PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 5, Number 50 (October 30, 2011) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Susan Benecchi Co-Editors: Mark V. Sykes, Melissa Lane Email: pen_editor at psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. Ronald Greeley, 1939-2011 2. 1970-2010: The Golden Age of Solar System Exploration 3. 2012 LPI Summer Intern Program in Planetary Science 4. Postdoctoral Position in Planetary Petrology 5. [NASA] PDS: Chandrayaan-1 Moon Mineralogy Mapper Release 3 6. 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 RONALD GREELEY, 1939-2011 It is with deep sadness that we note yet another loss to our community this year with the passing of Ronald Greeley on Oct 27th. He was a Regents' Professor of planetary geology at Arizona State University who has been involved in lunar and planetary studies since 1967 and has contributed significantly to our understanding of planetary bodies within our solar system. He was 72. A memoriam is posted at: http://asunews.asu.edu/20111028_rongreeley 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 1970-2010: THE GOLDEN AGE OF SOLAR SYSTEM EXPLORATION A conference in honour of Prof. Marcello Fulchignoni. Location: Accademia dei Lincei, Rome, Italy Dates: September 10 to September 12, 2012. For more information see: http://goldenage2012.ifac.cnr.it/index.php/goldenage2012/goldenage2012 Thank you, best regards, Alessandro Rossi (SOC Co-Chair) 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 2012 LPI SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM IN PLANETARY SCIENCE Application Deadline: January 20, 2012 The Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) invites undergraduates with at least 50 semester hours of credit to experience research in the planetary sciences. As a summer intern, you will work one-on-one with a scientist either at the LPI or NASA Johnson Space Center on a research project of current interest in planetary science. Furthermore, you will participate in peer-reviewed research, learn from top-notch planetary scientists, and preview various careers in science. The 10-week program begins June 4, 2012, and ends on August 10, 2012. Selected students will receive a $5000.00 stipend plus a travel stipend of $1000.00 (U.S. students) (foreign nationals will receive a $1500.00 foreign travel reimbursement). Applications are only accepted via the electronic application form found at the LPI's Summer Intern Program website: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lpiintern Faculty members: Please pass this information on to any of your students who might be interested. Contact: Claudia Quintana 281-486-2159 internprogram@lpi.usra.edu 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 POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN PLANETARY PETROLOGY The Geology Department at Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in planetary petrology with a focus on Martian volatiles. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Justin Filiberto in NASA-funded efforts, focusing on analytical and experimental studies of the pre-eruptive volatile contents of Martian basalts. These efforts focus on volatile elements (specifically halogens) in planetary magmas, Martian meteorites, terrestrial analogs, and experimental studies, starting with analyses by optical microscopy and electron microprobe. The candidate will be encouraged to design and conduct their own research in petrology. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in geology or a related field or show that they will complete all degree requirements by the time of appointment. Experience with planetary materials and/or experimental equipment is recommended. The position would be for one year, with possible extension up to four years depending on performance and funding. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and the names and contacts of at least three referees to Filiberto@siu.edu 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 [NASA] PDS: CHANDRAYAAN-1 MOON MINERALOGY MAPPER RELEASE 3 The Planetary Data System (PDS) is pleased to announce the third release of Chandrayaan-1 Lunar Orbiter Spacecraft (CH-1) Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) data. This third M3 release includes recalibrated Optical Period 1 and 2 (OP1 and OP2), Level 1B radiance image data collected from November 2008 through August 2009. To access the above data, please visit the following link: http://pds.nasa.gov/subscription_service/SS-20111025.html 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 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html January 17-18, 2012 NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group Meeting #6 http://www.lpi.usra.edu/sbag/ Washington, DC May 22-24, 2012 Global Space Exploration Conference http://www.glex2012.org/index.html Washington, DC July 10-12, 2012 NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group Meeting #7 http://www.lpi.usra.edu/sbag/ Pasadena, CA September 10-12, 2012 1970-2010: The Golden Age of Solar System Exploration http://goldenage2012.ifac.cnr.it/index.php/goldenage2012/goldenage2012 Rome, Italy [Editor Note: If there is a planetary-related meeting, conference or workshop of which 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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