Issue 16-18, May 29, 2016
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- THIRD COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING NEW FRONTIERS PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY
- NASA APPROVAL TO EXCEED PER DIEM LODGING FOR DPS 48/ EPSC 11
- EARLY CAREER PARTICIPANT SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR NASA OPAG MEETING
- STUDENT AND EARLY CAREER TRAVEL GRANTS FOR VEXAG MEETING #14 IN WASHINGTON, DC
- NOTICE OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR ARECIBO OBSERVATORY
- JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES
- UPCOMING MEETINGS
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THIRD COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING NEW FRONTIERS
PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY
This third community announcement about the fourth New Frontiers
Announcement of Opportunity (AO) provides the agenda for Technology
Workshop being held June 1, 2016, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel
and Conference Center in Bethesda, MD. The goal of this workshop is to
educate the potential proposing community on technologies being offered
by NASA and other organizations and inform how each technology will be
supported to the proposal team.
The workshop agenda is posted on the New Frontiers Acquisition website at
http://newfrontiers.larc.nasa.gov/. The workshop will be broadcast via
WebEx
using the following information:
Meeting Link:
https://nasa.webex.com/nasa/j.php?MTID=m4ea7385a798ab6e9bdea3a039688643a
Meeting number: 996 367 002
Meeting password: W@lc0m31
Audio connection:
Free phone/Toll Free: USA callers: 888-989-9772
International callers 1-203-827-7011
Participant Passcode: 7270833
A poster session will be held in parallel with and after the oral
presentations
are complete to encourage interaction between technology providers and
potential proposers. In addition, attendees may request a one-on-one
meeting
for more in depth discussions with any technology provider(s) listed on the
agenda. To request such a meeting, please contact Dr. Curt Niebur via
(curt.niebur@nasa.gov <mailto:curt.niebur@nasa.gov>) with the subject
line "Technology meeting request."
Since a limited number of private meeting rooms are available, these
slots are
limited to 30 minutes. NASA may not be able to accommodate all requests
for one-on-one meetings.
NASA has not approved the issuance of the New Frontiers AO and this
notification does not obligate NASA to issue the AO and solicit proposals.
Any costs incurred by prospective investigators in preparing submissions in
response to this notification or the planned draft New Frontiers AO are
incurred
completely at the submitter's own risk.
Further information will be posted on the New Frontiers Program Acquisition
Page at http://newfrontiers.larc.nasa.gov/ as it becomes available.
Questions
may be addressed to Dr. Curt Niebur, New Frontiers Program Lead Scientist,
Planetary Science Division, Science Mission Directorate, NASA,
Washington, DC 20546; Tel.: (202) 358-0390; E-mail:
_curt.niebur@nasa.gov <mailto:curt.niebur@nasa.gov>_.
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NASA APPROVAL TO EXCEED PER DIEM LODGING FOR DPS 48/ EPSC 11
The three hotels for which the AAS/DPS has reserved room blocks for the
DPS48/EPSC11 conference on October 16-21, 2016, exceed the GSA lodging
limit of $150 (plus tax). After reviewing the situation, I hereby
affirm that for DPS48/EPSC11, travelers whose NASA SMD grants,
cooperative agreements and contracts are subject to the Federal Travel
Regulations may be reimbursed up to $199 plus tax per night. People
with NASA contracts should confirm with their contracting officer. This
waiver does not supercede the travel policy of an institution that is
more restrictive.
Max Bernstein
sara@nasa.gov <mailto:sara@nasa.gov>
http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/
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EARLY CAREER PARTICIPANT SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR NASA
OUTER PLANETS ASSESSMENT GROUP (OPAG) MEETING
NASAâs Outer Planets Assessment Group will provide travel grants for a
limited number of interested Early Career participants to attend the OPAG
meeting August 11-12 in Flagstaff, AZ.These individuals may also attend
the Roadmap for Ocean Worlds meeting on August 10.OPAG plays a key
role in sculpting the planetary science communityâs input into NASA
activities
for outer planets science and exploration.Thus it is critical for Early
Career
scientists to attend these meetings both to learn how NASA and Planetary
Science programs operate and to represent the community that will work on
OPAG-relevant projects in the coming decade.Interested graduate students,
postdocs, and other Early Career scientists (within 5 years of PhD/MS/BS)
should submit a one page letter of interest and a CV to
britneys@eas.gatech.edu <mailto:curt.niebur@nasa.gov>
by June 15, 2016.Recipients will be notified by June 27.For more
information,
email Britney Schmidt at the address above.
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STUDENT AND EARLY CAREER TRAVEL GRANTS FOR VEXAG
MEETING #14 IN WASHINGTON, DC
Student and early career (less than 5 years from PhD) travel support
may be available for VEXAG Meeting #14, November 29 - December 1, 2016,
NASA Headquarters, Washington DC. Selected students and early career
recipients of travel grants will give 5-10 minute presentations.
Provide a Notice of Intent by Friday, July 29, 2016 to
twthompson@jpl.nasa.gov 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.
2. An abstract for a 5-10 minute presentation
3. Your resume
4. An endorsement from a faculty member.
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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NOTICE OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
FOR ARECIBO OBSERVATORY
The National Science Foundation has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to
Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and Initiate Section 106
Consultation for Proposed Changes to Arecibo Observatory Operations,
Arecibo, Puerto Rico and Notice of Public Scoping Meetings and Comment
Period. As indicated in the NOI, scoping comments may be submitted to the
National Science Foundation during the public comment period, which
extends through June 23, 2016, via email (envcomp-AST@nsf.gov) or via
mail to Ms. Elizabeth Pentecost, National Science Foundation Division of
Astronomical Sciences, Suite 1045, 4201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA 22230.
Comments may also be provided during the two public scoping meetings
scheduled for June 7, 2016 in Puerto Rico, at locations listed in the
Federal
Register notice linked below.
Federal Register:
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR=2016-05-23/pdf/2016-12036.pdf
Information will be posted throughout the process at: www.nsf.gov/AST.
Please note that comments must be submitted via the mechanisms described
above in order to be considered.
James S. Ulvestad, Division Director, Division of Astronomical Sciences
Paul B. Shepson, Division Director, Division of Atmospheric and Geospace
Sciences
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JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES
A) RESEARCH SCIENTIST IN PLANETARY RADAR
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
The Universities Space Research Association (USRA) is seeking applicants
for a Research Scientist position in the Planetary Radar group at the
Arecibo
Observatory in Puerto Rico. The research emphasis of the group is the study
and characterization of near-Earth objects and other Solar System bodies.
Experience and interest in astronomical observations of Solar System
objects,
small-bodies geophysics, astronomical instrumentation, and/or numerical
inverse modeling are desirable. Experience with radar observations and
techniques, programming languages, and Linux systems is preferred, but
not required. Applications from members of underrepresented groups are
particularly encouraged.
The incumbent should hold a Ph.D. in planetary science, astronomy, physics
or a related field. Postdoctoral experience is preferred, but not
required. The
successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to perform independent
research, have a track record of scientific publications in planetary
science,
and would be encouraged to apply for partial funding. The incumbent would
be expected to participate in radar observations, data processing,
archiving,
and modeling of near-Earth asteroids and other Solar System bodies with the
Arecibo Planetary radar system.
A complete application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a
research plan, which is limited to three (3) pages, and contact information
for three (3) references. Review of applications will begin August 29, 2016
and continue until the position is filled.
The Arecibo Observatory is managed for the NSF by a consortium comprising
SRI International, USRA, and Universidad Metropolitana. It is home to the
largest radio telescope in the world and conducts research programs in
Radio
Astronomy, Planetary Radar, and Atmospheric Sciences. All appointments
are contingent upon the continuation of the cooperative agreement with the
NSF for the operation of Arecibo Observatory.
The successful applicant will be a resident in Arecibo, Puerto Rico and
will
be an employee of USRA. All interested candidates must apply directly on
our website at **
<https://usracareers.silkroad.com/>*https://usracareers.silkroad.com/**.*
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B) RESEARCH SCIENTIST POSITIONS AT EARTH LIFE SCIENCE INSTITUTE (ELSI)
Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) at Tokyo Institute of Technology
invites applications for ELSI Research Scientist positions. We are offering
up to 5 positions in this recruitment.
ELSI seeks talented, highly motivated individuals who wish to pursue
original research in planet formation and origin of life, and also actively
engage in cross-disciplinary discussions and synergistic research projects.
ELSI is a truly integrative institute, with a genuine commitment to
bridging
diverse disciplines.
The appointment will be for 3 years, with a possible extension to 5 based
on performance and the direction of ELSI. Candidates must hold a PhD
from an accredited institution in a field relevant to ELSIâs research at
the
time of appointment.
For more details, please visit:
http://www.elsi.jp/en/about/recruitment/public-offering-positions/2016/0...
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
A) U.S. RADIO-MM-SUBMM FUTURES II MEETING
August 3-5, 2016
Baltimore, MD
Dear Colleagues,
Registration is now open for the second of three conferences for the
astronomical community to broadly discuss potential futures for
radio-millimeter-submillimeter (RMS) science in the U.S. Funded
by Associated Universities, Inc. and the Kavli Foundation, Futures II
will take place 3-5 August in Baltimore, Maryland, and will focus on
the four broad areas of RMS community interest and opportunity that
emerged from the Futures I conference held in Chicago in December
2015.
Each Futures II focus area will explore the Flagship and Small/Midscale
instrument initiatives required for transformational scientific progress at
RMS wavelengths. Flagship initiatives are major investments with broad
community benefit and support that require funding by or on a scale
comparable to the National Science Foundation (NSF) - Major Research
Equipment and Facility Construction program. Small/Midscale initiatives
are significant investments that might be funded via the NSF Mid-Scale
Initiative Program, such as experiments emerging from smaller groups
and collaborations.
All Futures II conference events will take place at the Renaissance
Baltimore Harborplace Hotel. The $150 registration fee includes:
- 3-day conference
- plenary and breakout sessions
- all meeting materials
- breaks
- opening reception Wednesday evening
- conference dinner Thursday night
- $50 discount on rooms at Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
(some restrictions apply).
Some funding is available to assist attendees who may need travel
support. If you need financial assistance to attend Futures II, please
email Local Organizing Committee Chair Karen Ransom
(kransom@nrao.edu <mailto:kransom@nrao.edu>) with your name,
affiliation, professional status,
and approximate financial need. All travel support requests received
by 1 July 2016 will be considered, and all requestors will be notified
of their travel award status by 8 July 2016.
Please visit the Futures II conference website for additional
information at:
I hope you will join us 3-5 August 2016 for this important and
continuing discussion of the future of U.S. radio-millimeter-submillimeter
science.
Tony Beasley (NRAO Director)
on behalf of the Kavli/AUI Meetings Organizing Committee.
B) SBAG 15 MEETING
Dear SBAG community,
Just a reminder that the SBAG 15 meeting is roughly one month away:
June 28-30, 2016
Laurel, MD
A few logistical details, including a list of nearby hotels, is available
on the SBAG website:
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/sbag/meetings/
An agenda for the meeting is also available from this website.
I'm looking forward to a productive meeting at the end of June, and I
hope to see many of you there!
Best wishes,
Nancy Chabot
SBAG Chair
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- THIRD COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING NEW FRONTIERS PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY
- NASA APPROVAL TO EXCEED PER DIEM LODGING FOR DPS 48/ EPSC 11
- EARLY CAREER PARTICIPANT SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR NASA OPAG MEETING
- STUDENT AND EARLY CAREER TRAVEL GRANTS FOR VEXAG MEETING #14 IN WASHINGTON, DC
- NOTICE OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR ARECIBO OBSERVATORY
- JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES
- UPCOMING MEETINGS