Student Program at LSST 2019 Project & Community Workshop

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.

Student Program at LSST 2019 Project & Community Workshop

12-14 August 2019; Hilton El Conquistador; Tucson, AZ

Twenty-three students were supported by LSSTC to attend the LSST 2018 Project & Community Workshop, in mid-August, for two days of student-oriented programming — for example, a student poster session, breakfast with LSST scientists and engineers, student-oriented breakouts, mirror lab tour, etc. In the poster session, students presented their LSST-related summer research. Most of the student stipends were supported with LSSTC-funded internships; others were supported by their home institution or other programs. LSSTC is funding the transportation, workshop registration, and housing for the students.

LSSTC Support: $25,000