PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 10, Number 43 (October 16, 2016) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Susan Benecchi Co-Editors: Mark V. Sykes, Karen R. Stockstill-Cahill Email: pen_editor at psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Planetary Science 2. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Faculty Position in Planetary Mineralogy/Geochemistry 3. MEPAG Meeting 32 Presentations Posted 4. Plenary at DPS: Addressing Unconscious Bias 5. Assistant Professor of Astronomy, University of Maryland 6. Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Core-To-Core Program Planet2 Symposium 2017 7. Call for Papers: ICARUS Special Issue on Asteroids 8. [NASA] ROSES-16 Final Text Released for the New Frontiers Data Analysis Program 9. [NASA] Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) Mission SALMON-2 Second Community Announcement 10. [NASA] PDS: Dawn Vesta and Ceres Data Release 11. Planetary Space Science Special Issue on Space Weather at the Terrestrial Planets 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 CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR (TIER 2) IN PLANETARY SCIENCE Faculty position commencing at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor Department of Earth and Space Science & Engineering York University Toronto, Ontario Applications are solicited from candidates with successful research programs in planetary science. Research areas that complement current activity within the department are laboratory investigations, development of measurement instrumentation, data analysis, and numerical modeling in support of planetary exploration missions. For a more detailed description, please visit the web site: http://lassonde.yorku.ca/esse-crc-planetary-science 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 UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE, FACULTY POSITION IN PLANETARY MINERALOGY/PETROLOGY/GEOCHEMISTRY The Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at The University of Tennessee seeks to fill a faculty position in mineralogy/petrology/ geochemistry with emphasis in planetary geoscience at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position begins August 1, 2017. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a Research I University and the flagship campus of the UT system. Information about the department may be found at: http://eps.utk.edu The Department focuses on geology and has an active emphasis on planetary research through its Planetary Geosciences Institute: http://web.utk.edu/~pgi Requirements for the position are: Ph.D. in geology or a related field, and demonstrated research experience in planetary/terrestrial geoscience. To apply, please email the following to jmoersch@utk.edu, with the subject line "Planetary faculty application": C.V., cover letter describing research and teaching experience and plans, and names of four references with contact information. Applications received by November 15, 2016 are ensured review, but earlier submission is encouraged. The position will remain open until filled. Questions about the position should be directed to J. Moersch. The full version of the job advertisement may be found here: http://eps.utk.edu/about/jobs/Planetary%20Mineralology%20Petrology %20Geochemistry.pdf 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 MEPAG MEETING 32 PRESENTATIONS POSTED Thank you to all who participated in the 32nd MEPAG meeting - we hope you found it useful and informative. The presentations are now available, and we aim to post the meeting summary late next week. http://mepag.nasa.gov/meetings.cfm?expand=m32 As stated during the meeting, please send your comments about this meeting and its discussion topics to mepagmeetingqs@jpl.nasa.gov. In particular, we welcome comments on the proposed MEPAG studies (see the "Upcoming MEPAG activities" presentation) and possible agenda items for the spring face-to-face MEPAG Meeting (#33; see "Wrap-up" for the current date constraints). Jeff Johnson MEPAG Chair 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 PLENARY AT DPS: ADDRESSING UNCONSCIOUS BIAS Patricia Knezek Wednesday, October 19th, 2016: 2:00-2:20 PM, Ballroom D Abstract: Unconscious bias reflects expectations or stereotypes that influence our judgments of others (regardless of our own group). Everyone has unconscious biases. The end result of unconscious bias can be an accumulation of advantage or disadvantage that impacts the long-term career success of individuals, depending on which biases they are subject to. In order to foster a professional culture and climate, being aware of these unconscious biases and mitigating against them is a first step. This is particularly important when judgments are needed, such as in cases for recruitment, choice of speakers for conferences, and even reviewing papers submitted for publication. This presentation will cover how unconscious bias manifests itself, what evidence exists to demonstrate it exists, and ways it can be addressed. 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 OF ASTRONOMY, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND The Department of Astronomy at the University of Maryland (located in College Park, MD) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position. Accomplished candidates in any area of astronomy, astrophysics, or planetary science are encouraged to apply. We are searching for candidates at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track) level, but will consider applications for tenured ranks in exceptional cases. A PhD in astronomy, physics, planetary science, or a related discipline is required, and the successful candidate must have an established record of research excellence. Candidates are expected to have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. For more details and to apply, visit: www.astro.umd.edu/employment To receive full consideration, applications must be submitted by December 1, 2016. 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 JAPANESE SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SCIENCE (JSPS) CORE-TO-CORE PROGRAM PLANET2 SYMPOSIUM 2017 Symposium web site: https://www-n.oca.eu/michel/JSPSPlanet2_2017/ The JSPS Core-to-Core Program Planet2 Symposium 2017 will take place on February 20-23, 2017 in Villefranche Sur Mer (France) on the Cote d'Azur. The Symposium aims at reviewing recent ongoing and upcoming space missions and observations and recent progress in planet formation theories. Also we will discuss how we should synthesize these observational constraints to improve our understanding of planetary formation inside and outside the solar system. Topics will include remote-sensing observations of small bodies from a spacecraft or from ground-based observatories, microanalyses of samples from small bodies, observations of exoplanets from both space-based and ground-based telescopes, and planetary formation theories (from disk formation/evolution to current planetary system properties). Opportunities for international exchanges of young scholars in this field of science will also be discussed. Registration and abstract submission will open soon and an announcement will be forthcoming. Please save the dates if you're interested. Pr. Seiji Sugita and Dr. Patrick Michel (SOC chairs); Please contact: michelp@oca.eu and ikoma@eps.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp with questions. 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 CALL FOR PAPERS: ICARUS SPECIAL ISSUE ON ASTEROIDS There have been major advances in asteroid science in the last decade and, as that trend continues, we think it is the appropriate time to incorporate manuscripts reporting the results of new research from the field into a single special journal issue. Expecting that this will increase the impact and visibility of these papers, we have made arrangements with the journal Icarus for the publication of a special issue on asteroids. Topics of interest include, but are NOT limited to: * Near-Earth Asteroids and Impact Hazards * Surveys and Exploration * Asteroid Population Models * Asteroid Origins and Characterization * Asteroid Compositions * Asteroid Spins, Sizes, and Shapes * Asteroid Interiors * Asteroid Families * Active Asteroids * Collisions and Cratering * Orbit Determination and Propagation * Dynamical Evolution Guest Editors: Bojan Novakovic Henry Hsieh Giovanni F. Gronchi Important Dates: First submission: November 1st 2016 Deadline for paper submission: January 15th 2017 Manuscripts should be submitted through the EVISE e-learning platform located at: https://www.evise.com/profile/#/ICARUS/ The authors must select "Special Issue: Asteroids" at the "Article Type" step in the submission process. Pre-submission questions regarding the topics of interest should be directed to bojan@math.rs 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] ROSES-16 FINAL TEXT RELEASED FOR THE NEW FRONTIERS DATA ANALYSIS PROGRAM The objective of the New Frontiers Data Analysis Program (NFDAP) is to enhance the scientific return from New Frontiers missions by broadening scientific participation in the analysis and interpretation of data returned by these missions. Other mission and nonmission data sets may be used to supplement these data in a supporting role, but all proposals require the use of data from at least one New Frontiers mission. This program solicits research proposals to conduct scientific investigations utilizing or enhancing the utilization of data obtained by the New Frontiers missions. Please note that, similar to the Cassini Data Analysis Program and unlike target-focused Data Analysis Programs, NFDAP also permits the use of New Frontiers mission data for certain comparative planetology studies. Step-1 proposals are due February 8, 2017 Step-2 proposals are due May 3, 2017 Announcement #: NNH16ZDA001N Posted on the NASA research opportunity homepage at: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ and on the RSS feed at: http://nasascience.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/grant-solicitations /roses-2016. Questions concerning this program element may be directed to: Michael DiSanti at HQ-NFDAP@mail.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 [NASA] MARTIAN MOONS EXPLORATION (MMX) MISSION SALMON-2 SECOND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT In a previous Community Announcement (released April 15, 2016), NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) stated its intent to release a Program Element Appendix (PEA) to the Stand Alone Missions of Opportunity Notice (SALMON-2). This PEA will solicit proposals for one instrument investigation to be implemented on the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission, which is being developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for launch in 2024. Release of this MMX PEA has been postponed. NASA SMD intends to release the PEA no earlier than February 1, 2017. The MMX PEA will be issued as an appendix to the SALMON-3 notice, which is planned for release before that date. As previously announced, the purpose of the PEA will be to solicit proposals for one Principal Investigator (PI)-led science investigation involving the development of a Neutron and Gamma-Ray Spectrometer instrument, to be integrated with and deployed on the MMX spacecraft. Also as previously announced, no other investigations or instruments are planned for solicitation in this PEA. Questions: Dr. Thomas S. Statler Thomas.S.Statler@nasa.gov The subject line should consist of the character string "MMX PEA" (without quotation marks) [Edited for length.] 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 [NASA] PDS: DAWN VESTA AND CERES DATA RELEASE The Planetary Data System (PDS) is pleased to announce the availability of the following Dawn Vesta and Ceres data: - GRaND Ceres LAMO L1a (raw data) - GRaND Ceres LAMO L1b (calibrated data) http://sbn.psi.edu/pds/resource/dwncgrd.html - Framing Camera Ceres LAMO L1a - Framing Camera Ceres LAMO L1b - Framing Camera Ceres HAMO clear filter mosaics - Framing Camera Ceres HAMO color mosaics - Framing Camera Ceres LAMO clear filter mosaics - Ceres Stereophotogrammetric (SPG) Digital Terrain Model http://sbn.psi.edu/pds/resource/dwncfc2.html - Vesta Stereophotogrammetric (SPG) Digital Terrain Model http://sbn.psi.edu/pds/resource/dwnvfc2.html The Ceres LAMO (Low Altitude Mapping Orbit) data volumes cover data through LAMO cycle 8. Earlier mission phases have been previously released. To access all Dawn data in PDS, please visit the following link: http://sbn.psi.edu/pds/archive/dawn.html 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 PLANETARY SPACE SCIENCE SPECIAL ISSUE ON SPACE WEATHER AT THE TERRESTRIAL PLANETS The covered topics will include all aspects of planetary plasma physics and interactions in the Solar System, e.g.: (a) magnetospheres, ionospheres, auroras (b) the solar wind interaction with planets and their moons, or with asteroids/comets (c) plasma interactions with exospheres, dust and surfaces (d) intercomparisons of planetary environments Contributions are welcome that address previous, present, forthcoming and planned observations from space, as well as ground-based observations, theoretical modelling or simulations. Laboratory studies on planetary analogues aiming to simulate the surface-plasma interaction will be considered as well. The deadline for submission is 31st December 2016, Acceptance deadline is 30th September 2017. Regular papers are expected, and the usual refereeing process will be applied for publication in PSS. Instructions for submission: The submission website for this journal is located at: www.evise.com/evise/faces/pages/navigation/NavController.jspx? JRNL_ACR=pss To ensure that all manuscripts are correctly identified for inclusion into the special issue, it is important that authors select the name of the special issue when they upload their manuscripts: "Planetary Space Weather" Best regards, A. Milillo, A. Radioti, P. Garnier and N. 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