Agenda

Details

Location: NAU's Native American Cultural Center

Snacks: Coffee, tea, and water will be available throughout the workshop, with snacks during the morning and afternoon breaks

Lunch: Lunch will be provided on both days

Agenda is subject to change.

Tuesday, February 18

8:30 am: JWST Introduction (30 min)

          • Background
          • Solar System targets
          • Guaranteed Time Observer & Early Release Science projects

9:00 am: Instruments Overview

          • Introduction
          • Observing Modes
          • Capabilities

9:45 am: Break

10:00 am: Proposal Tools

          • Introduction
          • Download tools
          • Target Visibility Tool (TVT) and Exposure Time Calculator (ETC) introduction

12:00 pm: Lunch

1:00 pm: Proposal Tools (continued)

          • ETC Test Case - Solar System Workbook

3:15 pm: Break

3:30 pm: Proposal Tools (continued)

          • Astronomer's Proposal Tool (APT) Test Case

6:00 pm: Conclusion

Wednesday, February 19

8:30 am: Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI)

          • Complete MIRI proposal

10:30 am: Break

10:45 am: Near-Infrared Spectrometer (NIRSpec)

          • Complete NIRSpec proposal

12:45 pm: Lunch

1:45 pm: Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) Breakout Session

          • Overview of complete NIRCam proposal
          • Those not interested in NIRCam can work on proposals

2:45 pm: Near-Infrared Slitless Spectrometer (NIRISS) Breakout Session

          • Overview of complete NIRISS proposal
          • Those not interested in NIRISS can work on proposals

3:45 pm: Writing Your Proposal

          • Tips and tricks
          • Guidelines

4:15 pm: Proposal Work Time

6:00 pm: Conclusion