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Issue 17-02, January 17, 2017

 

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1.  LOTTERY FOR 1-YEAR COMPLIMENTARY SUBSCRIPTION TO ICARUS
2. THE DPS COMMITTEE REMINDS YOU TO VOTE IN THE AAS ELECTIONS
3. NASA NEW FRONTIERS 4 AO PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
4. CALL FOR NEW MEMBERSHIP IN TMT INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE DEVELOPMENT TEAMS
5. OPAG MEETING REGISTRATION OPEN
6. TOWN HALLS TO DISCUSS EUROPA LANDER SDT REPORT
7. JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

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LOTTERY FOR 1-YEAR COMPLIMENTARY SUBSCRIPTION TO ICARUS
 

As part of the Division’s agreement with Elsevier, the publisher offers 30 free 

subscriptions to Icarus every year.  With thanks to Tony Roman, our webmaster, 

for setting up this link, enter the lottery at 

publications/icarus-complimentary. 

You may enter the lottery if your institution doesn’t have a subscription to Icarus 

and you provide a statement explaining your need/desire for a free subscription. 

The lottery will close in 2 weeks after this notice.

 

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THE DPS COMMITTEE REMINDS YOU TO VOTE IN THE AAS ELECTIONS

 

Don’t forget to vote in AAS elections. The DPS is the largest AAS division. 

Perry Gerakines and Doris Daou are running for the nominating committee that 

selects candidates for officers and councilors and Karen Meech and Terry Oswalt 

are running for Councilor. 

 

Balloting closes at 11:59 pm EST on 1 February 2017

https://vote.aas.org/ballot/ballot_view/34 

 

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NASA NEW FRONTIERS 4 AO PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
 
Potential proposers to the New Frontiers 4 AO soliciting Principal 
Investigator (PI)-led science investigations utilizing a complete 
spaceflight mission are encouraged to attend the pre-proposal 
conference on Friday, January 20, 2017, from 11:00 am to 
approximately 3:30 pm eastern time (Washington, DC). Information 
will be presented by NASA officials, and participants will have the 
opportunity to pose questions regarding the opportunity. The 
conference will be virtual and participation will be facilitated 
via Webex and teleconference phone line. Travel to the pre-proposal 
conference is not necessary and attendance in person is not 
supported. The agenda and instructions will be posted at the NF4 
acquisition website (https://newfrontiers.larc.nasa.gov/) under 
the Pre-Proposal tab. Attendance is open to all and no registration 
is required.

 

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CALL FOR NEW MEMBERSHIP IN TMT INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE 

DEVELOPMENT TEAMS

 

Applications for membership in the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) International Science Development Teams (ISDTs) are being accepted until 20 January 2017. 

The ISDTs are research groups that provide scientific guidance and feedback 

to the TMT project, stimulate planning for future TMT observing programs, 

and build connections between TMT and the international astronomical 

community. They foster scientific collaboration across the TMT partnership 

and beyond, into the broader astronomical community. ISDT membership is 

open to all qualified Ph.D. scientists.

 

ISDT members contributed extensively to the 2015 edition of the

TMT Detailed Science Case. They have organized parallel topical sessions 

at the annual TMT Science Forum, and have recently written a set of 

concept studies for TMT Key Project observing programs.

 

There are currently nine ISDTs, organized around the following science themes:

• Fundamental physics and cosmology
• Early universe, galaxy formation and the intergalactic medium
• Supermassive black holes
• Milky Way and nearby galaxies
• Stars, stellar physics and the interstellar medium
• Formation of stars and planets
• Exoplanets
• Our solar system
• Time domain science

Application instructions are available at the TMT ISDT web site, where you can

also find more detailed information about the ISDTs, their organizers, membership, 

and activities. ISDT membership entails a commitment of time and effort. 

Applications will be evaluated by the ISDT organizers and the TMT Science 

Advisory Committee based on the candidate’s scientific qualifications, the 

activities that he or she proposes to carry out in support of the ISDT and TMT, 

and the level of effort that he or she can commit to investing in ISDT activities.

 

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OPAG MEETING REGISTRATION OPEN

 

Registration is now open for the OPAG meeting to be held 

February 22–23 in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

To register, visit http://www.cvent.com/d/zvq56f

(the page also includes hotel information).

 

This link has also been added to the meeting information on the OPAG website 

(http://www.lpi.usra.edu/opag/).

 

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TOWN HALLS TO DISCUSS EUROPA LANDER SDT REPORT
 
NASA is currently conducting a pre-phase A study of a Europa lander 
mission concept with the primary goal of searching for evidence of 
biomarkers and/or extant life on Europa. The SDT report will be 
released in late January, and NASA and the SDT are eager to hear 
feedback from the science community on the science content and 
implementation for the mission concept. To that end, NASA will host 
interactive town halls at LPSC and AbSciCon to discuss the SDT report.  
The purpose of these town halls is to provide an extended opportunity 
to communicate the science content of the report to the scientific 
community and, equally importantly, to engage in constructive 
discussion with the scientific community. The workshops will take 
place on the afternoons of Sunday, March 19, for LPSC and Sunday, 
April 23, for AbSciCon. For questions please contact Dr. Curt Niebur 
at [email protected].

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

 

A) SCIENTIST LEVEL II, EXOPLANET AND COMPARATIVE PLANETARY SYSTEMS SCIENCE

JET PROPULSION LABORATORY

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA

 

https://jobregister.aas.org/node/58363

 

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology 

invites applications for a staff Scientist position under the Exoplanetary 

Science Initiative. We are seeking a scientist who will take an active 

role as a leader and collaborator in the area of exoplanet and comparative 

planetary science. The successful candidate benefitswill also contribute 

to the development of mission and instrument concepts, science analysis 

plans, and support science program management. The candidate will be 

expected to develop a strong research program, and to maintain 

communication with astrophysics and planetary scientists at JPL and Caltech, 

including with the Infrared Processing and Analysis Center (IPAC), the 

NASA Exoplanet Science Institute (NExScI), and the NASA Exoplanet 

Exploration Program. We require a Ph.D. in astrophysics, planetary science, 

or related field, with a record of publications in exoplanet or planetary 

science, or related field. The candidate is expected to take initiative in 

collaborating across exoplanet and planetary sciences, to support 

planning, development, and implementation activities related to these, 

and to demonstrate effective presentation and communication skills.

 

B) RESEARCH SUPPORT SPECIALIST III-
     SPIF DATA MANAGER/GIS SPECIALIST-

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

ITHACA, NEW YORK

The Cornell Center for Atmospheric and Planetary Science seeks

candidates with GIS experience to fill our Spacecraft Planetary

Imaging Facility, (SPIF) Data Manager’s/GIS Specialist position. 

The SPIF Manager is responsible for the management of all aspects

of SPIF operations. Assisting users in locating, processing and

analyzing spacecraft data stored in NASA Planetary Data Systems.

The successful candidate will hold yearly workshops on ArcGIS,

SOCET, SET/GPX, and PDS data processing using USGS ISIS

software package. They will also develop and maintain education/public

outreach programs alongside existing center outreach personnel.

To apply and see additional information please go to:
https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CornellCareerPage/job/Ithaca-Main-Campus/SPIF-Data-Manager-GIS-Specialist_WDR-00009712-1.

Questions may be directed to Lynda Sovocool, Finance and Human

Resource Manager, [email protected]. 

 

C) POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

 

LOWELL OBSERVATORY

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA

 

content/post-doctoral-research-associate-1

 

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Issue 17-01, January 8, 2017

 

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1. MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR: HAPPY NEW YEAR, 2017
2. 16th SMALL BODIES ASSESSMENT GROUP (SBAG) MEETING JANUARY 11-13 IN TUCSON
3. THE DPS COMMITTEE REMINDS YOU TO VOTE IN THE AAS ELECTIONS
4. 2017 EXOPLANET SUMMER PROGRAM: JUNE 26 – JULY 21, 2017
5. NASA NEW FRONTIERS 4 AO PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
6. UPCOMING MEETINGS

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR: HAPPY NEW YEAR, 2017
 

I hope everyone had a chance to have some down-time with family and 

friends and perhaps also work hard and focus on something scientific over 

the holidays.  I’m optimistic that we will continue to have the opportunity 

to pursue exploration of our Solar System and other planetary systems in 

the year to come, and here’s why.

 

In October, Thomas Zurbuchen was appointed Associate Administrator 

for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. He comes with broad scientific 

and organizational leadership experience and I’m encouraged by his leadership 

already. Last week, NASA announced that two missions were selected to 

proceed into development in the Discovery Program and a few weeks 

before that the Announcement of Opportunity for the New Frontiers Program 

was released. That and a strong Research and Analysis Program provide 

many opportunities for scientific investigations in our fields of research. 

 

The NASA transition team has landed and is actively preparing for the 

new administration. Full speed ahead!

 

Next week we’ll open a lottery for 30 free subscriptions to Icarus, the 

Journal of Solar System research published by Elsevier.  At the link, 

you’ll enter your name and a few sentences stating why you want the 

subscription and that you don’t have access to an institutional subscription. 

 

The DPS Committee is in the process of analyzing the exit poll from the 

Pasadena meeting, for the purpose of improving the meeting to be held in 

Provo Utah, October 15-20, 2017. Stand-by for that analysis, and thanks 

to the 353 of the >1400 attendees who responded.

 

Lucy McFadden

DPS Chair

 

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16th SMALL BODIES ASSESSMENT GROUP (SBAG) MEETING 

JANUARY 11-13 IN TUCSON

The 16th meeting of the Small Bodies Assessment Group (SBAG) will 

be this coming week, Jan. 11-13, in Tucson.

The meeting will be available live via Adobe Connect at

https://ac.arc.nasa.gov/sbag16/

 

The telecon number is 800-857-7273, participant passcode: 9348469

The agenda can be found at the link below:

 

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/sbag/meetings/jan2017/Agenda_20161222.pdf

I hope to see you, either in person or virtually this week. 

Tim Swindle

SBAG Chair

 

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THE DPS COMMITTEE REMINDS YOU TO VOTE IN THE AAS ELECTIONS

 

Don’t forget to vote in AAS elections. The DPS is the largest AAS division. 

Perry Gerakines and Doris Daou are running for the nominating committee that 

selects candidates for officers and councilors and Karen Meech and Terry Oswalt 

are running for Councilor. 

 

Balloting closes at 11:59 pm EST on 1 February 2017

https://vote.aas.org/ballot/ballot_view/34 

 

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2017 EXOPLANET SUMMER PROGRAM: JUNE 26 – JULY 21, 2017

http://owl.ucsc.edu/visitors/

 

The Other Worlds Laboratory (OWL) at the University of California, 

Santa Cruz (UCSC) announces the 2017 Exoplanet Summer Program 

(ESP). Within the program we wish to foster new and existing research 

collaborations by outstanding visitors, with stays of 1 to 4 weeks.

 

Program: The purpose of the program is to allow visitors to generate new

ideas, nurture existing research projects and collaborations, and foster new ones. 

There is no theme or focus area – in this fast-moving exoplanets field we want 

the participants to drive the discussion and work on areas they feel is most 

pressing and exciting. We imagine an ESP program that is modest in terms of 

planned activities, besides a daily coffee and seminar with active discussion. 

Participants can expect access to shared offices on campus, discussion common 

areas, and of course immersion in Santa Cruz’s natural beauty.

 

Eligibility: Faculty, researchers, postdocs, and graduate students at any level are

invited to apply. Funding is limited, so participant travel support will range from 

partial to full.

 

Applications: Please write 1-2 pages that cover the following areas: The science 

that you would like to accomplish while in Santa Cruz, the proposed dates of 

your stay, and the science connections that you see with faculty, researchers, or 

students within the OWL. Please also include a CV of up to 2 pages. The current 

roster of planetary investigators and research at UC Santa Cruz can be found at 

http://owl.ucsc.edu/. We particularly welcome joint applications by small groups 

wishing to work together on projects. E-mail applications to OWL Director 

Jonathan Fortney at [email protected].

 

Information: We will work with program visitors to aid in finding suitable 

housing accommodations either on or off campus. Some on campus shared-

apartment-style housing will be available. Keep in mind that Santa Cruz is 

a popular summer destination. Please contact Jonathan Fortney by e-mail or 

phone, 831-459-1312, with additional questions about the ESP program.

 

Deadlines: Applications that are received by January 15th, February 15th,

and March 15th, 2017, will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

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NASA NEW FRONTIERS 4 AO PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
 
Potential proposers to the New Frontiers 4 AO soliciting Principal 
Investigator (PI)-led science investigations utilizing a complete 
spaceflight mission are encouraged to attend the pre-proposal 
conference on Friday, January 20, 2017, from 11:00 am to 
approximately 3:30 pm eastern time (Washington, DC). Information 
will be presented by NASA officials, and participants will have the 
opportunity to pose questions regarding the opportunity. The 
conference will be virtual and participation will be facilitated 
via Webex and teleconference phone line. Travel to the pre-proposal 
conference is not necessary and attendance in person is not 
supported. The agenda and instructions will be posted at the NF4 
acquisition website (https://newfrontiers.larc.nasa.gov/) under 
the Pre-Proposal tab. Attendance is open to all and no registration 
is required.

 

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

 

A) ASTROBIOLOGY SCIENCE CONFERENCE SESSION ON THE MODERN MARS HABITABILITY

http://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/abscicon2017

Abstracts due January 18, 2017

Meeting dates April 24-28, Mesa AZ

Modern Mars Habitability: Recent discoveries on Mars, including: 

Recurring Slope Lineae, ground ice, and active gully formation, 

have been interpreted as indications for the transient presence of 

water. The potential for liquid water on Mars has profound 

implications for the habitability of the modern Mars environment. 

This session solicits papers that examine the evidence for habitable 

environments on Mars, present results about life in analogs to these 

environments, discuss hypotheses to explain the active processes, 

evaluate issues for planetary protection, and explore the implications 

for future explorations of Mars.

 

Organizers: Carol Stoker, NASA Ames Research Center, 

and Alfred McEwen, LPL, University of Arizona

 

B) TITAN THROUGH TIME 4
     NASA GSFC, April 3-5th 2017

We are pleased to announce that the 4th workshop on “Titan Through 

Time: Titan’s Formation, Evolution and Fate” will be held at NASA 

Goddard Space Flight Center, April 3-5th 2017. As in previous years, 

the 2 1/2 day workshop will feature a mixture of invited review talks, 

as well as contributed talks and posters. The timing of this workshop 

is especially apt, coinciding with the last year of the Cassini mission, 

and an era when new missions to Titan are envisaged for the “Ocean 

Worlds” initiative of the New Frontiers program.

Invited speakers and meeting details can be found at: www.regonline.com/titaniv

The deadline for abstracts is February 15th 2017. Limited student travel 

funding is available: see website for details.

Hoping to see many of you in Goddard in April,
Conor Nixon
Chair SOC

On behalf the Science Organizing Committee.

 

C) CALL FOR PAPERS: SESSION PS06 AT AOGS 2017

 

Please consider submitting an abstract in the following session at the 

upcoming AOGS meeting in Singapore, 6-11 August 2017.

 

http://www.asiaoceania.org/aogs2017/public.asp?page=home.htm

 

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PS06: Icy Worlds: Moons, Dwarf Planets, Rings and Exoplanets

 

This session will be devoted to outer planet satellites, rings, icy dwarf 

planets and water-rich exoplanets. The session will include solicited,

contributed, and poster presentations addressing observational, laboratory,

and theoretical studies relevant to past, ongoing, and future missions.
Relevant topics include:
(1) interior structure, composition and thermal evolution,
(2) surface geology and composition,
(3) orbital dynamics and interactions,
(4) structure, dynamics and physical properties of planetary rings,
(5) habitable potential for the water worlds.

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The abstract submission deadline is 15 February 2017.

 

The Conveners:

 

Dr. Jun Kimura (Osaka University, Japan) 
Dr. Mathieu Choukroun (California Institute of Technology, United States) 
Dr. Frank Sohl (German Aerospace Center (DLR), Germany) 
Dr. Steven Vance (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, United States) 
Dr. Athena Coustenis (Paris Observatory, France) 

 

D)  CALL FOR PAPERS: SESSION PS15 AT AOGS 2017

 

http://www.asiaoceania.org/aogs2017/public.asp?page=home.htm

 

The abstract submission deadline is 15 February 2017.

 

PS15: Volcanism and Tectonism Across the Solar System

 

The surfaces of the terrestrial planets and their satellites have been 

largely shaped through volcanic and tectonic processes. Extreme 

conditions on outer solar system bodies, such as the Jovian and 

Saturnian satellites, result in different types of volcanism and tectonism. 

Fracturing and faulting processes mainly affect minor bodies such as 

asteroids and small moons, where volcanism and tectonism have not 

played an important role. We invite contributions that cover a wide 

range of topics including geomorphology and composition of volcanic 

deposits, edifices, and plumes, volcano-induced deformation and edifice 

growth and collapse to tectonic structures, faulting and fracturing processes, 

crustal stress and strain analysis, cryovolcanism, and any study related to 

planetary endogenic processes. Furthermore, studies that relay interactions 

between planetary interiors, surfaces, and atmospheres are welcomed. 

Comparative studies of volcanic or tectonic systems on Earth with a strong 

remote sensing component are encouraged. 

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Hope to see you there!

 

The Conveners:

 

Dr. Anezina Solomonidou (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Caltech, United States)

Dr. Thomas Platz (Max-Planck Institute for Solar System Research, Germany)

Dr. Florian M. Schwandner (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Caltech, United States)

 

E) EUROPEAN GEOSCIENCES UNION (EGU) CONFERENCE

This is a reminder that the next European Geosciences Union (EGU) 
conference will be held in Vienna on 23-28 April, 2017, with an 
impending abstract deadline of January 11, 2017. There are several 
planetary-science sessions in categories that include “Solar System 
Exploration and Techniques”, “Small Bodies and Dust”, 
“Terrestrial Planets”, plus “Outer Planets, Icy Satellites and Rings”.  
The latter will include both Cassini and Earth-based results.

The conveners wish to call your particular attention to a special 
session this year, PS3.2, covering results from the Juno mission and 
supporting observations of Jupiter from space-based and ground-based 
facilities.

PS3.2: Initial Results from Juno’s Exploration of Jupiter and the 
Earth-based Collaborative Campaign

Convener: Scott Bolton; Co-Conveners: Paul Hartogh, Tristan Guillot, 
Glenn Orton, John Connerney, Jean-Claude Gerard 

Abstract submission is made through the following site: 

http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2017/abstract
submission/24838

Abstract submission deadline: January 11, 2017

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Anne Verbiscer, DPS Secretary ([email protected]) 

 

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Issue 16-48, December 23, 2016

 

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1. LAST CALL: RENEW YOUR AAS/DPS MEMBERSHIP TODAY
2. 16th SMALL BODIES ASSESSMENT GROUP (SBAG) MEETING JANUARY 11-13 IN TUCSON
3. EPSC2017 – FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR SESSIONS
4. JSPS PLANET2 SYMPOSIUM 2017: REGISTRATION IS OPEN
5. 48th LPSC REGISTRATION IS OPEN
6. JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

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LAST CALL: RENEW YOUR AAS/DPS MEMBERSHIP TODAY
 

AAS emailed members in early September announcing the start of membership 

renewal season, and many took notice. Online renewals are arriving at a steady 

pace. If you have already paid your dues, thanks for your continued support.

 

To help reduce costs and the Society’s carbon footprint, we encourage you to 

renew online today for fast, easy self-service. Simply log in to pay your dues,

to confirm or update your journal subscriptions and Division memberships, 

and to lock in savings for 2017 by renewing for two years at the current rate. 

(Note: That last option isn’t available to junior members, who instead get two

years for the price of one — currently $81 —when first joining the Society, 

then renew annually thereafter.)

 

Renew before 31 December to maintain your benefits and receive additional 

savings: the AAS will extend a one-time 15% discount off your portion of the 

author charges for one paper published in the Astronomical Journal, the 

Astrophysical Journal, ApJ Letters, or ApJ Supplement. Eligible members 

can double their savings: if you renew by 31 December for two years, you will 

receive the 15% author discount on one paper each in 2017 and 2018.

The Society has much planned for 2017 — including the 229th meeting of the 

AAS in Grapevine, TX in January — so you won’t want to miss out on the latest 

science, member communications, and career and networking opportunities. 

Supporting the AAS is supporting your discipline. Renew today!

 

If you have any questions about your dues or benefits, or need assistance 

when logging in, please contact the membership team by email at 

[email protected] or by phone at 202-328-2010. Thank you!

 

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16th SMALL BODIES ASSESSMENT GROUP (SBAG) MEETING 

JANUARY 11-13 IN TUCSON

Further updates about SBAG 16: 

1) If you are planning to come to Tucson for the meeting, the deadline 

for booking hotel rooms at the group rate has been extended to Dec. 30. 

Details are on the Registration page at the SBAG meetings website:

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/sbag/meetings/ 

2) If you are not planning to come to Tucson for the meeting, presentations 

can be viewed live (and you can ask questions) via Adobe Connect at 

https://ac.arc.nasa.gov/sbag16/ 

3) The full details of the agenda as it stands at the moment can be found 

at the link below, and will be updated as necessary on the SBAG meetings 

website. There are still a couple of places where we are not sure of speakers, 

but they will be filled in on the website as they are finalized. 
 

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/sbag/meetings/jan2017/Agenda_20161222.pdf

I hope to see you, either in person or virtually, in about three weeks. 

Tim Swindle

SBAG Chair

 

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EPSC2017 – FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR SESSIONS

 

Dear colleagues,

The 12th European Planetary Science Congress will take place at the Radisson 

Blu Hotel Latvija, Riga, Latvia, from 17–22 September 2017.

We thank you for making this year’s joint meeting with DPS in Pasadena, 

United States, a great success. 

The EPSC2017 will revert to the traditional EPSC structure, with sessions

for industry and amateurs and this year’s outreach theme will be enlarging 

our community.

As with the previous highly successful EPSC meetings, EPSC2017 provides 

an attractive platform to exchange and present results, develop new ideas and 

to network the planetary science community in Europe. A forum you might say! 

It will have a distinctively interactive style, with a mix of talks, workshops and 

posters, intended to provide a stimulating environment for the community to meet. 

The modern congress hotel is very close to the Old Town of Riga, a vibrant, 

attractive Baltic city with lots of interesting historical sites.

The success of EPSC is founded on the excellence of its sessions and conveners. 

So we encourage you to make session or workshop proposals on the conference 

website before 25 January 2017:

http://www.epsc2017.eu

The meeting will cover the whole scope of planetary science with typically 

50 sessions of different types.

We look forward to many proposals for exciting sessions and look forward to 

seeing you in Riga.

Best regards,

Manuel Grande and Maria Teresa Capria 
Scientific Organizing Committee Chairs

Amara Graps
Local Organizing Committee Chair

Mario Ebel
Copernicus Meetings

 

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JSPS PLANET2 SYMPOSIUM 2017: REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Core-to-Core Program 

Planet2 Symposium 2017 web site: 
https://www-n.oca.eu/michel/JSPSPlanet2_2017/

The JSPS Core-to-Core Program Planet2 Symposium 2017 will take place 
on February 20-23, 2017 in Villefranche Sur Mer (France) on the 
Cote d’Azur. The Symposium aims at reviewing recent ongoing and 
upcoming space missions and observations and recent progress in 
planet formation theories. Also we will discuss how we should 
synthesize these observational constraints to improve our 
understanding of planetary formation inside and outside the solar 
system. Topics will include remote-sensing observations of small 
bodies from a spacecraft or from ground-based observatories, 
microanalyses of samples from small bodies, observations of 
exoplanets from both space-based and ground-based telescopes, and 
planetary formation theories (from disk formation/evolution to 
current planetary system properties). Opportunities for 
international exchanges of young scholars in this field of 
science will also be discussed.

Registration is now open, please visit:

https://www-n.oca.eu/michel/JSPSPlanet2_2017/JSPSPlanet2_Registration/JSPSPlanet2_Registration.html

 

If you wish to give a talk or present a poster, please send your name, affiliation, 

type of presentation, title and 3 line-abstract to the SOC co-chairs (see below).
We look forward to seeing you in Villefranche Sur Mer.

 
Pr. Seiji Sugita and Dr. Patrick Michel (SOC chairs); 
Please send abstracts and questions to: [email protected] and

[email protected] 

 

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LUNAR AND PLANETARY SCIENCE CONFERENCE 48TH LPSC

 

MARCH 20-24, 2017

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS

 

Registration for the 48th LPSC is now open, and we are very excited to announce

that we have lowered the rates from 2016!

 

http://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2017/registration/registration/

 

Upcoming Deadlines:

 

Abstracts Due: January 10

Dwornik Award Applications: January 11 

Career Development Award Applications: January 13

Requests for peripheral meeting space: January 13

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES 

 

1.  

NASA’s Navigation and Ancillary Information Facility, developers of 

the “SPICE” observation geometry system used worldwide in support of 

planetary missions, is looking for a permanent new staff member. Interested 

persons should read the detailed announcement at:

  

http://naif.jpl.nasa.gov/naif/newhire_R2.pdf  

and may apply for the job through the JPL Human Resources website, here: 

 

https://experienced-jpl.icims.com/jobs/search,

selecting Requisition ID 2016-7626.

 

1.  

TO WORK WITH MINOR PLANET CENTER

We are seeking a research scientist with experience related to the 
Minor Planet Center and/or NASA’s Near-Earth Object Observations 
program. The candidate will work with Michael A’Hearn in managing 
the integration of the Minor Planet Center into the Small Bodies Node 
of the Planetary Data System and will provide continuity of expertise 
beyond A’Hearn’s retirement. Research in relevant fields is an 
appropriate portion of the position.

Further details are available at:

http://www.astro.umd.edu/employment/index.html#planetary-mpc

Questions should be addressed directly to Professor A’Hearn 
(ma at astro.umd.edu).

Applications should include a standard CV and a short (up to two 
pages) summary of relevant experience.

Funding for the position is anticipated in January.

C)   FACULTY POSITION IN PLANETARY SCIENCE,

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND SPACE SCIENCES –

FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. 

 

Position # PSS705 

 

The Department of Physics and Space Sciences at Florida Institute of

Technology invites applications for a permanent faculty position

beginning August 2017. This position is at the rank of assistant

professor, but higher ranks may be considered for senior or

well-established candidates. While applicants from all branches of

planetary science will be considered, those with active research

involving Mars are strongly encouraged to apply. We are especially

interested in applicants with experience that overlaps other research

areas in our department, and that can make best use of our available

research facilities. These facilities include a large Mars atmospheric

simulation chamber and 1-m class telescopes in Florida, Tucson,

Chile, and La Palma. Candidates should be committed to excellence

in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to developing

or bringing a leading research program in planetary science. The

candidate will also mentor and train students in our Space Sciences

masters and doctoral programs, and work closely with the Buzz Aldrin

Space Institute. 

 

Florida Tech hosts one of the largest physics and space sciences

programs in the U.S. The Department of Physics and Space Sciences

has 130 undergraduates and 35 graduate students. Being founded to

support NASA, and being only a few miles from the Kennedy Space

Center, we are tightly integrated into the federal and private space

industry. Information about the department and its current research

activities can be found at http://cos.fit.edu/pss/. For more information

interested candidates should contact Dr. Daniel Batcheldor. To apply

email [email protected] with the subject “Position # PSS705”. In a

single PDF provide a cover letter, CV, statements of research and

teaching experience and interests, and the names and contact information

of at least three references. Review of applications will begin immediately,

but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Florida Tech

is an equal opportunity employer.

 

1.  

SUMMER SCIENCE PROGRAM

The Summer Science Program (SSP) is a residential enrichment program 

for academically gifted high school students, operated by a small, 

independent nonprofit. SSP seeks a Chief Academic Officer (CAO) 

to oversee the quality and direction of its academic content.

 

Applications should include a CV, two letters of recommendation, and 

a statement of interest that connects the candidate’s experience with SSP’s 

mission. Candidates should also familiarize themselves with the website 

(http://www.summerscience.org). SSP is an unusual educational organization, 

and this is a new position. Please help us get to know you by including 

any questions and/or comments with your application. Application 

materials and inquiries should be emailed to SSP’s Executive Director, 

Richard Bowdon: [email protected].

We will begin reviewing applications on February 1st.

 

E)    RESEARCH SUPPORT SPECIALIST III-

SPIF DATA MANAGER/GIS SPECIALIST-

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

 

The Cornell Center for Atmospheric and Planetary Science seeks

candidates with GIS experience to fill our Spacecraft Planetary

Imaging Facility, (SPIF) Data Manager’s/GIS Specialist position. 

The SPIF Manager is responsible for the management of all aspects

of SPIF operations. Assisting users in locating, processing and

analyzing spacecraft data stored in NASA Planetary Data Systems.

 

The successful candidate will hold yearly workshops on ArcGIS,

SOCET, SET/GPX, and PDS data processing using USGS ISIS

software package. They will also develop and maintain education/public

outreach programs alongside existing center outreach personnel.

To apply and see additional information please go to:
https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CornellCareerPage/job/
Ithaca-Main-Campus/SPIF-Data-Manager-GIS-Specialist_WDR-00009712-1.

Questions may be directed to Lynda Sovocool,

Finance and Human Resource Manager, [email protected].  

 

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1. MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR: PLANETARY SCIENCE EXAMPLES FROM PRESENT, PAST AND FUTURE
2. RENEW YOUR AAS/DPS MEMBERSHIP TODAY
3. REGISTRATION FOR SMALL BODIES ASSESSMENT GROUP (SBAG) MEETING 16
4. CALL FOR PAPERS (SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT) – SIXTH MARS POLAR CONFERENCE
5. EXOPLANET SCIENCE WITH SMALL TELESCOPES: PRECISE RADIAL VELOCITIES
6. JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR: PLANETARY SCIENCE EXAMPLES 

FROM PRESENT, PAST AND FUTURE

 

Monday: The DPS Committee reviewed, discussed and passed the 2017 

budget in an hour! Thanks to treasurer, Andy Rivkin for leading that effort, 

for the subcommittee chairs getting in their requests, and to the Committee 

for discussing and voting it approved. The budget funds telecommunications 

and activities of the subcommittees, and travel for the Committee’s and 

federal relations subcommittee members’ Congressional visits in the spring. 

Next on our agenda is reviewing charges of all subcommittees. 

 

Tuesday: Ben Feist (yes, the singer’s brother), recounted at Goddard Space 

Flight Center last week, his personal pathway to a project restoring the Apollo 

17 mission timeline http://benfeist.com/project-apollo-17. That lead to Apollo 

17 in real-time http://apollo17.org. As Ben said, he did this to engage people 

in the history of our space program, and he succeeded! It is awesome. 

 

Back to Monday: The subcommittee on professional climate and culture and 

our secretary’s newsletter (thank you Anne Verbiscer), brought to my attention 

Planetary Science Vision 2050 Workshop. So I took a side trip to vision 33 

years down the road, asking among my network of younger colleagues to 

contribute to an abstract.   Five of my 8 co-authors wouldn’t have proposed to 

this opportunity, if I weren’t going to AGU and wasn’t writing an abstract for ACM.

 

Wednesday: Back to the present with some current data from the Dawn mission 

reviewing plans for upcoming data collection.  It is fun and a privilege. 

 

Thursday: Drafted Planetary Visions abstract, sent to co-authors for review and 

augmentation.  

 

Friday: Revised and submitted in spite of the fact that the deadline was moved 

forward to next week.  

 

I truly appreciate the opportunity to lead the division for planetary science 

this year. As we enter the holiday season, I encourage everyone to pause to 

enjoy it, spend time with those we love, and recommit our efforts to explore

and share our knowledge broadly so that we inspire, engage and enlighten 

those in the world around us.  Happy Holidays.

 

Lucy McFadden

DPS Chair

 

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RENEW YOUR AAS/DPS MEMBERSHIP TODAY
 

AAS emailed members in early September announcing the start of membership 

renewal season, and many took notice. Online renewals are arriving at a steady

pace. If you have already paid your dues, thanks for your continued support.

 

To help reduce costs and the Society’s carbon footprint, we encourage you to

renew online today for fast, easy self-service. Simply log in to pay your dues,

to confirm or update your journal subscriptions and Division memberships, 

and to lock in savings for 2017 by renewing for two years at the current rate. 

(Note: That last option isn’t available to junior members, who instead get two

years for the price of one — currently $81 —when first joining the Society, 

then renew annually thereafter.)

 

Renew before 31 December to maintain your benefits and receive additional 

savings: the AAS will extend a one-time 15% discount off your portion of the 

author charges for one paper published in the Astronomical Journal, the 

Astrophysical Journal, ApJ Letters, or ApJ Supplement. Eligible members 

can double their savings: if you renew by 31 December for two years, you will 

receive the 15% author discount on one paper each in 2017 and 2018.

The Society has much planned for 2017 — including the 229th meeting of the 

AAS in Grapevine, TX in January — so you won’t want to miss out on the latest 

science, member communications, and career and networking opportunities. 

Supporting the AAS is supporting your discipline. Renew today!

 

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REGISTRATION FOR SMALL BODIES ASSESSMENT GROUP (SBAG) 

MEETING 16

 

JANUARY 11-13, 2017   TUCSON, ARIZONA

 

Information about the 16th Meeting of the Small Bodies Assessment 

Group (SBAG), including registration, is now available. You can 

access it either through the “Registration” link on the SBAG website at 

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/sbag/ 

or directly at 

http://www.cvent.com/events/nasa-small-bodies-assessment-group-meeting/event-summary-b7501148951746258c5b21207299687c.aspx 

The meeting will start Wednesday morning, and end Friday noon.

An agenda will be posted soon. 

I hope to see you in Tucson next month. 

Tim Swindle

SBAG Chair

 

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CALL FOR PAPERS (SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT) –

SIXTH MARS POLAR CONFERENCE

 

The Scientific Organizing Committee is organizing a special issue of Icarus 

related to Mars Polar research, particularly in the fields of polar geology, 

glaciology, climate record, atmospheric dynamics, terrestrial analogs, ground 

ice, geochemistry, and Mars polar surface activity. In recognition of the broad 

scope, interdisciplinary nature, and strong international interest in this topic, 

we welcome the participation of any interested scientist with relevant theoretical, 

experimental, or field experience. This special issue is open to all interested 

authors with Mars Polar related research to publish, whether they attended the 

conference or not. Please email questions or notices of intent to guest editors,

Adrian Brown and Michael Sori. 

 

Manuscripts should be submitted through Icarus’ EVISE website. Authors must 

select “Mars Polar Science VI” when they reach the “Article Type” step in the

 submission process.

 

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EXOPLANET SCIENCE WITH SMALL TELESCOPES: 

PRECISE RADIAL VELOCITIES

 

Announcing the first workshop devoted to the discussion of how sub-meter-

class telescopes can be used to discover, confirm, and characterize exoplanets 

using the Doppler method. The workshop will take place on April 24-26, 2017 

at University of Pennsylvania, Philadephia, PA. Registration is open now on 

our website at http://web.sas.upenn.edu/smalltrv/, and abstracts are due on 

February 3, 2017. 

 

Please send questions or inquiries to Prof. Cullen Blake at [email protected].

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

 

1.  

LESIA, University of Paris

•  

 

Application Deadline: 2/28/2017

 

content/post-doc-position-comet-scienceinfraredrosetta 

 

 

1.  

AT THE SWEDISH INSTITUTE OF SPACE PHYSICS IN UPPSALA

This project will investigate the structure and dynamics of Saturn’s 

ionosphere and its interaction with the charged dust and plasma near 

its rings. The Cassini mission will end in 2017 with close orbits 

through the ring systems and passages through the upper atmosphere 

and ionosphere of Saturn. The Radio & Plasma Wave Science instrument 

package includes IRF’s Langmuir probe. Data from this will be analysed 

in order to study the ring dust and plasma and make the first detailed 

in-situ measurements of Saturn’s ionosphere.

 

Candidates should have completed a PhD in space physics or a related 

field during 2013 or later. Candidates planning to obtain their PhD 

before April 2017 may apply. If the candidate has an older degree and 

wants to refer to special circumstances, this should be clearly 

stated. Candidates should demonstrate experience in spacecraft data 

analysis, as part of national and international collaborations. 

Experience with theoretical modelling is an advantage, as is an 

interest in developing instrumental techniques and methods, and 

experience in coordinating scientific activities.

 

Further details: http://www.irf.se/jobb

 

Closing date for applications: 26 January 2017

Reference number: 2.2.1-312/16

 

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1. RENEW YOUR AAS/DPS MEMBERSHIP TODAY
2. PLANETARY SCIENCE VISION 2050 WORKSHOP ABSTRACTS DUE
3. SEEKING MEMBERS FOR THE WFIRST SOLAR SYSTEM WORKING GROUP
4. THE EXOCLIPSE CONFERENCE – EXPLORING NEW WORLDS IN THE SHADE
5. AGU-JPGU JOINT MEETING MAY 20-25, 2017
6. 4*P COMA MORPHOLOGY CAMPAIGN
7. NEXT EGU CONFERENCE
8. JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

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 RENEW YOUR AAS/DPS MEMBERSHIP TODAY
 

AAS emailed members in early September announcing the start of membership 

renewal season, and many took notice. Online renewals are arriving at a steady

pace. If you have already paid your dues, thanks for your continued support.

 

To help reduce costs and the Society’s carbon footprint, we encourage you to

renew online today for fast, easy self-service. Simply log in to pay your dues,

to confirm or update your journal subscriptions and Division memberships, 

and to lock in savings for 2017 by renewing for two years at the current rate. 

(Note: That last option isn’t available to junior members, who instead get two

years for the price of one — currently $81 —when first joining the Society, 

then renew annually thereafter.)

 

Renew before 31 December to maintain your benefits and receive additional 

savings: the AAS will extend a one-time 15% discount off your portion of the 

author charges for one paper published in the Astronomical Journal, the 

Astrophysical Journal, ApJ Letters, or ApJ Supplement. Eligible members 

can double their savings: if you renew by 31 December for two years, you will 

receive the 15% author discount on one paper each in 2017 and 2018.

The Society has much planned for 2017 — including the 229th meeting of the 

AAS in Grapevine, TX in January — so you won’t want to miss out on the latest 

science, member communications, and career and networking opportunities. 

Supporting the AAS is supporting your discipline. Renew today!

 

If you have any questions about your dues or benefits, or need assistance 

when logging in, please contact the membership team by email at 

[email protected] or by phone at 202-328-2010. Thank you!

 

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PLANETARY SCIENCE VISION 2050 WORKSHOP ABSTRACTS DUE

 

ABSTRACT DEADLINE DECEMBER 9, 2016
http://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/V2050/

 

So often our planning horizon in planetary sciences is shorter than the time 

it takes to develop critical technologies for missions. And we don’t often take 

the time to think strategically about what we want to be doing scientifically 

20 or 30 or more years from now. This workshop and the resulting report is 

a chance for our community to bring their ideas to an open forum where we 

can look far into the future and imagine what we might be doing in planetary 

science in 2050. Only through exercises such as this can we think strategically 

about what we have to do now scientifically and in technology development to 

enable these visions to become reality.

 

This workshop is not a decadal survey activity. Nonetheless, it will inform 

future strategic planning processes, like the next decadal survey. If you or your 

colleagues have ideas about where you feel your field should be going, or if you 

have a vision of where you feel we should be in 34 years and how we might be 

able to get there, please submit an abstract.

 

The 5 themes for the workshop have their roots in the planetary science decadal 

survey and map to NASA’s current goals for Planetary Science:

 

ORIGINS — understanding formation and evolution of solar systems (including 

exoplanetary systems)

WORKINGS — understanding how the processes in our solar system operate, 

interact, and evolve

LIFE — improve our understanding of the origin and evolution of life, 

including Earth analogs, to guide our search for life elsewhere

THREATS AND RESOURCES — identify and characterize objects that 

pose threats to Earth or offer resources for human exploration

OTHER — other thoughts about where we might be in three decades that 

are not captured above (e.g., terraforming; mining for resources)

 

However, we are looking beyond these near-term concepts to where they 

will take us in the future.

 

Steve Mackwell

 

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SEEKING MEMBERS FOR THE WFIRST SOLAR SYSTEM WORKING GROUP

NASA’s Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST) is NASA’s next 
flagship mission after JWST. WFIRST is on track for a 2025 launch and 
a 6 year primary mission. This mission has two primary instruments: the 
Wide Field Instrument (WFI) with a 0.25 square degree FOV and the 
Coronagraph Instrument (CGI), which is designed to take images and 
spectra of super-Earths. Between the two instruments, WFIRST will be 
capable of imaging and grism spectroscopy over the wavelength range 
0.7-2 microns as well as R~100 spectroscopy with an IFU. More details 
can be found here: 

https://wfirst.gsfc.nasa.gov/ 
 
We are soliciting participants for the WFIRST Solar System Working 
Group to help develop science cases and provide input to the project 
team on instrumentation and observatory constraints. If you are 
interested please contact either of the co-leads, James (Gerbs) Bauer 
(JPL – [email protected]) or Stefanie Milam (NASA/GSFC – 
[email protected]) by December 30, 2016.

 

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THE EXOCLIPSE CONFERENCE – EXPLORING NEW WORLDS IN THE SHADE

2017 Aug 20-24

http://physics.boisestate.edu/exoclipse 

 

Exoclipse is an exoplanet conference with focus on microlensing, direct, RV,

and transit detection and characterization of exoplanets. Hosted by Boise State

University, the conference spans five days and includes a trip to view the total

solar eclipse. Friends and family are welcome. 

 

SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: Charles Beichman (California

Institute of Technology), David Bennett (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center),

Beth Biller (University of Edinburgh), Sarah Dodson-Robinson (University of

Delaware), Hannah Jang-Condell (University of Wyoming), Bruce Macintosh

(Stanford University), Stan Metchev (University of Western Ontario), & Aki

Roberge (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center) 

 

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: Christine Chang (Boise State University),

Brian Jackson (Boise State University), Daryl Macomb (Boise State University),

Christian Marois (NRC-Herzberg), Angelle Tanner (Mississippi State University),

& Tiffany Watkins (Boise State University)

 

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AGU-JPGU JOINT MEETING MAY 20-25, 2017

The first joint meeting of the Japan Geosciences Union and the American 

Geophysical Union will be held from May 20-25, 2017 in Makuhari Messe, 

Greater Tokyo area, Japan: http://www.jpgu.org/meeting_e2017/. 

The meeting will cover frontier research in all areas of Space and Planetary 

Science, Solid Earth, Atmosphere and Hydrosphere Science, Biogeoscience, 

and Human Geoscience.  The list of scientific sessions and their schedule is 

now available at: http://www.jpgu.org/meeting_e2017/session_list/ and 

http://www.jpgu.org/meeting_e2017/downloads/program_schedule_E_1117.pdf

 

Abstract submission will be open from Jan. 6-Feb. 16, 2017.

 

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4*P COMA MORPHOLOGY CAMPAIGN

As you may know three comets (41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak and 
45P/Honda-Mrkos-Pajdusakova in early 2017, and 46P/Wirtanen
in late 2018) will have close approaches (0.08-0.15 AU) to Earth. 
Three close approaches in two years is a relatively rare occurrence.

Similar to the Comet ISON Coma Morphology Campaign, we are
organizing this 4*P Coma Morphology Campaign and are requesting
the participation of both professional and amateur astronomers.
The goal is to achieve science facilitated by a multi-longitudinal
observing campaign. 

Please look at:

http://www.psi.edu/41P45P46P for more 

information related to the campaign.

Thank You.
Sincerely,
Nalin Samarasinha, Beatrice Mueller, Matthew Knight, Tony Farnham, 
and Walt Harris

 

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NEXT EGU CONFRENCE

 

Dear colleagues,

The next EGU conference will be held in Vienna on 23-28 April 2017.

Abstracts to this session can be submitted at the EGU website:

http://egu2017.eu/home.html

 

Abstract submission deadline : January 11, 2017

 

We would like to invite you to submit an abstract to the  Session:

 

PS3.1
Outer planets, icy satellites and rings

 

Conveners: Athena Coustenis, Glenn Orton, Linda Spilker, Sushil K. Atreya, 

Christina Plainaki, Jean-Pierre Lebreton, Nicolas Altobelli 

 

 

Session details are described and abstract submission is possible at:

 

http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2017/abstractsubmission/23170

 

Please also consider submitting abstracts in the session 

 

 

PS3.2

Initial Results from Juno’s Exploration of Jupiter and the Earth-based 

Collaborative Campaign

 

Convener: Scott Bolton; Co-Conveners: Paul Hartogh, Tristan Guillot, 

Glenn Orton, John Connerney, Jean-Claude Gérard 

 

http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2017/abstractsubmission/24838

 

Looking forward to seeing you in Vienna,

With best regards,
the conveners

Session descriptions:
 

PS3.1
Outer planets, icy satellites and rings

 

This session welcomes papers about the outer planets and Pluto systems, 

including their satellites with atmospheres or not, with special emphasis 

on observations (both from space and from the ground), modelling, and 

theoretical interpretation. Abstracts on satellite interactions with their

neutral environments, and ring systems are also welcome. Supporting 

laboratory investigations and concepts for future spacecraft missions and

investigations are also relevant to this session.

 

PS3.2 
Initial Results from Juno’s Exploration of Jupiter and the Earth-based 

Collaborative Campaign

 

NASA’s Juno mission to Jupiter launched in 2011 and arrived at Jupiter 

on July 4, 2016. Juno’s scientific objectives include the study of Jupiter’s 

interior, atmosphere and magnetosphere with the goal of understanding 

Jupiter’s origin, formation and evolution. An extensive campaign of Earth 

based observations of Jupiter and the solar wind were orchestrated to 

complement Juno measurements during Juno’s approach to Jupiter and 

during its orbital mission around Jupiter. This session provides results 

from the Juno measurements and the collaborative campaign during the 

early phases of Juno’s prime mission. Scientific results include Jupiter’s 

interior structure, magnetic field, deep atmospheric dynamics and 

composition, and the first in-situ exploration of Jupiter’s polar 

magnetosphere and aurorae.

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

 

1.  

Earth and Planetary Sciences Department

Johns Hopkins University

 

content/postdoctoral-positions-planetary-physics

 

Deadline  February 15, 2017

 

1.  

Astrophysics/Space Science
JPL/Caltech Postdoctoral Program 

 

Date Posted: 12/01/2016
Application Deadline: 01/23/2017
Research Opportunity: 0000712

 

This ad is posted at: http://postdoc.jpl.nasa.gov/researchapplicants/jobpostings/index.cfm?FuseAction=ShowJobPosting&JobPostingID=712

 

•  

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Postdoctoral Scholars 

Program at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) invites applications for a 

postdoctoral research position with the Exoplanet and Comparative Planetary 

Sciences team, and working with scientists in both the JPL Astrophysics & 

Space Science and Planetary Science Sections. The goal of this initiative at 

JPL and Caltech is to build on the existing experience and expertise on 

astrophysics and planetary science, to develop deeper connections across 

these fields to improve our ability to discover, characterize, and understand 

exoplanets in their broader context. Therefore, we are seeking a postdoctoral 

scholar who will contribute to this endeavor. 

JPL provides a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment for researchers 

with interests spanning exoplanetary science, astronomy, planetary and earth 

sciences, and the associated technologies that enable this work, as well as many 

opportunities for collaboration with researchers at the Caltech campus. Between 

Astrophysics and Planetary Science, there are more than one hundred active 

Scientists at JPL, working on many projects, instruments, and missions, and 

creating diverse opportunities for interactions and collaborations. JPL also hosts 

the NASA Exoplanet Exploration Program (ExEP) Office, whose co-location 

provides many additional opportunities for interactions with the broader community 

of exoplanetary science. 

The successful candidate will be expected to lead and publish research in any

area related to exoplanetary science (theoretical, observational, or instrumental), 

to interact and work with scientists at JPL and Caltech, and to assist in coordinating

collaborative or community efforts across JPL and Caltech. Strong preference 

will be given to candidates who demonstrate willingness and potential to look 

to the future of the field, and who can articulate their vision. Candidates should 

have a recent PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, planetary science or 

related fields. Candidates who have received their PhD within the past five 

years since the date of their application are eligible. The successful applicant 

will have a specific sponsor appointed as a mentor at JPL. 

The annual starting salary will be commensurate with the established Caltech 

postdoctoral rates at JPL, which can vary somewhat according to the selected 

applicant’s qualifications. The appointee will also receive health insurance and 

additional resources for research-related expenses and will have access to local 

facilities, including Palomar Observatory and the JPL Supercomputing Facility. 

Postdoctoral Scholar positions are awarded for a minimum of one-year period 

and may be renewed up to a maximum of three years. 

A complete application will consist of 1) a cover letter describing the particular 

interest in the opportunity, and the specific connections and potential collaborations 

that are envisioned, 2) a CV that includes contact information, a bibliography 

which clearly shows the refereed publications, and contact information for 

three reference letter writers, and 3) a statement describing current and 

proposed research. For this last item, the applicant may choose to separate 

 

the current and proposed statements, or to have them written as one unit; 

and there is no specific page limit, though 3-4 pages is a general guideline. 

For full consideration, please submit these by January 23, 2017. 

Information about science at JPL can be found at https://science.jpl.nasa.gov

and specifically for the Exoplanetary Initiative at https://exoplanetary.jpl.nasa.gov.

For more information, please contact the JPL Postdoc Office at 

[email protected], and they can direct questions as appropriate. 

Caltech and JPL are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers. 

Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. 

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Anne Verbiscer, DPS Secretary ([email protected]) 

 

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Issue 16-44, November 13, 2016

 

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1. RENEW YOUR AAS/DPS MEMBERSHIP TODAY
2. CHRONOLOGY OF THE FORMATION OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM SCHOOL
3. PLANNING YOUR SOLAR SYSTEM OBSERVATIONS WITH JWST
4. EARLY CAREER TRAVEL SUPPORT FOR SBAG 16 MEETING
5. 2016 PIERAZZO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TRAVEL AWARD
6. MARS EXPLORATION SCIENCE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR NOVEMBER 2016
7. JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

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RENEW YOUR AAS/DPS MEMBERSHIP TODAY
 

AAS emailed members in early September announcing the start of membership 

renewal season, and many took notice. Online renewals are arriving at a steady

pace. If you have already paid your dues, thanks for your continued support.

 

To help reduce costs and the Society’s carbon footprint, we encourage you to

renew online today for fast, easy self-service. Simply log in to pay your dues,

to confirm or update your journal subscriptions and Division memberships, 

and to lock in savings for 2017 by renewing for two years at the current rate. 

(Note: That last option isn’t available to junior members, who instead get two

years for the price of one — currently $81 —when first joining the Society, 

then renew annually thereafter.)

 

Renew before 31 December to maintain your benefits and receive additional 

savings: the AAS will extend a one-time 15% discount off your portion of the 

author charges for one paper published in the Astronomical Journal, the 

Astrophysical Journal, ApJ Letters, or ApJ Supplement. Eligible members 

can double their savings: if you renew by 31 December for two years, you will 

receive the 15% author discount on one paper each in 2017 and 2018.

The Society has much planned for 2017 — including the 229th meeting of the 

AAS in Grapevine, TX in January — so you won’t want to miss out on the latest 

science, member communications, and career and networking opportunities. 

Supporting the AAS is supporting your discipline. Renew today!

 

If you have any questions about your dues or benefits, or need assistance 

when logging in, please contact the membership team by email at 

[email protected] or by phone at 202-328-2010. Thank you!

 

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CHRONOLOGY OF THE FORMATION OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM SCHOOL

 

A new, one week school on the Chronology of the formation of the

Solar System is organized from Feb 12 to 17, 2017, at the conference

center in Les Houches (France) on the specific subject of the interactions

between the outer solar system and the interstellar medium.
https://www-n.oca.eu/crida/SchoolChronoVI/CFSSVI.html 

 

The goal of this school is to review our current knowledge on the formation

of stars and protoplanetary disks, as well as of planetesimals and planets in

these disks. The  focus will be on the heritage of chemical and structural

properties from the parent interstellar medium, with an emphasis on the most

recent results. This is an interdisciplinary school, at the frontier between

planetary science, chemistry of interstellar medium and cosmochemistry.

 

The school is open to Ph.D. students and researchers who wish to broaden

their knowledge in an interdisciplinary spirit. The lectures will be accessible

to non specialists, but a background in planetary science or astrophysics is

required. The lectures can be grouped in three categories:

(a) chemistry and mineralogy of grains in the interstellar medium,

(b) evolution of molecular clouds and protoplanetary disks,

(c) constraints from observations of molecular clouds, disks and solar system

     objects.

The list of lectures and lecturers can be found here:
https://www-n.oca.eu/crida/SchoolChronoVI/ChronoVI_Program.html
All lectures will be in English. 

 

The lectures will take place each morning from 8h30 to 12h30 and from

16h30 to 19h00. The free time till the afternoon session will be used for

informal exchanges among the participants and with the lecturers. Seminars

from the participants are possible in the evenings. The participants will

arrive in the afternoon of Sunday (Feb 12), and the school will end at 12h30

on Friday (Feb 17). The total time of lectures will be 27,5 hours. 

 

The number of participants is limited to 70 (including the lecturers). If you

are interested in this school, please refer to the practical informations displayed

on: https://www-n.oca.eu/crida/SchoolChronoVI/PracticalChronoVI.html

about (pre)registration.  

 

Hoping to see you numerous in Les Houches next winter 

 

Aurelien Crida, Karine Demyk, Guy Libourel, Alessandro Morbidelli

& the whole S.O.C.

 

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PLANNING YOUR SOLAR SYSTEM OBSERVATIONS WITH JWST

At the 2016 DPS meeting in Pasadena, Drs. Stefanie Milam (GSFC) and  

John Stansberry (STScI) presented a “JWST Early Release Science (ERS) 

and Proposal Workshop” as well as a JWST Townhall event.   A webcast

of the workshop, as well as all of the presentations, are now available on line at

https://webcast.stsci.edu/webcast/detail.xhtml?talkid=5248&parent=1. 

In addition to details about the specific ERS call, the packages include detailed 

description of JWST’s moving target capability as well as expected 

instrumental performances.  If you have any questions on any of the presented 

materials, the ERS program, or JWST observations, please feel free to contact 

Stefanie Milam (Stefanie.n.milam  nasa.gov).

 

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EARLY CAREER TRAVEL SUPPORT FOR SBAG 16 MEETING

Early career travel support: We are planning to offer limited U.S. travel 

support for early career scientists to participate in the Small Bodies Assessment

Group (SBAG) 16 meeting, to be held at the University of Arizona on 

January 11-13, 2017.  Interested undergraduate students, graduate students, 

postdocs, and other early career scientists (within 3 years of PhD/MS/BS) 

should submit a letter and a CV to SBAG Early Career Secretary Angela Stickle 

([email protected]) by COB (5 pm Eastern time) November 25, 2016. 

Included in the letter, which must not exceed 2 pages, should be a demonstration 

of financial need and an explanation of how the applicant’s work relates to 

the purposes of the SBAG. The letter and CV should be combined into a single 

PDF document for submission by e-mail attachment.  Recipients of travel support 

will be expected to give a short presentation of their SBAG-relevant work at the 

SBAG 16 meeting.

 

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2016 PIERAZZO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TRAVEL AWARD

Application deadline: 9 PM PST, November 30, 2016

Awards will be announced on or before December 9, 2016

This award is established by the Planetary Science Institute in memory 
of Senior Scientist Betty Pierazzo to support and encourage graduate 
students to build international collaborations and relationships in 
planetary science. Two awards will be made each year, contingent upon 
there being meritorious applications. One will be awarded to a graduate 
student working on his or her Ph.D. at an institution within the U.S. 
This is to support travel to a planetary science related meeting 
(conferences and workshops) outside of the U.S. The second award will 
be to a graduate student working on his or her Ph.D. at an institution 
outside of the U.S. This is to support travel to a planetary science 
related meeting within the U.S. These include general meetings that 
have planetary-focused sessions such as the AGU, GSA, EGU and IAG.

The award will consist of a certificate and up to $2000US.

Additional information and application materials are available at:
http://www.psi.edu/pista

 

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MARS EXPLORATION SCIENCE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR NOVEMBER 2016

Please find the November 2016 edition of the Mars Exploration Science 
Monthly Newsletter at:

http://mepag.jpl.nasa.gov

This contains a new announcement and recently released information for 
upcoming calendar events.

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

 

1.  

POSITION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 

 

The Department of Physics (physics.cos.ucf.edu) at the University of 

Central Florida (UCF) and the Florida Space Institute (FSI) invite 

applications for a post-doctoral position as part of the Center for Lunar 

and Asteroid Surface Science (CLASS) of the NASA Solar System 

Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI). We seek candidates 

with interests in exploration-related planetary science including, but not 

limited to, primitive asteroid mineralogy, regolith processes, and in-situ 

resource utilization. Applicants must have a Ph.D. at the time of 

appointment in Geological Sciences, Planetary Sciences, or a closely 

related discipline. The successful applicant is expected to be involved 

in CLASS projects related to the physical properties of asteroidal 

materials, development of asteroid regolith simulants, and asteroid 

regolith processes.  Interested individuals should provide include a 

cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of research, and a list of three 

professional references with contact information to 

Dr. Daniel Britt ([email protected]). 
Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled.

 

B) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PLANETARY SCIENCE – CU BOULDER

The Department of Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences invites 
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin 
August 2017. The search is open to all areas of planetary science. 
Areas of interest to the APS department include giant planets, 
planetary magnetospheres, icy bodies and the distant outer solar 
system, ocean worlds, observations of small bodies, the origin and 
dynamics of the solar system, comparative planetology, planetary 
evolution, and remote sensing. This position requires a commitment 
to teaching in our undergraduate and graduate programs and the ability 
to develop and conduct an independent research program. Applicants 
should hold a PhD and have research and teaching experience 
commensurate with the appointment level. Review of applications 
will begin December 1.

For more information on our department, see:

http://www.colorado.edu/aps/

For more information on the job and application process see:

https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers

and specifically job #06668.

 

C) UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE

     FACULTY POSITION IN PLANETARY

     MINERALOGY/PETROLOGY/GEOCHEMISTRY 

 

The Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at The University of Tennessee 

seeks to fill a faculty position in mineralogy/ petrology/geochemistry with emphasis

in planetary geoscience at the rank of Assistant Professor.  The position begins 

August 1, 2017.  The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a Research I University 

and the flagship campus of the UT system.  The Department (http://eps.utk.edu) 

focuses on geology and has an active emphasis on planetary research, including the 

study of terrestrial analogs, through its Planetary Geosciences Institute 

(http://web.utk.edu/~pgi).  Requirements for the position are:  Ph.D. in geology or a 

related field, and demonstrated research experience in planetary/terrestrial geoscience. 

 

The successful candidate is expected to conduct a robust, funded program of 

planetary/terrestrial research, mentor graduate students, effectively teach courses in 

mineralogy and/or petrology at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and collaborate 

in department research dealing with mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, and solar 

system exploration.  Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with 

experience.  The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates 

who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural 

goals of the University. 

 

To apply, please email the following to [email protected], with the subject line 

“Planetary faculty application”: C.V., cover letter describing research and teaching 

experience and plans, and names of 4 references with contact information.  Applications 

received by November 15, 2016, are ensured review, but earlier submission is encouraged.

The position will remain open until filled.  Questions about the position should be 

directed to J. Moersch. 

 

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Section 504/ADA/ADEA 

institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. 

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without 

regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual 

orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

 

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Issue 16-43, November 6, 2016

 

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1. IN MEMORIAM: MARK ALLEN (1949-2016)
2. 2017 AMERICAN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY DIVISION OF DYNAMICAL ASTRONOMY MEETING (AAS-DDA)
3. ACCRETION, DIFFERENTIATION AND EARLY EVOLUTION OF THE TERRESTRIAL PLANETS
4. MOVIE OF JUNO’S APPROACH TO JUPITER
5. NASA PLANETARY SCIENCE DIVISION SEEKING REVIEWERS FOR C.23 SMALLSAT STUDIES
6. FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT OF ASTROBIOLOGY 2017
7. ANNOUNCING FEBRUARY OPAG MEETING DATES
8. JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

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IN MEMORIAM: MARK ALLEN (1949-2016)
 

Mark Allen, 67, died on October 22 of complications from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s 

Disease). Mark was born in New York City on September 29, 1949, graduated 

Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Columbia College of Columbia 

University in New York City and received his PhD from Caltech, both in 

chemistry. He spent nearly all of his 37-year career at Caltech and JPL, where 

he was a principal scientist, developing chemical models to study the atmospheres 

of the earth, planets, comets, interstellar space, and exoplanets. Working with 

his then postdoctoral advisor Prof. Yuk Yung of Caltech,  Mark was the principal 

architect, builder, and keeper of the comprehensive chemical code KINETICS 

which has become of the best-known models for simulating chemical processes 

in planetary atmospheres.  Mark was a team member of the NASA Astrobiology 

Institute (NAI) Virtual Planet Lab, Principal Investigator for the “Titan as a 

Prebiotic System” node of the NAI, and was involved in a number of NASA and 

ESA missions and mission concepts. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, 

Emily Bergman; children Boh Allen, Philip Allen, and daughter-in-law, Andrea 

Allen; mother Lucille Allen; and sister, Barbara Peterson. His research continues 

in the work of his colleagues and former graduate students and postdocs. 

Donations in his memory may be made to Columbia College at Columbia 

University, or the California Institute of Technology.

 

Jonathan Lunine, Yuk Yung, Julianne Moses, Bonnie Buratti, and Glenn Orton

 

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2017 AMERICAN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

DIVISION OF DYNAMICAL ASTRONOMY MEETING (AAS-DDA)

 

Sunday June 11 – Thursday June 15, 2017 at

Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom. 

 

The annual DDA Meeting brings together researchers in astronomy,

astrophysics, planetary science, and astrodynamics for discussions and

talks on all aspects of dynamics in the space sciences. Prof. Rosemary

F. G. Wyse (FRAS) will be honoured at the 2017 meeting with the AAS-DDA

Brouwer Award.  The DDA meeting features invited talks on a range of topics,

contributed talks (with no parallel sessions), and posters that can be displayed

throughout the entire conference.  The 2017 DDA meeting is being co-sponsored

by the Royal Astronomical Society. 

 

We hope to see you in London next June. 

 

Additional details can be found on the conference web site:

https://dda.aas.org/meetings/2017 

 

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ACCRETION, DIFFERENTIATION AND EARLY EVOLUTION OF THE 

TERRESTRIAL PLANETS 

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

We have great pleasure in announcing an international interdisciplinary workshop on

« Accretion, Differentiation, and Early Evolution of the Terrestrial Planets » 

(Nice, May 29 to June 3, 2017).

 

This workshop will be a follow up to the one that we organized in Nice in May 2014. 

We expect around 120 participants, including a significant number of students and 

young scientists. The topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to:

 

1) Chemistry of small bodies in the early solar system and their relation to meteorites

2) Early dynamos in small bodies

3) Dynamical models of terrestrial planet formation and evolution of the Earth-Moon 

    angular momentum

4) Moon formation models 

5) Core-mantle differentiation

6) Delivery of volatile elements, including water

7) Nature and timing of the “late veneer”

8) Consequences of impacts 

9) Geodynamics in early terrestrial planets including the onset of the geodynamo, 

    mantle convection and plate tectonics. 

10) Geophysics of extra-solar Earths and super-Earths

 

The workshop will be held at Le Saint Paul Hotel which is located on the sea front 

close to downtown Nice – see http://lesaintpaul-hotel.fr/. Participants will arrive on 

Monday May 29, 2014 and depart on Saturday June 3, so that scientific sessions (talks 

and posters) will be scheduled over a period of 4 days. The aim is, of course, to have 

lots of productive discussions!

 

Limited funding will be available from our ERC “ACCRETE” project 

(http://www.accrete.uni-bayreuth.de/) and from the Transregional Collaborative 

Research Center TRR 170 

(http://www.geo.fu-berlin.de/en/geol/fachrichtungen/geochemhydromin/geochemie/forschung/TRR-170-Late-Accretion/index.html ) which we will use mainly to provide support, when necessary,

for young scientists. 

 

We have invited a number of scientists who have made major contributions to a range 

of scientific disciplines within the overall theme of the workshop. The following have 

confirmed that they will attend: C. Alexander, H. Becker, M. Bizarro, J. Day, C. Dorn, 

L. Elkins-Tanton, L. Hallis, J. Hernlund, M. Hirschmann, T. Kruijer, S. Labrosse, S. Lock, 

S. Marchi, B. Marty, S. Mojzsis, S. Mukhopadhyay, M. Nakajima, F. Nimmo, 

J. O’Rourke, S. Raymond, J. Siebert, A.Shahar, P. Tackley, T. Gerya, N. Tosi, J. Wade, 

B. Weiss, B. Wood, H. Palme.

 

The total number of participants is limited to 120. Scientists who wish to attend the 

workshop (including invited speakers) should complete an application form 

(https://www-n.oca.eu/morby/Accrete.html ) and return it to [email protected] 

as soon as possible. Upon being accepted as a participant, a registration fee of 100 Euros 

must be paid in order to confirm registration.. 

 

Abstract deadline is 28th February 2017.

 

Accommodation is available at Le Saint Paul Hotel with rooms costing 115 euros/night 

(sea view) or 95 euros/night (garden view). Each room is a double room and they have 

40 rooms total (in the case of sharing, the cost per person is 50% of the above figures). 

Alternatively, participants can book accommodation in nearby hotels.

 

With best regards

 

Dave Rubie and Alessandro Morbidelli

 

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MOVIE OF JUNO’S APPROACH TO JUPITER

 

Below is a link to the YOUTUBE movie of Juno approaching Jupiter and the 

Galilean moons.  This movie shows for the first time, the Galilean satellites 

orbiting Jupiter, literally the motion of the spheres.  The unique set of images 

were captured by Juno in June 2016 on approach to Jupiter.  Images were taken 

about every 15 minutes for a couple of weeks and are minimally processed for 

this movie.  Galileo observed these moons to change position with respect to 

Jupiter over the course of a few nights. From this observation he realized that the 

moons were orbiting mighty Jupiter, a truth that forever changed humanity’s 

understanding of our place in the cosmos. Earth was not the center of the Universe. 

For the first time in history, we can look upon these moons as they orbit Jupiter 

and share in Galileo’s revelation. 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpsQimYhNkA

 

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NASA PLANETARY SCIENCE DIVISION SEEKING REVIEWERS FOR 

C.23 SMALLSAT STUDIES

 

The Planetary Science Division is seeking reviewers for ROSES-2016 program 

element C.23 Planetary Science Deep Space SmallSat Studies. Volunteers may 

sign up using the new form at

https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/volunteer-review-panels/roses-2016-c23-planetary-science-deep-space-smallsat-studies.

 

The landing page with links to all of our current volunteer forms may be found at: 

http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/volunteer-review-panels/.

 

Questions regarding this program element may be directed to Carolyn Mercer at [email protected].

 

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FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT OF ASTROBIOLOGY 2017

November 26 – December 1, 2017
Coyhaique, Chile

http://www.astrobiology2017.org/

Astrobiology is an interdisciplinary subject at the frontier of
science. Current research in astrobiology draws researchers from the
fields of astronomy, space science, chemistry, biology, geology,
humanities, sociology and ethical issues.

Many astronomers in the subfields of star formation, solar system
studies, astrochemistry and others, tend to gather around
Astrobiology. Science goals of new generation telescopes such as ALMA,
SKA, TMT, GMT, E-ELT include search for prebiotic molecules, and
detection of bio-signatures in the ever growing sample of extrasolar
planets, many of which reside in the habitable zones. Even dedicated
flagship space missions have been commissioned, such as the wildly
successful Kepler mission, which alone has discovered about 2,000
extrasolar planets, or the soon to be launched TESS and CHEOPS
missions.

The IAU Commission F.3 (Astrobiology) will meet again in the beautiful
town, Coyhaique, Chile in November, 2017. This key meeting fosters
interdisciplinary collaborations for the advancement of Astrobiology,
welcoming researchers from disciplines as diverse as astrophysics,
biology, geology, humanities, and sociology, among others.

Those who are interested in Astrobiology 2017 are kindly requested to
keep your schedule!

Masatoshi Ohishi
Vice-President, IAU Commission F.3
SOC’s chairman

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ANNOUNCING FEBRUARY OPAG MEETING DATES

Dear Colleagues,

 

The next OPAG meeting will be held February 22–23, 2017, at Georgia Tech in Atlanta.

 

Updates will be posted on the OPAG website at http://www.lpi.usra.edu/opag/.

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

 

A) UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE 

     FACULTY POSITION IN PLANETARY

     MINERALOGY/PETROLOGY/GEOCHEMISTRY

 

The Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at The University of Tennessee 

seeks to fill a faculty position in mineralogy/ petrology/geochemistry with emphasis

in planetary geoscience at the rank of Assistant Professor.  The position begins 

August 1, 2017.  The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a Research I University 

and the flagship campus of the UT system.  The Department (http://eps.utk.edu) 

focuses on geology and has an active emphasis on planetary research, including the 

study of terrestrial analogs, through its Planetary Geosciences Institute 

(http://web.utk.edu/~pgi).  Requirements for the position are:  Ph.D. in geology or a 

related field, and demonstrated research experience in planetary/terrestrial geoscience. 

 

The successful candidate is expected to conduct a robust, funded program of 

planetary/terrestrial research, mentor graduate students, effectively teach courses in 

mineralogy and/or petrology at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and collaborate 

in department research dealing with mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, and solar 

system exploration.  Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with 

experience.  The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates 

who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural 

goals of the University. 

 

To apply, please email the following to [email protected], with the subject line 

“Planetary faculty application”: C.V., cover letter describing research and teaching 

experience and plans, and names of 4 references with contact information.  Applications 

received by November 15, 2016, are ensured review, but earlier submission is encouraged.

The position will remain open until filled.  Questions about the position should be 

directed to J. Moersch. 

 

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Section 504/ADA/ADEA 

institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.  

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without 

regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual 

orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

 

B) THREE POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS

     REACTION DYNAMICS GROUP

     DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

     UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI’I AT MANOA

 

The Reaction Dynamics Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Hawai’i

at Manoa, invites applications for three postdoctoral positions. The appointment 

period is initially for one year, but can be renewed annually based on avail­a­b­ility 

of funds and satisfactory progress. The salary is competitive and commensurate 

with experience. Successful applicants should have a strong background in one or 

more of the following: experimental reaction dynamics, molecular beams, combustion 

chemistry, low temperature condensed phase, UHV tech­nology, pulsed laser systems, 

four wave mixing schemes, pulsed lasers, labview. 

1 Position: Reaction Dynamics & Combustion Chemistry (Gas Phase). The prime 

directive of the experiments is to investigate the formation of carbonaceous molecules 

(PAHs) in combustion systems exploiting crossed molecular beams along with mass

spectrometry and ion imaging (Hawaii) and a pyrolytic micro reactor (Advanced 

Light Source, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory). 

1 Position: Astrochemistry (Condensed Phase). The goal of these experiments is 

to probe the formation of complex organic molecules (COMs) in star forming regions 

via the interaction of ionizing radiation (charged particles; VUV) with ices exploiting 

a surface science machine along with reflectron time of flight mass spectrometry 

(Re-TOF); structural isomers are identified selectively by utilizing single photon 

tunable vacuum ultraviolet light generated by four wave mixing processes. 

1 Position: Planetary Sciences (Condensed Phase). The primary interest of these 

studies is to explore the formation and destruction of water on the Moon via 

interaction of the Solar Wind with silicates. 

Solid communication skills in English (written, oral), a publication record in 

internationally circulated, peer-reviewed journals, and willingness to work in a 

team are man­da­to­ry. Only self-motivated and energetic candidates are encouraged 

to apply. Please send a letter of interest, three letters of recommendation, CV, and 

publication list to Prof. Ralf I. Kaiser, De­partment of Chemistry, University of 

Hawai’i at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96822-2275, USA 

[email protected] . Applicants must demonstrate 

their capability to prepare manuscripts for publications independently. The review 

of applications will start January 1, 2017, and continues until the position is filled. 

A description of our current research group can be found at 

http://www.chem.hawaii.edu/Bil301/welcome.html.

 

C) POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCHOLAR IN IMPACT CRATER 

     STUDIES ON SMALL SOLAR SYSTEM BODIES

 

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Northern Arizona University is 

seeking a Post-doctoral Scholar to utilize spacecraft data available through the 

Planetary Data System to investigate the formation and/or modification of impact 

craters on small Solar System bodies (dwarf planets, moons, and/or asteroids). 

Minimum qualifications are an earned PhD in Planetary Science, Astronomy, 

or an appropriate related field conferred no earlier than August 31, 2013. 

Preferred qualifications include prior research experience analyzing impact 

craters and record of publication of in peer-reviewed literature.

 

This position has guaranteed funding for two years. Continued employment 

after that time period would depend on funding, satisfactory performance, and

department need. This is a full-time position located at the NAU campus in 

Flagstaff, AZ. Applications are being accepted until January 5, 2017. Apply 

through http://nau.edu/Human-Resources/Careers/Staff-Welcome-Page/, search 

on position number 602871, and then select “Apply” on that page. Please include 

a curriculum vita and statement of research interests. Only complete application

packets submitted through the NAU HR website will be reviewed. Candidates must 

be eligible and available to begin the Post-Doctoral Scholar appointment at NAU 

between July 1, 2017 and September 5, 2017. NAU is an AA/EO/MWDV Employer.

 

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Anne Verbiscer, DPS Secretary ([email protected]) 

 

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