Agenda for MIDEX Science Briefings
Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Room 3D46, NASA Headquarters
| 8:00- 8:40 | ASCE |
| 8:50- 9:30 | EUSO |
| 9:40-10:20 | WISE |
| 10:30-11:00 | Break |
| 11:00-11:40 | THEMIS |
| 11:50-12:30 | ABE |
Ground rules for MIDEX science briefings
- Each MIDEX or MO study team will present the science argument for its mission to the Selecting Official (the Associate Administrator for Space Science) and his Science Selection Board. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, March 12, in Room 3D46, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC.
- Each mission will be allowed 30 minutes for its presentation. The time limit will be strictly enforced. The presentation will be followed by 10 minutes for questions and discussion.
- The presentation should focus on the specific science benefits of this mission and not on the generic benefits of the space science discipline to which the mission belongs. The presentation should include a very brief overview of the mission and its instrumentation. The presentation should provide answers to the following questions:
- What is the most important science result expected from your mission?
- What is the most compelling science driver for this specific mission?
- Why is this mission timely, and what are its unique aspects?
- To what degree will this mission fully answer the fundamental question which it addresses?
- What single aspect of your mission will most engage the general public?
The presentation should briefly describe the intrinsic scientific merit, the goals, and the objectives of the investigation, including:
- the impact of the investigation on space science,
- the progress the investigation provides in space science,
- the benefits the investigation provides to the U.S. space science program, and
- the sufficiency of the data gathered to complete the investigation.
- From one to three members of the study team may participate in the presentation. Up to five members of the study team may attend the presentation, including the one to three presenting team members.
- The results of the Technical, Management, Cost, and Other (TMCO) evaluation of the Concept Study Report, as well as the Science evaluation of the Concept Study Report (if required), will have been briefed to the Associate Administrator and the Board prior to the science presentation.
- Within these guidelines, the presentation agenda is the responsibility of the Principal Investigator.
- The Principal Investigator, or his designee, should let NASA know at least one week prior to the presentation of any audio/video/computer/special needs beyond an overhead projector and a laptop projector. Presenters planning on using electronic presentations should mitigate the risk by (i) bringing back-up transparencies and (ii) sending the Explorer program Scientist a copy of the presentation at least two days prior to the meeting so that it can be pre-loaded on a back-up system. The PI, or his designee, should provide NASA with a copy of the presentation agenda, including speakers and anticipated attendees, at least one week prior to the presentation. The PI, or his designee, should inform NASA of any foreign nationals on the visit team at least three weeks prior to the presentation (by February 18). Any handouts or other materials are the responsibility of the mission presentation team.
- The NASA point of contact is the Explorer Program Scientist (Dr. Paul Hertz, phertz@hq.nasa.gov, 202-358-0986).
Paul Hertz
Explorer Program Scientist
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Last Updated: 7 February 2003
Author: Paul Hertz (Code SZ)