PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 13, Number 17 (April 21, 2019) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Elisabeth Adams Co-Editors: Georgiana Kramer, Mark V. Sykes Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. EPSC-DPS Session TP21: Magnetospheric Dynamics at the Terrestrial Planets 2. EPSC-DPS Session SB2: Laboratory Measurements and Models for Cometary, Asteroidal, Dwarf Planet and Meteoric Material Studies Including Organic Matter Studies 3. EPSC-DPS Session OPS3: Ocean Worlds and Icy Moons 4. EPSC-DPS Session ODA3: Diversity and Inclusiveness in Planetary Sciences 5. EPSC-DPS Session EXO3: Identification and Characterization of Magma Ocean and Volcanic Worlds 6. EPSC-DPS Session EXO10/TP11: Advances in Developing Quantitative and Realistic Models of Terrestrial Planet Formation and Their Chemical Compositions 7. Geomuenster 2019: Communicating (Geo-)Science! 8. Postdoctoral Position, Yale University 9. Second Pre-proposal Teleconference - NASA Fellowship Activity 2019 10. Save the Date: LEAG Annual Meeting 11. Volcano-Lithosphere Interactions on the Terrestrial Planets Postdoctoral Fellowship, Lunar and Planetary Institute 12. Building the NASA Citizen Science Community 13. NASA's Discovery 2019 AO: Preproposal Workshop 14. Lunar and Small Bodies Graduate Conference 2019 Announcement 15. 2019 Future Space Leaders Foundation Grant Announcement 16. Postdoctoral Fellow in Ocean World Geology: Combined Teaching and Research Opportunity 17. Register Today for the 2019 Humans to Mars Summit 18. 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 EPSC-DPS SESSION TP21: MAGNETOSPHERIC DYNAMICS AT THE TERRESTRIAL PLANETS Please consider submitting an abstract to session TP21 of the EPSC-DPS meeting in Geneva, Switzerland on 15-20 September 2019. We invite contributions on general magnetospheric processes at the Terrestrial planets. This includes, but is not limited to: Solar wind-magnetosphere interactions, atmospheric escape, magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling, plasma acceleration and transport, magnetic reconnection, magnetotail dynamics, and bow shock physics. We strongly encourage comparative studies between planetary magnetospheres throughout the Solar System. Results from various missions such as MESSENGER, BepiColombo, VEX, MMS, MEX, MGS, MAVEN, and more, are actively solicited. More information is available at: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EPSC-DPS2019/sessionprogramme Abstract submission deadline: May 8, 2019, 13:00 CEST Early registration deadline: July 31, 2019 Conveners: G. DiBraccio, S. Curry, R. Modolo, A. Milillo 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 EPSC-DPS SESSION SB2: LABORATORY MEASUREMENTS AND MODELS FOR COMETARY, ASTEROIDAL, DWARF PLANET AND METEORIC MATERIAL STUDIES INCLUDING ORGANIC MATTER STUDIES This session aims to highlight the new challenges and the missing bricks needed to understand the composition of primitive bodies through laboratory works and models. The session focuses on the origin of inorganic and organic matter in different astrophysical environments and welcomes contributions on laboratory investigations and models of parent bodies of various meteorite groups, asteroids, comets and dwarf planets such as: a) experimental work related to the dust-regolith composition; b) observation and characterization of laboratory analogues; c) models of comet formation, and interior structure of asteroids with implications for parent body processes and evolution of small bodies in our solar system. The session will also focus on experimental, theoretical and observational topics specifically aimed to the study organic matter in planetary bodies, including a) detection and evolution of organic compounds in the interstellar medium; b) characterization and evolution of the organic matter in the primitive bodies (meteorites, comets, IDPs); c) observation and distribution of the organic matter in the protosolar disk and planetary surfaces. https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EPSC-DPS2019/session/34458 The abstract deadline is May 8, 2019. 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 EPSC-DPS SESSION OPS3: OCEAN WORLDS AND ICY MOONS Abstract submission deadline: May 8, 2019, 13:00 CEST September 15-20, 2019 Geneva, Switzerland https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EPSC-DPS2019/session/34052 The set of known and suspected ocean worlds continues to expand, leading to intense interest in their viability as potential habitats that may be or may have been inhabited. Previous missions such as Cassini-Huygens, Galileo and New Horizons provide a major incentive for future exploration of the icy Galilean satellites with Europa Clipper and JUICE. Understanding ocean worlds and preparing for their exploration requires input from a variety of scientific disciplines: planetary geology and geophysics (including active processes, e.g. plumes), atmospheric physics, life sciences, magnetospheric environment, space weathering, as well as supporting laboratory studies, preparatory studies for future missions and technology developments in instrumentation and engineering. We welcome abstracts that span the full breadth of disciplines that apply to the icy moons in the outer Solar System with potential liquid oceans underneath, and their exploration. Conveners: Carly Howett, Shahab Fatemi, Chris German, Candy Hansen, Jason Hofgartner, Mika Holmberg, Terry Hurford, Hans Huybrighs, Alison Murray, Alyssa Rhoden, Darci Snowden, Anezina Solomonidou, Joseph Spitale, Federico Tosi 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 EPSC-DPS SESSION ODA3: DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVENESS IN PLANETARY SCIENCES Please consider submitting an abstract to session ODA3: Diversity and Inclusiveness in Planetary Sciences The benefits of diversity and inclusiveness in the scientific community are incontrovertible. This session aims to foster debate within the planetary sciences community about the reasons behind under-representation of different groups (gender, cultural, ethnic origin and national) and best practices to make the research environment more inclusive identifying and addressing barriers to equality. For more information: https://www.epsc-dps2019.eu/home.html https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EPSC-DPS2019/session/34131 Abstract submission deadline: May 8, 2019, 13:00 CEST Early registration deadline: July 31, 2019 Conveners: Arianna Piccialli, Anna Losiak, Lena Noack 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 DPS/EPSC SESSION EXO3: IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MAGMA OCEAN AND VOLCANIC WORLDS We would like to invite you to submit a talk or poster to the new Volcanic Worlds session under the Exoplanets & Origins programme at DPS/EPSC 51 in Geneva: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EPSC-DPS2019/session/34021 Abstracts are due May 8. The session links the geophysical knowledge in our Solar System to rocky exoplanets by considering the possible observable signatures associated with geologically-active worlds. We welcome all contributions ranging from astrophysics, [exo]planetary science, and Earth science dedicated to sharpening our picture of hot rocky planets. Best regards, Apurva Oza, Dan J. Bower, Caroline Dorn, Katherine de Kleer, Helene Massol, Stephane Mazevet, Lena Noack 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 EPSC-DPS SESSION EXO10/TP11: ADVANCES IN DEVELOPING QUANTITATIVE AND REALISTIC MODELS OF TERRESTRIAL PLANET FORMATION AND THEIR CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS Abstracts are welcome to the EPSC-DPS 2019 session EXO10/TP11 on the formation of terrestrial planets in our solar system and extrasolar planets. The past few years have witnessed great advances in the theories of planet formation and computational simulations of impacts in planetary systems. These advances have played fundamental roles in reshaping models of terrestrial planet formation and have placed them on the path to becoming quantitative (and, therefore, predictive). They have also paved the way for more realistic extension of these models to other planetary systems. We invite abstracts for oral and poster contributions from all areas related to theoretical, observational and experimental studies of terrestrial planet formation in our solar system and extrasolar planets. Abstract deadline: May 8, 2019 Session website: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EPSC-DPS2019/session/34023 Nader Haghighipour Thomas Maindl 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 GEOMUENSTER 2019: COMMUNICATING (GEO-)SCIENCE! September 22-25, Muenster, Germany Abstract deadline: May 15, 2019 Communication of scientific questions and results is gaining in importance. We invite you to exchange your experience with Science Communication in session 13d) "Communicating (geo-)science" at this year's Geomuenster conference: http://www.geomuenster2019.de Making science accessible for everybody, and shaping discussions about key geoscience issues such as climate change, natural hazards or biodiversity helps rebutting fake news and answering the question "Why do we need fundamental research?". In times where the effects of man-made climate change are scientifically sound but publicly in doubt, the communication of scientific results to policy makers, journalists, and the general public becomes increasingly important. This session aims at bringing together various and innovative strategies to communicate science to a broad audience. How do you communicate your scientific work? Tell us for example about your citizen science project(s), science-related social media or public outreach activities. We especially invite unconventional contributions such as multimedia reports, public exhibits, press releases, etc. Please indicate in your abstract what you intend to present, and in which form (e.g. poster, exhibit, digital report, etc.). We look forward to receiving many interesting submissions! -Rebecca Bast, Vera Laurenz-Heuser, and Julia Roszjar [Edited for length] 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 POSTDOCTORAL POSITION, YALE UNIVERSITY The department of Geology and Geophysics at Yale University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the area of planetary climates. The successful candidate will join the research group of Prof. Juan Lora to explore various aspects of Solar System atmospheres. Potential projects include investigations of the hydrologic cycles of Earth and Titan, modeling of gas giant atmospheric dynamics, and surface-atmosphere interactions on terrestrial bodies. The work will involve interdisciplinary approaches, and interaction with other experts within the Department and across the University will be highly encouraged. Applications will be reviewed starting May 15, 2019. For full details and information on how to apply, visit: https://earth.yale.edu/opportunities Informal inquiries to juan.lora@yale.edu are welcome. 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 SECOND PRE-PROPOSAL TELECONFERENCE - NASA FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITY 2019 NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNH19ZHA001N: NASA Fellowship Activity 2019 is seeking research or senior design projects/proposals that are independently conceived and poses significant contribution to a NASA Research Opportunity listed in the solicitation. The 2019 NASA Fellowship Activity is designed to support OSE mission objectives and offers academic institutions the ability to enhance graduate-level learning and development. The program details and eligibility requirements are outlined in the solicitation document. https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary!init.do? solId=%7b9E887624-09B7-DDAE-0BEF-FFCCB15D8BBF%7d&path=open Proposals are due May 24, 2019. The Pre-Proposal Conference offers the opportunity for NASA to provide potential proposers with information, or emphasize existing information, that may benefit proposers. Please pre-read the solicitation document and submit your questions to NASA.Fellowships@nasaprs.com. Questions will not be taken during the call. Pre-Proposal Teleconference Thursday, April 18, 2019 5:00 pm EDT (GMT-04:00) (1 hour) Please register prior to the meeting: https://bit.ly/2V8uhkR Meeting number: 900 871 715 Meeting password: Fellows2019! Meeting link: https://nasaenterprise.webex.com/nasaenterprise/j.php?MTID= m30ed0cdf9e746d0ccfce422709940594 Telecom number: 1-844-467-6272 Passcode: 549325 [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 SAVE THE DATE: LEAG ANNUAL MEETING The next Lunar Exploration Analysis Group (LEAG) meeting will be held October 28-30, 2019 in Washington, DC. Save the date; additional information regarding the venue will follow. 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 VOLCANO-LITHOSPHERE INTERACTIONS ON THE TERRESTRIAL PLANETS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP, LUNAR AND PLANETARY INSTITUTE The Universities Space Research Association's Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI), in Houston Texas invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the field of geophysical studies of the growth and evolution of large volcanic edifices and provinces in the Solar System. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Patrick McGovern exploring mechanical interactions between intrusive and extrusive volcanic edifice growth, lithospheric flexural response, and magma ascent, using numerical modeling techniques. The research will also entail analysis of imagery, topography, gravity, and spectral datasets for large planetary volcanoes in order to constrain the modeling efforts. Potential bodies of interest include Venus, the Moon, Earth, and Mars for silicate volcanism, as well as Pluto, Charon, and the mid-sized icy satellites of Saturn for cryovolcanism. The position requires a recent Ph.D. in geophysics or geology, and experience in quantitative modeling of geophysical, geological, or magmatic processes. Applicants should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vita with a list of relevant publications, a brief (maximum three pages) statement of research interests, and a list of three references to resume@lpi.usra.edu. Review of candidates will begin May 1, 2019. For more information see: https://usra-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app. jobInfo&version=1&jobid=875 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 BUILDING THE NASA CITIZEN SCIENCE COMMUNITY June 20-22, 2019 Hacienda del Sol, Tucson, AZ Scientists, educators, students, and people interested in learning about, and joining, citizen science projects are invited attend this 3-day workshop. The focus has two primary areas of focus: 1) to bring together citizen science practitioners from NASA and the broader global citizen science community to discuss best practices from successful citizen science projects, to brainstorm ideas for new citizen science projects, and to devise ways to grow NASA's citizen science community, and 2) to gather students, educators, and citizen scientists to explore current citizen science projects, learn about the type of work occurring in different projects, and explore ways to get involved. Representatives from NASA, iNaturalist, GLOBE, Zooniverse, CosmoQuest, and other citizen science programs will be present. Registration is free but limited; registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Breakfast and lunch are provided all three days. Contact Paul Hardersen at phardersen@psi.edu or at 520-820-8662 with questions. Register for the workshop at: https://meeting.psi.edu 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'S DISCOVERY 2019 AO: PREPROPOSAL WORKSHOP Friday April 26, 2019 @ 1-4:30 PM EDT Agenda and participation instructions: https://discovery.larc.nasa.gov/prepropconf.html Potential proposers to NASA's Discovery 2019 Announcement of Opportunity (AO) are invited to attend an online, pre-proposal conference. Information about the AO and review process will be presented by NASA officials, and participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. The conference will take place online via Webex and a teleconference phone line. Attendance in person is not supported. Attendance is open to all, and no registration is required. 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 LUNAR AND SMALL BODIES GRADUATE CONFERENCE 2019 ANNOUNCEMENT Abstract Submission Deadline: June 21, 2019 ESF Abstract Submission Deadline: April 23, 2019 Registration is now open for the 9th Annual Lunar and Small Bodies Graduate Conference (LunGradCon 2018) to be held on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the NASA Ames Research Center, preceding the NASA Exploration Science Forum (ESF, July 23-25). With the expanded interests of the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI), the scope of LunGradCon includes both lunar and small body science. LunGradCon provides an opportunity for grad students and early-career postdocs to present their research on lunar and small body science in a low-stress, friendly environment, being critiqued only by their peers. In addition to oral presentations, the conference presents opportunities for professional development and networking with fellow grad students and postdocs, as well as senior members of SSERVI. A limited amount of funding will be provided for travel and lodging costs. The deadline for LunGradCon registration and abstract submission is June 21, 2019, 11:59 PM PDT. The ESF abstract deadline is April 23. LunGradCon attendees are highly encouraged to also submit abstracts to the ESF. For more details, please visit: http://impact.colorado.edu/lungradcon/2019/ Questions: lungradcon@gmail.com 15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15 2019 FUTURE SPACE LEADERS FOUNDATION GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT http://www.futurespaceleaders.org/pdfs/grant_app_2019.pdf Grant applications are due May 15. It is a wonderful opportunity for their students and young professionals to attend the 2019 IAC. 16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16 POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN OCEAN WORLD GEOLOGY: COMBINED TEACHING AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY The Physics and Astronomy Department at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship position in ocean world geology and geophysics, with an expected start date in July 2019. We seek candidates who are enthusiastic about teaching in a small liberal arts college setting, and who can contribute to ongoing research on the dynamics of ocean worlds. The chosen candidate will conduct research with Professors Geoffrey Collins and Jason Goodman on ocean-ice interactions and transport processes through floating ice shells on the outer planet satellites, especially as it relates to the transport of materials of astrobiological interest. The chosen candidate will also teach one class each semester, including introductory geology. To read the full details and to apply, visit: https://jobs.wheatoncollege.edu/postings/2636 Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis beginning May 10, 2019. 17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17 REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2019 HUMANS TO MARS SUMMIT H2M 2019 will be held on May 14-16, 2019 at the prestigious and historic National Academy of Sciences Building in Washington, D.C. Tentative speakers already include Jim Bridenstine, Buzz Aldrin, Ellen Stofan, Ken Bowersox Rebecca Keiser, Dava Newman, Lynn Rothschild, Pascale Ehrenfreund, Avi Loeb, and many others. H2M 2019 will present the latest on: Apollo Moon Landing: 50th Anniversary; Mars science and robotic precursor missions; Utilizing the Moon to enable human exploration of Mars; Insight, the 2020 Rover, and future science missions; Feeding Mars: Agriculture, synthetic biology, 3-D printing; Diplomacy, international collaboration, and Mars exploration; Living off the land: In-situ resource utilization; The partnership between the entertainment industry and space exploration; and Innovating our way to Mars. 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