PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 5, Number 48 (October 23, 2011) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Melissa Lane Co-Editors: Susan Benecchi, Mark V. Sykes Email: pen_editor at psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. Andrew Dantzler, 1962-2011 2. "Descubrimientos en Ciencias Planetarias": Classroom Powerpoints Available in Spanish 3. [NASA] Kepler Guest Observer Program: Revised Text and New Due Dates 4. Presentations to NASA PSS Posted on LPI Site 5. Deadline Approaching for NASA Postdoctoral Fellowship 6. Lunar Exploration Summer Intern Program 7. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions o---------------------------------------------------------------------o 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 ANDREW DANTZLER, 1962-2011 Andrew A. Dantzler died unexpectedly Thursday, October 13, 2011. Andy worked at NASA from 1984-2006, serving as an optical engineer, Earth Observing System manager, Landsat 7 instrument manager, assistant chief of the Laboratory for High Energy Astrophysics, and Director of the Solar System Exploration Division at NASA Headquarters. In 2006, Andy joined The Johns Hopkins University APL's Civilian Space Business Area to lead the Living with a Star Missions, which explore how the Sun's high-energy rays and energetic particles can generate hazardous space weather effects near the Earth and affect satellite operations, as well as the Earth's climate. Andy was also the first Solar Probe Plus program manager. Solar Probe Plus will journey closer to the Sun than any probe has ever gone. Andy was promoted to Program Area Manager for Civilian Space in July 2009 - a position that had him overseeing program management for all Civilian Space programs at APL, including the MESSENGER mission, now in orbit about Mercury, and the New Horizons mission on its way to Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. Online condolences may be offered at: http://www.jnzumbrunfuneralhome.com [Edited in length.] 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 "DESCUBRIMIENTOS EN CIENCIAS PLANETARIAS": CLASSROOM POWERPOINTS AVAILABLE IN SPANISH The Division for Planetary Sciences of America Astronomical Society announces the release of "Descubrimientos en Ciencias Planetarias", the Spanish translation of the "DPS Discoveries" Classroom Powerpoints. We're grateful to Pedro Sada, Universidad de Monterrey, Mexico for his efforts. The most recent release in both languages is "A Planet Orbiting Two Suns" about the recently discovered planet nicknamed "Tatooine". These classroom slidesets are succinct summaries of discoveries too recent to appear in "Intro Astronomy" college textbooks; each set consists of just three slides to be shown: the discovery itself, a basic explanation based on good planetary science, and the "big picture" context. Another page for further information is provided as well. Powerpoints and PDFs can be downloaded from: http://dps.aas.org/education/dpsdisc that has links to the Spanish and English versions. The 22 previous releases cover a wide range of topics including Mars, Extrasolar Planets, Titan, the Moon, Enceladus, Iapetus, Venus, Mercury, Saturn's rings, solar system formation, and meteorites. For more information, contact Nick Schneider & Dave Brain at dpsdisc@aas.org 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 [NASA] KEPLER GUEST OBSERVER PROGRAM: REVISED TEXT AND NEW DUE DATES Amendment 28 provides revised text and new due dates for The Kepler Guest Observer Program. This Amendment to the NASA Research Announcement "Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2011" (NNH11ZDA001N) is posted on the NASA research opportunity homepage at: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ (select "Solicitations" then "Open Solicitations" then "NNH11ZDA001N"). The major change to the text is the elimination of the exclusive use period associated with Cycle 4 GO data. The new due date for notices of intent to propose is December 5, 2011, and the new due date for proposals is January 20, 2012. Technical questions concerning this program element may be directed to: Martin Still (650) 604-2018 keplergo@mail.arc.nasa.gov The NASA point of contact for programmatic information is: Douglas Hudgins (202) 358-0988 douglas.m.hudgins@nasa.gov [Edited in length.] 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 PRESENTATIONS TO NASA PSS POSTED ON LPI SITE The Planetary Science Subcommittee of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC) reports to the Science Committee of the NAC. Regular meetings are held for the purpose of soliciting from the scientific community and other persons scientific and technical information relevant to program planning. The latest PSS telecon was on October 13. Presentations by Jim Green and Eric Smith on the Impact of JWST on the Planetary Budget as well as other presentations are now available at LPI's unofficial PSS site: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/pss/ 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR NASA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP The next deadline to apply for a NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) fellowship is November 1, 2011. These competitive one- to three-year appointments advance NASA's missions in space science, earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, lunar science, and astrobiology. 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 and foreign nationals who hold Lawful Permanent Resident status or who are eligible for J-1 status as a Research Scholar may apply. An H-1B Visa status is not acceptable because the NPP is not an employment program. Stipend rates for Postdoctoral Fellows start at $50,000 per year, with moderate supplements for high cost-of-living areas and for certain academic specialties. Funds are available for relocation expenses, up to a specified limit, and health insurance is available through the program. Fellows also receive $8,000 per appointment year to support travel to conferences, meetings, and other activities that directly support their research. For further information about this opportunity and to apply online, visit: http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc/description/index.htm Questions regarding this opportunity may be submitted to nasapostdoc@orau.org [Edited in length.] 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 LUNAR EXPLORATION SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM The Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) is hosting a special lunar exploration summer intern program to evaluate possible landing sites for robotic and human exploration missions. The LPI invites applications from graduate students in geology, planetary science, and related programs. The program is also open to undergraduate students in geology, astronomy, chemistry, and physics with at least 50 semester hours of credit. The goal of this program is to integrate NASA's lunar science priorities with the exploration components of the new exploration program that takes us beyond low-Earth orbit. This will be a unique team activity that should foster extensive discussions among students and senior science team members. The 10-week program runs from May 29, 2012, through August 3, 2012. Selected interns will receive a $5000 stipend to cover the costs associated with being in Houston for the duration of the program. Additionally, U.S. citizens will receive up to $1000 in travel expense reimbursement, and foreign nationals will receive up to $1500 in travel expense reimbursement. Please pass this information on to any students who might be interested. Application deadline is January 20, 2012. http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lunar_intern/ Julie Tygielski Lunar Exploration Summer Intern Program lunarintern@lpi.usra.edu 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html October 15-17, 2012 12th European Workshop on Astrobiology (EANA 2012) http://agenda.albanova.se/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=2996 Stockholm, Sweden [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.] *********************************************************************** * The Planetary Exploration Newsletter is issued approximately weekly. * Current and back issues are available at http://planetarynews.org * * To subscribe, go to http://planetarynews.org/pen_subscribe.html, or * send a request to pen_editor at psi.edu * * To unsubscribe, send an email to pen_editor at psi.edu * * Please send all replies and submissions to pen_editor at psi.edu. * Announcements and other messages should be brief with links to URLs * for extended information, including detailed descriptions for job * announcements. 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