PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 6, Number 51 (November 25, 2012) 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. New "Discoveries in Planetary Science" Classroom Powerpoints Available in English, Spanish, and Farsi 2. EGU 2013 Planetary Geodynamics Session 3. NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships 4. Extraterrestrial Volcanism and Tectonics Session at EGU 2013 5. Postdoctoral Opportunity in Planetary Science - University of Minnesota Duluth 6. [PDS] Mars Exploration Rovers Data Release 34 7. International Symposium on Planetary Sciences (IAPS2013) 8. 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 NEW "DISCOVERIES IN PLANETARY SCIENCE" CLASSROOM POWERPOINTS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND FARSI The DPS Education Subcommittee announces the 6th release of "Discoveries in Planetary Science" Classroom Powerpoints, covering three new topics: - Mercury Hollows - Man in the Moon - The Size of Eris These 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 By popular request, all available slide sets have now been translated into both Spanish and Farsi. Versions in other languages should become available in the coming months. Planetary scientists with recent or upcoming results of broad interest are encouraged to submit them for consideration by providing an initial draft using the template provided on the website. For more information, contact Nick Schneider & Dave Brain at dpsdisc@aas.org. 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 EGU 2013 PLANETARY GEODYNAMICS SESSION Vienna, Austria 7-12 April 2013, GD1.1/PS9.3/TS1.4 The PLANETARY GEODYNAMICS session (co-sponsored by AGU-SEDI) invites contributions that evaluate geodynamic processes from a comparative perspective, using either the Earth or other planetary bodies as guide. We seek to understand the interaction of mantle dynamics and lithospheric processes, and their resulting surface expression, under a range of different (plate) tectonic and mantle regimes. We welcome studies on all aspect of comparative planetology, such as, for example, analys of satellite potential field or remote sensing data, numerical modelling, and analytical studies that will give us a better understanding of the physics and/or thermal, mechanical and rheological properties of our Earth as well as other planets or exoplanets. The final deadline for abstracts is January 9, 2013. Student support application deadline is November 30, 2012: http://www.egu2013.eu/support_and_distinction/financial_support.html More information and the link to abstract submission: http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2013/session/11672 Your Conveners Stephanie Werner, Doris Breuer and Susanne Buiter 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 POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers scientists and engineers unique opportunities to conduct research at NASA Centers. Each NPP fellowship opportunity is designed to advance NASA research in a specific project related to space science, earth science, aeronautics, exploration systems, lunar science, astrobiology, or astrophysics. 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. For further information and to apply, visit: http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc/description/index.htm Questions may be submitted by e-mail to nasapostdoc@orau.org 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 EXTRATERRESTRIAL VOLCANISM AND TECTONICS SESSION AT EGU 2013 Vienna, Austria - 7-12 April 2013 We invite contributions to our session "Extraterrestrial volcanism and tectonics - from geological mapping and chronostratigraphy to experiment/modelling and analogue studies". This session aims to compile all facets of volcanic and tectonic processes across the solar system. Comparative studies on active volcanic/tectonic systems on Earth are particularly welcome. A detailed session description is given at: http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2013/session/12422 Abstract submission deadline is Wednesday, January 9. Please note that support applications need to be submitted by Friday, November 30. We hope our session provides once again a forum for a broad range of discussions in the fields of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Best regards, Thomas Platz, Matteo Massironi, Paul Byrne, Pascal Allemand & Harald Hiesinger -session conveners- 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 POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITY IN PLANETARY SCIENCE - UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DULUTH The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Minnesota Duluth seeks a full time Postdoctoral Associate to conduct original geological mapping and research of Venus with the goal to understand regional- to global-scale geohistories, and implications for geodynamic processes and Venus evolution. Requirements include: a recent Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in geology, geophysics, or related field, and experience in geologic mapping and GIS. Candidates with strong field- based geologic mapping experience and/or geologic mapping using remote sensing data. The appointment is for up to 3 years, and includes healthcare, and salary commensurate with experience. Preferred start date: Jan. 2, 2013. For more details, or questions, please contact Vicki Hansen (218-726-8628; or vhansen@d.umn.edu). The University of Minnesota requires that you apply online for this position at: http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=219524 Applications should include: a cover letter with current contact information; CV; summary of research experience, skills, and interests; and contact information for three references. 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 [PDS] MARS EXPLORATION ROVERS DATA RELEASE 34 The Planetary Data System (PDS) is pleased to announce Release 34 of Mars Exploration Rover data. This release includes primarily data from Sols 2881 through 2970 and includes data only from Opportunity, MER1/B. It includes data from the following instruments: APXS (EDRs), HAZCAM, NAVCAM, MI, MOESSBAUER (EDRs), PANCAM, Rover Motion Counter and SPICE. There are no Atmospheric Opacity, Mini-TES, Radio Science or RAT data and no APXS or Moessbauer RDRs in this release. To access the above data, please visit the following link: http://pds.nasa.gov/subscription_service/SS-20121121.html The following special services are provided for accessing MER data: MER Analyst's Notebook: http://an.rsl.wustl.edu/mer/ Planetary Image Atlas: http://pds-imaging.jpl.nasa.gov/search/mer/ 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 INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON PLANETARY SCIENCES (IAPS2013) July 1-4, 2013, Shanghai, China http://202.127.29.4/meetings/iaps2013 The International Symposium on Planetary Sciences (IAPS2013) will be held at the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory, Chinese Academy of Sciences, July 1-4, 2013, Shanghai, China, which brings together international scientists to present the latest results of research and development in planetary exploration and science. Topics include planetary geodesy, navigation, remote sensing, atmosphere, ionosphere/ plasma physics, magnetic and gravity field, geomorphology, geophysics, geology, petrology, geochemistry, interior physics, Life & Astrobiology, Giant & Extrasolar Planets, etc. More information can be found at: http://202.127.29.4/meetings/iaps2013 We welcome you to attend the IAPS2013. Best Regards, The Organizing Committee 8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html July 1-4, 2013 International Symposium on Planetary Sciences (IAPS2013) http://202.127.29.4/meetings/iaps2013 Shanghai, China March 17-21, 2014 Search for Life Beyond the Solar System - Exoplanets, Biomakers & Instruments http://www.ebi2014.org Tucson, 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.] *********************************************************************** * 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.php, 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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