Author: cviewadmin

Issue 19-49, October 27, 2019

 

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1. TRICK-OR-TREAT AND TELESCOPES
2. UPCOMING PROPOSAL WRITING WORKSHOPS FOR R&A PROPOSALS
3. ICE GIANT SESSION AT EGU
4. MARS ARCHITECTURE STRATEGY WORKING GROUP IS ASKING FOR YOUR INPUT
5. JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

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TRICK-OR-TREAT AND TELESCOPES

 

DPS is continuing its Trick-or-Treat and Telescopes Program. Put out your telescopes

during trick-or-treat time on Halloween, in your own lawn or in a neighbor’s lawn
(with permission) with better viewing (or more traffic). There is good viewing this year: a

crescent setting Moon with Jupiter right next door and Saturn nearby. The following

websites give advice and connections to resources. If you have any pictures of your

event, please send them to bonnie.buratti(at)jpl.nasa.gov

 

education/trick-or-treat-and-telescopes 

https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-goes-by-jupiter-on-halloween

 

I received this wonderful note from Jane Bergstralh, the late Jay Bergstralh’s wife:

“Jay used to set up his telescope, don his tall pointed hat and cape, and let the neighborhood
children each have a turn.  They loved it, and it became a very popular Halloween tradition. 

A better treat than mere candy.” 

 

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UPCOMING PROPOSAL WRITING WORKSHOPS FOR R&A PROPOSALS

The success of scientists depends upon their ability to obtain funding. One of the

largest challenges is to create strong proposals. Using Research Opportunities in

Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) from NASA Science Mission Directorate as

a template, this presentation will focus on teaching the audience key points to

communicating science through successful proposal writing. As a result of this

session, participants will be able to understand the proposal writing, reviewing,

and selection process for federally funded research. How to understand one’s values

and maintain those throughout this process will also be focused on during this workshop.

 

Workshops will be held at the follow locations:

The University of Hawaii at Manoa:

Wednesday, Oct 30th, 2019: 2-4 PM HST,

POST 601,
https://www.higp.hawaii.edu/seminars/2019seminars.html?fbclid=IwAR3l8Af3rGwEeCO7d2RRCAoHjLR-G5EZb9Bo4I27-J-3H6Mj_Ri2xPffD40

Note: registration not required.

This will be a shortened Tips and Tricks Talk.

 

The AGU Fall Meeting:

Sunday, Dec. 8th, 2019: 8 AM- Noon PDT,

Grand Hyatt, Sunset Room,

https://www.agu.org/fall-meeting.

Registration is required for this workshop through the meeting website.

 

The 235th American Astronomical Society Meeting:

January 4th, 2020: 10 AM- 4 PM HST (lunch break included),

Honolulu Convention Center, Room 307 B,

https://aas.org/meetings/aas235.

Registration is required for this workshop through the meeting website.

Acknowledgments: We greatly appreciate support for this (and other upcoming

workshops) from the NASA TWSC Program. For questions, please contact

Christina Richey ([email protected]).

 

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ICE GIANT SESSION AT EGU

 

Dear Colleagues,

The 2020 EGU conference will be held in Vienna on 3–8 May.

I would like to invite you to submit a paper to the Session PS5.1 Ice Giant System

Exploration. We welcome papers on all aspects of the exploration of the ice giant

systems, including potential future mission concepts, instrumentation, and technologies.

 

Session Description: This session welcomes abstracts addressing the exploration

of ice giants systems, including the internal structure, and atmosphere composition,

structure, and processes of the ice giants, as well as ice giant magnetospheres, satellites,

and rings. Potential concepts for future ice giant system exploration, instrumentation,

technology developments, and international cooperation are also of high interest.

 

Convener: David H. Atkinson

Co-conveners: Sushil K. Atreya, Patrick Irwin, Olivier Mousis, Amy Simon

 

To submit an abstract, go to https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2020/sessionprogramme#PS5,

navigate to PS5.1 and click on the link Abstract submission.

 

The deadline for abstract submission 15 January 2020, 13:00 CET.

Please note that EGU has a One-Abstract Rule: First Authors are limited to one

submitted abstract at EGU.

We look forward to seeing you in Vienna in May!

With best regards,

The Conveners

 

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MARS ARCHITECTURE STRATEGY WORKING GROUP IS ASKING FOR YOUR INPUT

 

The Mars Architecture Strategy Working Group (MASWG) requests

input on Mars mission concepts by Friday, November 22.

 

NASA has formed a Mars Architecture Strategy Working Group

(MASWG). MASWG would like to understand the types of mission

concepts that could be feasible to launch in the period 2020-2035, in

parallel with or following Mars Sample Return. 

 

We are asking the community to share high-level one-page descriptions

of potential mission concepts with the working group. The goal is to

understand the breadth of mission types and approaches in each size

class. This is not an opportunity for funding, to get your mission

concept into a queue, or to promote any single mission. All mission

types up through New Frontiers cost class are requested.

 

Submitters should use the template (email [email protected]

for a copy) and submit to [email protected]. All inputs will

be treated as confidential; submissions will be kept internal to the

MASWG and will not be distributed to NASA HQ or to the community.

 

Details of MASWG and this request will be discussed in the MEPAG

Virtual Meeting (VM7) on Wednesday, November 13.

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

 

A) TENURED/TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN SPACE ENGINEERING, 

SPACE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, AND/OR REMOTE SENSING FROM SPACE PLATFORMS

 

The Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at The

University of Texas at Austin is searching for a tenured/tenure-track position in

space engineering, space systems technology and/or remote sensing from space

platforms. All ranks (assistant, associate, full) will be considered and the expected

start date will be September 2020.

 

Candidates are sought with expertise in space systems in support of Earth, planetary

or space science and technologies. Topics in space systems include systems engineering,

orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, autonomy, estimation and control, embedded

systems, mission design, technology miniaturization, small satellite engineering, on-board 

algorithms and other emerging areas in space technology. Topics in remote sensing

from space platforms include satellite geodesy, GIS, climatology, oceanography, data

analysis, inverse theory, modeling, and innovative instrument or systems design. It is

preferred for the candidate to affiliate with the Center for Space Research and assume 

responsibility for growing key new capabilities of the center. The department and the

Cockrell School of Engineering are committed to building a diverse and inclusive

environment. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and

equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service.

 

Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in engineering or a related field. Successful

candidates are expected to supervise graduate students, teach undergraduate and

graduate courses, develop a sponsored research program, collaborate with other

faculty, and be involved in service to the university and the engineering profession.

Applications received by December 1, 2019 are assured full consideration, but the

search will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be

considered. Interested applicants should submit the following to 

https://apply.interfolio.com/69762: 1) a cover letter, 2) current vitae, 3) statements 

of research and teaching interests, 4) statement describing their commitment to

promoting diversity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service,

5) a list of five references.

 

The University of Texas at Austin is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

For more information about the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering 

Mechanics, please visit http://www.ae.utexas.edu. These positions have been designated 

as security-sensitive, and a criminal background check will be conducted on the

applicants selected.

 

B) GIS TEACHING POSITION

 

Tulane University’s Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences seeks

to fill a Professor of Practice position to begin in July 2020. The

responsibilities of this position include teaching courses related to

the department’s GIS Certificate Program, teaching courses in the

applicant’s area of specialization, and service to the educational

mission of the department and university. Opportunities exist for

advising undergraduate research and development of service-learning

courses. A doctoral degree in an environmental science or related

field is required. Applicants will be expected to teach introductory

and advanced GIS courses.

 

Applications are due November 1 and details regarding the position and

the application materials can be found at: 

 

http://apply.interfolio.com/64259

 

Questions regarding the position can be addressed to Dr. Nancye Dawers

([email protected])

 

C) POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCHOLAR IN PLANETARY GEOPHYSICS

 

The School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) at Arizona State

University invites applications for a postdoctoral research scholar in

Planetary Geophysics to work with Profs. Joseph O’Rourke and Linda

Elkins-Tanton. We seek an individual with the mathematics and physics

training and expertise with scientific programming to model the surface

temperature of an asteroid as it receives varying insolation over the

course of the year. This work will be in service to the NASA Psyche

mission and in collaboration with Prof. Elkins-Tanton. This individual

will also undertake related research on the formation, evolution,

and/or characterization of large asteroids and protoplanets in

partnership with Prof. O’Rourke. The successful candidate will be

encouraged to pursue research of their own interest and professional

development in preparation for seeking a permanent position after their

fellowship.

 

The initial appointment is for one year with subsequent annual renewal

for up to two additional years contingent upon satisfactory

performance, the needs of the university, and availability of

resources. The start date is no later than August 1, 2020. This fiscal

year position comes with a competitive salary, funding for travel,

moving expenses, and full health insurance coverage.

 

http://apply.interfolio.com/70090

 

D) RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN DATA SCIENCE, MACHINE LEARNING, AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMING

 

The department of Geophysics of the GFZ German Research Centre for

Geosciences invites applications for 1 position of Research Associate

in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Scientific Programming in the

group “Magnetospheric Physics”.

 

Candidates should have a PhD in space physics, plasma physics, or

related field. Experience in programming (in particular in code

development), as well as a strong knowledge of programming languages

and operating systems is also required. Experience in machine learning,

data mining, and data assimilation is a plus.

 

Deadline: 17 November 2019

 

For more details please see:

 

https://tinyurl.com/PDGFZ-ML-2019

 

The work will be performed in the context of the EU Horizon 2020-funded

consortium PAGER led by GFZ Potsdam, and of the Helmholtz

Association-funded pilot project MAP also led by GFZ. The primary aim

of PAGER is to provide space weather predictions initiated from

observations on the Sun and to predict radiation in space and its

effects on satellite infrastructure. In the frame of the MAP project,

we aim to use ML tools to model the plasma density in the ionosphere

and plasmasphere.

 

For questions please contact Prof. Shprits: [email protected]

 

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Issue 19-48, October 20, 2019

 

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1. 2020 IN SITU SCIENCE AND INSTRUMENTATION FOR EXPLORATION OF EUROPA AND OCEAN WORLDS WORKSHOP – INDICATION OF INTEREST
2. CALL FOR IAG GRANTS – 7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MARS POLAR SCIENCE AND EXPLORATION
3. TRICK-OR-TREAT AND TELESCOPES
4. CALL FOR VEXAG STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
5. LUNAR AND PLANETARY INSTITUTE SUMMER INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN
6. JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

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2020 IN SITU SCIENCE AND INSTRUMENTATION FOR EXPLORATION OF EUROPA
AND OCEAN WORLDS WORKSHOP – INDICATION OF INTEREST

 

Dates of workshop: 2 days within April 28-30

Location: JPL, Pasadena, CA

The Europa Lander Mission Concept team invites you to join us for a workshop

open to all scientists and engineers interested in science and instrument concepts

for the in situ (landed) exploration of Europa and other ocean worlds. It will be an

extended, in depth version of the previous workshop held at AbSciCon 2019, with

opportunities to have focused discussions and interactions on topics of interest to the

Europa and other ocean worlds in situ exploration community. Most of the workshop

will be in the Von Karman auditorium at JPL, and we are looking into providing

tours to see some of the hardware and lab facilities at JPL. 

The workshop is open to all and there will be no registration fee. For planning

purposes (reserving rooms at JPL, arranging hotel accommodations, etc.) we

need to scope interest in the workshop. Please indicate your interest by filling

out the form below (including JPL employees). Registration for the workshop

will open later this year, and there will be opportunities to sign up for contributed

talks and posters.

 

Indication of Interest form: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchYCToqZBZSONG-AOJr9OYp07G5EQBRo8rWg4GjTiB5iMhmg/viewform

 

Thanks,

Cynthia Phillips

 

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CALL FOR IAG GRANTS – 7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MARS POLAR
SCIENCE AND EXPLORATION

I’m pleased to announce that the International Association of
Geomorphologists offers 2 grants of 500 euros to favour the
participation of Young Geomorphologists in the 7th International
Conference on Mars Polar Science and Exploration.

The call is available at the following link:
 

http://www.geomorph.org/2019/10/call-grants-7th-international-conference-mars-polar-science-exploration/ 

Kindest regards,
Marta Della Seta
IAG Training Officer

 

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TRICK-OR-TREAT AND TELESCOPES

 

DPS is continuing its Trick-or-Treat and Telescopes Program. Put out your telescopes

during trick-or-treat time on Halloween, in your own lawn or in a neighbor’s lawn
(with permission) with better viewing (or more traffic). There is good viewing this year: a

crescent setting Moon with Jupiter right next door and Saturn nearby. The following

websites give advice and connections to resources. If you have any pictures of your

event, please send them to bonnie.buratti(at)jpl.nasa.gov

 

education/trick-or-treat-and-telescopes 

https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-goes-by-jupiter-on-halloween

 

I received this wonderful note from Jane Bergstralh, the late Jay Bergstralh’s wife:

“Jay used to set up his telescope, don his tall pointed hat and cape, and let the neighborhood
children each have a turn.  They loved it, and it became a very popular Halloween tradition. 

A better treat than mere candy.” 

 

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CALL FOR VEXAG STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

VEXAG (Venus Exploration Analysis Group) is seeking two new volunteers
for the VEXAG Steering Committee to replace the Roadmap Focus Group
Lead and Member at Large, who have successfully completed their service
to the Venus community. New members will start in January 2020 for
terms that will run for three years.

Nominations and self-nominations are welcome, and will need a short
statement of interest and vision for Venus, and a CV. Please submit
these to Darby Dyar and Noam Izenberg, VEXAG Chair and Deputy Chair, at
[email protected], [email protected]; no later than Friday,
November 15. We will review applicants following the 17th VEXAG meeting
(November 6-8 in Boulder, CO) and extend invitations around the new
year.

In addition to sponsoring regular and topical meetings, VEXAG
activities for the next three years are expected to focus on preparing
White Papers for the next Decadal Survey, and implementing the outcome
of the Decadal Survey. VEXAG is committed to fostering the next
generation of Venus researchers and participation in Early Career Venus
Scholars Focus Group is always welcome.

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/vexag/

 

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LUNAR AND PLANETARY INSTITUTE SUMMER INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN

 

The Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) Summer Intern Program in Planetary 

Science provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to perform cutting-edge, 

peer-reviewed research, learn from widely respected planetary scientists, and 

discover exciting careers in planetary science.

 

The LPI invites undergraduates with at least 50 semester hours of credit to participate 

in cutting-edge research in the lunar and planetary sciences as a summer intern. The 

LPI Intern Program application deadline is January 6, 2020.

 

The 10-week program begins June 1, 2020 and ends August 7, 2020. Selected students 

will receive a $6300.00 stipend; in addition, U.S. students receive a $1000.00 travel 

stipend and foreign nationals receive a $1500.00 foreign travel reimbursement.

 

https://www.lpi.usra.edu/lpiintern/

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

 

A) TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN PLANETARY SCIENCE, 

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, SEATTLE

 

The University of Washington seeks an outstanding scientist working at 

the forefront of planetary research in surfaces, atmospheres, or interiors 

of planets, exoplanets, or moons. The opening is for a tenure-track Assistant 

Professor in the Department of Earth & Space Sciences.

 

The new faculty member will be specialized in one or more of the following: 

geology, geomorphology, geochemistry, glaciology, or geophysics of planets 

and interactions with their atmospheres and oceans. They may focus on 

observations, experiments, and/or modeling. We seek a colleague who can 

contribute collaboratively within the department, college, and across campus, 

for example, the university’s Astrobiology Program. Current or potential 

involvement in planetary exploration and/or use of remote sensing data is 

desirable but not essential. 

 

Candidates should demonstrate the potential to build an internationally recognized 

research program that addresses questions of fundamental significance. Candidates 

should also show potential for high quality undergraduate and graduate teaching. 

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Geophysics, Geology, Planetary 

Sciences, or a related field at the time of appointment.

 

Preference will be given to applications received before December 1, 2019.

 

For full applications details, please see:  https://apply.interfolio.com/69115

 

B) TENURE-STREAM POSITION IN ASTRONOMY AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (MSU)

 

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University (MSU) 

invites applications for a tenure-system faculty position in astronomy. The search 

is open to all fields of observational, data-intensive, or survey astronomy. The 

successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to carry out forefront 

research and a commitment to building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment. 

While we expect the appointment to be at the assistant professor level, an appointment 

at the level of associate or full professor will be considered depending on the 

experience of the candidate.

MSU has strong astrophysics research programs in compact objects, nuclear 

astrophysics, galaxy clusters, large-scale simulations, statistical and computational 

techniques, and particle astrophysics. MSU astronomers enjoy guaranteed access 

to the 4.1-m SOAR Telescope, which is co-located on Cerro Pachon with the Large 

Synoptic Survey Telescope. MSU is also the lead institution of the NSF’s Joint Institute 

for Nuclear Astrophysics-Center for the Evolution of the Elements (JINA-CEE). MSU

astronomers run both an astrophysics undergraduate major and an astronomy and 

astrophysics Ph.D. program.

For more information, please see:

https://astro.natsci.msu.edu/news-events/job-postings/tenure-stream-position-in-astronomy/

 

C) RESEARCH SPACE SCIENTIST POSITION AT NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER

The Sciences and Exploration Directorate at NASA Goddard Space Flight
Center is currently seeking interested applicants for the position of
Research Space Scientist in the Planetary Systems Lab (6930). This
position is responsible for design and development of novel infrared
and ultraviolet flight instruments for planetary science. For more
information on this opportunity please see the ad on the USA Jobs
website:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/548052000

 

D) SPACE PHYSICS FACULTY POSITION AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Arizona State University is now advertising a Space Physics Faculty 
position joint with the ASU School of Mathematical and Statistical 
Sciences and the ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration:

https://sese.asu.edu/about/opportunities/faculty-positions

 

E) RUTGERS UNIVERSITY – TENURE-TRACK FACULTY MEMBER

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Rutgers University, New
Brunswick, is looking to hire an assistant professor in the broad
fields of mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, and paleobiology, whose
work relates to the co-evolution of physical, chemical, and biological
systems of the Earth and/or other rocky planetary bodies. Interested
applicants must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment; start date is
expected for Fall 2020.

Please see the job ad for more details:

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/102136

Direct all inquiries to Kenneth Miller, chair of the search committee,
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at [email protected]

F) POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN EARLY MARS GEOCHEMISTRY

The Department of Planetology and Habitability at the Centro de
Astrobiologia (CAB) invites applications for one postdoctoral position
to support investigations on the geochemical nature of the early Mars
environments. We are seeking enthusiastic and excellent candidates to
join a planetary science team funded by the European Research Council
(ERC), working with Dr. Alberto Fairen in the Project “MarsFirstWater”
(ERC Consolidator Grant) broadening the efforts of the Project
“icyMARS” (ERC Starting Grant).

Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. in Geochemistry, and a background
in Mars research and Planetary Science.

The position, placed in Madrid, would be for two years, with possible
extension to a third year contingent upon satisfactory performance.
Benefits include working in a young enthusiastic team at the leading
Astrobiology institution in Europe, full social benefits according to
the Spanish social care system, and a very competitive salary.

Applicants should send a letter of interest, a curriculum with a list
of publications, a brief (maximum two pages) statement of research
interests, and a list of three references, no later than December 31
2019, to Alberto Fairen ([email protected]).

The starting date is negotiable, but should be no later than March 1,
2020.

G) GRADUATE STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES: PLANETARY PETROLOGY 

AND GEOCHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES AT 

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

 

The Elardo Planetary Geochemistry Group at the University of Florida in 

Gainesville has opportunities for highly motivated students seeking graduate 

degrees with an emphasis in Planetary Petrology and Geochemistry. Potential 

projects cover a wide range of topics in petrology and geochemistry, with 

specific opportunities including stable isotopic studies of planetary formation, 

differentiation, and core formation, and the origin, structure, and evolution of 

the Moon’s mantle. Students would join a group that utilizes experimental 

petrology in the newly established Experimental Geochemistry Lab, microbeam 

studies of meteorites and Apollo samples, and non-traditional stable isotope 

geochemistry to answer questions about these topics. The Department of 

Geological Sciences at UF is well-equipped with a wide array of instrumentation 

and resources available for these studies.

 

PhD and MSc positions (PhD preferred) are available as early as Fall 2020. For 

more information, please contact Prof. Stephen Elardo ([email protected]) with a 

C.V. and a brief description of research interests and experience. More information 

about the Department of Geological Sciences and the Planetary Geochemistry 

Group can be found here at http://geology.ufl.edu/ and https://www.ufexpet.com/.

 

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Issue 19-47, October 12, 2019

 

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1. ICARUS NEWS
2. RESTRUCTURING NASA’S PLANETARY RESEARCH PROGRAMS FOR ROSES 2020
3. TRICK-OR-TREAT AND TELESCOPES
4. PLANETS 2020 – REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
5. MARS WORKSHOP – SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT
6. MARS ATMOSPHERE CONFERENCE
7. JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

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ICARUS NEWS

 

I am pleased to report that the impact factor for Icarus continues to be high –

for 2018 it was 3.56, the second highest since 2010 (when it was 3.82). This

is a testimony to the quality of our authors’ and reviewers’ work.

 

We have published 4 special issues in 2019 (Dawn Mission: Composition of

Ceres, Dawn Mission: The Formation and Evolution of Ceres’ Occator Crater,

Tunguska, and Transneptunian Objects. We have 4 other special issues in progress:

From Mars Express to ExoMars, Late Mars Workshop, Cassini Grand Finale, and

New Horizons: Kuiper Belt Objects. If you would like to propose a special issue,

please contact me. 

 

We will be transitioning from Evise to Editorial Manager early in the New Year.

The transition should be seamless even for papers in review at that time. I am assured

that it will be a superior, more user-friendly system that will enable faster turnaround

of papers. Some other logistical changes should make the process of publishing in

Icarus easier and faster. 

 

Rosaly Lopes

Icarus Editor-in-Chief

 

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RESTRUCTURING NASA’S PLANETARY RESEARCH PROGRAMS FOR ROSES 2020

The document to be submitted to NASA is posted at:

https://oort.psi.edu/public/rereorg-proposal

The raw Survey data that informed the above document is available at:

https://oort.psi.edu/public/rereorg-survey-raw

Public Comment on “Reorganizing NASA Planetary Research Programs for
ROSES 2020″ is now open at:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/rereorg_public_comment

It will be open until Saturday, October 12, at 5 PM PDT. Unlike the
recent Survey, which was anonymous, the Pubic Comments are not
anonymous. After the site closes, the Public Comments will be
available at:

https://oort.psi.edu/public/rereorg-public-comments

NASA will be sent, for its consideration, the “ReReorg” Proposal,
along with the raw data from the Survey and the Public Comments
collected here.

This proposal has benefitted greatly from the thoughts and
contributions of hundreds of our planetary community colleagues. Our
community is a great, deep and generous resource.

Thank you all.

Mark Sykes, Oz Pathare, Georgiana Kramer, Ryan Watkins,
Nalin Samarasinha, Beatrice Mueller
Planetary Science Institute

 

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TRICK-OR-TREAT AND TELESCOPES

 

DPS is continuing its Trick-or-Treat and Telescopes Program. Put out your telescopes

during trick-or-treat time on Halloween, in your own lawn or in a neighbor’s lawn (with
permission) with better viewing (or more traffic). There is good viewing this year: a

crescent setting Moon with Jupiter right next door and Saturn nearby. The following

websites give advice and connections to resources. If you have any pictures of your

event, please send them to bonnie.buratti(at)jpl.nasa.gov

 

education/trick-or-treat-and-telescopes 

https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-goes-by-jupiter-on-halloween

 

I received this wonderful note from Jane Bergstralh, the late Jay Bergstralh’s wife:

“Jay used to set up his telescope, don his tall pointed hat and cape, and let the neighborhood
children each have a turn.  They loved it, and it became a very popular Halloween tradition. 

A better treat than mere candy.” 

 

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PLANETS 2020 WORKSHOP – REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

 

Dear all,

 

I am pleased to announce that registration is now open for an ALMA workshop on:

 

“Ground and space observatories: a joint venture to planetary sciences”

 

March 2-6, 2020

Santiago, Chile

https://conference.almaobservatory.org/planets2020/

 

Registration and abstract submission:

https://conference.almaobservatory.org/planets2020/registration

 

This is a follow-up to the successful workshop organized in March 2015. The goal

will be to investigate further the potential synergies between ground and

space-based observatories in the exploration of the Solar System, and to

continue fostering collaborations among planetary scientists through the sharing

of scientific and technical knowledge.

 

Topics for scientific discussion will be open to all bodies of the Solar system

(planets, moons, asteroids, TNOs and comets), and will cover the body itself as

well as its atmosphere, and any rings. We also look forward to discussing

results on exoplanets, as comparative planetology investigations relating to the

properties of our Solar System. We intend to organize the sessions in a way that

emphasizes the parallels between the results from ground and space-based

observatories. There will also be the opportunity to display posters with

dedicated sessions for everyone to read and discuss them.

 

On the last day, we will run a proposal preparation workshop for ALMA and JWST.

Both observatories will have a proposal deadline soon after March 2020, such

that the timing will be perfect to work on coordinated investigations.

 

A number of invited speakers have already confirmed their attendance. They are

listed on the following page. We are still waiting for confirmation from a

couple more speakers. The page below will be updated as soon as possible.

 

https://conference.almaobservatory.org/planets2020/

 

The meeting will be held at the ALMA office in Santiago, which is located on the

ESO campus in Vitacura. Participation will be limited to 100. The registration

fee will be 250 EUR (150 EUR for students). We hope to be able to offer

financial support for a number of students.

 

Finally, there will be the opportunity for a limited number of participants to

fly to the North of Chile and enjoy a guided tour of the ALMA observing site on

March 7. More details will be given on the website in the next weeks.

 

We hope to see you next year in Santiago!

 

Best regards,

Eric Villard

 

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MARS WORKSHOP – SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Les Houches

May 3-8, 2020

 

The workshop “Planet Mars V” will be the fifth edition of a series

which has taken place in the Center of Physics in Les Houches since

2003. These workshops were organized to bring together senior

scientists, young scientists, postdocs and students in order to

optimize the analysis and interpretation of space data, and to prepare

the community for the best exploitation of forthcoming missions.

 

The deadline for registration is November 1, 2019.

 

Workshop information, including the list of confirmed speakers, can be

found at: 

 

https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/planet-mars-5/home

 

Therese Encrenaz, Christophe Sotin, Olivier Witasse

 

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MARS ATMOSPHERE CONFERENCE

 

The 7th “Mars atmosphere modelling and observations” conference will

take place on June 8-11, 2020, in Paris, France (in Sorbonne

University Auditorium, Place Jussieu)

 

http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/paris2020/

 

Following the successful previous editions, the 7th Mars Atmosphere

Modelling and Observations conference will bring together experts in

observations and modelling of the present and past Mars climate

systems. We will discuss the nature of the atmospheric circulation and

the photochemistry (up to the thermosphere), the dust cycle, the water

cycle (vapor, clouds and frost) and the carbon dioxide cycle (polar

caps).

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

 

A) TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN PLANETARY SCIENCE AT THE

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, Michigan

 

The Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering in the College

of Engineering at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor invites applications

for a tenure track faculty position in the field of planetary science.  Although the

position is open to all ranks, we especially seek candidates at the Assistant Professor

level. We look for candidates who are capable of developing an internationally

recognized research program, successfully competing for external funding, mentoring

doctoral students, and participating in our educational programs at the graduate and 

undergraduate levels.  We welcome applications from candidates whose research

addresses cross-disciplinary areas that build upon our existing strengths in climate

science (including radiative transfer, atmospheric dynamics/chemistry and cryospheric 

processes), composition, structure, chemistry, and the origin and evolution of planetary 

atmospheres, planetary surface-atmosphere coupling, and the development of space 

instrumentation and missions. We are especially interested in candidates with a strong

motivation for building bridges between planetary science, including exoplanets, and

the climate and space science research programs in our department.  

 

Applications should include a cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, a

statement describing any activities, contributions, or plans related to supporting diversity,

equity, and inclusion, and a list of four references with contact details. For full consideration, 

applications compiled into a single PDF should be received before November 15th, 2019. 

Applications should be addressed to [email protected]. Questions about the 

position or application process can be directed to the search committee chair Jeremy

Bassis ([email protected]).

 

University of Michigan is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. CLASP

and the College of Engineering are especially interested in exceptionally well qualified 

candidates who will contribute, through their research, teaching, and service, to the

diversity and excellence of the academic community. Women, minorities, individuals

with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. The University is also responsive

to the needs of dual-career couples. The University is a non-discriminatory, affirmative

action Employer.

 

Michigan Engineering’s vision is to be the world’s preeminent college of engineering

serving the common good. This global outlook, leadership focus, and service commitment 

permeate our culture. Our vision is supported by a mission and values that, together,

provide the framework for all that we do.  Information about our vision, mission and

values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.

 

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity

and Inclusion (DEI). The Michigan Engineering component of the University’s

comprehensive, five-year, DEI strategic plan—with updates on our programs and

resources dedicated to ensuring a welcoming, fair, and inclusive environment—can

be found at: http://www.engin.umich.edu/college/about/diversity.​

 

B) GRADUATE-STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES IN PLANETARY SURFACE PROCESSES

     AT STANFORD

 

Prospective graduate students interested in planetary surface processes

are invited to apply to join the Earth & Planetary Surface Processes

group in the Department of Geological Sciences at Stanford, for a start

date in the fall of 2020. We focus on utilizing the diverse planetary

bodies of the Solar System as full scale experiments to develop and

test our quantitative understanding of surface processes, and

deciphering the hydrologic and climate histories of planets (including

Earth) through the lens of surface processes.

 

https://epsp.stanford.edu/

 

Prospective graduate students should demonstrate strong quantitative

skills and motivation to apply concepts of geomorphology and

sedimentology to the study of planetary surfaces and rocks. The next

application deadline to the department’s graduate program is January 7,

2020. Please contact Prof. Lapotre at [email protected] with any

questions.

 

 

C) POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN GIANT PLANET MODELLING AT LMD 

     SORBONNE UNIVERSITE, PARIS

 

A 15-month post-doctoral position in planetary atmospheric science is

opened at Laboratoire de Meteorologie Dynamique (LMD), starting late

2019 / early 2020. An extent towards a total two-year duration is

possible. The position is funded by the Agence Nationale de la

Recherche (ANR) grant EMERGIANT and opened at Sorbonne Universite on

the Pierre and Marie Curie campus in the heart of Paris.

 

For more information see:

 

http://www.lmd.jussieu.fr/~aslmd/post-doc-position-LMD-2019.pdf

 

Applications and information requests should be sent via email to Dr

Aymeric SPIGA ([email protected]). The closing date

is October 31, 2019. Late applications might be considered, until the

position is filled.

 

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Anne Verbiscer, DPS Secretary ([email protected]) 

 

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DPS is continuing its Trick-or-Treat and Telescopes Program. Put out your telescopes during trick-or-treat time on Halloween, in your own lawn or in a neighbor’s lawn (with permission) with better viewing (or more traffic). There is good viewing this year: a crescent setting Moon with Jupiter right next door and Saturn nearby. The following websites give advice and connections to resources. If you have any pictures of your event, please send them to bonnie.buratti(at)jpl.nasa.gov

 

education/trick-or-treat-and-telescopes 

https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-goes-by-jupiter-on-halloween

 

I received this wonderful note from Jane Bergstralh, the late Jay Bergstralh’s wife:

“Jay used to set up his telescope, don his tall pointed hat and cape, and let the neighborhood children each have a turn.  They loved it, and it became a very popular Halloween tradition.  A better treat than mere candy.” 

Issue 19-46, October 6, 2019

 

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1. EPSC-DPS2019 MEETING SURVEYS: PLEASE RESPOND BY OCTOBER 11TH
2. ABSTRACT DEADLINE APPROACHING: KUIPER BELT PRESENTATIONS AND “NEW HORIZONS RESULTS AT 2014 MU69” SPECIAL SESSION AT THE NEXT AAS MEETING
3. TRICK-OR-TREAT AND TELESCOPES
4. SBAG EARLY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
5. AAS SESSION: BREAKTHROUGH SCIENCE WITH THE ATACAMA LARGE MILLIMETER/SUBMILLIMETER ARRAY
6. NASA POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM SEEKS VOLUNTEER REVIEWERS
7. JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

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EPSC-DPS2019 MEETING SURVEYS:  PLEASE RESPOND BY OCTOBER 11TH

 

Thank you very much to everyone who attended this year’s EPSC-DPS2019 meeting in

Geneva, Switzerland.  The EPSC-DPS Joint Meeting was attended by 1730 participants

from 52 countries. It was an exciting gathering of planetary scientists. 

 

This year the DPS has put together two surveys to gather your feedback to improve

future DPS meetings. 

 

The first survey is for EPSC-DPS meeting attendees:

 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DPS51

 

And the second, very short survey is for non-attendees to find out what challenges

kept you from attending this year’s meeting.

 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DPS51-non-attendee

 

Please fill out one of the two surveys by October 11th.   EPSC has also sent out a similar

message to meeting attendees, which also provides a link to our first survey.

 

Some statistics about the EPSC-DPS2019 meeting and a link to the EPSC survey can be

found at:

 

https://www.epsc-dps2019.eu  

 

Linda Spilker

Outgoing DPS Chair

 

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ABSTRACT DEADLINE APPROACHING: KUIPER BELT PRESENTATIONS AND “NEW HORIZONS RESULTS AT 2014 MU69” SPECIAL SESSION AT THE NEXT AAS MEETING

 

We invite all Kuiper belt researchers to submit abstracts to the upcoming AAS meeting

to be held January 4-8 in Honolulu, HI.  The meeting will have a significant Kuiper belt
component, including a special session featuring the results of New Horizons’ encounter

with 2014 MU69.  Contributed oral and poster presentations more broadly addressing

all aspects of the Kuiper belt and related objects are enthusiastically encouraged.

 

The meeting will have more than 1,000 contributed oral presentations, printed posters,

and digital interactive iPosters.  This is an excellent opportunity for Kuiper belt researchers

to meet with other AAS scientists who don’t usually attend DPS or other planetary meetings,

and discuss interests that could cut across other fields and develop complementary projects.

 

Submit your abstract by 8 October at 9:00 pm ET at:

https://aas.org/meetings/aas235

 

When selecting the Session Type for your abstract, you will have the option to submit to

the special session if desired, which is titled: “New Horizons Results at 2014 MU69”. 

If you submit an abstract to the special session, it does not count against your allotment

of Regular abstracts for the general meeting.

 

If you have questions, you can contact the session co-chairs

Joel Parker ([email protected]) and Cathy Olkin ([email protected]).

 

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TRICK-OR-TREAT AND TELESCOPES

 

DPS is continuing its Trick-or-Treat and Telescopes Program. Put out your telescopes

during trick-or-treat time on Halloween, in your own lawn or in a neighbor’s lawn (with
permission) with better viewing (or more traffic). There is good viewing this year: a

crescent setting Moon with Jupiter right next door and Saturn nearby. The following

websites give advice and connections to resources. If you have any pictures of your

event, please send them to bonnie.buratti(at)jpl.nasa.gov

 

education/trick-or-treat-and-telescopes 

https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-goes-by-jupiter-on-halloween

 

I received this wonderful note from Jane Bergstralh, the late Jay Bergstralh’s wife:

“Jay used to set up his telescope, don his tall pointed hat and cape, and let the neighborhood
children each have a turn.  They loved it, and it became a very popular Halloween tradition. 

A better treat than mere candy.” 

 

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SBAG EARLY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

 

As a reminder, the next SBAG meeting will be January 14-16 at the

Pasadena Hilton in Pasadena, California.

 

We have two opportunities at the upcoming SBAG meeting in January

specifically aimed at the early career small body community:

 

Early career travel support: With funding from NASA, we are planning to

offer limited U.S. travel support for early career scientists to

participate in the SBAG 22 meeting. Interested undergraduate students,

graduate students, postdocs, and other early career scientists (within

5 years of PhD/MS/BS) should submit a letter and a CV to SBAG Early

Career Secretary Hannah Susorney ([email protected]) and Terik Daly

([email protected]) by COB (5 pm Eastern time) November 15th 2019. 

Further application information can be found on the SBAG website:

 

https://www.lpi.usra.edu/sbag/

 

Lightning Talks: We are providing time on the agenda for early-career

scientists and engineers present at the meeting to introduce themselves

and their research to the community. The talks will be 3 minutes each.

If you are interested in giving a lightning talk, please contact the

early-career secretary Hannah Susorney ([email protected]) and

Terik Daly ([email protected]) two weeks before the meeting. 

 

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AAS SESSION: BREAKTHROUGH SCIENCE WITH THE ATACAMA LARGE MILLIMETER/SUBMILLIMETER ARRAY

 

There will be a special session as in the subject line at the AAS 235 meeting, on 

Monday 6 Jan, including a talk by Sean Andrews on ‘the molecular and physical 

origins of planetary systems as observed by the Disk Substructures at High Angular 

Resolution Project (DSHARP) and others’ which may be of interest to DPS members.  

See 

https://science.nrao.edu/science/meetings/2020/aas235/breakthrough-science

 

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NASA POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM SEEKS VOLUNTEER REVIEWERS 

 

The NASA Postdoctoral Program is seeking reviewers for upcoming

applications! To create an account, visit:

 

https://npp.usra.edu/reviewer_connect/

 

Reviewers are matched with proposals based on an online

self-evaluation. No travel is required. Typically, two weeks are

provided to complete the self-evaluation and an additional two to three

weeks for any assigned reviews. Eligible reviewers receive an

honorarium of $50 per review and $250 for participation in a Virtual

Panel.

 

Reviewers must be at least three years past their Ph.D.

 

Research Areas:

 

Aeronautics, Aeronautical or other Engineering

Astrobiology

Astrophysics

Biological Sciences

Cosmochemistry

Earth Science

Heliophysics

Interdisciplinary Science

Planetary Science

Technology Development

 

For additional questions please contact [email protected].

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

 

A) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ASTRONOMY
     New Mexico State University

     Las Cruces, NM

The Department of Astronomy at New Mexico State University invites 

applications for a tenure-track faculty member at the level of Assistant

Professor beginning in August 2020.   We are especially interested in

candidates with a demonstrated research record and continuing research

programs related to the targeted area of hire, which is observational planetary

science, including solar system and/or exoplanetary science, and the desire

to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and supervise graduate

students.  The NMSU Astronomy Department is committed to creating an

environment that affirms and supports diversity across a variety of axes,

including ethnicity, race, class, ability, gender identity and expression. We

particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment

through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.

Please see the job ad (https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/1c9885fa) for more details 

and direct all inquiries to [email protected].  

The application deadline is December 6, 2019.

 

B) YORK UNIVERSITY TENURE-TRACK POSITION

 

The Division of Natural Science, Department of Science & Technology

Studies at York University invites applications for a tenure-track

position in Astronomy – Planetary Science at the rank of Assistant

Professor, Teaching Stream to commence July 1, 2020. For complete job

description and application details, visit:

 

http://webapps.yorku.ca/academichiringviewer/viewposition.jsp?

positionnumber=1988

 

York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer. The AA

Program can be found on York’s website at 

 

http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/

 

or a copy can be obtained by calling the AA office at 416-736-5713. All

qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian

citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be

given priority. The application deadline is Monday, November 4, 2019.

 

C) POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN GIANT PLANET MODELLING AT LMD / SORBONNE UNIVERSITE, PARIS

 

A 15-month post-doctoral position in planetary atmospheric science is

opened at Laboratoire de Meteorologie Dynamique (LMD), starting late

2019 / early 2020. An extent towards a total two-year duration is

possible. The position is funded by the Agence Nationale de la

Recherche (ANR) grant EMERGIANT and opened at Sorbonne Universite on

the Pierre and Marie Curie campus in the heart of Paris.

 

For more information see:

 

http://www.lmd.jussieu.fr/~aslmd/post-doc-position-LMD-2019.pdf

 

Applications and information requests should be sent via email to Dr

Aymeric SPIGA ([email protected]). The closing date

is October 31, 2019. Late applications might be considered, until the

position is filled.

 

D) GRADUATE-STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES IN PLANETARY SURFACE PROCESSES AT STANFORD

 

Prospective graduate students interested in planetary surface processes

are invited to apply to join the Earth & Planetary Surface Processes

group in the Department of Geological Sciences at Stanford, for a start

date in the fall of 2020. We focus on utilizing the diverse planetary

bodies of the Solar System as full scale experiments to develop and

test our quantitative understanding of surface processes, and

deciphering the hydrologic and climate histories of planets (including

Earth) through the lens of surface processes.

 

https://epsp.stanford.edu/

 

Prospective graduate students should demonstrate strong quantitative

skills and motivation to apply concepts of geomorphology and

sedimentology to the study of planetary surfaces and rocks. The next

application deadline to the department’s graduate program is January 7,

2020. Please contact Prof. Lapotre at [email protected] with any

questions.

 

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Send submissions to: 

Anne Verbiscer, DPS Secretary ([email protected]) 

 

You are receiving this email because you are a DPS member.

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Issue 19-45, October 2, 2019

 

+————————————CONTENTS—————————————-+

1. EPSC-DPS2019 MEETING SURVEYS: PLEASE RESPOND BY OCTOBER 11TH
2. SURVEY ON RESTRUCTURING NASA’S PLANETARY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS PROGRAMS
3. NEW DEADLINE: APPLY FOR “THE PI LAUNCHPAD:  FROM SCIENCE IDEA TO NASA MISSION”
4. JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

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EPSC-DPS2019 MEETING SURVEYS:  PLEASE RESPOND BY OCTOBER 11TH

 

Thank you very much to everyone who attended this year’s EPSC-DPS2019 meeting in

Geneva, Switzerland.  The EPSC-DPS Joint Meeting was attended by 1730 participants

from 52 countries. It was an exciting gathering of planetary scientists. 

 

This year the DPS has put together two surveys to gather your feedback to improve

future DPS meetings. 

 

The first survey is for EPSC-DPS meeting attendees:

 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DPS51

 

And the second, very short survey is for non-attendees to find out what challenges

kept you from attending this year’s meeting.

 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DPS51-non-attendee

 

Please fill out one of the two surveys by October 11th.   EPSC has also sent out a similar

message to meeting attendees, which also provides a link to our first survey.

 

Some statistics about the EPSC-DPS2019 meeting and a link to the EPSC survey can be

found at:

 

https://www.epsc-dps2019.eu  

 

Linda Spilker

Outgoing DPS Chair

 

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SURVEY ON RESTRUCTURING NASA’S PLANETARY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS PROGRAMS

In 2014, NASA announced the reorganization of the planetary R&A
programs. Merging a number of disparate programs into Solar System
Workings created a behemoth to which well over 300 proposals have been
submitted each year. This proved unwieldy for managers, reviewers,
and proposers alike. We propose SSW be broken up into four programs:

   Inner Planet Research and Analysis (IPRA)
   – Mercury, Venus, Moon

   Mars Fundamental Research (MFR)

   Small Bodies Research and Analysis (SBRA)
   – Asteroids, comets, interplanetary dust, KBOs,
     and dwarf planets (excluding the Pluto-Charon system)

   Outer Planets Research and Analysis (OPRA)
   – Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto-Charon Systems

Most other programs are maintained, with suggestions for mission data
analysis programs (DAPs) and the treatment of geologic maps.

See draft proposal:

https://oort.psi.edu/public/rereorg

We would like to invite all NASA-funded planetary scientists to
participate in a survey on these proposed revisions to planetary R&A
for ROSES 2020:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/rereorg

The survey will close 5 PM PDT, Monday, October 7, and will inform
the above proposal. Results and the submitted proposal will be
published by October 15.

Thank you!

Mark Sykes, Asmine Pathare, Georgianna Kramer, Ryan Watkins, Beatrice
Mueller, Nalin Samarasinha (PSI)

 

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NEW DEADLINE: APPLY FOR “THE PI LAUNCHPAD:  FROM SCIENCE IDEA TO NASA MISSION”

 

Dear Colleague,

 

NASA, the University of Arizona and the Heising-Simons Foundation are organizing

a workshop in Tucson, AZ for researchers and engineers who would like to submit a

NASA space mission proposal in the next few years but don’t know where to start.

We are interested in broadening the pool of potential NASA space mission PI’s. People

with marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply. There is no cost to attend

the workshop and travel, meals, and lodging for non-NASA participants will be covered

by the Heising-Simons Foundation.

 

Launchpad applications and instructions on how to apply are available on the

NSPIRES page for this opportunity. Applications may be submitted via NSPIRES until

11:59 pm Eastern Time on October 15th, 2019. All applications must be submitted as a

“Notice of Intent” via NSPIRES as a self-contained PDF file that includes your name, 

organization, and contact information. To submit an application, an NSPIRES account 

is required. To create a new account, please see the NSPIRES User Registration Page.

 

Additional details are below. Answers to FAQs are available at 

https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/pi-launchpad.

Please share this message with others who may be interested.

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

 

A) GRADUATE STUDENT POSITIONS IN PLANETARY SCIENCE, GEOCHEMISTRY, 

AND GEOPHYSICS AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

The Geochemistry and Geophysics research groups in the Department of 
Earth and Environmental Sciences at Michigan State University are 
recruiting M.S. and Ph.D. students to start Fall 2020!

Our research groups offer opportunities to study tectonics and 
petrology at field sites around the globe, to image the Earth’s 
interior, and to model physical and chemical planetary processes using 
laboratory and computational methods. Dynamic processes of our planet’s 
interior over its history generated Earth’s habitable surface and are 
responsible for the natural distribution of mineral resources and 
geologic hazards including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and 
tsunamis.

Research and teaching assistantships are available for highly 
qualified applicants and are awarded in fall of each year. In 
addition, several fellowships and scholarships provide additional 
financial support for summer stipends, conference travel, and research 
and field expenses. Thanks to our generous alumni, the EES department 
offers the most awards per capita of any department at MSU.

Feel free to contact faculty driectly via email. Interested students 
should visit our prospective graduate student webpage: 

https://ees.natsci.msu.edu/academics/graduate/application 

All are welcome to drop by our booths at GSA and AGU fall meetings! 

 

B) PAN POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP POSITION AT RICE UNIVERSITY

The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice 
University invites applications for the Pan Postdoctoral Research 
Fellowship. We are seeking candidates with independent research 
interests that intersect with one or more faculty within our 
department. Applicants are requested to develop a proposal of research 
to be undertaken during the fellowship period. The principal selection 
criteria are scientific excellence, a clearly expressed research plan 
to address questions at the forefront of their field of study, 
independent research ideas and new directions beyond the applicant’s 
PhD work, and research synergies with at least one faculty. 
Preference will be given to applicants whose proposals demonstrate 
independence and originality.

A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment, but candidates must 
have received their Ph.D. no more than 3 years before their start date 
at Rice. Both domestic and international applicants are welcome. The 
research fellowships will be supported for two years, pending 
satisfactory progress during the first year, and covers an annual 
stipend of $60,000 with a benefits package and an additional annual 
discretionary research allowance of $3,500. Applications due 
November 1, 2019. Further details available here: 

http://jobs.rice.edu/postings/21282

 

C) GRAD STUDENT POSITIONS IN PLANETARY SURFACE PROCESSES AT UT AUSTIN

Applications are solicited for graduate student positions within the 
UT Planetary Surface Processes Group, headed by Dr. Tim Goudge, in the 
Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin. 
The area of focus for graduate student projects is open within the 
broad field of planetary surface processes, and will be selected based 
on research topics of mutual interest. Prospective students can find 
out more here: 

http://www.jsg.utexas.edu/goudge/files/Goudge_Student_Ad_2019.pdf

Dr. Goudge is strongly committed to building an inclusive research 
group with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Applicants from 
historically underrepresented groups in STEM fields, with 
non-traditional backgrounds, and/or with a demonstrated interest in 
efforts to improve inclusion and diversity in STEM are especially 
encouraged to apply.

Prospective applicants with questions about these opportunities are 
encouraged to contact Dr. Goudge at [email protected].

 

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The DPS Nominating Subcommittee welcomes applications for the newly-created Student Representative position of the AAS DPS Committee. The term is two years.

We are accepting applications via this form until December 1st, 2019. From these applications, two candidates will be chosen to run for election. The DPS Membership will then vote to determine who will fill this position. This position is unpaid.

The timeline for DPS elections is as follows. Nominations will be assembled by the Nominating Subcommittee and announced to the DPS Membership in Spring 2020. The DPS Membership then has 30 days to add write-in candidates by petition (with signatures from 20 DPS Members). Once statements are collected from all candidates (usually early to mid-June), the polls open in mid-late June and close on 31 July. The newly elected members will begin their terms at the Spokane meeting in October 2020.

Please address any questions to Prof. Carrie Nugent, Chair of the DPS Nominating Subcommittee: [email protected].

 

28 Sep 2019

Issue 19-44, September 28, 2019

 

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1. JOB OPPORTUNITY: EDITOR OF THE PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL (PSJ)
2. DPS NOMINATING SUBCOMMITTEE SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE DPS COMMITTEE
3. APPLY FOR “THE PI LAUNCHPAD:  FROM SCIENCE IDEA TO NASA MISSION”
4. STUDENT AND EARLY CAREER TRAVEL GRANTS FOR VEXAG MEETING #17
5. INTERNATIONAL OBSERVE THE MOON NIGHT – OCTOBER 5, 2019
6. A FREE WORKSHOP FOR EARLY-CAREER ASTRONOMERS WHO WANT TO DO BETTER OUTREACH WITH STUDENTS & THE PUBLIC
7. APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM FOR PLANETARY RESEARCH (SUPPR) BEING ACCEPTED
8. JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: EDITOR OF THE PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL (PSJ)

 

The American Astronomical Society (AAS) and the Division for Planetary 
Sciences (DPS) are soliciting applications and nominations of candidates for 

the position of Editor of The Planetary Science Journal (PSJ). This is a new

journal to serve the planetary science community. 
 

See: 

https://aas.org/posts/news/2019/08/aas-dps-launch-gold-open-access-planetary-science-journal

 

The Search Committee is looking for candidates that have a record of 
achievement in planetary science, experience as an author and referee 
in this field, and a clear vision for the future of the PSJ. Previous editorial 

experience would be useful but is not required. This is a part time paid position.

Candidates for this position should submit a cover letter, CV, bibliography, 

and names of two references to [email protected]

Nominations for the position may also be sent to the same address. Selected 

candidates will be asked to provide evidence of institutional support for their

assuming the above editorial duties.

The cover letter should address the candidate’s qualifications, reason for interest

in the position, and ideas for the operation, management, and future of the PSJ.

Nominations submitted by September 30, 2019 will be given full consideration.

More information can be found at: https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/cfd23f2c

 

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DPS NOMINATING SUBCOMMITTEE SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE DPS COMMITTEE

 

The DPS Nominating Subcommittee welcomes applications for the newly-created Student
Representative position of the AAS DPS Committee. The term is two years.

We are accepting applications via this form until December 1st, 2019. From these

applications, two candidates will be chosen to run for election. The DPS Membership

will then vote to determine who will fill this position. This position is unpaid.

 

The timeline for DPS elections is as follows. Nominations will be assembled by the

Nominating Subcommittee and announced to the DPS Membership in Spring 2020.

The DPS Membership then has 30 days to add write-in candidates by petition (with

signatures from 20 DPS Members). Once statements are collected from all candidates

(usually early to mid-June), the polls open in mid-late June and close on 31 July. The

newly elected members will begin their terms at the Spokane meeting in October 2020.

 

Please address any questions to Prof. Carrie Nugent, Chair of the DPS Nominating Subcommittee: [email protected].

 

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APPLY FOR “THE PI LAUNCHPAD:  FROM SCIENCE IDEA TO NASA MISSION”

 

Dear Colleague,

 

NASA, the University of Arizona and the Heising-Simons Foundation are organizing

a workshop in Tucson, AZ for researchers and engineers who would like to submit a

NASA space mission proposal in the next few years but don’t know where to start.

We are interested in broadening the pool of potential NASA space mission PI’s. People

with marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply. There is no cost to attend

the workshop and travel, meals, and lodging for non-NASA participants will be covered

by the Heising-Simons Foundation.

 

Launchpad applications and instructions on how to apply are available on the

NSPIRES page for this opportunity. Applications may be submitted via NSPIRES until

11:59 pm Eastern Time on October 4th, 2019. All applications must be submitted as a

“Notice of Intent” via NSPIRES as a self-contained PDF file that includes your name, 

organization, and contact information. To submit an application, an NSPIRES account 

is required. To create a new account, please see the NSPIRES User Registration Page.

 

Additional details are below. Answers to FAQs are available at https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/pi-launchpad.

Please share this message with others who may be interested.

 

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STUDENT AND EARLY CAREER TRAVEL GRANTS FOR VEXAG MEETING #17

Student and early career (less than 5 years from PhD) travel support
may be available for VEXAG Meeting #17, November 6-8, 2019. Selected 
recipients are expected to present a poster. Stipends will be provided 
at the end of the meeting. Recipients are expected to set up and pay
for their own travel.

Provide a Notice of Intent by Friday, October 3 to
[email protected] containing:

1. A one-page description of how your participation in this meeting
will benefit you professionally and contribute to NASA’s explorations
of Venus, and an overview of your poster
2. Your resume
3. An endorsement from a member of the Venus Community

For logistical reasons, also provide:
– Legal Full Name
– Date of Birth
– City/State of Birth
– Preferred Email Address and Phone Numbers
– Home Address
– Emergency Contact – Name, Relationship, and Phone Number
– Your Affiliation with Full Address and Phone Number
– Gender

If you are a foreign national or permanent resident alien, also
provide:
– Country of Citizenship
– Birth Date and Birth City, State/Region and Country
– Passport Number, with Expiration Date
– Visa Type, with Effective and Expiration Dates
– Alien Registration # (if applicable)

 

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INTERNATIONAL OBSERVE THE MOON NIGHT – OCTOBER 5, 2019

International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide celebration of
lunar science and exploration, celestial observation, and the cultural
and personal connections we have to the Moon. Everyone, everywhere can
participate. You can join by hosting or attending an event, or
registering as a lunar observer.

In 2019, a year of important lunar anniversaries, International Observe
the Moon Night celebrates 10 years of lunar science engagement. With
the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, an international
fleet of robotic lunar explorers, and as we look forward towards
Artemis, it’s a great time to celebrate past, present, and future lunar
exploration.

Learn more about International Observe the Moon Night, find program
resources and event materials, and register your participation on:

https://moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon/annual-event/overview/

Connect with lunar enthusiasts worldwide and share your view of the
Moon through #observethemoon and the International Observe the Moon
Night Flickr group:

https://www.flickr.com/groups/observethemoon2019/

 

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A FREE WORKSHOP FOR EARLY-CAREER ASTRONOMERS WHO WANT TO DO BETTER OUTREACH WITH STUDENTS & THE PUBLIC

 

Friday and Saturday, January 3-4, 2020, in conjunction with the 235th meeting of the

American Astronomical Society in Honolulu, HI.

 

The American Astronomical Society (AAS) is sponsoring a free skill-building workshop

— and an ongoing community of practice — to support early-career astronomers in providing 

effective outreach to schools, families, and the public. Working with the Astronomical 
Society of the Pacific, the Portal to the Public Project, and other outreach organizations,

the AAS Astronomy Ambassadors program (now in its eighth year) offers two days of

hands-on training, extensive resources, and pre-tested activities – plus the opportunity to

join a like-minded group of peers.

 

If you are a graduate student, postdoc, recent faculty, or advanced undergraduate committed

to a career in the astronomical sciences, and if you’re interested in spending a fraction of your 

time helping students and the public become more scientifically literate, this is an invitation 

to sharpen your outreach skills and join the growing AAS Astronomy Ambassadors community.

 

The AAS Astronomy Ambassadors workshop will be held on the Friday and Saturday before

the start of the winter AAS meeting in Honolulu. Participants will spend two active days

learning techniques, examining selected materials, and getting to know each other and an

existing community of astronomers doing outreach. There will be sessions appropriate for

those who have done outreach already and for those who are just beginners. No experience

is required. We especially want to encourage participation by members of groups underrepresented in science.

 

Workshop costs are being underwritten by the AAS and an NSF grant, so registration (for

the workshop only, not for the AAS meeting), materials, and two days’ lunches are free.

If necessary, we can also reimburse you for up to two nights’ lodging at one of the designated 

meeting hotels if your attendance at the workshop requires you to travel to the meeting venue 

earlier than you otherwise would.  (Participants are expected to be members of the AAS or  

to join, and to register for the AAS meeting itself.  Note that significantly reduced membership 

fees are available to students and to educators.)

 

Applications are being accepted now and must be in no later than 4 Nov 2019.  However,

space is limited, and successful applicants are accepted on a rolling basis, so we urge you

to get your application in before all the spaces are gone.

 

For more information about the AAS Astronomy Ambassadors program, see 

https://aas.org/outreach/aas-astronomy-ambassadors-program

For more information about the workshop and a link to the online application, see 

https://aas.org/meetings/aas235/aas-astronomy-ambassadors-workshop

 

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APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM FOR PLANETARY RESEARCH (SUPPR) BEING ACCEPTED

 

The Summer Undergraduate Program for Planetary Research, or SUPPR, is an 

eight-week summer internship providing undergraduates majoring in geology and 

related sciences with an opportunity to participate in NASA planetary geosciences 

research. Students work under the direction of a NASA-sponsored planetary science 

investigator at various science institutions. 

 

The program is designed to help students gain educational experience in their fields 

of study while contributing to NASA missions and science.

 

Request a summer intern:
Mentors can request an intern by submitting a research project using the online application form. 

Mentors should describe the project for which the intern will apply and any necessary 

skills the intern needs to have. The deadline for this request is the same as the deadline 

for the undergraduate application.

 

Mentor Responsibilities:

• Supervise the student for 8 weeks during the summer (dates to be determined between the mentor and the intern)
• Help the student locate local and affordable housing
• Help the student develop an LPSC-style abstract at the end of the internship

For more information, visit the SUPPR website at https://www.lpi.usra.edu/suppr/.

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

 

A) JOINT CENTER FOR PLANETARY ASTRONOMY POSTDOC POSITION AT CALTECH

 

The Joint Center for Planetary Astronomy (JCPA) at the California

Institute of Technology solicits applications for a postdoctoral prize

fellowship associated with the center. This fellowship will be awarded

to an outstanding applicant pursuing research in any area related to

planetary astronomy either within the Solar System or beyond either

observationally, theoretically, or computationally. The JCPA provides a

collaborative and interdisciplinary environment for researchers at

Caltech with common interests spanning both astronomy and planetary

science. Fellows will also have full access to Caltech’s extensive

resources, including the Keck and Palomar Observatories and

computational facilities.

 

Applicants for the position must have a Ph.D. in planetary science,

astronomy, astrophysics, geology, or an equivalent field by the date of

their appointment. Applicants must also be within four years of

receiving their Ph.D. (Ph.D. awarded after January 1, 2016). Applicants

should submit a CV, list of publications, a statement describing their

current and proposed research (4 page single spaced, 12 pt. font, not

including figures and references), and three letters of recommendation

by January 1, 2020. Offers will be made by Feb. 1, 2020. Questions

regarding the fellowship should be directed to Professor Mike Brown

([email protected]).

 

https://applications.caltech.edu/jobs/jcpa

 

B) ACADEMIC POSITION IN EXOPLANET CHARACTERISATION AT CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

 

Closing date: Thursday 7 November 2019

 

Cardiff University job reference: 9049BR

 

The School of Physics and Astronomy at Cardiff University has

one of the largest astronomy groups in the UK with 26 academic

staff in astronomy-related activities including galactic

and extragalactic astrophysics, ground-based and space-borne

instrumentation development, and gravitational waves. We have

an immediate vacancy for an open-ended academic position, at

Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Reader level, in the field of

exoplanet science. The appointment will be made at a level

commensurate with experience.

 

This position is part of a long-term strategic plan for astronomy

at Cardiff to broaden current research to exoplanet science using

space and ground based facilities. We are part of the international

consortium that will provide the science payload for the European

Space Agency’s ARIEL satellite, dedicated to the systematic

characterisation of exoplanet atmospheres and scheduled for launch

in 2028. It is expected that the new appointee will become a key

member of the Cardiff ARIEL team and of the international ARIEL

consortium.

 

For details and applicatoin process see:

 

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs

 

(under Academic Vacancies; School of Physics and Astronomy)

 

Contact: Professor Matt Griffin; [email protected]

 

C) POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AT LPI

 

The Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI), part of the Universities Space
Research Association, invites applications for a postdoctoral
fellowship in the petrology and mineralogy of planetary materials.

https://bit.ly/2m7LgUl

 

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Issue 19-43, September 21, 2019

 

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1. NASA PLANETARY SCIENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) MEETING
2. SOFIA FLASH CALL FOR PROPOSALS: DUE SEPTEMBER 23
3. IN MEMORIAM: DAVID CRISWELL (1941-2019)
4. NOAO 2020A OBSERVING PROPOSALS DUE 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
5. JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

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NASA PLANETARY SCIENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) MEETING

 

NASA’s Planetary Science Advisory Committee (PAC) will meet on Monday and

Tuesday, Sept. 23 and 24, 2019 from 8:30am to 5:00pm EDT each day at NASA

Headquarters, Room 3D42 in Washington, DC. 

 

Federal Register Notice can be found here:

https://smd-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/science-red/s3fs-public/atoms/files/Published%20Planetary%20Science%20Advisory%20Committee%20FRN%20September%20Meeting.pdf

 

The agenda can be found here:

https://smd-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/science-red/s3fs-public/atoms/files/PAC%20agenda%20for%20September%202019-%20FINAL.pdf

 

The meeting is open to the public and will be available by phone and Webex.

Connection details:

 

PHONE: same both days

·      USA toll free conference number 1-800-779-9966, passcode 5255996

·      toll number also is available, 1-517-645-6359, passcode 5255996

 

The WebEx link is https://nasa.webex.com/; 

 

September 23: Meeting Number is 904 816 731 and password is PAC@Sept23 (case sensitive),

September 24: Meeting Number is 903 388 535 and password is PAC@Sept24 (case sensitive).

 

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SOFIA FLASH CALL FOR PROPOSALS: DUE SEPTEMBER 23

 

Dear SOFIA community members,

 

After a successful Spring 2019 flight series with FIFI-LS, we are facing a dearth

of sources to observe on certain headings in our upcoming Fall series. In order to

fill dead legs in our Fall series flight plans, we are therefore inviting Directors

Discretionary Time proposals in a “flash call”, with responses needed by Monday,

September 23, 2019.

 

Targets should be in the region RA 21-00 hours and north of Dec +20. We anticipate

scheduling up to four to six hours on legs observing this region. Proposers should

provide target details and a brief scientific case as described in 

https://www.sofia.usra.edu/science/proposing-and-observing/proposal-calls/sofia-directors-discretionary-time

 

Please feel free to direct questions and comments to the SOFIA Science Center

help desk: [email protected]

 

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IN MEMORIAM: DAVID CRISWELL (1941-2019)

 

David Criswell, a noted space physicist with many science publications and

worldwide patents, as well as a former member of the science staff at the Lunar

Science/Lunar and Planetary Institute, passed away on September 10. He was

78 years old.

 

Criswell received his Ph.D. in 1968 from Rice University in the Department of

Space Physics and Astronomy. His graduate research at Rice University included

experimental work on auroral photometry and particle detection using rockets and

satellites. He joined the technical staff of TRW Inc.-Houston Operations in 1968

and pursued a wide range of projects in support to the Apollo program.

 

In 1970 Criswell came to the newly created Lunar Science Institute in Houston as

a visiting scientist, becoming a senior staff scientist by the time the Institute was

renamed as the Lunar and Planetary Institute.

 

Criswell conducted research on Moon-solar wind interactions, dynamics of the soil

regolith, lunar surface seismology, and related topics. He directed the only post-Apollo

study funded by NASA during the 1970s on the conversion of lunar resources into

basic industrial materials. He directed a number of LPI functions such as local and

international scientific conferences and study groups, edited major proceedings and

special journal issues, and operated the Lunar and Planetary Review Panel, which

that reviewed more than 3000 research proposals submitted to NASA in the 1970s.

 

Criswell began writing articles and papers on the use of extraterrestrial materials

for commercial usage and space settlements in 1979. His article in The Industrial

Physicist, “Solar Power via the Moon” (April/May 2002), was the continuation of

many years of dedicated service to the development of space resources for developing

Third World Countries, seeking to develop a source of safe, efficient, and cost-effective

energy for future generations of Earth’s inhabitants.

 

In 1980, Criswell accepted a research position with the newly formed California Space

Institute (CalSpace) headquartered at the University of California, San Diego. He

participated in formulation of local and statewide Cal Space research programs and

acquired NASA and private funds for the development of systems to process lunar

materials, directing high-level program reviews for NASA and the congressional

Office of Technology Assessment.

 

From 1982 to 1990 Criswell served as an aerospace consultant, working with industry,
government, and academic clients. He also organized and participated in reviews of

advanced research programs at the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics at

Los Alamos National Laboratory and provided similar assistance to the Illinois Space

Institute. He directed the CalSpace Automation and Robotics Panel, which conducted

an independent evaluation of the use of advanced automation and robotics within the

NASA space station program. Criswell was also the primary developer and Director

of the Consortium for Space/Terrestrial Automation and Robotics of the Universities

Space Research Association. Criswell organized and wrote the proposal under which

the University of California won the National Space Grant College and Fellowship

program in California in 1989 and operated the program for the first year before

returning to Texas in 1990.

 

While successful in a number of professional research areas, Criswell was most

passionate about and most noted for his work on a potential lunar solar power system,

which was designed to build bases on the Moon in order to beam clean, renewable

energy from the Sun to Earth. People often said he was a man ahead of his time. In

his personal life, he was a devoted, funny, sweet husband, father, grandfather, brother,

and friend. In every sense, the world will be much the poorer without him.

 

Criswell is survived by his loving wife of 39 years and many beloved children,

grandchildren, great grandchildren, and other family members.

 

For those who might be in the Houston area, a celebration of David Criswell’s

life will be held on Monday, October 14, at 2:00 p.m. (reception to follow) at

Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church, 17503 El Camino Real, Houston TX 

77058. Amusing and memorable stories to share about him are welcome.

 

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NOAO 2020A OBSERVING PROPOSALS DUE 30 SEPTEMBER 2019

 

Dear Colleague:

 

This is a reminder that NOAO has issued a Call for Proposals (CfP) for

Semester 2020A, with proposals due by 30 September 2019 at 11:59pm Mountain

Standard Time (MST).  The 2020A CfP can be found at

 

http://ast.noao.edu/observing/call-for-proposals-2020a

 

Proposal forms and information for observing time requests for the

2020A semester (1 Feburary 2019 – 31 July 2020) are available on the

NOAO web page:

 

  http://ast.noao.edu/observing/proposal-info

 

Time requests for 2020A may be made for Gemini North and South,

Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (including SOAR and SMARTS),

and Kitt Peak National Observatory (including WIYN).  Time continues

to be available on the automated global telescope network of Las

Cumbres Observatory (LCO), as well as the CHARA interferometer.  Nights 

are also available on the Subaru and AAT telescopes through time-exchange

agreements. 

 

Of particular note is the NN-EXPLORE program, which continues on both the

WIYN 3.5m and the CTIO/SMARTS 1.5m telescope with the CHIRON precision

radial-velocity spectrometer, as well as 5 nights on the AAT 3.9m

with the Veloce precision radial-velocity spectrometer.  The new precision

radial-velocity spectrograph, NEID, is expected to be available on the

WIYN 3.5m in 2020A in shared risk mode.

 

Questions about the proposal form or the proposal process may be

directed to [email protected]. Questions specific to an

observing run may be sent to the site, either [email protected] or

[email protected].  Gemini related questions may be sent to 

[email protected] or through the Gemini Helpdesk at:

 

  http://www.gemini.edu/sciops/helpdesk/submit-general-helpdesk-request

 

Thank you and best wishes,

Verne Smith, NOAO TAC Program Head

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

 

A) EDITOR OF THE PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL (PSJ)

 

The American Astronomical Society (AAS) and the Division for Planetary 
Sciences (DPS) are soliciting applications and nominations of 
candidates for the position of Editor of The Planetary Science Journal 
(PSJ). This is a new journal to serve the planetary science community. 
 

See: 

https://aas.org/posts/news/2019/08/aas-dps-launch-gold-open-access-planetary-science-journal

 

The Search Committee is looking for candidates that have a record of 
achievement in planetary science, experience as an author and referee 
in this field, and a clear vision for the future of the PSJ. Previous 
editorial experience would be useful but is not required.

Candidates for this position should submit a cover letter, CV, 
bibliography, and names of two references to [email protected]

Nominations for the position may also be sent to the same address. 
Selected candidates will be asked to provide evidence of institutional 
support for their assuming the above editorial duties.

The cover letter should address the candidate’s qualifications, reason 
for interest in the position, and ideas for the operation, management, 
and future of the PSJ. Nominations submitted by September 30, 2019 will 
be given full consideration.

More information can be found at: 

https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/cfd23f2c

 

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