PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 9, Number 10 (March 8, 2015) 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. Education and Outreach “Help Desk” for Scientists Interested in Increasing Their Impact 2. Director, NASA Astrobiology Institute (NAI) 3. 2015B NASA IRTF Call for Proposals 4. March 2015 MEPAG Newsletter Available 5. Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Igneous Petrology/Geochemistry 6. Planetary Geomorphology 'Image of the Month' 7. NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships 8. 11th Low Cost Planetary Mission (LCPM-11) - Deadline for Abstract Submission Extended 9. Postdoctoral Researcher: Mineralogy and Petrology of Planetary Materials 10. 2nd Symposium of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR): Water and Life in the Universe 11. Reminder – LRO Data Users Workshop at LPSC 12. [NASA] PDS - Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Data Release 32 13. [NASA] PDS - MESSENGER Data Release 13 14. Reminder - Venus Town Hall Meeting and Early Career Scholars Mixer at LPSC 15. LPSC Peripheral Meeting 16. [NASA] Delay of Due Date for Science Education Cooperative Agreement Notice 17. [NASA] Release of Text for Mars Science Laboratory Participating Scientist Program 18. [NASA] Planetary Data System Discipline Nodes Cooperative Agreement Notice 19. [NASA] Solicitation of Proposals from Minority Serving Community Colleges 20. [NASA] Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Aerospace Academy 21. [NASA] Emerging Worlds Program Element Clarification 22. 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 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH “HELP DESK” FOR SCIENTISTS INTERESTED IN INCREASING THEIR IMPACT This year at the 46th LPSC the Planetary Science Forum will reprise its popular “Help Desk” for scientists. Are you teaching an introductory class this semester and looking for new ideas? Have questions about evaluation? Want to learn more about how to engage students in your child’s classroom? Looking for resources and contacts to expand your current outreach efforts in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM)? Interested in education and outreach, but are not sure where to start? Visit the “Help Desk” on Monday, March 16, 2:30 to 5:00 pm, or Wednesday, March 18, 12:00 to 1:30 pm, in the Indian Springs Room. Inform us in advance of your interest at: http://doodle.com/8u2ku8gxkw56xqgz to ensure adequate resources, or just drop in. For more information, contact Jennifer Grier at jgrier@psi.edu. 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 DIRECTOR, NASA ASTROBIOLOGY INSTITUTE (NAI) NASA seeks a new Director for the NASA Astrobiology Institute (NAI). The ideal candidate will be an internationally recognized scientist with proven experience in leading or managing large interdisciplinary research programs or projects, possessed with a vision for leading the Institute into the future. Applicants for this position should have a broad scientific perspective on astrobiology, experience in conducting interdisciplinary scientific research, and demonstrated skills needed to harness the strengths of disparate research communities towards a greater goal. She/he should understand how to grow a research endeavor and respond to changing budget climates while focusing on maximizing the scientific return on NASA’s investments in astrobiology. He/she should have experience in leading a diverse staff ranging from established scientists to support personnel, resource planning, and executing budgets and schedules. He/she should be comfortable with modern information technologies and distributed research teams. NASA is particularly interested in applicants who will find ways to infuse astrobiology into NASA flight missions. Interested individuals should apply directly to USAJobs at: http://www.usajobs.gov by May 1, 2015. In the keyword search box, type vacancy number “AR15S0001”. Select “Director, NASA Astrobiology Institute”, then click “Apply Online”. 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 2015B NASA IRTF CALL FOR PROPOSALS The due date for the 2015B semester (August 1, 2015 to January 31, 2016) is Wednesday, April 1, 2015. See our online submission form at: http://irtfweb.ifa.hawaii.edu/observing/applicationForms.php which is available for proposal submission until the deadline. For the full text and list of available instruments, please see: http://irtfweb.ifa.hawaii.edu/observing/callForProposals.php 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 MARCH 2015 MEPAG NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE Dear Members of the Mars Community, On behalf of Lisa Pratt (MEPAG Chair), Dave Beaty, Rich Zurek, and Serina Diniega of the Mars Program Science Office, the March 2015 edition of the Mars Exploration Science Monthly Newsletter can be found at: http://mepag.jpl.nasa.gov 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 TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN IGNEOUS PETROLOGY/GEOCHEMISTRY The Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks an Earth scientist for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in high-temperature earth processes. We seek an outstanding scientist who combines field, laboratory and modeling investigations and will establish an externally funded research program in the petrological and/or geochemical evolution of Earth’s crust and/or mantle. The applicant will be expected to direct graduate student research at the M.S. and Ph.D. levels and contribute to both undergraduate and graduate education. Interested applicants must have a doctorate in geology or a related geoscience field by the time of hire. More information about the Department can be found at: http://www.unr.edu/geology Applications are due by August 15th, 2015 and review will begin shortly after. All interested applicants should view the application and submit their materials at: http://www.unrsearch.com/postings/17132 Include a cover letter, CV, statement of research, statement of teaching philosophy, and complete contact information for at least three letters of reference. We hope to fill the position by January 1st, 2016. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Stacia Gordon, at staciag@unr.edu. The University of Nevada, Reno is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. [Edited for 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 PLANETARY GEOMORPHOLOGY 'IMAGE OF THE MONTH' The March image of the month is now available at the IAG's Planetary Geomorphology web page at: http://planetarygeomorphology.wordpress.com/ This Month’s topic is on Long-runout landslide transport in Valles Marineris, Mars. The post contributed by Jessica Watkins, Dept. of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, USA. 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 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, astrophysics, planetary science, astrobiology, space bioscience, aeronautics and engineering, human exploration and operations, and space technology. An example of one of the research opportunities in planetary science is: https://www3.orau.gov/NPDoc/Catalog/18818 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/1Kjlmyr For further information and to apply, visit: http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc/description/index.htm Questions: nasapostdoc@orau.org 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 11TH LOW COST PLANETARY MISSION (LCPM-11) - DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION EXTENDED The abstract deadline has been extended to March 16th, 2015. In session 1, we can already announce that NASA, ESA and JAXA will be presenting their low cost mission plans. For questions on abstract submission and registration, contact Barbara Stracke (Barbara.Stracke@dlr.de). The International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) LCPM-11 will be held on June 9th - 11th , 2015 in Berlin, Germany, at the Archenhold Sternwarte located in one of the largest parks in the city. The meeting website is: http://www.dlr.de/LCPM11 You are invited to submit your abstract and register for the meeting through this website. We will convene in the Einstein Saal, the venue where Albert Einstein gave his first public lecture on the theory of relativity in Berlin. There will be an icebreaker on June 8th 2015 at the Archenhold Sternwarte. A social event will be held with reception and dinner in the historic Berlin Museum of Natural History on June 10th 2015. A preliminary program will soon be announced. Co-chairs, Tilman Spohn German Aerospace Center (DLR) Institute of Planetary Research Gregg Vane NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Solar System Exploration Directorate [Edited for length] 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 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER: MINERALOGY AND PETROLOGY OF PLANETARY MATERIALS The Universities Space Research Association’s Lunar and Planetary Institute,invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the mineralogy and petrology of planetary materials. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Allan Treiman in NASA- funded efforts, emphasizing planetary crusts and magmas, and their volatile constituents and on the CheMin science team of the Mars Science Laboratory mission. The candidate will participate in analysis and interpretation of CheMin X-ray diffraction data of Mars surface materials; and may also participate in operations planning for the CheMin instrument. Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. in petrology or geochemistry; experience with planetary materials is helpful, but not required. The position would be for two years, with possible extension to a third year. The candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident, and be able to pass a detailed government background investigation. Applicants should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vita with a list of publications, a brief (maximum three pages) statement of research interests, and a list of three references to the posting at: https://usracareers.silkroad.com/ USRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 2ND SYMPOSIUM OF THE COMMITTEE ON SPACE RESEARCH (COSPAR): WATER AND LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE 9 – 13 November 2015 Foz do Iguacu, Brazil For more information see: http://cosparbrazil2015.org/ Abstract Deadline: 31 May 2015 Topics: - Space astronomy missions to detect ingredients for life and exoplanets in the universe: status of current and future approved missions and new proposals - Water and life in the universe and on Earth: impact on human consciousness and societies - Satellite and probe missions for water remote sensing on Earth, planets, and other celestial bodies - Water and Life in the Solar System - Water from chemical, biological, and physical perspectives - Role of water from the ground to the upper atmosphere - Astrobiology: habitability, synthesis of organics in ice, and prebiotic chemistry in liquid water - Water, organics and life support for human exploration in low Earth orbit, the Moon and beyond - Interdisciplinary lectures, keynote talks, public lectures Selected papers published in Advances in Space Research and Life Sciences in Space Research, fully refereed journals with no deadlines open to all submissions in relevant fields. Scientific Program Chair: Dr. Othon Winter, UNESP - São Paulo State University cospar@cosparhq.cnes.fr 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 REMINDER - LRO DATA USERS WORKSHOP AT LPSC Want to learn about the data available from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO)? The LRO data users workshop is for you! This educational and informative workshop will be on Sunday March 15, 2015, in the Shenandoah room at the LPSC Hotel (Woodlands Marriott) from 9AM - 5PM. LRO team members will discuss the available data from our instruments. They'll show you how to find them, how to use them, and answer your questions about the data. Refreshments and snacks will be made available. This will be an open- house-style workshop; please attend when you can and stay as long as you wish. The schedule below details the agenda for the day. Details are also available at: http://lunar.gsfc.nasa.gov/datausersworkshop.html Agenda: 9:00 - Introductions 9:15 - Lunar Exploration Neutron Detector (LEND) 9:45 - Lyman Alpha Mapping Project (LAMP) 10:15 - Mini-RF (Radar) 10:45 - Break 11:00 - Cosmic Ray Telescope for the Effects of Radiation (CRaTER) 11:30 - Q&A #1 12:00 - Lunch/Discussion 1:00 - Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter (LOLA) 1:30 - Diviner 3:00 - Break 3:15 - Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) 4:45 - Q&A #2 5:00 - Wrap-up 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 [NASA] PDS - MARS RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER DATA RELEASE 32 The Planetary Data System (PDS) is pleased to announce a new delivery of Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) data for the following instruments: CRISM CTX HiRISE MARCI MCS RSS SPICE There will be no SHARAD data and no derived gravity data for this release. In general, MRO Release 32 includes data collected from May 9, 2014, through August 8, 2014. The release includes HiRISE data for November 5, 2014, to January 30, 2015. To access the above data: http://pds.nasa.gov/subscription_service/SS-20150302.html To access the latest PDS Data Releases: http://pds.nasa.gov/subscription_service/SS-Release.html All available PDS data may be found at: http://pds.nasa.gov/tools/data-search/ For further information, see the PDS Home Page: http://pds.nasa.gov/ The PDS Team Mail to: pds_operator@jpl.nasa.gov Phone: (818) 393-7165 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 [NASA] PDS - MESSENGER DATA RELEASE 13 The Planetary Data System is pleased to announce Release 13 of data collected by the MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging (MESSENGER) mission, including raw and calibrated products acquired through 17 September 2014 and advanced products created from data acquired through 17 March 2014. MESSENGER's instruments are the Mercury Dual Imaging System (MDIS), with wide-angle and narrow-angle cameras for imaging Mercury's surface; a Gamma-Ray and Neutron Spectrometer (GRNS) and an X-Ray Spectrometer (XRS) for remote geochemical mapping; a Magnetometer (MAG) to measure the planetary magnetic field; a Mercury Laser Altimeter (MLA) to measure surface topography and planetary shape; the Mercury Atmospheric and Surface Composition Spectrometer (MASCS), combining an Ultraviolet and Visible Spectrometer (UVVS) with a Visible and Infrared Spectrograph (VIRS) to make high-resolution spectral measurements of the surface and to survey the structure and composition of Mercury's tenuous neutral exosphere; and an Energetic Particle and Plasma Spectrometer (EPPS) to characterize the charged particle and plasma environment of Mercury. Data sets in this release: http://pds.nasa.gov/subscription_service/SS-20150306.html Data archived in the PDS: http://pds.nasa.gov ACT-REACT QuickMap interactive Web interface: http://messenger.jhuapl.edu http://www.nasa.gov/messenger MDIS mosaics: http://messenger.jhuapl.edu/the_mission/mosaics.html 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 REMINDER - VENUS TOWN HALL MEETING AND EARLY CAREER SCHOLARS MIXER AT LPSC Thursday, March 19, 2015 Venus Exploration Analysis Group (VEXAG) invites you to participate in lunchtime Venus Town Hall Meeting in Waterway 1-3 and an evening Early Career Scholars Mixer at LPSC on Thursday, March 19, 2015 in the Marriott Waterway Hotel’s Acqua Lounge. The objective of the Venus Town Hall meeting is to encourage a community discussion and receive feedback on the current Venus activities, including updates on NASA’s Planetary Science Division and NASA R&A Restructuring. An Agenda is posted on the VEXAG Web-Site: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/vexag/ Join the VEXAG Early Career Scholars Focus Group for an Informal Meet and Greet at the Acqua Lounge before the Venus poster Session on Thursday night. Please check the VEXAG - Early Career Scholars Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432478660134856/ This will be dutch treat as drinks are not included. 15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15 LPSC PERIPHERAL MEETING Conducting Planetary Science from Stratospheric Balloon Platforms Day: Wednesday Date: 3/18/2015 Start Time: 5:30 PM End Time: 7:30 PM Room: Waterway 1-3 We will discuss scientific ballooning for conducting planetary science to better understand how these platforms could serve the community and to help the planetary science community better understand the characteristics of this potential capability. These platforms may offer a low barrier to entry opportunity for both new and established researchers to conduct their own measurement campaigns and missions. At this meeting, we will describe these mission capabilities, the general nature of scientific ballooning, mission/instrument considerations, and the potential opportunities these platforms offer to the planetary science community. 16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16 [NASA] DELAY OF DUE DATE FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NOTICE Science Education CAN, Amendment 1: The due date for Notice of Intent to Science Education CAN has been delayed to March 9, 2015, to allow more time for those affected by recent weather-related events. The proposal due date remains unchanged at May 4, 2015. The goal of NASA SMD Science Education is to enable NASA scientists and engineers into the learning environment more efficiently and effectively for learners of all ages. This CAN is to meet the following NASA SMD Science Education Objectives: Enabling STEM education, improving U.S. science literacy; advancing National education goals; and leveraging science education through partnerships NOIs to Science Education CAN (NNH15ZDA004C) are now due March 9, 2015. This is a requirement for those submitting proposals. The proposal due date remains unchanged at May 4, 2015. This Amendment 1 of NASA SMD Science Education CAN will be posted on the NASA research opportunity homepage at: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ Answers to questions about this Announcement and Frequently Asked Questions from the draft CAN text are available on the website at: https://nspires.nasaprs.com/ Programmatic questions should be submitted to: Kristen Erickson CANsci-ed@hq.nasa.gov [Edited for length] 17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17 [NASA] RELEASE OF TEXT FOR MARS SCIENCE LABORATORY PARTICIPATING SCIENTIST PROGRAM This solicitation is for Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Participating Scientist (PS) investigations to enhance the scientific return from the mission by broadening participation in the mission to include new investigations that broaden and/or complement the funded Principal Investigator (PI)-led instrument investigations, thus maximizing the contribution of MSL to the future exploration and scientific understanding of Mars. Participating Scientist proposals may include investigations that are instrument specific or multiinstrument in nature and, in all cases, must include both science analysis and an operational component (commitment to participate in daily operations) in order to be considered. Existing Participating Scientists and their PS investigation team members, if they are interested in continuing as Participating Scientists, must propose and successfully re-compete. Mandatory Step-1 proposals are due by May 6, 2015, and full Step-2 proposals are due by June 3, 2015. This Amendment will be posted on the NASA research opportunity homepage at: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/and will appear on the RSS feed at: http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/grant-solicitations/ roses-2015/ Questions concerning this program element may be directed to: Michael A. Meyer HQ-MSLPS@mail.nasa.gov [Edited for length] 18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18 [NASA] PLANETARY DATA SYSTEM DISCIPLINE NODES COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NOTICE The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate is releasing a Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) soliciting team-based proposals for participation in the NASA Planetary Data System (PDS) as Discipline Nodes. The goal of this CAN is to maintain a federated archive of planetary science data, curated by discipline experts. The current Discipline Nodes were initially selected competitively in 2003. Issuance of this CAN is dependent on programmatic factors, including NASA receiving an appropriation and operating plan containing adequate funding within the NASA Planetary Science Division budget. Any costs incurred by prospective investigators in preparing submissions in response to this CAN are incurred completely at the submitter's own risk. A preproposal conference will be held no less than 2 weeks after release of the CAN to provide interested parties with the opportunity to better understand the intent, scope, and selection criteria of this CAN. Information about the preproposal conference will be posted at: http://mgmt.pds.nasa.gov/can2015 Programmatic questionsregarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing or via E-mail no later than 10 days prior to the proposal due date to: Dr. Michael New pds-can@lists.nasa.gov [Edited for length] 19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19 [NASA] SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS FROM MINORITY SERVING COMMUNITY COLLEGES NASA’s Office of Education Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) solicits proposals from Minority Serving Community Colleges, as identified by the US Department of Education and that align with White House Executive Orders for Minority Institutions, to strengthen curriculum and curricular pathways in STEM, and attract, retain, and support the success of underrepresented students in STEM degree programs. The MC3I proposals will contain plans for and be guided by curriculum improvements, and address one of the following: (1) improving curriculum in STEM vocational certificate programs, Associate of Arts/Science degree programs, and/or transfer programs; (2) strengthening and diversifying the STEM pipeline through high school partnerships; or (3) expanding opportunities in engineering. Proposers are required to partner with a NASA center or facility, and are highly encouraged to partner with other institutions, such as K-12 school districts and 4-year colleges/universities. All information needed is available at: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/nraguidebook/ and https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/ Institutions planning to prepare a proposal package are required to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to propose. NOIs should be submitted by April 14, 2015, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Proposals are due on June 11, 2015 by 11:59 pm in NSPIRES. [Edited for length] 20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20 [NASA] MINORITY UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROJECT (MUREP) AEROSPACE ACADEMY NASA has announced the Education Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS) 2014 Amendment 11 for the NASA Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Aerospace Academy. MUREP solicits proposals from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to create and implement a NASA MUREP Aerospace Academy (MAA) to increase participation and retention of historically underserved and underrepresented K-12 youth in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The MAA seeks proposals from MSIs to develop new exciting avenues for attracting students to STEM fields. MAA development establishes a pipeline as well as a mechanism for K-12 learners to be inspired, engaged and educated, utilizing NASA unique content while progressively being challenged. Notices of Intent are requested by April 14, 2015 and proposals are due by June 11, 2015. This Amendment to the NASA Research Announcement "Education Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS) 2014" NNH14ZHA001N is posted on the NASA research opportunity homepage at: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ Questions concerning Appendix J, NASA MUREP Aerospace Academy may be directed to: Darlene Walker NASAMAA@nasaprs.com [Edited for length] 21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21 [NASA] EMERGING WORLDS PROGRAM ELEMENT CLARIFICATION NASA has clarified ROSES-2015 program element C.2 Emerging Worlds in a couple of ways: The first paragraph of program element C.2 Emerging Worlds was updated to better align with the 2014 Science Plan, and Section 2.3 on award duration and size was updated to clarify what kind of justification is required from proposers seeking awards more than three years in duration and based on recent selections from ROSES-2014 it was noted that the average award size for EW was $150K, but with a very wide range depending on the nature of the work. More information will be presented in an upcoming FAQ for EW. The due dates remain unchanged.Questions regarding this program element should be directed to Jeff Grossman at jeffrey.n.grossman@mail.nasa.gov. 22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS May 12-14, 2015 European Lunar Symposium http://els2015.arc.nasa.gov Frascati, Italy July 29 - July 3, 2015 20th Humans in Space Symposium (HIS) http://www.his2015.com Prague, Czech Republic September 21-26, 2015 The Bridging the Gap III: Impact Cratering in Nature, Experiments and Modeling http://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/gap2015/ Freiburg, Germany October 20-23, 2015 2nd International Planetary Caves Conference http://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/2ndcaves2015/ 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.] *********************************************************************** * 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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