PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 9, Number 45 (November 8, 2015) 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. 2016 Pierazzo International Student Travel Award - Deadline Friday 2. The 4th BEPIS Meeting in Beijing, China 3. [NASA] Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) Program, 2016-2017 Academic Year 4. [NASA] Annual Invitation for Public Nominations by U.S. Citizens for Service on the NASA Advisory Council's Science Committee Subcommittees 5. Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track), Loiusiana State University 6. A Few Recent Resources for Those Who Teach or Explain Astronomy 7. NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships 8. [NASA] Request for Information: Preparation for the Development of a Community-Based Roadmap for Planetary Data Services 9. International Conference on Permafrost 2016 Session: Planetary Permafrost and Earth Analogues 10. Jovian Magnetic Field and Magnetosphere Postdoctoral Researcher 11. Venus 2016 Conference - Call for Papers 12. VEXAG Student Travel Grants for International Venus Science Conference 13. 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 2016 PIERAZZO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TRAVEL AWARD - DEADLINE FRIDAY Application deadline: 9 PM PST, November 13, 2015 Awards will be announced on or before November 30, 2015 This award is established by the Planetary Science Institute in memory of Senior Scientist Betty Pierazzo to support and encourage graduate students to build international collaborations and relationships in planetary science. Two awards will be made each year, contingent upon there being meritorious applications. One will be awarded to a graduate student working on his or her Ph.D. at an institution within the U.S. This is to support travel to a planetary science related meeting (conferences and workshops) outside of the U.S. The second award will be to a graduate student working on his or her Ph.D. at an institution outside of the U.S. This is to support travel to a planetary science related meeting within the U.S. These include general meetings that have planetary-focused sessions such as the AGU, GSA, EGU and IAG. The award will consist of a certificate and up to $2000US. Additional information and application materials are available at: http://www.psi.edu/pista 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 THE 4TH BEPIS MEETING IN BEIJING, CHINA This is a brief notice to announce that we will be holding the fourth Beijing Earth and Planetary Interiors Symposium (BEPIS) in 2016. The meeting will be held, as before, at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China. It will run from May 27 (Friday) to May 30 (Monday), with May 27 acting as the registration day. BEPIS is a wide ranging meeting, which brings together observations and theoretical advances in paleo-, bio-, geo-, and rock magnetism, geodynamo theories and models, as well as planetary and solar system magnetism. The primary aim of the meeting is to bring scientists in different disciplines (experimental, observational, theoretical and numerical) together to further our understanding of the origin, structure and variations of Earth's and planetary magnetic fields. We are looking forward to inviting friends old and new to participate in the Beijing Symposium, and we will announce further details on the meeting website: http://bepis2016.csp.escience.cn 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] EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE FELLOWSHIP (NESSF) PROGRAM 2016-2017 ACADEMIC YEAR New application deadline: February 1, 2016 Renewal application deadline: March 15, 2016 This call for graduate fellowship proposals. Applications are solicitied from accredited U.S. universities on behalf of individuals pursuing Masters or Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Earth and space sciences, or related disciplines. The Planetary Research Program invites a wide range of investigations into the nature and origin of the celestial bodies in our Solar System and whether life exists beyond Earth. Topics may include, but are not limited to investigations [edited]: - aimed at understanding the formation and evolution of the Solar System and planetary systems in general, and of the planetary bodies, satellites, and small bodies in these systems; - of extraterrestrial materials; - which enhance the scientific return of missions through the analysis of data collected by those missions. Go to: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ Click on "Solicitations" then click on "Open Solicitations" then select the "NESSF 16" announcement. For further information contact for NESSF Earth Science Research: Claire Macaulay 202-358-0151 claire.i.macaulay@nasa.gov or for NESSF Heliophysics Research, Planetary Science Research, and Astrophysics Research: Dolores Holland 202-358-0734 hq-nessf-Space@nasa.gov [Edited for content] 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] ANNUAL INVITATION FOR PUBLIC NOMINATIONS BY U.S. CITIZENS FOR SERVICE ON THE NASA ADVISORY COUNCIL'S SCIENCE COMMITTEE SUBCOMMITTEES For the full announcement and directions, go to: http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/grant-solicitations/annual -invitation-public-nominations-us-citizens-service-nasa-science -advisory-subcommittees/ The deadline for NASA receipt of all public nominations is November 23, 2015. The following qualifications/experience are highly desirable in nominees, and should be clearly presented in their self-nomination letters [edited]: - At least 10 years post-Ph.D. research experience - Leadership in scientific and/or education and public outreach fields - Participation in NASA programs - Good knowledge of NASA programs in the scientific field of the subcommittee - Knowledge of the latest Decadal Survey Please submit the nomination as a single package containing the cover email and both required attachments electronically to the specific email identified for the NAC science subcommittee of interest: - Astrophysics Subcommittee (APS): aps-execsec@hq.nasa.gov - Earth Science Subcommittee (ESS): ess-execsec@hq.nasa.gov - Heliophysics Subcommittee (HPS): hps-execsec@hq.nasa.gov - Planetary Protection Subcommittee (PPS): pps-execsec@hq.nasa.gov - Planetary Science Subcommittee (PSS): pss-execsec@hq.nasa.gov Please visit the NAC Science Committee's subcommittee website at: http://science.nasa.gov/science-committee/subcommittees/ For any questions, please contact: Ms. Elaine Denning 202-358-0332 elaine.j.denning@nasa.gov [Edited for length] 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 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (TENURE-TRACK), LOIUSIANA STATE UNIVERSITY The Department of Geology and Geophysics at Louisiana State University seeks an outstanding individual with expertise in the broad area of geophysics. The specific geophysical research area is open to all subdisciplines of geophysics. However, the individual should be able to work on problems that either build on existing strengths in the Department or advance science in fields that complement these strengths. This tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level is intended to complement our existing research strengths, including Coastal Resilience and Near Surface Processes, Evolution of Sedimentary Basins, Earth Materials and Processes, Planetary Science, Tectonometamorphism, Climate and Tectonics, and Polar Studies. Research in this sub-discipline may also build strength in the LSU campus-wide research focus areas of "Coastal Sustainability and Environment" (CS&E), "Conventional and Renewable Energy" (C&RE), "Core Computing/High Performance Computing" (CC/HPC), and "Materials Science and Engineering" (MS&E). Nominations or inquiries should be directed to Geophysics Search Committee, at 225-578-3353 or geology@lsu.edu The complete advertisement is available at URL: https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59923 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 A FEW RECENT RESOURCES FOR THOSE WHO TEACH OR EXPLAIN ASTRONOMY 1) Saturn Talk by Carolyn Porco; Latest in YouTube Silicon Valley Series: http://www.youtube.com/svastronomylectures 2) A Subject Index to "Astronomy Education Review" (2001-2013): http://aas.org/teach/subject-index-papers-astronomy-education-review -2001-2013 3) There's More to Mars Science Fiction than "The Martian": http://www.astrosociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Mars.pdf https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282505754_Mars_Science _Fiction_with_Reasonable_Science 4) For Astronomy Outreach Resources, Check the MOOSE: http://aas.org/outreach/moose-menu-outreach-opportunities-science -education [Edited for length] 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://apps.orau.gov/NPDoc/Catalog/17565 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/1Q88xf2 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 [NASA] REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: PREPARATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY-BASED ROADMAP FOR PLANETARY DATA SERVICES Response Date: January 5, 2016 NASA is preparing to work with the planetary science community to develop a Roadmap for its Planetary Data Services - the data and sample management architecture that supports the robotic exploration of the Solar System - particularly, the Planetary Data System (PDS). This Roadmap will address actions for the years 2017-2026. NASA is seeking input from the planetary and data science communities in the form of a Request For Information (RFI) designated NNH15ZDA012L that has been posted on NSPIRES: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ Select Open Solicitations, then search on NNH15ZDA012L. NASA especially seeks input on the following topics [edited]: 1. What tools, resources, workflows, tutorials, and interfaces 2. Making the archiving process seamless, less costly and more efficient 3. The role of PDS relative to other archiving alternatives (e.g., journals), in providing the public access to NASA-generated data 4. Integration of PDS data products and USGS, MPC, other products 5. The role should the PDS play in encouraging the development of higher-order data products 6. Identifiable improvements to the current search capabilities of the PDS Address questions to: Michael New michael.h.new@nasa.gov [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 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PERMAFROST 2016 SESSION: PLANETARY PERMAFROST AND EARTH ANALOGUES Dear colleagues, We would like to invite you to the session "Planetary Permafrost and Earth Analogues" at the 11th International Conference on Permafrost (ICOP) 2016 in Potsdam, Germany, 20-24 June 2016. This session #16 aims to give an up-to-date insight on the study of ice and permafrost and resulting landforms on planetary surfaces. A special emphasis will be on the use of analogous cold-climate environments on Earth. Deadline for abstract submission is on Tuesday, 01 December 2015. Please feel free to contact any of the conveners for more information. For young scientists: Applications for conference and workshop stipends must be submitted together with abstract submission until Tuesday, 01 December 2015. Sincerely, Conveners: Antoine Sejourne University Paris Sud, GEOPS, France antoine.sejourne@u-psud.fr Andreas Johnsson University of Gothenburg, Sweden andreasj@gvc.gu.se Jan Raack Open University, UK jan.raack@gmx.de 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 JOVIAN MAGNETIC FIELD AND MAGNETOSPHERE POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER Applications are now being accepted for two Visiting Scientist positions funded through the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) 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 Jupiter's magnetic field and magnetosphere, using data from the Juno (New Frontier) mission. The selectees will work on site at GSFC in the Solar System Exploration Division as a member of the Juno Magnetometer Investigation Team, participating in data analysis and scientific studies, leading to publication of results in scientific journals. Candidates for this position should have a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline with 6+ years' experience conducting scientific research. Experience with magnetometer instrumentation and data, disciplined programming skills (primarily IDL and Fortran), and scientific writing experience are desired. All interested candidates must apply directly on our website at: https://usracareers.silkroad.com Each applicant should send a Curriculum Vita, list of publications, statement of research interests, and contact information for three references. The USRA is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 VENUS 2016 CONFERENCE - CALL FOR PAPERS Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce an International Venus Science Conference to be held in Oxford, U.K., on 4-8 April 2016. The conference invites presentations on all aspects of Venus science, from the interior to the exosphere. Comparative planetology talks (highlighting parallels with other planets in our solar system or with exoplanets), and presentations related to future missions or investigations, are welcome. The programme will comprise invited and contributed talks, as well as posters. The abstract deadline will be 22 Jan 2016. Financial support for students is available; the deadline for application is also 22 Jan 2016. Further information about abstract submission and all other details are available at the conference website: http://venus2016.uk On behalf of the organising committee, Colin Wilson (Oxford University, UK) Hakan Svedhem (ESA/ESTEC, Netherlands) Giuseppe Piccioni (IAPS-INAF, Italy) Thomas Widemann (Obs. Paris, France) Takeshi Imamura (ISAS/JAXA, Japan) Jim Head (Brown Univ., USA) Chris Russell (UCLA, USA) For questions e-mail: info@venus2016.uk 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 VEXAG STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS FOR INTERNATIONAL VENUS SCIENCE CONFERENCE The Venus Exploration Analysis Group (VEXAG) will provide travel support for one or two U.S. students to the International Venus Science Conference 2016, Oxford, England, April 4-8, 2016: http://venus2016.uk Travel support would include travel, accommodations and a daily allowance for meals. To apply, provide by Friday, December 11, 2015 to twthompson@jpl.nasa.gov a concatenated document containing: 1) A statement of how your participation in this meeting will benefit you professionally and contribute to NASA's explorations of Venus, 2) A draft of your abstract for the meeting, 3) Your resume, and 4) A faculty member endorsement. 5) For administrative reasons, provide: - Legal Full Name, - Date of Birth and City/State of Birth, - Preferred Email Address + Phone Numbers, - Home Address, - Emergency Contact - Name, Relationship, and Phone Number, - Your Affiliation with Full Address and Phone Number, and - Gender If you are a permanent resident alien, also provide: - Country of Citizenship - Birth Date and Birth City, State/Region and Country - Passport Number, with Expiration Date - Visa Type, with Effective and Expiration Dates - Alien Registration # (if applicable) 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS May 27-30, 2016 Fourth Beijing Earth and Planetary Interior Symposium http://bepis2016.csp.escience.cn Beijing, China June 20-24, 2016 11th International Conference on Permafrost http://icop2016.org Potsdam, Germany [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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