Status of the SCOC now that second two year cycle has completed

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#1

Hi,

I’m asking this on behalf of my science collaboration.

The current iteration of the SCOC was put in place in early 2023. As stated in its terms of reference, “Membership on this committee will initially be for two years, with possibility of renewal.”

It would be helpful to understand what is the state of the SCOC. Are all members continuing on for a second term? If not is there a proposal for the current SCOC to stay on for an extra year that needs approval from the Rubin Director or the Rubin Science Advisory Committee?

The SCOC meeting summaries for the second half of 2024 do not discuss the 2 years terms finishing at the end of December.

Thanks,
~Meg

#2

Thanks for the question, Meg. I’m inquiring about this and hope to be able to provide more info soon.

#3

There was some turnover with the start of the new year. Current SCOC roster is:

Continuing members:
Timo Anguita, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile
Louise Olivia Violet Edwards, Cal Poly, SLO
Saurabh Jha, Rutgers University (DESC liaison)
Rachel Mandelbaum, CMU
Adam Miller, Northwestern University
Stephen Smartt, Oxford University
Rachel Street, Las Cubres Observatory
Kat Volk, Planetary Science Institute

New members:
Robert Assef, Universidad Diego Portales, Chile
Eric Bellm, University of Washington
Sylvie Dagoret-Campagne, IN2P3
Kathy Vivas, NOIRLab