This determination follows consultation with the Office of Management and Budget and with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration. Advisory Panel for Biomolecular Processes . Primarily, to advise on the merit of proposals for research in Biomolecular Processes and for research-related purposes submitted to NSF for financial support. Additionally, the Panel provides perspective and advice regarding progress in the scientific areas supported by the program. The panel consists of 50 members, of whom approximately 28 attend a given meeting.
Every effort is made to select panel members who are outstanding scientifically and are objective.
A balance is needed and scientists knowledgeable in the areas of science encompassed by the program is essential. These factors are important and weight is given to geographical distribution, gender, minority status, institution, and scientific maturity. August 29, 1996. M. Rebecca Winkler, Committee Management Officer.