Issue 25-10, May 25, 2025
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- LPI REMOVAL OF ACCESS TO PRESENTATIONS AND ABSTRACTS WITH DEI CONTENT
- COMMUNITY LETTER FROM THE AG CHAIRS
- DPS FEDERAL RELATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT
- AAS NEEDS YOUR VOICE TO SUPPORT FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE SCIENCES
- SOLICITING BROAD ENGINEERING MEMBERSHIP IN THE AAS DIVISION FOR PLANETARY SCIENCES
- SOLICITING DONATIONS FOR STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS TO THE DPS/EPSC JOINT MEETING IN FALL 2025
- 2025 DPS TRAVEL GRANT APPLICATION FORM IS OPEN
- DPS COMMITTEE SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR PUBLICATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR TO BEGIN TERM IN FALL 2025
- DPS 2025 ELECTION : CANDIDATE SLATE
- JOIN US FOR A PUBLIC EVENT: EXPLORING EUROPA
- 33RD MEETING OF THE NASA SMALL BODIES ASSESSMENT GROUP (SBAG)
- NASA IRTF/KECK USERS GROUP SEEKING COMMUNITY INPUT
- THE KEYS OF (AG)NESS
- THE SOLAR SYSTEM IN CONTEXT – CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
- ICARUS SPECIAL ISSUE: CARBON IN PLANETARY ENVIRONMENTS
- CLIPPER AND JUICE: POTENTIAL FOR SCIENTIFIC SYNERGIES
- [ICG 2026] CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: PLANETARY GEOMORPHOLOGY
- NASA POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM UPDATE
- HWO25 REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 19, 2025
- CURRENT TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THE PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL AND ICARUS
- JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES
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LPI REMOVAL OF ACCESS TO PRESENTATIONS AND ABSTRACTS WITH DEI CONTENT
DPS has been closely following the process by which the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) has been implementing the Executive Order (EO) 14151 regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the US federal government, specifically with respect to websites maintained by the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) on behalf of planetary science community and its Assessment/Analysis groups (AGs).
LPI has been removing links to and mentions of conference abstracts and AG documents from past years, if they include statements about diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility or related workforce issues – including the full workforce session that was just solicited and convened at the 2025 LPSC. An Astrophysics Data System/Science Explorer (ADS/SciX) team has identified around 1,000 broken links to LPI-hosted content associated with LPSC and other meeting abstracts, though the number of affected documents may be smaller. A large segment of the planetary community received a statement from USRA regarding the removal of DEI Content from LPI Websites on 8 May (link hereafter), which does not satisfy the community’s concerns and questions.
On May 19, DPS leadership met with the USRA and LPI leadership to further understand these actions. USRA confirmed that these actions were recommended by their own legal counsel as necessary to comply with the aforementioned EO, and that neither NASA or any other federal agency had provided direction to take these actions. In order to determine which abstracts and other materials to remove, LPI staff searched on all permutations of DEI(A) and component words and synonyms. Tagged materials were then reviewed by a person to confirm that they referred to DEI work. Links were removed, but saved in a list and can be restored at a future time. USRA has released a Fact Sheet clarifying the sequence of events during removal of DEI content.
The conference and AG programs, abstracts, and other documents held by LPI constitute a vital record of past community work in research, community development, and consensus building that needs to be available for current and future researchers. USRA plans to reach out to first authors of affected materials and provide them with copies of the files. However, the impacts are not limited to the authors, but to the entire science community who looks at the record. While DPS recognizes that USRA believes that it acted in the interest of protecting its stakeholders, the removal of this record is nevertheless a violation of the individual and collective intellectual record of planetary science and of community trust.
Community-led efforts are underway to preserve this record, such as by the ADS/SciX team. The DPS encourages the planetary science community to check their own and colleagues’ records, to foster this restoration. If you discover a broken link to your LPI abstract or other scientific publication, email [email protected] so that they can investigate and, if possible, restore access to the content.
DPS has been working with AAS and investigating possibilities to alleviate the consequences of these removals. In the meantime, planetary science members within academia may ascertain whether their institution is a member of USRA and consider raising this issue with their institutional representative(s): https://www.usra.edu/about-usra/university-oversight/
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COMMUNITY LETTER FROM THE AG CHAIRS
To members of the planetary science community:
Given the considerable uncertainty about the future NASA Science budget, the Chairs of the Analysis/Assessment groups (AGs) linked to the Planetary Science Division (PSD) want to reiterate for our communities the incredibly positive impact of science at NASA and crucial role it plays in our society, including:
- Exploration and research in planetary science enables us to better understand the history of the Solar System, as well as our planet and origins;
- Deep space exploration is a tremendous source of innovation in science and technology having applications well beyond space science research, including in the commercial sector, where over 60 years of investment and development have placed the US at the forefront of research and technological advancements in general;
- Planetary and space science research has served as an inspiration for generations of present and future scientists and engineers. NASA’s science and exploration contribute to our national posture, where US leadership in planetary science is a source of geopolitical soft power;
- NASA’s spaceflight missions and associated scientific research are thoughtfully developed and carefully prioritized, being guided by reports from the independent National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine; these reports are written by top scientists and engineers and represent the consensus view of their respective communities as to the activities that will be of greatest value to science and the American taxpayer over decadal timespans;
- Science at NASA engages some of the brightest minds of the nation to develop solutions to problems of human survival and growth based on fact-based inquiry and analysis – although life and civilization are robust, the geologic record shows the Earth’s and the Solar System’s history of catastrophe and global change, from extinction-level impacts to solar storms to ice ages and hot-houses and science enables us to understand these better; and
- At the broadest level, science everywhere represents fundamental human curiosity, helping us to understand the world around us and develop innovative solutions to problems, enabling us to become more productive, and make informed decisions about societal concerns.
The President’s top-level recommendations on discretionary funding levels for fiscal year (FY) 2026, or so-called “skinny budget”, were released on 2 May 2025 and includes major cuts to the Science Mission Directorate budget, calling out specifically the top Decadal priority flagship mission, Mars Sample Return for cancellation. The extent of the proposed cuts to, or cancellation of, missions and programs, including research and analysis, will not be known until the full budget is released. That budget will make its way through Congress, where changes of unknown magnitude are likely to be made and we won’t know the final FY26 budget for some time to come.
Carl Sagan observed, “Cutting off fundamental, curiosity-driven science is like eating the seed corn. We may have a little more to eat next winter but what will we plant so we and our children will have enough to get through the winters to come?” Abandoning our most ambitious efforts, such as Mars Sample Return, which already have substantial investment, will cede this position of leadership to other nations, such as China. Science at NASA deserves full-throated support from our community and the public. The AG chairs are working diligently to represent the PSD community in this time of change, but we encourage you to make your voice heard, and the more voices, the more powerful the impact will be.
Signed,
Philipp Heck, Chair, ExMAG
Ben Greenhagen, Chair, LEAG
Julie Stopar, Chair, MAPSIT
Vicky Hamilton, Chair, MEPAG
Carolyn Ernst, Chair, MExAG
Morgan Cable and Carol Paty, Co-Chairs, OPAG
Lori Feaga, Chair, SBAG
Noam Izenberg, Chair, VExAG
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DPS FEDERAL RELATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) Division for Planetary Sciences (DPS) Federal Relations Subcommittee (FRS) (DPS Federal Relations Subcommittee – AAS Division for Planetary Sciences) conducted its annual space science advocacy visits in early May 2025. During this year’s visits, the FRS met with NASA SMD PSD leadership, House and Senate appropriators, and a series of key House and Senate member offices to discuss ongoing planetary science community concerns and priorities including: the impacts of the Executive Branch FY26 discretionary funding request on the planetary science community, FY26 appropriations requests for both NASA and NSF, and the importance of investing in basic research in the United States to maintain world leadership in science and technology. These FRS advocacy visits follow the early March 2025 DPS Committee advocacy visits. The FRS will continue to serve as a resource for the DPS community by leading advocacy efforts throughout the calendar year (e.g., DPS Action Alerts). Additional advocacy resources can be found on the DPS public policy page here: Public Policy – AAS Division for Planetary Sciences. The FRS also accepts new members at any time, and if you are interested in learning more about planetary science advocacy or would like to join the FRS, please contact [email protected].
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AAS NEEDS YOUR VOICE TO SUPPORT FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE SCIENCES
The President’s Budget Request includes significant cuts to science funding, but Congress has the final say. Contact your members of Congress today and urge them to support robust funding for the sciences. If you have already sent an email to your congressional offices, take five minutes today to make a phone call (switch to the “Phone” tab on the form). The AAS public policy team is happy to help connect you directly with science staffers in your congressional offices, and help you set up zoom or in-district meetings. Please reach out to [email protected] if there’s anything we can do to facilitate your advocacy.
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SOLICITING BROAD ENGINEERING MEMBERSHIP IN THE AAS DIVISION FOR PLANETARY SCIENCES
Are you concerned about the future of planetary science? The American Astronomical Society (AAS) Division for Planetary Sciences (DPS) is a broad umbrella organization of professionals interested in planetary science, and conducts effective advocacy with the U.S. government (https://dps.aas.org/public_policy) and hosts an annual professional meeting covering all aspects of planetary science. We offer low-cost affiliate memberships for non-scientist members of related professional societies including but not limited to:
- American Chemical Society
- American Geophysical Union
- American Indian Science & Engineering Society
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- American Meteorological Society
- American Physical Society
- Geological Society of America
- International Astronomical Union
- Meteoritical Society
- National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals
- National Society of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
- National Society of Black Physicists
- National Society of Hispanic Physicists
- Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans
- Society for Women Engineers
- Society for Women in Space Exploration
Please consider joining us, and visit: https://dps.aas.org/membership#Affiliate%20Dues
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SOLICITING DONATIONS FOR STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS TO THE DPS-EPSC JOINT MEETING IN FALL 2025
Division for Planetary Science (DPS) Hartmann Student Travel Grants support student presentations at the annual DPS meeting. (Postdoctoral scholars may also be eligible, but students are prioritized.) Underrepresented Minority (URM) Communities in Planetary Science Travel Grants support attendance by students and professionals who are members of groups that have had inadequate access to the planetary science community, such as students and professionals hailing from colleges and non-R1 academic or research institutions that have not traditionally benefited from connections to the planetary science community, and/or students and professionals with degrees in broader STEM disciplines (e.g., chemistry, physics, engineering, mathematics) who are new to the planetary science community.
Community donations are critical to support these awards. To donate, please log in to your AAS account, and select the grant you wish to support. Thank you SO MUCH in advance!
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2025 DPS TRAVEL GRANT APPLICATION FORM IS OPEN
The DPS Travel Grant application form is open to support participation in the joint meeting of the Europlanet Science Congress and DPS (EPSC-DPS 2025) in Helsinki, Finland 7-12 September 2025, or the National Society of Black Physicists-National Society of Hispanics Physicists annual meeting, via the Hartmann and the Under-Represented Minority (URM) Travel grants.
The Hartmann Student Travel Grant supports student presentations at the annual DPS-EPSC meeting. (Postdoctoral scholars may also be eligible, but students are prioritized.)
The Underrepresented Minority (URM) Communities in Planetary Science Travel Grant supports attendance by students and professionals who are members of groups that have had inadequate access to the planetary science community, in an effort to ensure broad engagement and access to planetary science. Applications are especially encouraged from members of group(s) whose contributions to STEM may have been overlooked, students and professionals hailing from colleges and non-R1 academic or research institutions* that have not traditionally benefited from connections to the planetary science community, and/or students and professionals with degrees in broader STEM disciplines (e.g., chemistry, physics, engineering, mathematics) who are new to the planetary science community — to support in-person or virtual attendance at the joint DPS-EPSC or joint NSBP-NSHP meetings.
* Relevant institutions include small colleges and universities, primarily undergraduate institutions, and minority serving institutions (MSIs), including but not limited to Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Native American-Serving Non-Tribal Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities.“
Apply here to both/either type of DPS grant: https://dps.aas.org/news/dps-travel-grants-application/ The deadline is July 3.
Note: Members of Europlanet should apply for Europlanet awards through the abstract submission form.
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DPS COMMITTEE SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR PUBLICATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR TO BEGIN TERM IN FALL 2025
The Publications Subcommittee Chair will serve a three-year term starting with the EPSC-DPS meeting in September 2025. The Publications Subcommittee is responsible for managing the relationship between DPS and its designated publications, Icarus and the Planetary Science Journal, and also stays aware of issues in planetary science publications more generally. The Publications Subcommittee regularly reviews the publication policies of journals that the DPS endorses and supports.
If you’re interested, please send a CV and a brief statement of interest to [email protected]
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DPS 2025 ELECTION : CANDIDATE SLATE
The DPS Nominating Subcommittee has identified the following candidates for the 2025 DPS elections for Vice Chair and Committee Members
Vice Chair (1 to be elected):
- JA Grier – Planetary Science Institute
- Paul Hartogh – Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research
- Ralph McNutt – Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Committee (2 to be elected):
- Arianna Piccialli – Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy
- Carver Bierson – Scottsdale Community College
- Eddie Schwieterman – University of California at Riverside
- Stephanie Jarmak – NASA ADS
The DPS Committee thanks the members of the Nominating Subcommittee for their dedicated service to the DPS:
Tim Livengood (chair), Jessica Noviello, and Therese Encrenaz
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JOIN US FOR A PUBLIC EVENT: EXPLORING EUROPA
Join the LPI for a hybrid presentation (offered in-person and virtually) by Dr. Walter Kiefer, Director of the LPI. Dr. Kiefer will discuss NASA’s Europa Clipper mission and its 1.8-billion-mile journey to Jupiter’s moon, Europa. Launched in October 2024, Europa Clipper is the first mission designed to conduct a detailed study of Europa. A vast ocean lies beneath Europa’s icy shell, and there is scientific evidence that the ingredients for life may exist on Europa right now.
Exploring Europa with Europa Clipper
Thursday, June 5 7:30 p.m. CT (8:30 p.m. ET/ 6:30 p.m. MT/ 5:30 p.m. PT)
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33RD MEETING OF THE NASA SMALL BODIES ASSESSMENT GROUP (SBAG)
The 33rd Meeting of the NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group (SBAG) is scheduled for June 24–25, 2025, at the Arvada Center in Arvada, Colorado. The meeting will include opportunities for virtual participation. The agenda is now available. Please check the website for updates as the meeting date approaches. Registration fees are not being collected for this meeting, but registration is required. Registration will be available through June 25. Before the meeting, all registrants will receive an email from Houston Meeting Info with virtual connection information.
https://www.lpi.usra.edu/sbag/meetings/sbagjune2025
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NASA IRTF/KECK USERS GROUP SEEKING COMMUNITY INPUT
Dear [Potential] Keck User,
My name is Statia Cook, and I write to you in my capacity as chair of the NASA IRTF and Keck Users Group (NIKUG). The NIKUG reviews all aspects of the operations of Keck and IRTF, including budgets, observing proposal review, visitor support, telescope performance, maintenance, instrumentation, operational procedures, scientific results, and future plans.
We are currently conducting a survey to better understand which Keck capabilities matter most to you and your science. Your feedback is essential.
As you may know, NASA is a one-sixth partner in the W. M. Keck Observatory (WMKO), which allows all U.S.-based astronomers to apply for NASA time on the Keck telescopes. The WMKO team invites both current and potential NASA-Keck users to share their input on the scientific capabilities—present and future—that are most critical to their research.
Preliminary survey results suggest that the needs and priorities of the NASA-Keck community may differ from those of the other Keck partners. It is therefore vital that we gather broad input from NASA-Keck users and potential users to help WMKO align future planning with our community’s goals.
Survey: https://nyu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5o5Wmg8nVBHEvTE [nyu.qualtrics.com]
(If you completed our earlier survey, thank you—your responses highlighted the need for this follow-up. We hope you’ll take a few more minutes to complete this one as well.)
Thank you in advance for your time and input.
Sincerely,
- Statia Cook
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THE KEYS OF (AG)NESS
To members of the planetary science community:
The linked document below, The Keys of AGness, is a product of the collective Planetary Analysis and Assessment Groups (AGs), presented by their Chairs and vetted through their respective Steering/Executive Committees, and with community feedback. It captures what the community sees as the key pillars and important role of the AGs in the advancement of planetary science now and as we move into the future. The intended audience is multifold and includes NASA leadership, who are in the process of re-imagining the AG structure and support mechanism, and the broader planetary science community as a general reference and reminder of the forums, community building, support, repositories, and voice that the AGs provide.
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THE SOLAR SYSTEM IN CONTEXT – CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
We are happy to announce the 2025 NOIRLab Science Conference: The Solar System in Context, which will take place on 29 September – 2 October in Tucson, Arizona. The conference will be focused on the interdisciplinarity of the formation and evolution of the Solar System, exoplanetary systems, and their stars.
Main topics include: disks; stellar evolution; planet-star connections; (exo)planets; planetary demographics; habitability; planet formation, migration, & evolution; rocky small bodies & (exo)moons; active asteroids & (exo)comets; interstellar objects; instrumentation & software tools, and more.
We welcome abstracts submitted using the abstract submission form or through the conference website: https://noirlab.edu/solar-system-in-context. The deadline for submitting abstracts is 11 July 2025.
Important Dates:
21 May – Abstract Submission Opens
2 June – Registration Opens (in-person and virtual options)
11 July – Abstract Submission Closes
15 September – Registration Deadline
Contact: [email protected]
Please join us as we deepen our understanding of the formation and evolution of planetary systems and broaden our perspectives on the context of our Solar System.
Sarah Greenstreet (on behalf of the SOC and LOC)
The Solar System in Context (https://noirlab.edu/solar-system-in-context)
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ICARUS SPECIAL ISSUE: CARBON IN PLANETARY ENVIRONMENTS
Icarus is now accepting submissions of manuscripts to be published in a special issue entitled “Carbon in Planetary Environments: Sources and Evolution.” Guest editors are Dr. Kelly Miller (SwRI), Dr. Nora Hänni (Univ. of Bern), Dr. Fabian Klenner (Univ. of Washington), Prof. Brett McGuire (MIT) and Prof. Joshua Krissansen-Totton (Univ. of Washington). This cross-disciplinary issue will cover topics related to carbon in the solar system and beyond, including exoplanet and astrochemical environments. Submissions related to space missions, modeling and laboratory work are welcomed. The submission deadline is 30 November 2025. Manuscripts will be published online when they are accepted, and we expect the print issue to be published in the first half of 2026. Submitted manuscripts must be unpublished and should not be under consideration elsewhere. More information is available here:
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CLIPPER AND JUICE: POTENTIAL FOR SCIENTIFIC SYNERGIES
27 May 2025
8:00 a.m. PDT, 11:00 a.m. EDT, 17.00 CEST
The Europa Clipper and JUICE missions, en route to Jupiter, are teaming up to provide mission updates to the science community, with discussion of the potential for unprecedented scientific synergies in the Jovian system.
Speakers: Robert Pappalardo (JPL), Claire Vallat (ESA), Emma Bunce (Space Park Leicester), and Mathieu Choukroun (JPL)
Register at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BDioRmuKRECt3IfT_FnPJw
Europlanet seminars are archived online here:
https://www.youtube.com/@Europlanetmedia
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[ICG 2026] CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: PLANETARY GEOMORPHOLOGY
Abstract submission is now open for the International Conference on Geomorphology to be held in Christchurch, New Zealand (Otautahi, Aotearoa) from 2-6 February 2026. We invite you to submit to our session on planetary geomorphology.
Planetary missions over the past decade have shown that while surface conditions on planetary bodies across the Solar System vary widely, their landscapes often mirror features found on Earth. Understanding how geophysical flows-such as wind, water, ice, and sediment transport-shape these landscapes is key to interpreting both current and past climatic conditions. This session welcomes abstracts on any aspect of planetary geomorphology, including but not restricted to: Earth analogues, laboratory experiments, numerical models, planetary comparison, mapping, in situ data or remote sensing studies. Studies are welcome that concern rocky or icy solid bodies of the Solar System as well as exoplanets. By bringing together researchers from both planetary science and Earth surface processes, this session aims to foster collaboration and deeper insights into how diverse environments, both on Earth and beyond, respond to physical forces.
We hope to see you in New Zealand!
Conveners: Susan Conway, Alex Morgan, Lonneke Roelofs, Marisa Palucis
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NASA POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM UPDATE
NASA has decided to extend the July 1, 2025, application cycle. The current application cycle will remain open and accept applications through November 1, 2025.
The next application deadline is November 1st 2025.
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers a unique and inspiring environment for Fellows to conduct world-class research with leading scientists across the United States. The diverse scientific and technological fellowships offered at NASA are one-of-a-kind educational experiences that prepare future leaders for NASA and the academic community.
NPP Fellows are selected through a competitive peer review process and execute appointments (for up to three years) that advance research across NASA’s space and Earth science missions.
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) consists of two components—the NASA Postdoctoral Research Program and the NASA Postdoctoral Management Program. As the NPP is a resident program, Fellows are located at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute during the appointment. The current opportunities can be found at this link: https://npp.orau.org/applicants/opportunities.html
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HWO25 REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 19, 2025
We are pleased to announce the inaugural open community event for NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory, to be held at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC, from July 28‐31, 2025. This milestone event will bring together scientists, engineers, industry and community stakeholders to propel the development of HWO, a mission expected to usher in a new era of astrophysics discovery and address one of humanity’s oldest questions “Are we alone?” A tentative agenda can be found here: https://www.stsci.edu/files/live/sites/www/files/home/events/event-assets/2025/_documents/TentativeHWO25PlenarySchedule.pdf
Important Dates
| May 15 | Abstract Acceptance Notifications (these are on-going and are expected to conclude by May 15) |
| May 19 | In-Person and Virtual Registration Opens |
| May 19 | Preliminary Program Released |
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
Science
- Galaxy Growth: Intergalactic & Circumgalactic Medium, Active Galactic Nuclei & Black Holes
- Evolution of the Elements: Stars & Stellar Populations, Star Formation & Interstellar Medium, Cosmic Explosions
- Cosmology: Nature of Dark Matter & Dark Energy, Distance Scale, Hubble Tension
- Planetary Systems: Formation, Evolution, Architectures, Our Solar System, Exoplanet Demographics
- Search for Life: Target Stars & Systems, Biosignatures, Habitability
Technology
- Starlight Suppression: Contrast Technology & Methods
- Ultrastable Telescope and Observatory Technology
- Ultraviolet, Optical, & Near-Infrared Instrument Technologies: mirror coatings, gratings, detectors, spectroscopic multiplexing technologies
- Emerging Technologies: photonics, quantum sensing
- L2 Servicing technology and commercial synergies
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning for mission development, engineering, science research
Accepted presenters will be invited to contribute to the HWO25 conference proceedings, which will serve as the foundation for the first HWO Community Science Book.
For more conference information, please see https://www.stsci.edu/events/HWO25 .
Keep apprised of updates through our HWO mailing list, save the date, and be part of this exciting journey!
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CURRENT TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THE PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL AND ICARUS
The current issues for both DPS-affiliated journals are here:
The Planetary Science Journal:
Issue 5 – Volume 6 – The Planetary Science Journal – IOPscience
Icarus:
Icarus | Vol 432, In progress (15 May 2025) | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier
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JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES
Job seekers and employers are encouraged to browse DPS’s job listings and advertise open positions **for free** on the DPS job board.
Full details for several new positions can be found on the DPS job board.
A summary of recent job announcements and postdoc opportunities are listed below.
- Assistant/Associate Researcher – Space Sciences Lab – Due June 8, 2025
The Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) at UC Berkeley is seeking one or two Assistant/Associate Researcher(s) for the Planetary and Exobiology Group. These roles are designed for candidates with expertise in giant planet atmospheric composition and dynamics.
Successful candidates will be involved in observation, modeling, and sample analysis. They will conduct acquisition, processing, analysis, and interpretation of imaging and spectroscopic remote sensing data. They will also run numerical simulations of atmospheric dynamics, apply radiative transfer modeling, and leverage machine learning techniques to support research objectives.
More information on the position, including qualifications, compensation range, benefits and how to apply are provided in the full position description:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04888
- Post-doc Position at University of Central Florida
The McKeown Group in the University of Central Florida (UCF) Department of Physics in the College of Sciences seeks to hire a Postdoctoral Scholar to help set up the new FROSTIE lab, aimed at investigating icy planetary surface processes under simulated planetary conditions. The postdoctoral scholar will have the opportunity to research icy geomorphological signatures of seasonal processes on Mars and transient liquid water activity relevant for icy airless worlds. The successful candidate will lead design, integration and testing of cryo-vacuum regulation and data acquisition systems. Experience working with cryogenic thermal-vacuum systems is necessary. The scholar’s technical expertise will be integral to the successful completion of cutting-edge experiments investigating the roles of ice sublimation and endogenic liquid water activity in modifying the surfaces of Mars, Europa and small bodies. The scholar would begin the position as soon as possible and serve for 24 months, extendable upon the availability of funds and mutual agreement of the scholar and the supervisor.
- Full-time staff scientist to work with Roman team at IPAC
IPAC, part of the Physics, Math, and Astronomy Division at Caltech, provides science operations, user support, data and archive services, and scientific vision to enhance discovery with observatories both in space and on the ground. IPAC invites applications from highly qualified individuals for a full-time position at the junior scientist level to work with the Roman team at IPAC.
The Roman Space Telescope is a NASA observatory designed to address key questions in the areas of dark energy, exoplanets, and infrared astrophysics. It is slated for launch in late 2026. The Roman Science Support Center (SSC) at IPAC is part of the Roman Ground Data System, providing algorithm and software development and data processing for the Galactic Bulge Time Domain Survey and all Roman spectroscopic data. In addition, the SSC will support the operations of the Coronagraph Instrument, manage the Roman General Investigator Program proposal solicitations and related data analysis funding, and provide community support for exoplanet and wide-field spectroscopy science with Roman.
For more details, see: https://roman.ipac.caltech.edu
Link to the full job description: https://dps.aas.org/7526/
- Postdoctoral Scholar: Asteroid Radar – University of Central Florida
The incumbent will be expected to participate in data analysis, physical and dynamical characterization of near-Earth asteroids using radar and optical data, and support archiving asteroid shape models in the Planetary Data System (PDS). This position is open until filled.
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