March 2021 |
| 4
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Bifurcation of planetary building blocks during Solar System formation (Tim Lichtenberg, Oxford University),
Virtual 
The origin of the Solar System shapes our understanding of the physical and chemical processes that drive planetary formation and early evolution. Geochemical analyses of meteoritic materials and astronomical observations of circumstellar disks provide evidence for a fragmented planet formation process. In the Solar System this manifested as two spatially and temporally separated reservoirs that accreted to form the inner, volatile-depleted and outer, volatile-rich planetary populations. The origin of this dichotomy is unknown. In this talk I will discuss our recent work on how the build-up and earliest evolution of the solar protoplanetary disk can influence the timing of protoplanet formation and their internal evolution. Migration of the water snow line during the Class I and Class II disk stage can generate two distinct bursts of planetesimal formation that sample different source regions of interstellar materials. These reservoirs evolve in divergent geophysical modes and develop distinct volatile contents, consistent with constraints from planetary accretion chronology and volatile composition, thermochemistry of extraterrestrial materials, and the mass divergence of inner and outer Solar System. Our simulations suggest that the compositional fractionation and isotopic dichotomy of the Solar System observed today was initiated by the interplay between disk dynamics, heterogeneous accretion, and internal evolution of forming protoplanets.
To R.S.V.P., https://rb.gy/ctorbx
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Understanding magnetism in the protoplanetary disk with high-resolution paleomagnetism (Roger Fu, Harvard University),
Virtual
Magnetic fields are thought to govern the lifetime of protoplanetary disks by mediating the inward accretion of gas. At finer scales, magnetic instabilities may have led to the formation of turbulent eddies where the first planetesimals accreted. In recent years, a series of paleomagnetic studies on meteorites have produced the first laboratory constraints on the intensity of magnetic fields in the solar nebula, thereby providing a direct test of theories regarding nebular and planetesimal accretion. I will provide an overview of these experimental results, highlighting the role of new magnetic field imaging technologies and arguing that magnetic fields played a fundamental role in controlling nebular dynamics and may provide evidence for ring and gap structures in the solar nebula.
To R.S.V.P., https://rb.gy/p4ge5t
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| 15-19
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52nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (#lpsc2021),
Virtual
This conference brings together international specialists in petrology, geochemistry, geophysics, geology, and astronomy to present the latest results of research in planetary science.
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| 22-24
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Triple Evolution and Dynamics 3 (TRENDY 3),
Virtual
In this meeting we aim to explore the various observational and theoretical aspects of triple (multiple) evolution and dynamics, and the unique role played by triple (and hierarchical) systems in the (1) evolution of stellar and planetary systems; (2) merger of compact objects; and (3) formation of exotica. The workshop aims to serve as a focal point for researchers working on triple (and hierarchical) systems on all scales, to connect theorists and observers, and to link together and share knowledge and tools between groups working on similar questions. We will discuss the current state-of-the-art, identify open questions and find a way forward to answer them.
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| 23-25
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Rock, Dust and Ice: Interpreting Planetary Data,
Virtual
How can we leverage multi-wavelength observations, radiative transfer theory and laboratory work to characterize planetary solids? This four-day virtual workshop will bring together observers, modelers and laboratory astronomers to discuss the interpretation of observations of rocks, ices and dust on and around Solar System objects. A large variety of complementary observational techniques will be featured, via invited and contributed presentations, as well as different methods to constrain solids’ fundamental properties such as composition, porosity, thermal inertia and grain size distribution. The workshop is organized by the SOFIA Science Center, and a special emphasis will be put on mid- and far-IR data. Each daily 3-h session will include ample time for moderated interdisciplinary discussions. The fourth day will be dedicated to a moderated discussion on databases, archives and public codes. We welcome attendance from scientists at any career level, especially early career scientists; attendants are encouraged to submit contributions for posters and short talks — with an abstract submission deadline of March 9, 2021. Registration is free but necessary to attend.
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Exploring Mars with Curiosity and Earth for Sedimentary Clues (Mike Thorpe, Johnson Space Center),
Virtual
Preserved in the sedimentary rock record of Mars is an ancient (>3 Ga) history of rivers and lakes, depicting a rich water-lain past that persisted long enough to sculpt landforms and create thick stacks of fluviolacustrine rocks. This rock record illuminates a time when ancient rivers and streams on the surface of Mars physically and chemically altered the terrains and then transported and deposited sediments in downstream basins (i.e., source-to-sink). Since landing in Gale crater, the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover has traversed over ∼400 m of one of these sedimentary basins, exploring mudstones, sandstones, and even conglomerates from the Bradbury and Mount Sharp groups. To help paint the picture of what the paleoenvironment of Mars looked like, we shift our focus to similar environments on Earth, searching for clues to piece together a complex sedimentary story.
To R.S.V.P., https://rb.gy/2zmmzy
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April 2021 |
| 7
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Venus Decadal Panel Meeting #14,
Virtual
This Panel on Venus is one of six panels providing topical input to the Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey Steering Group.
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| 7-8
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ExMAG Spring 2021 Meeting (Extraterrestrial Materials Analysis Group) (#ExMAGspringmeeting),
Virtual
The Program Analysis Group formerly known as the Curation, Analysis, and Planning Team for Extraterrestrial Materials (CAPTEM) has changed to the Extraterrestrial Materials Analysis Group (ExMAG).
This will be ExMAG’s inaugural Spring Meeting, and the focus will be on curation of extraterrestrial materials, their allocation, and upcoming sample return missions. The meeting will include NASA HQ and Curation updates, reports on the collections, briefs on sample returns in progress and planned, and talks on advanced curation methods.
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| 9
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Mercury and Moon Decadal Planning Meeting #14,
Virtual
This Panel on Mercury and the Moon is one of six panels providing topical input to the Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey Steering Group.
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| 12-16
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16th Spacecraft Charging and Technology Conference (#SCTC2021) — POSTPONED TO SPRING 2022,
Cocoa Beach, Florida
The SCTC is an international series focusing on the science and technology of electrical charging of spacecraft by the space environment.
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| 19-30
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EGU General Assembly 2021,
Virtual
The European Geophysical Union (EGU) has announced that its General Assembly 2021, traditionally held each spring in Vienna, Austria, will instead take place entirely online due to the continuing risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting restrictions on international travel. While we deeply regret another missed opportunity to meet with colleagues and friends in person next year, we’re committed to graciously accepting circumstances that are beyond our control and continuing the Union’s efforts to minimize the impacts of COVID-19 on Earth, planetary, and space science research. EGU is therefore excited to announce that we will instead host vEGU21: Gather Online (#vEGU21). This virtual event will be an entirely different experience from last year’s meeting, Sharing Geoscience Online, which we had just five weeks to plan. vEGU21 will provide a much more complete representation of the experience that EGU members enjoy at the annual meeting in Vienna. vEGU21, which will be accessible from around the globe, will feature the 2020 and 2021 awards ceremonies and lectures, mentoring, networking events, and many more activities in addition to nearly 700 scientific sessions. The current plan is to extend the meeting dates to April 19–30 but to schedule all technical sessions during the last week of April.
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| 26-30
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7th IAA Planetary Defense Conference,
Vienna, Austria
The International Academy of Astronautics will hold its 7th conference in 2021 in Vienna, Austria. The bi-annual conference brings together world experts to discuss the threat to Earth posed by asteroids and comets and actions that might be taken to deflect a threatening object. Highlight/Spotlight topic areas: Key International and Policy Developments; Advancements in Near Earth Object (NEO) Discovery; New NEO Characterization Results
Deflection & Disruption Modeling and Testing; Mission & Campaign Design; Impact Management & Consequences; Disaster Management & Response; Public Education and Communication; The Decision to Act: Political, Legal, Social and Economic Aspects.
To pre-register please use the following link:
https://atpi.eventsair.com/7th-iaa-planetary-defense-conference-2021/pre-registration/Site/Register
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| 29
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Lunar Surface Science Workshop,
Virtual Session 9: Progress and Challenges: Updates from NASA HQ and Artemis
The upcoming LSSW session will focus on communicating updates from NASA HQ and elements across Artemis. NASA HQ updates will include those from leaders across all three mission directorates, the Agency, and elements within each mission directorate that have relevance to accomplishing lunar surface science objectives. Additionally, we will hear updates from several teams across the Agency preparing hardware, operations, and training concepts to support Artemis.
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May 2021 |
| 3-7
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Heliophysics 2050 Workshop,
Virtual
The workshop will examine current scientific understanding and what near-term investigations can enable and inform future investigations. From this scientific progression, the workshop will create a “Science Web” that maps current understanding to the next set of science investigations which, in turn, will lead to still later studies. These investigations will cover the range of work from basic research to operational efforts and would be agnostic to their mode of execution (e.g., theory, observations, spaceflight missions).
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TBD (Elizabeth Frank, First Mode),
Virtual
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| 11-15
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Distributed Volcanism and Distributed Volcanic Hazards,
Flagstaff, AZ
Most subaerial volcanoes are found in widely distributed volcanic fields made up of tens to hundreds of vents. Eruption styles and potential impacts also vary. Explosive activity ranges from mild Strombolian and ash-producing eruptions that produce localized tephra fall to more explosive eruptions that result in widespread ashfall. Effusive eruptions can produce far-reaching lava flows, and non-eruptive open-vent outgassing degrades downwind air quality. Many distributed fields on Earth are poorly instrumented and their eruptive histories are not well understood, which limits our ability to forecast the potential location, timing and magnitude of future eruptions.
The purpose of this Chapman is to bring together scientists to discuss, develop, and test conceptual models of distributed volcanism. Focus by the scientific community is especially important now because of continuing growth of cities, communities, and critical infrastructure within sparsely monitored volcanic fields.
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| 17-21
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52nd Annual Meeting of the AAS Division on Dynamical Astronomy,
Virtual
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| 17-21
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Applications of Statistical Methods and Machine Learning in the Space
Sciences,
Virtual
The goal of the conference "Applications of Statistical Methods and Machine Learning in the Space Sciences" is to bring together academia and industry to leverage the advancements in statistics, data science, methods of artificial intelligence (AI) such as machine learning and deep learning, and information theory to improve the analytic models and their predictive capabilities making use of the enormous data in the field of space sciences.
Conceived as a multidisciplinary gathering, this conference welcomes researchers from all disciplines of space science: (solar physics and aeronomy, planetary sciences, geology, exoplanet and astrobiology, galaxies), from the fields of AI, statistics, data science and from industry who make use of statistical analysis and methods of AI. We encourage contributions from a wide range of topics including but not limited to: advanced statistical methods, deep learning and neural networks, times series analysis, Bayesian methods, feature identification and feature extraction, physics-based models combined with machine learning techniques and surrogate models, space weather prediction and other domain topics where AI is applied, model validation and uncertainty quantification, turbulence and non-linear dynamics in space plasma, physics informed neural networks, information theory and data reconstruction and data assimilation.
The conference will be fully virtual, given the pandemic, and will consists of invited and contributed talks, and designated discussion sessions. The conference will be an opportunity for students, young researchers and seniors to enhance their knowledge in the emerging techniques of AI and statistical studies and a platform for future collaborations.
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| 24-Aug 20
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NASA Planetary Science Summer School,
Pasadena, CA or Virtual
NASA Science Mission Design Schools are 3-month-long career development experiences for doctoral students, recent Ph.D.s, postdocs and junior faculty who have a strong interest in science-driven robotic space exploration missions. Participants learn the process of developing a hypothesis-driven robotic space mission in a concurrent engineering environment while getting an in-depth, first-hand look at mission design, life cycle, costs, schedule and the trade-offs inherent in each.
The Science Mission Design Schools are designed to prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers for participation and leadership in space science missions of the future. In 2021, we are offering two sessions of the Planetary Science Summer school, which focus on planetary exploration.
Each session begins with 10 to 11 weeks of online preparatory sessions (two per week) plus group and individual worktime. During this time, participants act as a mission science team – assuming principal investigator and science team roles - and select their mission and science goals from options based on those defined as high priority by the scientific community. Guided by mentors, they begin the development of an early mission concept study in response to a recent NASA Science Mission Directorate announcement of opportunity, including mission-science hypotheses, science traceability, instrumentation suites and data sufficiency requirements.
The full-time culminating week is typically hosted onsite at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, where participants finalize their mission concept design and present it to a review board of NASA Headquarters and NASA center experts. Participants assume engineering roles, such as project manager and systems and subsystem engineers and work alongside mentors from JPL’s Advance Projects Design Team, or “Team X”.
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| 27
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TBD (Jim Bell, Arizona State University),
Virtual
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| 30-Jun 1
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Japan Geoscience Union Meeting 2021 (Onsite),
Yokohama City, Japan
The 2021 convention will be held in a new hybrid format, with the on-site sessions at Pacifico Yokohama North (Yokohama City) from May 30 (Sun) to June 1 (Tue), 2021 and the online sessions from June 3 (Thu) to 6 (Sun), 2021. We hope to provide a venue for free and open discussions and exchanges among participants by combining the advantages of each format. Making full use of the experience gained in the 2020 convention, the online sessions enable a wide range of participation and exchange of opinions. The on-site sessions will allow for free discussions as the past conventions as possible.
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| 30-Jun 6
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Japan Geoscience Union Meeting 2021,
Virtual
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June 2021 |
| 3-6
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Japan Geoscience Union Meeting 2021 (Online),
Virtual
The 2021 convention will be held in a new hybrid format, with the on-site sessions at Pacifico Yokohama North (Yokohama City) from May 30 (Sun) to June 1 (Tue), 2021 and the online sessions from June 3 (Thu) to 6 (Sun), 2021. We hope to provide a venue for free and open discussions and exchanges among participants by combining the advantages of each format. Making full use of the experience gained in the 2020 convention, the online sessions enable a wide range of participation and exchange of opinions. The on-site sessions will allow for free discussions as the past conventions as possible.
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| 4-28
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Arecibo Observatory Options Workshop,
Virtual
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is keenly interested in exploring novel ideas for future scientific, educational, and cultural activities at the Arecibo Observatory following the collapse of the 305-meter telescope platform. In order to explore the broadest range of options possible, we will hold a workshop focused on finding actionable and innovative ways to support, broaden, and strengthen the radio science community across Puerto Rico and to create or enhance the opportunities for scientific, educational and cultural activities and public outreach at the Arecibo Observatory. All are welcome, and participants at universities, colleges, and non-academic organizations, such as museums (etc.), in Puerto Rico are particularly encouraged to contribute.
The goal of the workshop is to assemble a diverse, multidisciplinary group of researchers, engineers, and educators who will develop ideas and provide input for expanding the breadth and depth of radio science in Puerto Rico, as well as facilitate the generation of innovative design ideas for the Arecibo Observatory for the short (1–3 years), medium (3–10 years), or long term (10+ years). The broad theme of this activity is a multifaceted approach supporting any or all of the following: next generation science in astronomy, atmospheric and geospace sciences, planetary radar or related fields; inclusive educational and cultural programs; and robust radio science programs, including engineering, instrumentation and radio frequency interference (RFI) mitigation.
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| 7-8
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25th Meeting of the NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group (SBAG),
Virtual
This meeting is the second of SBAG’s two yearly meetings. After monitoring the developments of the COVID-19 pandemic closely, the SBAG steering committee made the decision to deliver this meeting virtually. The agenda includes an overview of NASA’s missions involving small bodies, various presentations from NASA Headquarters managers, early career science talks, and community forums. A findings report from the meeting will be compiled and presented to NASA Headquarters.
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| 8-11
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Mercury: Current and Future Science of the Innermost Planet,
Orléans, France
Mercury 2021 : Current and Future Science of the Innermost Planet will focus on all scientific aspects of the planet Mercury, including both the current state of knowledge and the prospects for future endeavors. The meeting will welcome and encourage participation by the wide-ranging and diverse international Mercury science community, covering topics such as Mercury’s:
- exosphere and magnetosphere,
- surface geology and composition,
- deep interior geophysical and geochemical structure, and
- origin and evolution in the context of the Solar System.
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| 14-15
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2021 Annual Meeting of Planetary Geologic Mappers,
Virtual
The annual meeting will bring together community members to report progress on geologic mapping projects, discuss a wide range of mapping strategies, and coordinate map-based scientific investigations of planetary surfaces at multiple scales.
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| 16-18
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Workshop on Terrestrial Analogs for Planetary Exploration (#Analogs2021),
Virtual
The USGS Astrogeology Science Center is hosting the Workshop on Terrestrial Analogs for Planetary Exploration on June 16–18, 2021. The workshop will bring together community members to discuss a wide range of scientific investigations of planetary analog terrains and processes, exploration strategies, and orbit-to-ground comparisons. Abstracts are solicited for topics including various planetary processes (volcanic, impact, aeolian, subaqueous, mass-wasting, glacial, tectonic, and others) as well as geophysical, geochemical, and astrobiological investigations. Discussions of field methods, sampling techniques, exploration strategies, technology applications, and ground-truthing are also solicited, as are topics related to data standardization and dissemination. In addition, the workshop aims to address analog work that will benefit human and robotic exploration of other planetary surfaces.
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| 20-25
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Asteroids, Comets, Meteors Conference,
Canceled
After much thought and consideration, we have made the decision to cancel the Asteroids, Comets, Meteors Conference that was to be held June 20-25, 2020, in Flagstaff, Arizona, due to the
rapid spread of and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus. The welfare and safety of our community and staff is very important to us.
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| 28-Jul 2
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5th Planetary Data Workshop and Planetary Science Informatics and Data Analytics,
Virtual
The goal of this five-day meeting is to bring together data users, providers, engineers, and software designers and developers for discussion and training sessions. Topics will include the status of planetary data and accessibility, updates on mission archives and tools, informatics applications, data analytics technologies and capabilities, and new processing and visualization tools.
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July 2021 |
| 12-16
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Pluto System and Arrokoth Workshops,
Virtual
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| 15-16
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LunGradCon 2021,
Virtual
The 12th Annual Lunar and Small Bodies Graduate Conference (LunGradCon 2021) is to be held virtually on Thursday and Friday, July 15-16th 2021, preceding the combined NASA Exploration Science Forum (NESF) and European Lunar Symposium (ELS), July 20-23rd). LunGradCon provides an opportunity for grad students and early-career postdocs studying all aspects of the moon or other small bodies to present their research in a low-stress, friendly environment, being critiqued only by their peers. In addition to pre-recorded virtual presentations, the conference will feature Q&A panels with SSERVI leadership and other groups to help grad students navigate the paths to careers in space science. Students who are interested in small body space science are encouraged to register and attend. Even if you choose not to give a talk, LunGradCon is a great opportunity to meet and network with other upcoming space scientists. Registration and abstract submission info can be found on the conference website at http://impact.colorado.edu/lungradcon/. The deadline for LunGradCon abstract submission is May 14th, 2021, 11:59 PM PDT. For more details, please visit: http://impact.colorado.edu/lungradcon/ or email any questions to: lungradcon@gmail.com
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| 19-23
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2021 Sagan Summer Workshop: Circumstellar Disks and Young Planets
The 2021 Sagan Summer Workshop will focus on young planets and the circumstellar disks from which they form during the first few million years of a star's lifetime. As a protoplanet accretes material from the disk, dynamical interactions drive migration and produce disk substructures such as the gaps, rings and spirals now detected in high-resolution optical, near-infrared, and submillimter images. Over the next 100 million years, planetary systems continue to evolve through processes such as collisions, differentiation, and scattering. These late-epoch evolutionary processes are reflected in the structure and distribution of secondary dust disks. These debris disks, formed as the result of planetesimals stirring, serve as signposts for the presence of planetary systems.
As with last year, we expect that the 2021 workshop will be fully virtual. However we will post updates to this page should that change.
The Sagan Summer Workshops are aimed at advanced undergraduates, grad students, and postdocs, however all are welcome to attend. There is no registration fee for these workshops.
Attendees will also participate in hands-on tutorials and have the chance to meet in smaller groups with our speakers.
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| 20-23
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NASA Exploration Science Forum (NESF) and European Lunar Symposium (ELS) 2021,
Virtual
Joining efforts to bring the exploration science communities together, SSERVI and its European partner organizations will jointly co-host the 2021 NASA Exploration Science Forum (NESF) & European Lunar Symposium (ELS) as a virtual meeting on July 20–23, 2021. This conference will bring together scientists from around the world to focus on science which enables human exploration, and science enabled by human exploration, as it relates to the target bodies of the Moon, Near Earth Asteroids, and the moons of Mars. What to expect, virtually: • Scientific exchange • Bringing the community together in novel ways • Promoting the next generation of exploration scientists • Creating bridges – between science and exploration, and between international partners • Opportunity for discussion regarding equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion and sustainable exploration. With NASA’s Artemis program and its partners from Europe and around the globe, coupled with the developing lunar industry and other missions from NASA and international space agencies, the opportunity for a new generation of lunar science experiments to probe our nearest neighbor has never been greater. This joint conference will explore current and future plans, and share new, exciting results in a wide range of fields related to exploration science. #NESFELS2021
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| 20-23
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NESF and ELS 2021
NESF and ELS 2021 are joining efforts to bring the exploration science communities together. SSERVI and its European partner organizations will jointly co-host the 2021 NASA Exploration Science Forum (NESF) and European Lunar Symposium (ELS) as a virtual meeting on July 20–23, 2021. This conference will bring together scientists from around the world to focus on science which enables human exploration, and science enabled by human exploration, as it relates to the target bodies of the Moon, Near Earth Asteroids, and the moons of Mars. What to expect, virtually: scientific exchange; bringing the community together in novel ways; promoting the next generation of exploration scientists; creating bridges between science and exploration, and between international partners; and opportunity for discussion regarding equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion and sustainable exploration. With NASA’s Artemis program and its partners from Europe and around the globe, coupled with the developing lunar industry and other missions from NASA and international space agencies, the opportunity for a new generation of lunar science experiments to probe our nearest neighbor has never been greater. This joint conference will explore current and future plans, and share new, exciting results in a wide range of fields related to exploration science. #NESFELS2021
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August 2021 |
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Experimental Analysis of the Outer Solar System II (#ExOSS) — POSTPONED,
Fayetteville, Arkansas
The purpose of this 2.5-day workshop is to gather and network with those who work specifically in the experimental regime of the outer solar system and share ideas for improving instrumentation in the laboratories and future mission concepts.
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September 2021 |
| 6-12
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Planetary Science: The Young Solar System,
Quy Nhon, Vietnam
What: For decades scientific researchers have wondered how the solar system formed and evolved. This active field of research is populated with cosmochemists, planetary scientists, geologists, geophysicists and astronomers, among others, who all try to unravel what happened over 4.5 billion years ago. Yet despite all these international efforts the nature of the formation and evolution of the young solar system and the proclivity of the terrestrial planets to support a (long-term) biosphere remains obscure. It makes sense at this time to synthesis what we know, highlight key points of agreement and contention, and to provide recommendations for scientific progress.
Focus: Our goal is to host a highly interdisciplinary mid-sized meeting of broad scope with highly acclaimed key speakers of international standing. We aim to unite ourselves to discuss barriers to progress, propose solutions and identify and foster future collaboration that will advance our understanding of the young solar system. We intend to formulate a coherent and scientifically sound story on the birth and evolution of the young solar system.
Structure: This highly interdisciplinary meeting will last five days and will be a mixed of presentations and active discussions with one afternoon for leisurely activities. All days will consist of presentations both from invited members and contributions from attendees showing the current state-of-the-art in their fields. There will also be plenty of time for poster sessions.
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| 6-17
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Sub-Saharan Africa Astronomy Summer School,
Entebbe, Uganda
The ongoing activities of the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) telescope have accelerated the development of astronomy research on the African continent especially in the field of galactic studies. These activities are no longer concentrated in South Africa only, but have also spread to the Sub-Saharan African region. Furthermore, space missions such as NASA's Kepler and NASA's TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) have further enhanced the development of other astronomy research fields, mainly exoplanet and stellar physics exploration. The future of these research areas is expected to become even brighter with the magnificent observations expected from ESA's PLATO (PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of stars) mission planned to be launched in 2026. A number of African universities from the Sub-Saharan African region have embraced the open access data from these space missions and SKA telescopes, striving to make essential contributions to these research science fields, hence, aiding our understanding of the universe.
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) in conjunction with the Max-Planck-Institut für Astrophysik (MPA), Thüringer Landessternwarte Tautenburg(TLS), and Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA) are organising a Sub-Saharan Africa Advanced Astronomy Summer School in Uganda focusing on three fields of scientific research, namely galaxies, extra-solar planet science, and stellar interior physics. The goal of the summer school is to invite experts to share the state-of-the-art techniques/methods currently employed in these scientific research areas. In addition, research areas such as exoplanet and stellar physics studies have strong synergies and therefore present opportunities for generating research ideas which cut across the two fields, thus creating avenues for networking and building substantial collaborations among researchers and students in these fields. Students and postdoc researchers will be given an opportunity to present their own research work in the form of posters.
The summer school is open to 30 participants, i.e., mainly MSc./PhD students, and early career postdoc researchers in physics, astronomy or astrophysics from the Sub-Saharan African region. BSc. students in their final year with prospects of pursuing careers in physics, astronomy or astrophysics will be considered. The summer school will be held in Uganda from September 6th - 17th, 2021.
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| 13-24
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Spatially Resolved Spectroscopy with Extremely Large Telescopes,
Oxford, UK
Due to the ongoing uncertainty with COVID-19, this workshop has been postoned until 2021. Please save the weeks of Sept. 13-17 and Sept. 20-24. The new dates will be confirmed ASAP.
The forthcoming generation of Extremely Large Telescope (ELTs) will reach unprecedented spectroscopic sensitivity coupled with high angular resolution in the near infrared. This workshop will bring together the international astronomical community to explore the transformational science that the spectroscopic instrument suites of the ELTs (GMT, TMT and ELT) will achieve. High resolution simulations have played a key role in the development of the instrument science cases providing a quantifiable means to determine feasibility and to predict the scientific outcomes that can be achieved. By bringing together theoreticians, modelers and observers, with interests ranging from exoplanets to cosmology, the goals of the workshop are to: explore the spectroscopic capabilities of the first‐light instrument suite of the ELTs identifying synergies and complementarities between them; encourage development of ELT science cases including preparatory projects on existing telescopes; provide hands‐on experience using the HARMONI simulator (H-SIM); encouraging collaboration and transfer of expertise between the instrument teams and the wider community; and explore synergies with other facilities.
The meeting will set the stage for the community to plan and coordinate ELT science programmes and pre-cursor observations, making use of quantitative estimates of what the ELTs can achieve.
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October 2021 |
| 4-6
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Martian Geological Enigmas: From the Late Noachian Epoch to the Present Day (#marsenigmas2021) — NEW DATES,
Houston, Texas
The Enigma Workshop is trans-chronological and encourages the participation of planetary scientists whose work has unearthed or addressed quandaries relating to Mars' atmosphere, surface/near-surface, and/or interior across the ages.
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| 4-29
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Gaps, Rings, Spirals, and Vortices: Structure Formation in Planet-Forming Disks,
Munich, Germany
Planets are formed inside the ubiquitous disks found around young stars. The unprecedented resolution and sensitivity of ALMA and high contrast infrared imagers have revealed spectacular features, such as gaps, rings, spirals, and vortices. It is now clear that disks are much more complex, dynamic objects than previously thought and a full explanation of the richness and diversity of features presents a formidable challenge to modelers.
This MIAPP program will bring together theorists and observers of circumstellar disks to join forces to decipher these observations and find new ways to probe the processes that drive disk evolution. The program format emphasizes time for discussions and collaborative work with a small number of focused presentations intended to foster interactions.
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| 5-9
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Ultraviolet Astronomy in the XXI Century: 5th Workshop of the Network for Ultraviolet Astronomy — Face-to-Face,
Vitoria, Spain
The workshop has been split into two events to the covid-19 pandemic. The face-to-face meeting has been moved to October 5th-9th, 2021. In addition, a virtual meeting will be hold from October 27th-29th, 2020 (during the week of the previously scheduled workshop) to address fundamental issues concerning the world-wide coordination of the UV astronomy community. The meeting will be held from (tentatively) 15:00 to 18:00 Central European Time to enable world-wide participation.
The topics covered in the NUVA workshops include an in-depth review of the scientific needs and objectives, as well as an update on technological developments and status of projects. This workshop is especially important, being held at a time when major investments in UV astronomy are being discussed, and coordination is needed. In addition, the UV Astronomy Working Group within Division B (Facilities, Technologies and Data Science) of the I.A.U. has elaborated a proposal for a standard UV photometric system that requires review and approval by the UV community.
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| 25-28
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Brines Across the Solar System: Modern Brines,
Virtual
The LPI’s Brines Across the Solar System (BAS) initiative dives into brines as a planetary process, from modern to ancient brines and the technologies needed to explore them.
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December 2021 |
| 13-17
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AGU 2021 Fall Meeting (Hybrid),
New Orleans, Louisiana
At this time, AGU is planning the 2021 Fall Meeting as a "hybrid" meeting, aimed to optimize both in-person and worldwide virtual participation and to present a best-in class experience for all attendees. Join us for Fall Meeting 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. More information will follow shortly.
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