Sauntering Vaguely Downward

In fairness to the organiser of the science thread - Nanila's colleague - he had it landed on him at fairly late notice and did his best with what he had. In fact, I signed up for the full convention because he asked me to be on a panel too. Had he been able to start earlier, he would almost certainly have achieved closer panel parity, because I do know he was disappointed with what he did manage. He had wanted it to be much more equitable.