Editor: Mark V. Sykes
Co-Editors: Matthew R Perry, Alex Morgan
Email: pen_editor@psi.edu
Twitter: @pen2tweets

o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o

1. EPSC 2024 Session ODAA4: Diversity and Inclusiveness in Planetary
   Sciences
2. EPSC 2024 Session TP1: Atmospheres and Exospheres of Terrestrial
   Bodies
3. EPSC 2024 Session TP11: Unveiling Venus from Atmosphere to Core
4. Nominations for Farinella Prize 2024
5. AbSciCon Town Hall: Astrobiology and the National Interest
6. Assistant Professor in Space Physics - Electrical & Computer
   Engineering
7. [NASA] PDS: Aperiodic Data Releases in 2024.04
8. [NASA] PDS: Dawn Ceres Gravity Models from the Extended Mission
9. Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month
10. New Horizons Science Spotlight Webinar
11. Save the Date: OpenPlanetary Virtual Lunch Talk on Hyperspectral
    Python Tools Via Zoom
12. Early-Career Travel Support for Mars Interior and Geophysics After
    InSight Meeting
13. Professional Development for Scientists: Effective Mentoring
    Practices
14. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions
15. 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

EPSC 2024 SESSION ODAA4: DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVENESS IN PLANETARY
SCIENCES

The benefits of diversity and inclusiveness in the scientific community
are incontrovertible. Following the success of previous years, this
session aims to foster debate within the planetary sciences community
about the reasons behind the 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.

We invite abstracts focusing on under-representation (gender, cultural,
ethnic origin, and nationality biases) supported by statistics and
data; outreach and education activities to reach broad and diverse
audiences, best practices to support inclusiveness; and case studies on
mentoring and bias-concerned activities.

Please submit your abstract here:

https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EPSC2024/session/51170

Abstracts are due 15 May 2024, 13:00 CEST.

We look forward to welcoming you in Berlin in September and online!

with best regards,

The Conveners,

Arianna Piccialli, Lena Noack, Solmaz Adeli, and Andrea Opitz


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 2024 SESSION TP1: ATMOSPHERES AND EXOSPHERES OF TERRESTRIAL
BODIES

Abstract submissions are open until the deadline of 15 May 2024, 13:00
CEST! Go to:

https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EPSC2024/sessionprogramme

Space missions have provided a wealth of data on the atmospheres and
aeronomy of rocky planets and moons, from the lower layers up to the
external envelopes in direct contact with the solar wind. A recent
emerging finding is evidence that the atmosphere behaves as a single
coherent system with complex coupling between layers. This session
solicits contributions that investigate processes at work (chemistry,
energetics, dynamics, electricity, escape, etc...) on the terrestrial
bodies of the Solar System and includes studies of the coupling between
the lower/middle and upper atmospheres. Contributions based on analysis
of recent spacecraft and ground-based observations, comparative
planetology studies, numerical modelling and relevant laboratory
investigations are particularly welcome. In view of the three future
Venus missions selected by ESA and NASA, papers discussing contemporary
Venus atmospheric science in preparation for these missions are also
encouraged. The session will consist of invited and contributed oral
talks as well as posters.


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 SESSION TP11: UNVEILING VENUS FROM ATMOSPHERE TO CORE

Studying Venus not only enhances our understanding of the history and
properties of terrestrial planets in our Solar System but also permits
for a better characterization of Earth-sized exoplanets.

The key role of Venus in the future of planetary exploration has been
spotlighted in recent years, marked by the selection of several new
missions, such as EnVision (ESA), VERITAS and DAVINCI (NASA). In
addition, other missions are in preparation, such as Shukrayaan-1
(ISRO) and Venus Life Finder (Rocket Lab). This sets off a new era for
Venus science and exploration, that will dramatically advance our
understanding of the atmosphere, surface, and interior of our sister
planet.

We aim to holistically address the recent and upcoming advancements in
Venus science and technology. We welcome a wide range of contributions
from interior modeling, surface investigation, atmosphere research,
laboratory experiments, and data analysis to better understand Venus
and prepare for future missions.

Please submit your abstract here:

https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EPSC2024/abstractsubmission/

Abstracts are due 15 May 2024, 13:00 CEST

We look forward to seeing you in Berlin and online!

Julia Maia, Anne Grete Straume-Lindner, Ana-Catalina Plesa, Solmaz
Adeli, Gabriella Gilli, Anne Davaille, Ann Carine Vandaele

[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

NOMINATIONS FOR THE FARINELLA PRIZE 2024

The XIV Paolo Farinella Prize for planetary science is open for
nominations. This year topic is:

Internal structure of planetary bodies: clues on formation processes of
the Solar System

The Farinella Prize, awarded to a young scientist (not older than 47
years old) with outstanding contributions in the field of planetary
science, is part of the Europlanet Society activities and is delivered
at the yearly EPSC meeting.

All information about the Prize as well as nomination forms can be
found at:

https://www.europlanet-society.org/call-farinella-2024/

The deadline for nominations is May 15 2024.

Please, feel free to handle this announcement to whoever you may think
interested in nominating any candidate.


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

ABSCICON TOWN HALL: ASTROBIOLOGY AND THE NATIONAL INTEREST

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 @ 11:45am - Ballroom B/C

Astrobiology is a multi-disciplinary field, but the U.S. lacks a
national, cross-agency policy to align research opportunities,
coordinate outreach, and manage international partnerships.

This town hall is intended to generate concepts, spur discussion, and
gather community input for a whole-of-government approach to
astrobiology.

Our panelists include Britney Schmidt (Cornell/Scientific Society for
Astrobiology), Brittany Webster (AGU Science Policy), David Grinspoon
(NASA), and Matt Daniels (former White House Office of Science and
Technology Policy). Casey Dreier from The Planetary Society will serve
as moderator.

Example topics include:
- What aspects of current funding systems make astrobiology research
  difficult, and how could those policies be streamlined to support
  astrobiology-relevant work?
- Are there areas of non-NASA-supported research that align directly
  or indirectly with astrobiology goals, and how can those be better
  aligned?
- What aspects of astrobiology research or potential discoveries would
  align and serve the broad national or international priorities of the
  United States?
- Are there roadblocks within existing funding and research systems
  that stymie effective cross-disciplinary work in astrobiology?

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join to provide input and ideas.


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

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN SPACE PHYSICS - ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER
ENGINEERING

Contact: Ofer Cohen (ofer_cohen at uml.edu)

The Francis College of Engineering at UMass Lowell is searching for
outstanding candidates for one full-time tenure-track Assistant
Professor position in Electrical and Computer Engineering. This
tenure-track faculty position is initially being funded for up to five
years through a $1.5 million award from the NSF FDSS program. This new
faculty will have opportunities to collaborate in research and teaching
with faculty across the College of Sciences and the College of
Engineering. We value excellence and innovation in curriculum design
and courses that promote experiential learning and professional skills
for our students.

Minimum Qualifications (Required): Applicants must have earned a
doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely
related discipline. We seek candidates at the Assistant Professor level
with expertise in one or more of the following areas: 1) Space weather
modeling; 2) Space weather instrumentation and experimentation;
3) Effects of space weather on the ionosphere and on critical space and
terrestrial infrastructure such as communication, navigation, and power
systems.

More information can be found at:

https://rb.gy/fvez14


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

[NASA] PDS: APERIODIC DATA RELEASES IN 2024.04

In April 2024, PDS ingested and made available the following data,
none of which were regularly released with an ongoing mission:

2024.04.30 LADEE Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrometer Data
2024.04.30 LADEE Neutral Mass Spectrometer Data
2024.04.30 LADEE Mission Bundle
2024.04.30 LADEE Lunar Dust Experiment Data
2024.04.26 Small Bodies Occultations V4.0
2024.04.16 PVO Electron Temperature Probe Data
2024.04.16 PVO Ion Mass Spectrometer Data
2024.04.16 PVO Neutral Mass Spectrometer Data
2024.04.15 New Horizons Mission Instrument-Specific and Mission-Wide
           Documents
2024.04.15 NH Multispectral Visible Imaging Camera Data
2024.04.15 MEX Visual Monitoring Camera Raw Data
2024.04.15 MEX Visual Monitoring Camera Calibrated Data
2024.04.09 Mission-Independent DSN Calibration Data
2024.04.08 Dark Energy Survey Asteroid Taxonomy

To access those data:

https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20240430.shtml

To access all data archived in PDS:

https://pds.nasa.gov


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] PDS: DAWN CERES GRAVITY MODELS FROM THE EXTENDED MISSION

The Dawn Gravity L2 Ceres data set has been updated with the addition
of gravity models from the Dawn extended mission. This data set has
been certified for release with minor liens and is available to the
public along with the liens list.

These data are now available at the PDS Dawn Gravity Ceres archive
page:

https://sbn.psi.edu/pds/resource/dawn/dwncgravL2.html


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

PLANETARY GEOMORPHOLOGY IMAGE OF THE MONTH

The May image of the month is now available at the IAG's Planetary
Geomorphology web page:

https://planetarygeomorphology.wordpress.com

This month's topic is 'On Mars, dust avalanches triggered by major
marsquakes', contributed by Dr. Antoine Lucas, research scientist at
Institut de physique de globe de Paris (IPGP), France.

You can follow IAG Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month on X
(former Twitter): @PlanetGeomorpho

You can also follow it on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/PlanetaryGeomorphology

Best wishes,

Lonneke Roelofs (Chair, IAG Planetary Geomorphology working group)


10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10

NEW HORIZONS SCIENCE SPOTLIGHT WEBINAR

Join us on May 23, 2:30-3pm EDT (11:30-12 PST,12:30-1pm MST,1:30-2pm
CDT)

New Horizons continues its operation, now at 58.8au from the Sun. Since
2015 it has made ground-breaking discoveries of the Pluto-Charon
system, flown past the small contact KBO binary Arrokoth and collected
phase and light curve data for some three dozen additional KBOs and the
ice giants. It has also been sampling dust density throughout the Solar
System and studying the cosmic optical background. To raise awareness
of New Horizon's scientific impact we are beginning a new spotlight
seminar series (30 min, fourth week each month) which we invite you to
attend online, or watch recorded at your convenience.

Our first speaker will be Marc Postman of STScI who will present on his
recent landmark work:

"New Synoptic Observations of the Cosmic Optical Background with New
Horizons"

Connection Link:

https://zoom.us/j/97317697636?pwd=MTAzMjJmNThTeFppR3JoYzlkUXVCQT09

Meeting ID: 973 1769 7636
Passcode: 802327

One tap mobile
+16469313860,,97317697636#,,,,*802327# US
+19292056099,,97317697636#,,,,*802327# US (New York)

Calendar for future seminars:

https://rb.gy/fvez14

Recordings will be archived and posted at:

https://www.youtube.com/@NASANewHorizons/featured

For questions, contact New Horizons CoI Susan Benecchi, susank@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

SAVE THE DATE: OPENPLANETARY VIRTUAL LUNCH TALK ON HYPERSPECTRAL PYTHON
TOOLS VIA ZOOM

Speaker: Michael Phillips (Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, Arizona)

Title: "HyPyRameter and SCAT: New Python Tools for Working with
Hyperspectral Data"

Date and Time: Thursday May 16 at 12:00 EDT (09:00 PDT / 16:00 UTC
/ 18:00 CEST / 21:30 IST)

Michael Phillips (Lunar and Planetary Laboratory) will talk about two
new tools that he has developed for specific use-cases that arose in
his own research and that he hopes others may find useful. These tools
are HyPyRameter and the Spectral Cube Analysis Tool (SCAT). He
developed HyPyRameter in 2022 (a time when PyHAT was not being
maintained) to calculate CRISM-like spectral parameters for mission
simulation field work. The Spectral Cube Analysis Tool was an attempt
to create a GUI environment to interact with hyperspectral image data.
SCAT offers some basic but useful functionalities that will be
detailed in the talk. For tool Information go to:

https://github.com/Michael-S-Phillips/HyPyRameter

https://github.com/Michael-S-Phillips/SCAT

To attend the talk, go to:

https://rb.gy/fvez14

Invite your colleagues - If they are interested, they can find more
information and subscribe to our newsletter from the OP Virtual Lunches
web page at:

https://www.openplanetary.org/vlunch


12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12

EARLY-CAREER TRAVEL SUPPORT FOR MARS INTERIOR AND GEOPHYSICS AFTER
INSIGHT MEETING

The NASA InSight Science Team are pleased to announce full travel
funding for a number of early-career researchers for the upcoming "Mars
Interior and Geophysics after InSight" meeting to be held in the great
state of Maryland this summer (16-18 July)!

The meeting will cover all aspects of what has been learned about Mars
from InSight data, its wider implications for rocky planets, and
remaining open questions. This meeting is intended to bring together
the InSight team and the wider community and we welcome participation
from a diverse range of disciplines and individuals.

Please note those requesting funding must submit an abstract for either
a poster or a talk at the meeting. Abstracts must be no longer than one
page (and can be shorter) and must be submitted by May 9 at 22:00 UTC.
Funding applications are due May 10 at 20:00 UTC.

Meeting website:

https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/marsinterior2024/

Funding expression of interest website:

https://forms.gle/1fQXC1dv8eqCzzyQ6

Questions: Please email bfernan9@jh.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

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SCIENTISTS: EFFECTIVE MENTORING PRACTICES

Join the Lunar and Planetary Institute for a professional development
seminar on Monday, May 20, at 2:00 p.m. CDT. In this 60-minute virtual
seminar, we are joined by Dr. Sarah Hokanson and Dr. Bene Gnangnon of
Boston University and the Postdoc Academy. We will share evidence-based
practices for building an effective mentoring relationship, provide
resources, and answer questions. Whether you are a first-time mentor,
an experienced mentor, or just interested in learning more, this
session will prepare you to make the most of your next mentoring
interaction. Please register at:

https://rb.gy/fvez14


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 MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS

Note: Many face-to-face meetings going forward will have online
components. Check their websites for details.

Posted at https://planetarynews.org/meetings.html

No new meetings.

[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.]


15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15

PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS

Direct Links to Open Access Papers

Editor, Faith Vilas
https://psj.aas.org

Possible Anthropogenic Contributions to the LAMP-observed Surficial Icy
Regolith within Lunar Polar Craters: A Comparison of Apollo and
Starship Landings
William M. Farrell et al. 2024 PSJ 5:105
https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad37f5

The History of Eruptions at Acala Fluctus, Io: Source of Multiple
Outbursts
Julie A. Rathbun et al. 2024 PSJ 5:106
https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad38be


***********************************************************************
* 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 and click on Subscribe.
*
* An unsubscribe option is available at the end of every PEN email. Or
* 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. Title plus text is limited to 200 words. All PEN
* submissions will be tweeted @pen2tweets. Please submit a 234 (or
* fewer) character tweet. Alternatively, the editorial staff will
* create one for you. Go to https://planetarynews.org/submission.html
* for complete submission directions.
*
* PEN is a service provided by the Planetary Science Institute
* (https://www.psi.edu) using no NASA funds. All editorial work is
* volunteer.
***********************************************************************