Upcoming Meetings
1) LAST CHANCE (TODAY !) TO SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT FOR THE EGU GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2012 (EGU2012),
22 - 27 APRIL 2012, VIENNA, AUSTRIA
http://meetings.copernicus.org/egu2012
The Planetary and Solar System Science Division of EGU is happy to announce that the call for papers is now open.
Detailed information on the planetary programme and meeting organization can be found on the EGU meeting website:
http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2012/sessionprogramme/PS
Each Session shows the link Abstract Submission. Using this link you are asked to log in to the Copernicus Office Meeting Organizer. Please pay attention to the First Author Rule as described at: http://meetings.copernicus.org/egu2012/abstract_management/how_to_submit...
The deadline for the receipt of Abstracts is 17 Jan 2012 (today!)
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2) NORDIC-NASA SUMMER SCHOOL "WATER, ICE AND THE ORIGIN OF LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE"
The summer school “Water, Ice and the Origin of Life in the Universe”, which will be held in Iceland from 2 to 15 July 2012, aims to give participants a thorough high-level introduction into the role of water in the evolution of life in the cosmos, starting from formation of water molecules in space and ending with the evolution of the first organisms. It will bring together students and researchers from a multitude of different science branches, making it a truly multidisciplinary event. The event will be organized by the Nordic Astrobiology Network together with the NASA Astrobiology Institute. Field studies on the colonization of lava fields and glaciers will complement the lectures. The program of the summer school includes:
• lectures by internationally leading scientists covering a broad range of subjects in astrobiology
• investigation of colonization of volcanic rocks and glaciers with in-situ life detection techniques
• excursions to geologically and biologically interesting sites (lava caves, new lava fields)
• 2 poster sessions for students and early career scientists
• participant-led discussions about hot topics.
The event is intended for graduate students and early career scientists (up to 5 years after their first Ph. D. in a related field) in fields related to astrobiology. Undergraduate students can also apply, and will be accepted under exceptional circumstances. The event is open to applicants from all nationalities.
Detailed information about the summer school and the application procedure (deadline 31 January 2012) can be found at http://www.nordicastrobiology.net/Iceland2012 .
Successful applicants accepted by the Scientific Committee as participants will receive free lodging, meals and excursions, but will have to organize financial means for their travel to and from Iceland themselves. Course credit awards (ECTS points) for undergraduate and Ph. D. students will be applied for by the course organizers.
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3) B0.6 “ASTROBIOLOGY: LIFE SIGNS DETECTION WITHIN PLANETARY EXPLORATION” FOR THE 39TH SCIENTIFIC ASSEMBLY OF THE COSPAR
submission of abstracts is now underway. COSPAR 2012 will bring together approximately 2500 scientists and engineers from allover the world to present the latest results in 120 symposia covering all areas of space science.
Mysore, India
14 - 22 July 2012
Scientific program and abstract submission:
http://www.cospar-assembly.org <http://www.cospar-assembly.org/>
- Abstract deadline: 10 February 2012
Registration and hotel reservations:
http://www.cospar2012india.org
- Early registration deadline: 30 April 2012
The program for distinguished interdisciplinary lectures is now
available and may be consulted at:
http://www.cospar-assembly.org <http://www.cospar-assembly.org/>
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4) IRS2012
The abstract submission deadline of January 19th fast approaches!
2nd Circular with additional new sessions upcoming in Berlin on http://www.irs2012.org/irs2012_second_circular.pdf
– Visit www.irs2012.org for more information & submit an abstract
– The abstract submission deadline is 19 January, two days from now ! We won't decide about an extension for abstract submittal until then, so get your abstract in now.
– The International Radiation Symposium happens only once every 4 years!
Contact : Robert Cahalan, NASA GSFC
President, IRC
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5) 67TH OSU INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
June 18-22, 2012, Columbus, OH, USA
http://molspect.chemistry.ohio‐state.edu
email: mss@molspect.chemistry.ohio‐state.edu
For additional details, visit the Symposium website
and
http://molspect.chemistry.ohio-state.edu/symposium/
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6) SUMMER SCHOOL ALPBACH 2012
See:
www.summerschoolalpbach.at
Students can now apply and submit applications online until March 31, 2012.
Contact: Michaela Gitsch
Aeronautics and Space Agency
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7) CHARACTERIZING & MODELING EXTRASOLAR PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES - THEORY & OBSERVATION"
MPIA SUMMER CONFERENCE 2012.
WHEN: Heidelberg, MPIA, July 16 - 20, 2012
Abstract deadline: April 15 2012
Registration opens: Jan. 15 2012
It will be a great opportunity to discuss recent results in theory and
observations in a lively setting.
The initial website is at http://www.mpia-hd.mpg.de/exoplanets2012/
Registration will open Jan 15 via the updated website.
contact: exoplanets2012@mpia.de
conference venue: House of Astronomy at MPIA
This meeting will accommodate a maximum of 90 participants
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