The main panel of the 2014 NASA Astrophysics Senior Review had 10 members; none were women. I asked Paul Hertz what had happened to diversity. This is his formal response.
Response to Joan Schmelz, Chair, Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy
Paul Hertz Director, Astrophysics Division, NASA Headquarters May 28, 2014
The Senior Review of NASA Operating Missions is the formal review of operating missions and projects carried out every two years as required by law. The purpose of the Senior Review is to:
• Prioritize continued funding of the operating missions and projects;
• Define an implementation approach to achieve astrophysics strategic objectives;
• Provide programmatic and budgetary direction to missions and projects for the upcoming two fiscal years; and,
• Issue initial funding guidelines for the following two fiscal years.
