Enabling Science

LSSTC Catalyst Fellowship

The LSSTC Catalyst Fellowship funded by the John Templeton Foundation supports early career researchers in astrophysics and the social sciences. The Fellowship is focused on realizing the full potential of the Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), both through new discoveries and creating exceptional opportunities for astrophysics and social science researchers, including those from traditionally under-represented groups and institutions.

PRESS RELEASE: First Astrophysics Fellowship to Include a Social-Science Dimension Announces Awardees

The first six LSSTC Catalyst Fellows Funded by the John Templeton Foundation have been selected to conduct cross-disciplinary work on big data from US astronomy’s flagship Rubin LSST. These early-career scientists will study everything from black holes to galaxy formation, while collaborating to explore how social science can improve collaborations among researchers.

Dr. Beth Willman will lead the Corporation on September 7th 2022

LSSTC is pleased to announce that Dr. Beth Willman will join the Corporation starting September 7th 2022 to become its next Executive Director, taking on the previously separate roles of Chief Executive Officer and Director of Science.

Enabling Science

LSSTC Enabling Science Program

With the start of federal construction, the privately-funded LSST Corporation (LSSTC) is focusing on Enabling Science by helping the community prepare to maximize the science impact of the Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST). LSSTC anticipates funding workshops, classes, internships, and more to train and engage future users of LSST to get the most science out of the transformative dataset. LSSTC will also offer support to Science Collaborations, self-assembled groups of scientists with a common research interest. This work of engaging the community is led by the LSSTC Enabling Science Committee.