides oversight of overall program management
and performance. AC/GEO focused considerable attention on strategies for improving geoscience education at all levels, and
it addressed approaches for broadening the diversity of geoscience research and educational communities. AC/GEO provided advice
to the Director of the National Science Foundation regarding general issues relating to the operation and management of the
Foundation, particularly with regard to large facilities. AC/GEO members also participated other directorate advisory committees
and with the Environment, Research and Engineering advisory committee in special discussions. AC/GEO subcommittees conducted
special examinations of approaches for integrating research and education in the geosciences and facilities needs over the
next two decades. Division-related subcommittees oversaw the establishment and operation of committees of visitors (COVs),
which performed detailed analyses of the management and operations of selected research sections and programs. Reports of
these COVs and responses from the Assistant Director for Geosciences will be considered at AC/GEO's next meeting.
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