PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 14, Number 43 (October 18, 2020) 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. ISP Study Exploratory Workshop 2. Arecibo Observatory Quarterly Newsletter Now Available 3. MEPAG VM10 2nd Information Circular 4. Upcoming Job Announcement - NASA MSFC 5. We Are Looking for New Book Ideas 6. Postdoc with MAVEN's Imaging UltraViolet Spectrograph Team 7. DPS Professional Climate and Culture Subcommittee (PCCS) Seeking New Members 8. Machine Learning for Science (ML4SCI) Hackathon 9. Events of Interest During DPS Week (Oct 26-30) 10. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 11. Planetary Science Journal - New Papers 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 ISP STUDY EXPLORATORY WORKSHOP Interstellar Probe Study Community, We are almost a month away from the third annual ISP Study Exploratory Workshop, and we can't wait to see you there! As a reminder, this event will be held remotely via Zoom. We have two important announcements for you. First: Please register to participate! Registration is now open on the website (link below). Second: Please submit your abstracts! We're looking for everyone to share their ideas that further the workshop's goal, namely, gathering together and discussing the objectives, design, and operations for a near-term, pragmatic interstellar probe mission. Please follow the instructions on the event page to submit your abstract (link below). Abstracts are due by 23 October. You can both register and submit your abstracts at the event website here: http://interstellarprobe.jhuapl.edu/Resources/Meetings/agenda.php?id=112 Help us spread the word about this event! Feel free to forward this information, and let us know if there are any newsletters or listservs this should also be forwarded to. Thanks so much! Interstellar Probe Study Team 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 ARECIBO OBSERVATORY QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE The Fall 2020 Arecibo Observatory Newsletter is now available: http://outreach.naic.edu/ao/newsletters Each newsletter features science highlights and updates about the telescope, staff, and current education programs. The newsletter also includes interviews with scientists about their recent AO-related work and publications: Cassini Data Solves Mystery of Arecibo Radar Signals on Titan: http://www.naic.edu/ao/blog/cassini-data-solves-mystery-arecibo-radar-signals-titan A Holistic Approach to Understanding Asteroids: Laboratory, Theory, & Observations: http://www.naic.edu/ao/blog/holistic-approach-understanding-asteroids Analyzing Gravitational Fields around Small Bodies in Support of Future Spacecraft Missions: http://www.naic.edu/ao/blog/analyzing-gravitational-fields-around-small-bodies-support-future-spacecraft-missions Arecibo Observatory Returns from Tropical Storm Isaias Lockdown to Track Asteroid for NASA: https://www.ucf.edu/news/arecibo-observatory-returns-from-tropical-storm-isaias-lockdown-to-track-asteroid-for-nasa/ You can subscribe to receive this newsletter via email in the future: https://areciboobservatory.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3057031f1c6bb49feeefdf63d&id=a7d471a7b5 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 VM10 2ND INFORMATION CIRCULAR 2nd Information Circular 10th Virtual MEPAG Meeting (VM10) Tuesday, October 20, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT I cordially invite you to participate in the next virtual meeting (VM10) of the Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group (MEPAG). The meeting will be recorded and the chat box comments captured for those of you who are unable to attend. Those items will be posted at https://mepag.jpl.nasa.gov/meetings.cfm?expand=vm10 The agenda is below and includes updates about recent MEPAG, Mars Exploration Program, and Decadal Survey activities, with an extended discussion on Planetary Protection (PP) developments. Scott Hubbard will provide an overview of recent NASEM Reviews (e.g., Assessment of the Report of NASA's Planetary Protection Independent Review Board) and Lisa Pratt will discuss the formation of the NASEM Committee on Planetary Protection (CoPP) and other responses to various external reviews. Additionally, Curt Niebur will give a presentation about the New Frontiers 5 AO Status, and Justin Filiberto will discuss a new LPI initiative: Brines across the Solar System. WebEx connectivity information is below. This meeting is open to all members of the Mars science community including our international colleagues, and I look forward to your participation. Dr. R. Aileen Yingst MEPAG Chair [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 UPCOMING JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - NASA MSFC The Heliophysics and Planetary Science Branch at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center plans to offer multiple positions to conduct research and applications to solve Planetary Science problems. Outstanding candidates have the potential to be selected for federal employment. The candidate will perform research focused on remote sensing geologic and related investigations of planets, moons, and asteroids, and the development of instrumentation for planetary science. We are interested in complementing 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 advise science integration in exploration endeavors, including the Space Launch System and the Artemis program. All candidates must use the USAJobs.gov website to prepare and submit applications, and United States citizenship is required. The positions are expected to be announced soon, autumn 2020, under the category of Research Space Scientist and at the GS-13 grade level. Candidates are encouraged to create a USAJobs profile well in advance. Informal inquiries can be directed to Dr. David McKenzie, david.e.mckenzie@nasa.gov, 256-961-7896. http://www.usajobs.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 WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW BOOK IDEAS From: Andreas Keiling (UC Berkeley), Xianzhe Jia (Univ. Michigan), Bea Gallardo-Lacourt (NASA GSFC), and Valery Nakariakov (Univ. Warwick) The AGU Books program has a new Editorial Board that is seeking to commission new books across the Earth and Space Sciences to serve our community of researchers, students, and educators. Do you know of some scientific advances that would be well-suited to being presented in book format? Is there a course you teach that needs a new textbook? Do you know someone who would be ideal to write or edit a new book? Andreas Keiling and Kate Lajtha, the two Editors-in-Chief, are supported by an exciting and diverse team of 11 Editors to cover all disciplines, including planetary science. Check them out at: https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/books-editorial-board You can contact one of the Editors-in-Chief or one of the specialty editors covering your field of research to discuss book ideas and the proposal process. For more information about the AGU Books Program visit: https://www.agu.org/Publish-with-AGU/Publish/Books 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 POSTDOC WITH MAVEN'S IMAGING ULTRAVIOLET SPECTROGRAPH TEAM The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a talented scientist for the Imaging Ultraviolet Spectrograph (IUVS) team on MAVEN. IUVS is making important discoveries in Mars atmosphere, including escape and evolution, aurora, nightglow, photochemistry, composition, dynamics and cloud formation. Key Responsibilities: Observational studies of the Mars atmosphere through ultraviolet spectroscopy and imaging. Scientific analysis of data obtained, publication of results in scientific journals, conference presentations. Support for mission/instrument operations and observation planning. Operation and enhancement of automated data processing pipelines. Mentoring student researchers. Qualifications: Ph.D in Planetary Science, Astronomy, Atmospheric Science, Physics or similar. Coding proficiency in python, IDL or similar. Skill with data analysis, image processing, statistics. Familiarity with Mars atmospheric science, including one or more of the following: atmospheric structure, dayglow, nightglow, aurora, photochemistry, ultraviolet spectroscopy, atmospheric evolution, climate, waves and tides, General Circulation Models, numerical simulation. For more on CU/Boulder, LASP, benefits, please see: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/jobDetail?jobId=21086 We are committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students contributing to an inclusive campus environment. Application review begins on 15 November. Remote work during the pandemic is negotiable. Contact nick.schneider@lasp.colorado.edu. 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 DPS PROFESSIONAL CLIMATE AND CULTURE SUBCOMMITTEE (PCCS) SEEKING NEW MEMBERS Are you interested in making the planetary science community more diverse and inclusive? If so, please contact dpspccs@gmail.com by Oct 30 to volunteer to be part of the DPS Professional Culture and Climate subcommittee (PCCS). A list of our charge, duties, and expectations can be found at: https://dps.aas.org/leadership/climate You also can speak with any current PCCS members (listed at above site) and, in particular, you are welcome to contact Co-Chair Serina Diniega (serina.diniega@jpl.nasa.gov). At the DPS meeting, PCCS efforts will be described a bit at the DPS Members meeting (Oct 28, 1-2pm EDT) and with the PCCS Plenary speaker (Oct 30, 12:45-1:40pm EDT). To express interest in becoming a PCCS member, please send an email to dpspccs@gmail.com by the end of the DPS meeting (Oct 30), including (1) why you are interested, (2) a brief description of any EDIA work you've already done, and (3) a brief statement on what you might hope to accomplish with the PCCS. Comments about past or potential future work by PCCS are also welcomed, as always. 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 MACHINE LEARNING FOR SCIENCE (ML4SCI) HACKATHON A consortium of universities led by the University of Alabama and Brown University are hosting a virtual hackathon focused on the application of machine learning to science (ML4SCI). There will be six challenges, including one focused on planetary science (identification of cosmic-ray artifacts in images acquired by planetary science missions). This year's event will run virtually from October 26-30. Participants are encouraged to self-organize into small teams or participate on their own to devise unique solutions to the challenges. Participants will have opportunities to interact with the organizers and each other via Slack. The Zoom kickoff meeting is on October 26 (5 PM EDT) and accessible via: https://bit.ly/33Sdx55 Participants can register via Slack at: https://bit.ly/3noij1V Winners will receive certificates and prizes. For questions, please contact the ML4SCI Hackathon Organization Team ML4SCI2020@gmail.com or Prof. Sergei Gleyzer sgleyzer@ua.edu 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 EVENTS OF INTEREST DURING DPS WEEK (OCT 26-30) * The Decadal Survey Townhall will be open to the public, Thurs Oct 29, 4:30-5:30PM ET. Check for the Zoom link: https://aas.org/meetings/dps52 * The NASA-NSF Townhall will be open to the public, Tues Oct 27, 5:00-6:00 PM ET. Check for the Zoom link: https://aas.org/meetings/dps52 * Open Mic Night is Thursday Oct 29, 9:00-midnight ET. Email Joe Spitale (jnspitale@psi.edu) to participate! * Check the #DPS2020 peripheral events page for more exciting events, such as: Student & Early Career Reception Women in Planetary Science Discussion Hour LGBTQ+ Networking Meetup Planetary Science Art Fair Exhibit Hall DPS Career Center Scientists of Color Meet-Up Social Hour + Trivia Games (with prizes from Startorialist!) Daily Science Chats Decadal Survey White Paper Discussion Hour Workforce Townhall https://aas.org/meetings/dps52/peripheral-events 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html July 5-8, 2021 15th Hellenic Astronomical Conference http://www.helas.gr/conf/2021/ Patras, Greece September 13-17, 2021 Planet-Forming Disks: From Surveys to Answers https://www.lorentzcenter.nl/planet-forming-disks-from-surveys-to-answers.html Leiden, The Netherlands [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.] 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 SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Editor, Faith Vilas http://psj.aas.org No new articles. ********************************************************************** * 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@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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