CEDAR email: Call for New Members of the Executive Committee of the Living with a Star Program Analysis Group (LPAG)

[Astrid Maute]

Dear Colleague,



We are seeking well qualified candidates for the Executive Committee of the
Living with a Star Program Analysis Group (LPAG), formerly the LWS TR&T
Steering Committee. As with its predecessor, the LPAG performs a vital role
by providing an opportunity for the Heliophysics Community to provide input
and information to the LWS program. Examples of the activities that the
LPAG is asked to address include:



* Articulation of the key scientific drivers for LWS scientific research
including potential focused science topics (FSTs), strategic capabilities,
cross-cutting research, and others;

* Evaluation of the expected capabilities of potential LWS missions for
achieving the science goals of the program;

* Evaluation of LWS goals, objectives, investigations, and required
measurements;

* Articulation of focus areas for targeted research and technology
development; and

* Analysis of related activities such as ground-based observing, theory and
modeling programs, laboratory Heliophysics, suborbital investigations, data
archiving, and community engagement.



The terms of reference for the LPAG are located on the LWS web site:

(https://lwstrt.gsfc.nasa.gov/images/pdf/LPAG_TOR_2017_Final_Signed.pdf).



As part of the LPAG process, four of the twelve members of the current
Executive Committee are stepping down to allow for new membership. We are
currently seeking four members from the Heliophysics community with a solid
understanding of the scientific basis of Heliophysics system science.
Highly qualified candidates from all career stages, including early career,
will be considered. Membership in the LPAG is nominally three years. In the
past, the LPAG Executive Committee would meet in person for three days
twice a year.  Due to COVID-19 restrictions, however, the LPAG met
virtually in 2020 and plans are for this meeting format to continue in 2021
with the expectation that in person meeting may resume in 2022.
Participation in these meetings and during occasional telecons is expected
for continued membership on the Executive Committee. In addition, members
may participate in community engagement at various scientific meetings
during the year either through soliciting input from the wider community or
presenting status of LPAG activities. Additional information can be found
on the LWS website at:



https://lwstrt.gsfc.nasa.gov/lpag



To be a candidate for the LPAG Executive Committee, send your submission to
the LWS program staff at the email addresses below. Please include in your
submission a brief summary of the contributions you would make to the
committee and your qualifications for doing so, as well as a single-page
CV. This submission must be limited to a two-page PDF file. Nominations
will only be accepted for scientists who reside at a U.S. institution for
the period of service. *We will accept submissions until midnight Eastern
Daylight Time on April 25, 2021. * The details of the selection process are
discussed in the LPAG TOR. Please feel free to share this letter with
anyone you think would be interested.





Simon Plunkett

simon.p.plunkett at nasa.gov



Madhulika (Lika) Guhathakurta

Madhulika.Guhathakurta at nasa.gov



Jeff Morrill

jeff.s.morrill at nasa.gov
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