The Science Advisory Committee (SAC) will have responsibilities for:

• assisting the BWC management team in developing the Institute’s vision and implementation strategies;
• reviewing and developing proposals for Research Thrust Areas and related activities;
• reviewing funding requests for various BWC’s proposed activities, including Working Groups, Postgraduate Fellows, Visiting Research Fellows and workshop proposals;
• providing input on the quality of Institute’s projects;

The SAC will include campus and LBL representatives, as well as members from government, academia, and possibly faculty from other academic institutions.