PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 10, Number 44 (October 23, 2016) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Mark V. Sykes Co-Editors: Karen Stockstill-Cahill, Susan Benecchi Email: pen_editor at psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. Ewen Whitaker (1922-2016) 2. Lecturer in Theoretical Plasma Physics and/or Space Science at Imperial College London 3. ICubeSat 2017 - The 6th Interplanetary CubeSat Workshop 4. Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Planetary Science 5. Call for External Reviewers for NASA Postdoctoral Program 6. Assistant Professor of Astronomy, University of Maryland 7. Small Satellites for Space Research (COSPAR 2017) 8. 42nd Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR 2018) 9. Call for Papers - Sixth Mars Polar Conference 10. Announcing OpenPlanetary 11. [NASA] Science Mission Directorate is Seeking Volunteer Reviewers for Planetary Science Deep Space SmallSat Studies 12. Faculty Position at Rowan University 13. 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 EWEN WHITAKER (1922-2016) Ewen was a British-born astronomer specializing in lunar studies since 1951. During WWII he was part of the secret PLUTO project (Pipe Line Under The Ocean) to supply Allied vehicles in France with gasoline after the Normandy invasion. After meeting Gerard Kuiper at an IAU meeting in Dubline in 1955, he was invited to join the Lunar Project at Yerkes to produce a high-quality photographic atlas of the moon, and subsequently moved with Kuiper to Tucson, Arizona, where this project ultimately resulted in the establishment of the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. He provided valuable input into the planning and operations of Apollo operations on the Moon. Ewen was much beloved by his colleagues and is remembered for his knowledge, friendliness and charm. Rememberances: http://tucson.com/news/local/ewen-whitaker-moon-mapper-dies /article_dd048c21-2438-5d3d-b3ab-f9414a5042bf.html http://www.planetary.org/blogs/jason-davis/2016/20161021-remembering -ewen-whitaker.html https://sservi.nasa.gov/articles/ewen-a-whitaker-1922-2016/ http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/remembering-ewen-whitaker -1922-2016/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ewen_Whitaker 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 LECTURER IN THEORETICAL PLASMA PHYSICS AND/OR SPACE SCIENCE AT IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON Closing Date: 5th December 2016 (midnight BST) Applications are invited for a Lecturer in Theoretical Plasma Physics and/or Space Science, based in the Department of Physics. We are seeking candidates from a broad range of related topics, including theoretical plasma physics and space plasma physics. The ability to span several complementary areas of research will be a distinct advantage. Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Professors Roland Smith (Head of the Plasma Physics Group, r.a.smith@imperial.ac.uk), Michele Dougherty (PI, Cassini and JUICE, m.dougherty@imperial.ac.uk) or Tim Horbury (PI, Solar Orbiter, t.horbury@imperial.ac.uk). Please note that this post is open for applicants with expertise in data analysis, modelling or theory related to Solar Orbiter and JUICE as well as all space plasma physics. For the full advert, job description, person specification and application instructions, please look at the online advertisement at: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AUU664/lecturer-in-theoretical-plasma -physics-and-or-space-science/ 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 ICUBESAT 2017 - THE 6TH INTERPLANETARY CUBESAT WORKSHOP 30-31 May 2017 Cambridge, United Kingdom iCubeSat 2017, the 6th Interplanetary CubeSat Workshop, will address the technical challenges, opportunities, and practicalities of interplanetary space exploration with CubeSats. The workshop provides a unique environment for open wide ranging practical collaboration between academic researchers, industry professionals, policy makers and students developing this new and rapidly growing field. The full call for papers and presentations from previous workshops at Caltech, Cornell, Imperial, MIT and Oxford can be found at: http://www.iCubeSat.org Keywords: CubeSat, Interplanetary, Space Science, iCubeSat You can see the presentations from this years workshop at Oxford at: https://icubesat.org/archive/2016-2/icubesat-program-2016/ 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 CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR (TIER 2) IN PLANETARY SCIENCE Faculty position commencing at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor Department of Earth and Space Science & Engineering York University Toronto, Ontario Applications are solicited from candidates with successful research programs in planetary science. Research areas that complement current activity within the department are laboratory investigations, development of measurement instrumentation, data analysis, and numerical modeling in support of planetary exploration missions. For a more detailed description, please visit the web site: http://lassonde.yorku.ca/esse-crc-planetary-science 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 CALL FOR EXTERNAL REVIEWERS FOR NASA POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP), managed by USRA, provides young and more senior scientists the opportunity to work on 1 to 3 year assignments with NASA scientists and engineers at NASA centers and institutes to advance NASA's missions in earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics, space bioscience, aeronautics, engineering, human exploration and space operations, astrobiology, and science management. USRA is recruiting well-qualified reviewers for upcoming applications. Reviewers may be asked to review up to 5 applications (each application is 15 pages, including figures and citations; double-spaced). Proposals deadlines are March 1, July 1, and November 1. The reviewer evaluations are submitted online and those who are eligible, will receive an honorarium of $50 for each review submitted. Reviewers should have the following minimum qualifications: three (3) years past PhD; 10 or more peer-reviewed publications; at least five (5) peer-reviewed publications as first author; work in a field relevant to NASA; and show national and international prominence through awards and invitations to speak at major scientific meetings. If you are interested in being a reviewer, visit: https://npp.usra.edu/reviewer_connect/ and create an account. For additional questions email nppreview@usra.edu. 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 OF ASTRONOMY, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND The Department of Astronomy at the University of Maryland (located in College Park, MD) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position. Accomplished candidates in any area of astronomy, astrophysics, or planetary science are encouraged to apply. We are searching for candidates at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track) level, but will consider applications for tenured ranks in exceptional cases. A PhD in astronomy, physics, planetary science, or a related discipline is required, and the successful candidate must have an established record of research excellence. Candidates are expected to have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. For more details and to apply, visit: http://www.astro.umd.edu/employment To receive full consideration, applications must be submitted by December 1, 2016. 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 SMALL SATELLITES FOR SPACE RESEARCH (COSPAR 2017) First announcement for the 3rd Symposium of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR): Small Satellites for Space Research "COSPAR 2017" Date: 18-22 September 2017 Place: Jeju Island, South Korea Contact: COSPAR Secretariat 2 place Maurice Quentin 75039 Paris Cedex 01, France Tel: +33 1 44 76 75 10 Fax: +33 1 44 76 74 37 http://cospar@cosparhq.cnes.fr http://cospar.kasi.re.kr/cospar-symposium-2017/ Host Organizations: Korea Astronomy and Space Science Inst. (KASI) Korean Space Science Society Scientific Program Chair: Dr. Dong-Hun Lee, Kyung Hee Univ. Abstract Deadline: 31 March 2017 Topics: - New ideas for upper atmosphere research with micro- and nano-satellites - Interaction of solar wind and Earth's bow shock: Recent progress in observations and modelling - Dynamics of the magnetospheric process through coordinated experiment and modelling - Advances in astrophysical research with small satellites - Planetary exploration of the solar system - Enabling technologies Selected papers published in Advances in Space Research and Life Sciences in Space Research, fully refereed journals with no deadlines open to all submissions in relevant fields. 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 42ND SCIENTIFIC ASSEMBLY OF THE COMMITTEE ON SPACE RESEARCH (COSPAR 2018) 14-22 July 2018 Pasadena, CA, USA Contact: COSPAR Secretariat, 2 place Maurice Quentin, 75039 Paris Cedex 01, France Tel: +33 1 44 76 75 10 Fax: +33 1 44 76 74 37 cospar@cosparhq.cnes.fr http://www.cospar-assembly.org Host Organization: Caltech, home of JPL Scientific Program Chair: Prof. Thomas Prince, CalTech Abstract Deadline: 9 February 2018 Approximately 125 meetings covering the fields of COSPAR Scientific Commissions (SC) and Panels. Selected papers published in Advances in Space Research and Life Sciences in Space Research, fully refereed journals with no deadlines open to all submissions in relevant fields. [Edited for length] 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 CALL FOR PAPERS - SIXTH MARS POLAR CONFERENCE The Scientific Organizing Committee is organizing a special issue of Icarus related to Mars Polar research, particularly in the fields of polar geology, glaciology, climate record, atmospheric dynamics, terrestrial analogs, ground ice, geochemistry, and Mars polar surface activity. In recognition of the broad scope, interdisciplinary nature, and strong international interest in this topic, we welcome the participation of any interested scientist with relevant theoretical, experimental, or field experience. This special issue is open to all interested authors with Mars Polar related research to publish, whether they attended the conference or not. Please email questions or notices of intent to guest editors, Adrian Brown (abrown@seti.org) and Michael Sori (michael.sori@gmail.com). Manuscripts should be submitted through Icarus' EVISE website. Authors must select "Mars Polar Science VI" when they reach the "Article Type" step in the submission process. The EVISE website is located at: https://www.evise.com/profile/#/ICARUS/login. 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 ANNOUNCING OPENPLANETARY OpenPlanetary is a bottom-up effort to address the need of the planetary science community for sharing ideas and collaborating on common planetary research and data analysis problems, new challenges, and opportunities. Our goal is to build and sustain an online distributed framework and ecosystem enabling open collaborations between scientists, engineers, designers, teachers, students, space enthusiasts, and citizen scientists. To find our regular blog on topics related to planetary data, software, and analyses, and to join the ongoing discussion in our Slack forum. Please visit: http://openplanetary.co 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 [NASA] SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE IS SEEKING VOLUNTEER REVIEWERS FOR PLANETARY SCIENCE DEEP SPACE SMALLSAT STUDIES NASA's Science Mission Directorate is seeking subject matter experts to serve as mail-in and/or panel meeting reviewers of proposals to ROSES-2016 program element C.23 Planetary Science Deep Space SmallSat Studies. Volunteers may sign up using the new form at: https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/volunteer-review-panels/roses-2016 -c23-planetary-science-deep-space-smallsat-studies The landing page with links to all of our current volunteer forms may be found at: http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/volunteer-review-panels/ 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 FACULTY POSITION AT ROWAN UNIVERSITY The School of Earth & Environment at Rowan University is seeking an Assistant Professor for the Department of Geology. We seek outstanding candidates who hold a Ph.D. (by Sept 1, 2017) in Geology/Geoscience, or a closely related discipline. The successful candidate will have demonstrated early success at research and publication. Postdoctoral experience is desirable. We seek candidates who have a global focus - established international collaborations are a plus. The areas of expertise are open, however, preference will be given to applicants engaged in the following research: nearterm and/or long-term paleoclimate studies (biotic or abiotic), sea level science and coastal sustainability, geohazards, polar research, Earth systems processes, and planetary science in general, however, the science of impacts or the dynamical evolution of airless planetary bodies would be of particular interest. [Edited for length] 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 http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html May 30-31, 2017 iCubeSat 2017 - the 6th Interplanetary CubeSat Workshop http://www.iCubeSat.org Cambridge, United Kingdom September 18-22, 2017 Small Satellites for Space Research (COSPAR 2017) http://cospar.kasi.re.kr/cospar-symposium-2017/ Jeju Island, South Korea November 13-17, 2017 Habitable Worlds 2017: A System Science Workshop https://nexss.info/community/workshops/habitable-worlds-2017 Laramie, Wyoming [Editor Note: If there is a planetary-related meeting, conference or workshop of which 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.html, 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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