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A High-Level Guide to Changes in the JWST Cycle 4 Call for Proposals

2024

VOLUME 41

ISSUE 2

The JWST Cycle 4 Call for Proposals (CfP), to be issued August 1, contains several changes that will directly impact how JWST proposers write and submit their General Observer (GO) and Archival (AR) proposals. The changes aim to improve the proposal review process by addressing key challenges noted by the JWST Users Committee (JSTUC). This supplementary guide explains at a high level the motivation for and implementation of the changes.
The STScI Help Desk

2024

VOLUME 41

ISSUE 2

The STScI help desk provides a service to anyone in the community who has a question, request, or feedback about any of the operations or policies at STScI. This article discusses why you might not have gotten a response to your ticket, as well as tips for what information to include in your ticket. Learn what to expect when you submit a ticket and see useful links and answers to commonly asked questions.
JWST Mission Operations: Bring Your Child to Work Day

2024

VOLUME 41

ISSUE 1

JWST Mission Operations recently celebrated a very special “Bring Your Child to Work Day” designed to captivate young minds and provide a glimpse into the inner workings of mission operations. From origami and IR camera photos to stomp rockets, each activity was meticulously curated to ignite curiosity and foster exploration.
STScI at the 244th AAS Meeting, June 9–13, 2024

2024

VOLUME 41

ISSUE 1

STScI will participate in the 244th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) in Madison, Wisconsin, June 9–13. Throughout the week, members of STScI will be involved in a wide variety of science and technical presentations, press releases, press conferences, and an STScI Town Hall.
The JWST Cycle 3 GO/AR Proposal Review

2024

VOLUME 41

ISSUE 1

STScI recently completed the proposal review and time allocation process for JWST Cycle 3. We received an astounding 1,931 proposals, a record for any observatory in response to any call for proposals! This illustrates the scientific community’s excitement over JWST’s performance and the ways the observatory is revolutionizing astronomy.
JWST Cycle 2 TAC Results

2023

VOLUME 40

ISSUE 2

STScI recently completed the proposal review and time allocation process for JWST Cycle 2. A record-breaking 1,601 proposals were received!
STScI at the 243rd AAS Meeting, January 7 – 11, 2024

2023

VOLUME 40

ISSUE 2

STScI will participate in the 243rd AAS Meeting in New Orleans, January 7 – 11, 2024, contributing to a wide range of workshops, science sessions, splinter meetings, and exhibits.
STScI at the AAS 242, June 4 – 8, 2023

2023

VOLUME 40

ISSUE 1

Members of STScI will participate in the 242st Meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the Albuquerque Convention Center June 4 – 8.
STScI at the AAS 241, January 8 – 12, 2023

2022

VOLUME 39

ISSUE 2

STScI will participate in the 241st Meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) at the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, Washington, January 8 – 12. There will be technical presentations in instrument sessions, a wide variety of science presentations, workshops, splinter sessions, town halls, press releases, press conferences, NASA Hyperwall talks, and an exhibit booth.
“stenv” to Supersede Astroconda for STScI Software Distribution

2022

VOLUME 39

ISSUE 2

The Space Telescope Science Institute has released “stenv” to supersede Astroconda for its software distribution. Support for Astroconda will end on February 1, 2023.
ADDENDUM: STScI at the AAS 240, June 12–16, 2022, Pasadena, CA

2022

VOLUME 39

ISSUE 1

The Space Telescope Science Institute will have staff members participating in the 240th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA, June 12–16, 2022.
JWST Status, Spring 2022

2022

VOLUME 39

ISSUE 1

The commissioning of the NASA, ESA, CSA JWST continued to progress according to the mission plan.
SCOPE Engineering Division: The Short-Term Scheduling Branch

2022

VOLUME 39

ISSUE 1

The Short-Term Scheduling Branch of the Science Operations & Engineering division at STScI develops and maintains science observation scheduling systems for Hubble, Webb, and Roman using modern software engineering practices.
The New Cross-Mission Flux Calibration Group

2022

VOLUME 39

ISSUE 1

A new cross-mission flux calibration working group was established at the Space Telescope Science Institute in November 2021.
Update from the Data Management Division

2022

VOLUME 39

ISSUE 1

Supporting science through quality engineering practices has always been a standing achievement at STScI. This is evident through years of successful science, development, and support of Hubble, Webb, Roman, MAST, and other missions.