PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 8, Number 17 (April 13, 2014) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Melissa Lane Co-Editors: Susan Benecchi, Mark V. Sykes Email: pen_editor at psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. 8th International Conference on Aeolian Research (ICAR VIII) 2. Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Planetary Geomorphology 3. Uwingu PhD Student Travel Grants 4. Student Travel Funding Available for 8th International Conference on Mars: April 11 Deadline 5. 8th International Conference on Mars: Abstract Deadline Approaching 6. NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships 7. First Announcement - LunGradCon 2014 8. Planetary GIS Data Specialist 9. April 2014 MEPAG Newsletter Available 10. AGU Planetary Section Deadlines Looming 11. 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 8TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AEOLIAN RESEARCH (ICAR VIII) The 8th International Conference on Aeolian Research (ICAR VIII) will have a session on Planetary Aeolian Systems. For information see: http://www.2014icar8.com/AboutUs/17.html The deadline for abstract submission is April 15th. Submit abstracts here: https://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icar8 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 POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN PLANETARY GEOMORPHOLOGY Applications are invited to undertake a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship in Planetary Geomorphology with the Earth and Planetary Group at Trinity College, Dublin. Details available at: http://earthandplanetary.wordpress.com/post-doctoral-opportunities/ Mary Bourke Trinity College 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 UWINGU PHD STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS PhD students needing funds to report their research results may apply to Uwingu for travel grants via the form at: http://tinyurl.com/Uwingu-TravelAwards Applications are due no later than 11:59 PM PST on 30 April 2014. A total of 10-15 awards are expected to be announced the week of 2 June. Any graduate student completing their PhD in 2014 in planetary science and/or exoplanet studies is eligible. For questions, contact grants@uwingu.com. Uwingu is a space company led by planetary scientists to increase public engagement in space exploration and generate grant funds for space research and education. To learn more see: www.uwingu.com and http://www.uwingu.com/about-us/who-we-are/ 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 STUDENT TRAVEL FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR 8TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MARS: APRIL 11 DEADLINE NASA's Mars Program Office has announced that travel funding awards are available for 15–20 students. Students who are U.S. citizens or legal residents, and who are engaged in Mars-related research, are eligible for this program. An application (including a submitted abstract) must be submitted by April 11 to be considered for this funding (note the abstract deadline for everybody else is April 24). NASA Headquarters will make the selections and students will be notified in May. For more information and the application, see: http://mepag.nasa.gov/student.cfm?expand=student Questions about this program should be directed to Serina Diniega. 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 8TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MARS: ABSTRACT DEADLINE APPROACHING The second announcement for The Eighth International Conference on Mars is now available. Included in the second announcement is the call for abstracts, registration form, and hotel information. To view the announcement, visit the conference website: http://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/8thmars2014/ The abstract deadline is April 24, 2014. 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 NASA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) provides opportunities for scientists and engineers to conduct research largely of their own choosing, yet compatible with the research opportunities posted on the NPP Web site. Selected by a competitive peer-review process, NPP Fellows complete one- to three-year Fellowship appointments that advance NASA's missions in earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics, space bioscience, aeronautics and engineering, human exploration and space operations, and astrobiology. An example of one of the research opportunities in planetary science is: https://www3.orau.gov/NPDoc/Catalog/17903 Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in hand before beginning the fellowship, but may apply while completing the degree requirements. U. S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and foreign nationals eligible for J-1 status as a Research Scholar may apply. Stipends start at $53,500 per year, with supplements for high cost-of- living areas and for certain academic specialties. Financial assistance is available for relocation and health insurance, and $8,000 per year is provided for professional travel. Applications are accepted three times each year: March 1, July 1, and November 1. The latest NPP Newsletter: http://bit.ly/1fuCwZG For further information and to apply, visit: http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc/description/index.htm Questions: nasapostdoc@orau.org 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 FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT - LUNGRADCON 2014 Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Lunar and Small Bodies Graduate Conference (LunGradCon 2014) to be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20, 2014 at the NASA Ames Research Center (ARC), preceding the NASA Exploration Science Forum. 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 the NASA Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute. A limited amount of funding will be provided for travel and lodging costs. For more details, please visit: http://impact.colorado.edu/lungradcon/2014/ or email any questions to: lungradcon@gmail.com 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 GIS DATA SPECIALIST The Planetary Geographic Information System (GIS)/Data Specialist will work in a new Planetary Science research group led by Edwin Kite in the University of Chicago's Department of Geophysical Sciences. The central objective of the research group is to use geologic data to reconstruct the past climate history of Mars and understand the physical mechanisms responsible for the loss of Mars habitability. The primary job responsibilities are: (1) to assemble planetary data into "research ready" ArcGIS projected mosaics, and (2) to generate, evaluate and analyze planetary digital terrain models that incorporate stereo data. Salary will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. A start date in the range 1/1/2015 - 3/31/2015 is preferred. Later start dates may be negotiated. For detailed information on job responsibilities and qualifications, please apply online at: http://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu Search keyword "Planetary" or by requisition # 094770. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans Employer. 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 APRIL 2014 MEPAG NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE Dear Members of the Mars Community, On behalf of Lisa Pratt (MEPAG Chair), Dave Beaty, Rich Zurek, and Amy Hale of the Mars Program Science Office, the April 2014 edition of the Mars Exploration Science Monthly Newsletter can be found at: http://mepag.jpl.nasa.gov 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 AGU PLANETARY SECTION DEADLINES LOOMING 1) Nominate your esteemed colleagues for section awards. Deadline is April 15. 2) Propose a session for the Fall Meeting. Deadline is April 16. 3) Help restore the the US Planetary budget. Hearings are occurring now. Want more details? Go to: http://planets.agu.org 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 MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS July 19-20, 2014 5th Annual Lunar and Small Bodies Graduate Conference (LunGradCon 2014) http://impact.colorado.edu/lungradcon/2014/ Mountain View, CA August 6-8, 2014 5th Planetary Crater Consortium Meeting http://www.planetarycraterconsortium.nau.edu/PCCMeeting.htm Flagstaff, AZ [Editor Note: If there is a planetary-related meeting, conference or workshop of which you think your colleagues should be aware, please send the date, title, URL and location to pen_editor at psi.edu.] *********************************************************************** * 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 at psi.edu * * To unsubscribe, send an email to pen_editor at psi.edu * * Please send all replies and submissions to pen_editor at 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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