PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 12, Number 20 (May 20, 2018) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Elisabeth Adams Co-Editors: Karen R. Stockstill-Cahill, Mark V. Sykes Email: pen_editor@psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. 34th American Society for Gravitational and Space Research Conference 2. [NASA] ROSES-18 Amendment 12: New Opportunity in C.24 Apollo Next Generation Sample Analysis 3. Field Training and Research Program at Meteor Crater 4. Applications for GSA Planetary Geology Division Junior Student Advisory Member Due June 1 5. [NASA] ROSES-18 Amendment 13: C.23 ICEE 2 Final Text 6. Job Announcement - NASA MSFC 7. Molecular Geobiology EMBO Practical Course with a Field Trip 8. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions Commercial Announcements: C1. Origin and Evolution of the Atmospheres of Early Venus, Earth and Mars 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 34TH AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR GRAVITATIONAL AND SPACE RESEARCH CONFERENCE 31 October to 3 November 2018 Bethesda North Marriot Hotel & Conference Center Rockville, Maryland Deadline is 15 June 2018 We are pleased to issue a Call for Abstracts for the 33rd annual American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) conference. The meeting will take place 31 October to 3 November 2018 at the Bethesda North Marriot Hotel & Conference Center Rockville, MD. The annual ASGSR meeting provides a forum for the Life and Physical Sciences communities to meet and discuss their latest findings in gravitational and space research. You are invited to submit an abstract electronically no later than 15 June 2018 using the abstract submittal form and instructions posted at: http://asgsr.org All submitted abstracts will be peer reviewed by the conference organizing committee. Accepted abstracts by authors registered for the conference are published in the meeting program. The program is distributed at the meeting and available on-line. Authors are strongly encouraged to submit a full manuscript to the Journal of Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR's refereed journal). Abstract notification will be emailed to authors no earlier than 30 July 2018. [Edited for length] 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 [NASA] ROSES-18 AMENDMENT 12: NEW OPPORTUNITY IN C.24 APOLLO NEXT GENERATION SAMPLE ANALYSIS The goal of the Apollo Next Generation Sample Analysis (ANGSA) Program is to maximize the science derived from samples returned by the Apollo Program in preparation for future lunar missions anticipated in the 2020s and beyond. To achieve this, ANGSA solicits research on specially curated materials from the Apollo 15, 16, and 17 sample collections, which were returned to Earth in 1971-72. The ANGSA program will consider only proposals that focus on the analysis of the following list of Apollo samples, although proposers are welcome to include other lunar samples in their studies to help understand the specially curated samples. Notices of Intent to propose are requested by June 22, 2018, and proposals are due by August 21, 2018. This amendment (NNH18ZDA001N) will be posted on the NASA research opportunity homepage at: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ Questions: Jeff Grossman and Sarah Noble at HQ-ANGSA@mail.nasa.gov. 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 FIELD TRAINING AND RESEARCH PROGRAM AT METEOR CRATER Deadline Approaching: June 11, 2018 October 6-14, 2018 Barringer Meteorite Crater, Arizona The LPI-JSC Center for Lunar Science and Exploration is excited to announce a student field camp opportunity coming this fall. The Field Training and Research Program at Meteor Crater is organized under the auspices of the NASA Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI), which is designed, in part, to train a new generation of explorers for the Moon and beyond. This is a week-long geology field class and research project based at Barringer Meteorite Crater, Arizona, more popularly known as Meteor Crater. The goal is to introduce students to impact cratering processes and provide an opportunity to assist with a research project at the crater. Skills developed during the field camp should better prepare the students for their own thesis studies in impact cratered terrains, whether on Earth, the Moon, asteroids, Mars, or some other solar system planetary surface. The field camp is designed for graduate students in geology and planetary science programs, although advanced undergraduate students will be considered. U.S. and international students are eligible. For more information and an electronic application form: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/exploration/mcFieldCamp/ [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 APPLICATIONS FOR GSA PLANETARY GEOLOGY DIVISION JUNIOR STUDENT ADVISORY MEMBER DUE JUNE 1 This position, open to graduate students, offers students an opportunity to actively engage with the PGD officers and planetary community in an important role on this service committee. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, updating and maintaining the Student Opportunities page on the PGD website, helping to staff and provide student-related materials at the PGD booth during the GSA annual meeting and at LPSC, running the annual button design contest, serving as a PGD representative to the GSA Student Advisory Council, and participating in and taking notes during regularly scheduled PGD telecons. This is a two-year position (second year as a Senior Student Advisor), and includes one partial travel award to attend and present first-author research at the annual GSA meeting. To apply, email a current one-page CV (include discipline and advisor) and a short justification (300-500 words) on why you are interested in serving as a PGD Student Advisor. Justification should focus on your record of previous community involvement and public service. More details here: http://rock.geosociety.org/pgd/student-advisors.html Send completed application materials as a single PDF to Sharon Wilson Purdy at purdys@si.edu by June 1, 2018. 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 [NASA] ROSES-18 Amendment 13: C.23 ICEE 2 Final Text The Instrument Concepts for Europa Exploration (ICEE) 2 program supports the development of instruments and sample transfer mechanism(s) for Europa surface exploration. The goal is to advance both the technical readiness and spacecraft accommodation of instruments and the sampling system for a potential future Europa lander mission. This opportunity is open to any instrument concept addressing one or more of the Science Definition Team (SDT) objectives described in "Europa Lander Study 2016 Report." While specific technology readiness levels (TRL) are not prescribed for the ICEE 2 program, instrument concepts must be at TRL 6 no later than the end of 2022. The program is noteworthy in that all awardees will be required to collaborate with the pre-project NASA-JPL spacecraft team and potentially other awardees. This collaboration will provide the opportunity for co-development of potential instruments, the sample acquisition and delivery system, and the lander itself, as all of these require maturation in a compatible system. Step-1 proposals due: June 22, 2018 Step-2 proposals due: August 24, 2018 This amendment (NNH18ZDA001N) will be posted on the NASA research opportunity homepage at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ Questions: Curt Niebur at curt.niebur@nasa.gov. [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 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - NASA MSFC The Heliophysics and Planetary Science Branch at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center is opening a Planetary Scientist civil service position at the GS-13 level. The candidate will join the MSFC Planetary Science group, performing research focused on geologic and related investigations of planets, asteroids, and/or moons. We are especially interested in adding capability in instrument design and development that complements our existing expertise in geology, geomorphology, surface processes, volcanology, and geophysics. The candidate is also expected to bring or build a strong independent scientific research program through peer-reviewed proposals to NASA programs and/or through involvement in NASA planetary missions. Additionally, the candidate will join a team of science subject matter experts advocating for the integration of science into exploration endeavors, including the Space Launch System. All candidates must use the USAJobs.gov website to prepare and submit applications, and United States citizenship is required to be eligible for this civil service position. Informal inquiries can be directed to Dr. Renee Weber, renee.c.weber@nasa.gov, 256-961-7705. A how-to guide for preparing responsive applications on USAJobs.gov will be provided upon request. The position will open on 05/18/2018 and close on 06/01/2018. http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/499938900 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 MOLECULAR GEOBIOLOGY EMBO PRACTICAL COURSE WITH A FIELD TRIP Molecular Geobiology EMBO practical course with a field trip to the Ries Impact Structure, focusing on the biological implications of impact structures. Aug 26 - 31, 2018 European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Heidelberg Application deadline June 3. For more information see: https://www.embl.de/training/events/2018/GEO18-01/ 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 August 26-31, 2018 Molecular Geobiology EMBO Practical Course https://www.embl.de/training/events/2018/GEO18-01/ Heidelberg, Germany March 18-22, 2019 50th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2019/ The Woodlands, TX [Editor Note: If there is a planetary-related meeting, conference or workshop that you think your colleagues should be aware of, please send the date, title, URL and location to pen_editor@psi.edu.] *********************************************************************** COMMERCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS *********************************************************************** C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1 ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF THE ATMOSPHERES OF EARLY VENUS, EARTH AND MARS A new review article on "Origin and evolution of the atmospheres of early Venus, Earth and Mars" by Helmut Lammer et al. is available for purchase from The Astronomy and Astrophysics Review: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00159-018-0108-y [Edited for length] *********************************************************************** * 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@psi.edu * * To unsubscribe, send an email to pen_editor@psi.edu * * Please send all replies and submissions to pen_editor@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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