PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 16, Number 43 (October 23, 2022) PEN Website: https://planetarynews.org Editor: Alex Morgan Co-Editors: Georgiana Kramer, Mark V. Sykes Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. CENTAURS: A Proposed New AAS-IOP Ebook 2. Planetary Geology Tenure Track Position at Auburn University 3. [NASA] ROSES Inclusion Plan Best Practices Workshop November 1-2 4. [NASA] Due Date Change: 2021 NASA Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions Community Anchor Awards Notice of Funding Opportunity 5. Tenure-track Faculty Position in Planetary Science at CU-Boulder 6. Inaugural Forming and Exploring Habitable Worlds Meeting 7. UTSA-SwRI Graduate Program Applications Due January 1 8. Tenure-track Faculty Positions at Purdue University 9. Issues of Power and its Influence on Naming Conventions for Planetary Features 10. SBAG Early Career Opportunities 11. Workshop reminder: Workshop on EDIA for Leaders in Planetary Science #EDIALPS 12. Life and Space 2022 Conference 13. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 14. 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 CENTAURS: A PROPOSED NEW AAS-IOP EBOOK Open Call For Expressions Of Interest This will be the first comprehensive research reference covering the Centaurs as a population of objects critical to our understanding of the formation and evolution of icy small bodies in the Solar System. Topics to be reviewed in CENTAURS include: - Current states of Centaur observations and laboratory experiments - Connections to the Trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs), Jupiter family comets (JFCs), and other icy body populations - Current theories on Centaur formation - constraints on Centaurs' physical properties (shapes, composition, surface properties, etc) - Our current best understanding of volatile outgassing, outbursting, surface evolution, ring formation, and other processes that affect Centaurs - Proposed in situ exploration - New tools, such as the Vera Rubin Observatory's Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) and JWST, which could transform our understanding of the Centaurs We are looking for a wide range of interested contributors. If you study Centaurs in any way and might be interested in contributing to a review chapter, please provide your contact information here: https://forms.gle/aRxp4zGbByLhHtib9 Please respond by December 31, 2022. Send any questions to the editors: Kat Volk (kvolk@psi.edu), Maria Womack (mariawomack@gmail.com), and Jordan Steckloff (jsteckloff@psi.edu) [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 PLANETARY GEOLOGY TENURE TRACK POSITION AT AUBURN UNIVERSITY The Department of Geosciences at Auburn University invites applications for a Planetary Geosciences faculty position at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. The appointment would begin August 2023. Specialties may include, but are not limited to, terrestrial analogue studies of planetary surface processes (e.g., impact cratering and volcanic processes), orbital and/or surface robotic mission-related geosciences (e.g., missions to the Moon and Mars), planetary mineralogy and petrology (including geochronology, e.g., study of meteorites and/or future returned samples), instrument science for planetary missions, planetary geophysics and climate dynamics, and related disciplines such as astrobiology. We seek a dynamic individual with strong research potential who can obtain external funding and can link their research program to existing department strengths in geochemistry, geochronology, geomorphology, tectonics, climate science, remote-sensing and GIS, and sedimentary geology. Job posting: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/32730 Department website: https://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/geosciences/index.htm 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] ROSES INCLUSION PLAN BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 1-2 NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) is happy to announce the first virtual Inclusion Plan Best Practices Workshop, scheduled for November 1-2, 2022, 1:00-3:00 pm Eastern Time each day. Many programs within NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) are now requiring that proposals contain an inclusion plan that outlines how the team will work against barriers to create and sustain inclusive work environments. SMD is hosting an Inclusion Plan Best Practices Workshop to provide proposers with some background and tools needed to be active participants in creating and maintaining inclusive work environments. This workshop is open to any member of the science community and may be of particular interest to those writing ROSES or mission proposals requiring inclusion plans. More information about the workshop, including an agenda, speaker bios, accessibility information, and details on how to register, can be found at: https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/inclusionplan2022/ Questions about the workshop can be directed to Ryan Watkins at ryan.n.watkins@nasa.gov 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] DUE DATE CHANGE: 2021 NASA TEAMS ENGAGING AFFILIATED MUSEUMS AND INFORMAL INSTITUTIONS COMMUNITY ANCHOR AWARDS NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY The due date is now November 14, 2022 for Appendix K. Community Anchor Award proposals under the 2021 NASA Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), NH21ZHA002N. Via this NOFO, the NASA Office of STEM Engagement invites proposals from museums, science centers, planetariums, NASA Visitor Centers, youth-serving organizations, libraries, and other eligible nonprofit institutions. Community Anchor Awards for TEAM II (ANCHR) Full proposals now due: November 14, 2022 Individual award range: $35K - $40K Period of Performance: 1 - 2 years For general inquiries, contact: TEAMII@jpl.nasa.gov. For more information regarding this opportunity, please visit the 2022 TEAMII_ANCHR landing page on the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) website: https://tinyurl.com/2s3us7vc If you have difficulty accessing the NOFO electronically, please contact the NSPIRES Help Desk at nspires-help@nasaprs.com or call 202-479-9376 between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm Eastern Time. 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 TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN PLANETARY SCIENCE AT CU-BOULDER The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position to start in August 2023 in the general field of planetary science. The opening is targeted at the level of Assistant Professor, but experienced candidates with appropriate credentials will be considered for an Associate Professor appointment. Depending on the background and teaching interest, the successful candidate would also be affiliated with the appropriate academic department at CU. Areas of interest include: Research approaches from remote sensing, to instrument development, to space missions, to laboratory studies and to theory, addressing research targets both within our Solar System and exoplanets, and applying fields such as atmospheric science, planetary geology, astrobiology, geophysics, space environments, dynamics, etc. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Evaluation of applications starts November 28, 2022. Position will remain open until filled. For further information about LASP see: https://lasp.colorado.edu/home/ Full job posting at: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=43550 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 INAUGURAL FORMING AND EXPLORING HABITABLE WORLDS MEETING November 7-11, 2022 in Edinburgh www.habitableworlds.co.uk With post-meeting Gartmore House Retreat, November 11-14 2022, in Stirlingshire. This conference's late registration, booking / payment deadline has been extended to midnight (UK time), October 28, 2022. Virtual Access Rates have dropped to 3 GBP per student/retired person and 15 GBP per professional. The two themes addressed through this meeting are: - THEME 1: The origins of habitable bodies in and beyond our home Solar System - THEME 2: Space exploration and its governance: priorities, visions, concerns, and ambitions Programme: https://www.habitableworlds.co.uk/programme We are delighted that Ian Murray MP will participate in this meeting's opening ceremony on Monday, November 7. Engagement of other dignitaries is anticipated in support of the prize giving and closing ceremony of the main meeting on Friday, November 11. As you consider appropriate, please share relevant aspects of information about this meeting among students, research team members, potentially interested colleagues, community networks and listservs. [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 UTSA-SWRI GRADUATE PROGRAM APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 1 The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) invite motivated students to apply for our innovative, joint Space Physics Ph.D. program! UTSA is an R1 Research University and its Department of Physics and Astronomy offers both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Physics for areas such as Space Physics, Planetary Science, Astrophysics, Material Science, Biophysics and Nanotechnology. SwRI is a leader in space physics and planetary science research and is known internationally for leading and contributing to a number of NASA and ESA flight instruments and missions. The UTSA-SwRI Ph.D. Program prepares students for a career in Space Physics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics through research-focused course work and direct involvement in investigations with space flight missions including ACE, Bepi-Columbo, Europa Clipper, IMAP, JUICE, Juno, LRO, MMS, Parker Solar Probe, Solar Orbiter, SWFO-L1, among others. Applications due: January 1, 2023 https://future.utsa.edu/programs/doctoral/physics/ 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 TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY The Departments of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, and Biological Sciences at Purdue University invite applicants for multiple faculty positions at any rank in the area of Advanced Materials, with departmental appointment(s) to align with candidate's expertise and interests. Successful candidates hired at all faculty levels as part of this College-wide cluster search will help form the core of a new interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Materials, along with an already established dynamic group of Purdue College of Science faculty across all departments. Center faculty will create an interdisciplinary, globally competitive research presence. Applications from researchers in all areas with relevance to Advanced Materials are welcome, including but not limited to geologic or planetary materials, mineralogy, space materials, environmental materials, and materials to address climate change or sustainability. Questions related to this position may be addressed to Prof. Mike Sori (msori@purdue.edu) or Prof. Roger Wiens (rwiens@purdue.edu). Review of applications will begin on or after Nov 1, 2022. For additional details, please visit the official job ads here: Assistant level: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Lafayette-Professor-Assistant-IN-47906/942425200/ Associate or Full level: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Lafayette-Associate-Professor-IN-47906/940933400/ 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 ISSUES OF POWER AND ITS INFLUENCE ON NAMING CONVENTIONS FOR PLANETARY FEATURES Open University PhD student Annie Lennox has released an open letter addressed to the international astronomical union (IAU) demonstrating the underrepresentation of women in space science nomenclature. Annie found that only 12% of craters on Mercury are named after women, and for craters named after people on Mars and the Moon only 2% commemorate a woman. The IAU-imposed conventions, which require an individual to have achieved demonstrable fame before being adopted, contribute to a lack of diversity across the Solar System as historical injustices have denied women and marginalised groups the level of fame or recognition achievable by men. The current conventions go with the grain of these historical injustices, rather than try to repair them. To read and sign your support visit: https://tinyurl.com/3j6e7xe9 However, this is not just an issue of gender diversity. We are additionally gathering statistics on racial, ethnic, cultural diversity and will make these publicly available. 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 SBAG EARLY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The upcoming NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group meeting will be held virtually and in person at IPAC on the Caltech Campus in Pasadena, CA on January 24-26, 2023. There will be multiple presentation opportunities at this meeting specifically for the early-career small body community including invited early-career speakers and lightning talks. Applications for 15-minute invited talks and ~3-minute lightning talks are due via email by COB (5 pm Eastern Time) by November 5, 2022. We are also continuing our meeting mentor program, so please reach out if you are an early-career attendee who would like to be paired with a mentor during the meeting. Additional details about these opportunities including application instructions are available on the SBAG meeting website: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/sbag/meetings/ There will also be additional travel stipends available and information about this application process have been added to the w ebsite. Please send talk applications to SBAG Early Career Secretary Stephanie Jarmak (stephanie.jarmak@swri.org) and Chair Lori Feaga (lfeaga@umd.edu) and feel free to contact them if you have any questions about the application process. 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 WORKSHOP REMINDER: WORKSHOP ON EDIA FOR LEADERS IN PLANETARY SCIENCE #EDIALPS November 30 - December 2, 2022 We invite planetary scientists in leadership roles to join us for a pilot workshop designed to engage participants with EDIA concepts and strategies. "Leadership" includes: Mission and instrument PIs (and future PIs), department chairs, institute directors, program officers, and group leaders of all kinds. The goal of this workshop is to give participants the basic tools they need to begin to enact positive change in their personal and professional spheres regarding inclusion, diversity, access, and equity. The meeting will be entirely on-line with no registration fee. The workshop leaders will be Drs. Julie Rathbun and JA Grier. For more information go to: https://edialps.psi.edu or see Dr. Grier's DPS poster at: https://tinyurl.com/29b3sem8 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 LIFE AND SPACE 2022 CONFERENCE The Polish Astrobiology Society is pleased to announce that between December 2-4, 2022 we will meet during next Life and Space Conference! This year we will cover multiple topics form the broad spectrum of Astrobiology including: Prebiotic Chemistry, Alternative Biochemistry, Planetary Sciences, Education and more! To ensure easy access and make this conference affordable for students, Life and Space will be held online. Right now, the first stage of registration for active participants is open. We want to include as many speakers as possible. Therefore, the official deadline for abstract submission will be extended from October 31 to November 14, 2022. Audience registration will be open in November. For detailed information and to stay in touch, please check our website: https://astrobio.pl/las2022/ We also encourage you to indicate your willingness to participate in our event on Facebook and share this event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1426832031145084 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 Posted at https://planetarynews.org/meetings.html November 1-2, 2022 Inclusion Plan Best Practices Workshop https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/inclusionplan2022/ Online November 30-December 2, 2022 Workshop on EDIA for Leaders in Planetary Science https://edialps.psi.edu Online December 2-4, 2022 Life and Space 2022 Conference https://astrobio.pl/las2022/ Online December 6-8, 2022 CLPS 2022 Survive the Night Technology Workshop https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/clps2022/ Cleveland, OH December 12-16, 2022 AGU Fall Meeting https://www.agu.org/Fall-Meeting Chicago, IL June 18-23, 2023 Asteroids, Comets, Meteors Conference https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/acm2023/ Flagstaff, AZ July 9-14, 2023 International Conference on Aeolian Research https://aeolianresearch.com/icar/ Las Cruces, NM [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.] 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org Thermal Reactions between H2S and O3: Implications for Europa Surface Chemistry Patrick D. Tribbett and Mark J. Loeffler 2022 PSJ 3:233 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac9236 Anticipating the DART Impact: Orbit Estimation of Dimorphos Using a Simplified Model Shantanu P. Naidu et al. 2022 PSJ 3:234 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac91c0 Degradation of the Lunar Surface by Small Impacts Patrick O'Brien and Shane Byrne 2022 PSJ 3:235 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac9130 Investigating the Martian Surface at Decametric Scale: Population, Distribution, and Dimension of Heterogeneity from Radar Statistics Cyril Grima et al. 2022 PSJ 3:236 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac9277 Predicting Asteroid Material Properties from a DART-like Kinetic Impact Kathryn M. Kumamoto et al. 2022 PSJ 3:237 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac93f2 NaCl and KCl in Io's Atmosphere Erin Redwing et al. 2022 PSJ 3:238 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac9784 A Modeling Study of the Seasonal, Latitudinal, and Temporal Distribution of the Meteoroid Mass Input at Mars: Constraining the Deposition of Meteoric Ablated Metals in the Upper Atmosphere Juan Diego Carrillo-Sanchez et al. 2022 PSJ 3:239 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac8540 *********************************************************************** * The Planetary Exploration Newsletter is issued approximately weekly. * Current and back issues are available at https://planetarynews.org * * To subscribe, go to https://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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