Panel Support Scientists

Panel support scientists (PSSs) provide support to panelists before and during the panel meeting. A PSS is assigned to each panel.

Prep Work & General Info

Preliminary GradingPre-MeetingDiscussion MeetingPost-Meeting
Before November 09, 2023November 09, 2023 - January 17, 2024January 17 - 29, 2024

January 29 - February 1, 2024 (Galactic + ExoPlanets + SolarSystem Panels)

January 30 - February 2, 2024

(ExtraGalactic Panels)

February 1 - 5, 2024
Before getting started, familiarize yourself with the review process, JWST and its instruments, the types of proposals, and other information provided to panelists.

During this phase, you will:

  • Be a point of contact for the panel.
  • Handle additional conflicts of interest.
  • Send updates and reminders.

During this phase, you will:

  • Be a point of contact for the panel as they prepare for the meeting.

During the panel meeting, you will:

  • Monitor panel discussions.
  • Make sure that the process goes smoothly.
  • Make sure that grades are entered correctly.
  • Make notes on any technical consults or other issues.
  • Interrupt if necessary to refocus the conversation on the science, not the team.
  • Monitor team expertise discussions.
  • Inform SPG when an expert consult is required or if any problems arise.

During this phase, you will:

  • Review the comments on each proposal once finalized by the panelists.

Please remember to remove review materials from your computer after the review.

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Important Dates and Deadlines:

  • Wednesday October 25: JWST proposal deadline
  • Wednesday November 1, 12pm-1pm EST: PSS Orientation

Important Dates and Deadlines:

  • Monday November 6, 12pm-2pm EST: Discussion Panelists Orientation
  • Thursday November 9: SPG to release proposals and assignments
  • Thursday November 16: Deadline to check for and report additional conflicts of interest for Panel Members
  • Wednesday January 17: Deadline for preliminary grades

Important Dates and Deadlines:

  • Friday January 19: SPG to release lists of which proposals will be discussed by the panels

Important Dates and Deadlines:

  • Monday January 29, 10am-4pm EDT: Panel Meeting Day 1
  • Tuesday January 30, 10am-4pm EDT: Panel Meeting Day 2
  • Wednesday January 31, 10am-4pm EDT: Panel Meeting Day 3
  • Thursday February 1, 10am-4pm EDT: Panel Meeting Day 4
  • Friday February 2, 10am-4pm EDT: Panel Meeting Day 5

Important Dates and Deadlines:

  • Monday February 05: Deadline for proposal comments for Discussion panelists



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