Volume 8, Number 17
April 13, 2014
Editor: Melissa Lane
Co-Editors: Susan Benecchi, Mark V. Sykes
Email: pen_editor at psi.edu
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1. 8th International Conference on Aeolian Research (ICAR VIII)
2. Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Planetary Geomorphology
3. Uwingu PhD Student Travel Grants
4. Student Travel Funding Available for 8th International Conference
on Mars: April 11 Deadline
5. 8th International Conference on Mars: Abstract Deadline Approaching
6. NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships
7. First Announcement - LunGradCon 2014
8. Planetary GIS Data Specialist
9. April 2014 MEPAG Newsletter Available
10. AGU Planetary Section Deadlines Looming
11. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions
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8TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AEOLIAN RESEARCH (ICAR VIII)
The 8th International Conference on Aeolian Research (ICAR VIII) will
have a session on Planetary Aeolian Systems. For information see:
http://www.2014icar8.com/AboutUs/17.html
The deadline for abstract submission is April 15th.
Submit abstracts here:
https://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icar8
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POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN PLANETARY GEOMORPHOLOGY
Applications are invited to undertake a Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Individual Fellowship in Planetary Geomorphology with the Earth and
Planetary Group at Trinity College, Dublin.
Details available at:
http://earthandplanetary.wordpress.com/post-doctoral-opportunities/
Mary Bourke
Trinity College
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UWINGU PHD STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS
PhD students needing funds to report their research results may apply
to Uwingu for travel grants via the form at:
http://tinyurl.com/Uwingu-TravelAwards
Applications are due no later than 11:59 PM PST on 30 April 2014. A
total of 10-15 awards are expected to be announced the week of 2 June.
Any graduate student completing their PhD in 2014 in planetary science
and/or exoplanet studies is eligible. For questions, contact
grants@uwingu.com. Uwingu is a space company led by planetary
scientists to increase public engagement in space exploration and
generate grant funds for space research and education. To learn more
see:
www.uwingu.com
and
http://www.uwingu.com/about-us/who-we-are/
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STUDENT TRAVEL FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR 8TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
MARS: APRIL 11 DEADLINE
NASA's Mars Program Office has announced that travel funding awards
are available for 15–20 students. Students who are U.S. citizens or
legal residents, and who are engaged in Mars-related research, are
eligible for this program. An application (including a submitted
abstract) must be submitted by April 11 to be considered for this
funding (note the abstract deadline for everybody else is April 24).
NASA Headquarters will make the selections and students will be
notified in May. For more information and the application, see:
http://mepag.nasa.gov/student.cfm?expand=student
Questions about this program should be directed to Serina Diniega.
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8TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MARS: ABSTRACT DEADLINE APPROACHING
The second announcement for The Eighth International Conference on Mars
is now available. Included in the second announcement is the call for
abstracts, registration form, and hotel information.
To view the announcement, visit the conference website:
http://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/8thmars2014/
The abstract deadline is April 24, 2014.
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NASA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) provides opportunities for
scientists and engineers to conduct research largely of their own
choosing, yet compatible with the research opportunities posted on
the NPP Web site.
Selected by a competitive peer-review process, NPP Fellows complete
one- to three-year Fellowship appointments that advance NASA's
missions in earth science, heliophysics, planetary science,
astrophysics, space bioscience, aeronautics and engineering, human
exploration and space operations, and astrobiology.
An example of one of the research opportunities in planetary science
is:
https://www3.orau.gov/NPDoc/Catalog/17903
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in hand before
beginning the fellowship, but may apply while completing the degree
requirements. U. S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and foreign
nationals eligible for J-1 status as a Research Scholar may apply.
Stipends start at $53,500 per year, with supplements for high cost-of-
living areas and for certain academic specialties. Financial
assistance is available for relocation and health insurance, and
$8,000 per year is provided for professional travel.
Applications are accepted three times each year: March 1, July 1, and
November 1.
The latest NPP Newsletter: http://bit.ly/1fuCwZG
For further information and to apply, visit:
http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc/description/index.htm
Questions: nasapostdoc@orau.org
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FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT - LUNGRADCON 2014
Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Lunar and Small Bodies
Graduate Conference (LunGradCon 2014) to be held on Saturday and
Sunday, July 19-20, 2014 at the NASA Ames Research Center (ARC),
preceding the NASA Exploration Science Forum. LunGradCon provides an
opportunity for grad students and early-career postdocs to present
their research on lunar and small body science in a low-stress,
friendly environment, being critiqued only by their peers. In addition
to oral presentations, the conference presents opportunities for
professional development and networking with fellow grad students and
postdocs, as well as senior members of the NASA Solar System
Exploration Research Virtual Institute. A limited amount of funding
will be provided for travel and lodging costs.
For more details, please visit:
http://impact.colorado.edu/lungradcon/2014/
or email any questions to: lungradcon@gmail.com
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PLANETARY GIS DATA SPECIALIST
The Planetary Geographic Information System (GIS)/Data Specialist
will work in a new Planetary Science research group led by Edwin Kite
in the University of Chicago's Department of Geophysical Sciences. The
central objective of the research group is to use geologic data to
reconstruct the past climate history of Mars and understand the
physical mechanisms responsible for the loss of Mars habitability. The
primary job responsibilities are:
(1) to assemble planetary data into "research ready" ArcGIS projected
mosaics, and
(2) to generate, evaluate and analyze planetary digital terrain models
that incorporate stereo data.
Salary will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of
the successful candidate. A start date in the range 1/1/2015 -
3/31/2015 is preferred. Later start dates may be negotiated. For
detailed information on job responsibilities and qualifications,
please apply online at:
http://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu
Search keyword "Planetary" or by requisition # 094770. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected
veteran status or status as an individual with disability. The
University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity /
Disabled / Veterans Employer.
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APRIL 2014 MEPAG NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE
Dear Members of the Mars Community,
On behalf of Lisa Pratt (MEPAG Chair), Dave Beaty, Rich Zurek, and Amy
Hale of the Mars Program Science Office, the April 2014 edition of the
Mars Exploration Science Monthly Newsletter can be found at:
http://mepag.jpl.nasa.gov
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AGU PLANETARY SECTION DEADLINES LOOMING
1) Nominate your esteemed colleagues for section awards. Deadline is
April 15.
2) Propose a session for the Fall Meeting. Deadline is April 16.
3) Help restore the the US Planetary budget. Hearings are occurring
now.
Want more details? Go to:
http://planets.agu.org
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PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS
July 19-20, 2014
5th Annual Lunar and Small Bodies Graduate Conference (LunGradCon
2014)
http://impact.colorado.edu/lungradcon/2014/
Mountain View, CA
August 6-8, 2014
5th Planetary Crater Consortium Meeting
http://www.planetarycraterconsortium.nau.edu/PCCMeeting.htm
Flagstaff, AZ
[Editor Note: If there is a planetary-related meeting, conference or
workshop of which you think your colleagues should be aware, please
send the date, title, URL and location to pen_editor at psi.edu.]
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