PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 8, Number 19 (April 27, 2014) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Mark V. Sykes Co-Editors: Melissa Lane, Susan Benecchi Email: pen_editor at psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. [NASA] Planetary Science Division Seeking Volunteer Reviewers 2. Linda Shore Chosen as New Executive Director of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific 3. [NASA] ROSES-14: Final Text for PDART 4. NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships 5. Workshop on the Study of Ice Giant Planets 6. JPL Request for Proposal to Model Europa Plumes 7. EPSC 2014 Call for Abstracts - Session on Citizen Science 8. Small Bodies Dynamics 2014 (SBD14) 9. Mars Magnetic Fields and Upper Atmosphere Postdoctoral Researchers 10. Solar Wind Interaction with Pluto Workshop 11. Final Abstract Call for the NASA Exploration Science Forum 12. 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 [NASA] PLANETARY SCIENCE DIVISION SEEKING VOLUNTEER REVIEWERS To increase the pool of un-conflicted reviewers the Planetary Science Division is seeking subject matter experts to serve as mail-in reviewers of proposals and/or in-person reviewers to engage in discussions at a face-to-face panel meeting. New researchers (including post-doctoral fellows) are welcome to apply as they provide fresh insight from people close to the most current research. Just follow the links below to the volunteer review forms and indicate the fields in which you consider yourself to be a subject matter expert and click the boxes. If your skills match our needs for this review NASA will contact you to discuss scheduling. We are currently seeking reviewers for: ROSES 2014 E.3 The Exoplanet Research Program ROSES 2014 C.2 Emerging Worlds ROSES 2014 C.6 Solar System Observations Go to: http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/volunteer-review-panels/ 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 LINDA SHORE CHOSEN AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF THE PACIFIC Linda Shore, a nationally recognized science educator and author, has been named the Executive Director of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP), the largest and most active scientific society specifically devoted to astronomy education and outreach. Dr. Shore takes over the management of the international Society, headquartered in San Francisco, during the celebration of its 125th anniversary. She is the first woman in the society's history to hold this post. For over 20 years, Shore served as Director of the Teacher Institute at the Exploratorium, San Francisco's renowned hands-on science museum. While there, she spearheaded several successful initiatives, including the first beginning science teacher training program in the country. She and her staff trained thousands of teachers from around the country, improving both their content knowledge and classroom practices. During her time at the Exploratorium, Shore was co-author of the award-winning Science Explorer series of activity books for families, published by Henry Holt. [Edited for length] 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] ROSES-14: FINAL TEXT FOR PDART The Planetary Data Archiving, Restoration, and Tools (PDART) solicits proposals to generate higher-order data products, archive and restore data sets or products, create or consolidate reference databases, digitize data, and develop or validate software tools. The objective of this program element is to increase the amount and quality of archived data and data products available for planetary science research and exploration and to produce tools that would enable or enhance future scientific investigations. Although it is expected that a small amount of data analysis or modeling may be performed to validate any generated products, this program element does not accept proposals in which the main focus is a scientific investigation. Only proposers who submit a Step-1 proposal (due July 14, 2014) are eligible to submit a Step-2 (full) proposal (due September 12, 2014). Go to: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ For questions concerning PDART, contact: Michael Kelley - Lead Point of Contact 202-358-0607 michael.s.kelley@nasa.gov Michael New - Discipline Scientist 202-358-1766 michael.h.new@nasa.gov Sarah Noble - Discipline Scientist 202-358-2492 sarah.noble-1@nasa.gov [Edited for 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 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/17656 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 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 WORKSHOP ON THE STUDY OF ICE GIANT PLANETS July 28-30, 2014 APL Laurel, MD Abstract submission and registration are now open for the Workshop on the Study of the Ice Giant Planets July 28-30 at APL in Laurel, MD. The abstracts deadline is May 15 and early registration runs through June 27. For more information, please see: http://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/icegiants2014/icegiants20141st.shtml 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 JPL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO MODEL EUROPA PLUMES https://acquisition.jpl.nasa.gov/bizops Recent Hubble Space Telescope (HST) detection of anomalous concentrations of hydrogen and oxygen at Europa could potentially be due to plumes, analogous to the well-characterized plume at Enceladus as observed by the Cassini mission. Plumes on Europa would be extremely interesting science and mission targets, particularly due to the unique opportunity to obtain direct information on the subsurface composition, thereby addressing Europa's potential habitability. In this context, a better understanding of the density and compositional structure of potential Europa plumes would help in planning of science observations for the Europa Clipper mission concept. Moreover, understanding the density structure of plumes is important to understanding potential engineering concerns due to dust as well as the potential effects of drag on the spacecraft. JPL seeks proposals that would model Europa plumes, including their possible physical properties and three-dimensional dynamics. We anticipate up to $450 K total funding will be available for 5 - 8 successful proposals. This is anticipated as a 9 to 12 month task, beginning around July 2014. Deadline: Thursday, May 27, 2014, 3:00 p.m. (PST). 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 EPSC 2014 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - SESSION ON CITIZEN SCIENCE The European Planetary Science Congress 2014 will be held September 7-12, 2014 in Centro de Congressos do Estoril, Cascais, Portugal. Go to: http://www.epsc2014.eu/home.html Please note: Session: AM2/OEP5 Citizen Science: Intersection of Professional - Amateur Astronomy (co-organized) Conveners: P. Yanamandra-Fisher, N. Howes. T. Cook 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 SMALL BODIES DYNAMICS 2014 (SBD14) The SBD meeting intends to provide a new space for in-depth and stimulating discussions and talks on all aspects of minor bodies dynamics. Topics covered by this meeting will involve the dynamical evolution of asteroids, TNOs, satellites, rings, dust, and space probes. The SBD meeting will feature invited talks on a range of topics, contributed talks, and posters. The meeting will take place in the Hotel Wembly Inn, in Ubatuba, SP, Brazil, on August 24-28th. More information on the conference is available at: http://sbd14.sciencesconf.org/ 9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9 MARS MAGNETIC FIELDS AND UPPER ATMOSPHERE POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS Applications are now being accepted for two Postdoctoral Research Associates, funded through the University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) and the Center for Research and Exploration in Space Science and Technology (CRESST), to work in the Planetary Magnetospheres Laboratory of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in the area of Mars magnetic fields and upper atmosphere investigations using data from the MAVEN mission. Additional details are available at: http://www.astro.umd.edu/employment/ Candidates for either position should have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline with prior experience conducting scientific research related to the Maven science objectives or the types of instruments included in the MAVEN science payload. IDL skills and experience in acquisition and analysis of data from space flight instruments are highly desirable. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer. All applications received by May 23, 2014 will receive full consideration. 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 SOLAR WIND INTERACTION WITH PLUTO WORKSHOP Wednesday-Thursday, August 20-21, 2014 LASP, Boulder CO In preparation for New Horizons flyby of Pluto around July 2015, the above workshop on the solar wind interaction with Pluto's atmosphere will focus on current ideas and models of the upstream solar wind conditions, the interaction of the surrounding plasma with Pluto's escaping atmosphere, and perturbations of the solar wind propagating downstream. The workshop will include presentations on plans for observations that will be made by and datasets collected by the New Horizons Alice (UVS), REX (Radio Science), SWAP (KeV plasma), PEPSSI (MeV particles), and SDC (dust counter) instruments. Go to: http://lasp.colorado.edu/home/mop/resources/hosted-meetings/swpluto/ Please contact bagenal-at-colorado.edu if you intend to attend. 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 FINAL ABSTRACT CALL FOR THE NASA EXPLORATION SCIENCE FORUM Note: extended deadline and new special session! Abstract submission deadline is 11:59 PM PDT May 2, 2014. Forum Dates: July 21-23 and Global Exploration Roadmap Meeting on July 24. International visitors MUST register by May 26th, 2014. Forum and GER logistics, schedule and registration info may be found at: http://sservi.nasa.gov/NESF2014 New: The third day of the ESF will contain a special session to engage the exploration and science communities in an important discussion of objectives and benefits of the different Global Exploration Roadmap (GER) destinations - the Moon, Near Earth Asteroids, the moons of Mars. This session will tie into the GER meeting the following day (July 24) and will discuss topics of interest that increase the synergies between human and robotic missions at all destinations. A focus on human activities at each of these potential destinations and abstracts are solicited on the following topics: - Lunar Surface Presence - Moon's role in further exploration destinations (cis-lunar space, NEA, Mars) - Human - Robotic Interaction - Building International Partnerships - Role of the Commercial Sector Please submit abstracts for this special session under the drop-down menu called "Human Exploration and Destination Drivers" on the Forum website. 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html August 20-21, 2014 Solar Wind Interaction with Pluto Workshop http://lasp.colorado.edu/home/mop/resources/hosted-meetings/swpluto/ Boulder, CO August 24-28, 2014 Small Bodies Dynamics 2014 (SBD14) http://sbd14.sciencesconf.org/ Sao Paulo, Brazil [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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