[GEM] THE GEM MESSENGER, Volume 27, Number 37

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     THE GEM MESSENGER
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Volume 27, Number 37
Aug.17,2017

Announcement submission website: http://aten.igpp.ucla.edu/gem/messenger_form/

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Table of Contents

1. Heliophysics DRIVE Science Centers RFI NNH17ZDA008L Extended to September 5, 2017

2. MEETING: AGU Chapman Conference: Particle Dynamics in the Earth’s Radiation Belts, Cascais, Portugal, 4-9 March 2018 -- First Announcement

3. Call for participation: Space Environment Engineering and Science Applications Workshop

4. Associate or Assistant Professor in solar, space or planetary science
University of New Hampshire
Department of Physics and Space Science Center

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1. Heliophysics DRIVE Science Centers RFI NNH17ZDA008L Extended to September 5, 2017
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From: Janet Kozyra (janet.kozyra at nasa.gov)

In July, the Heliophysics Division of NASA's Science Mission Directorate released RFI NNH17ZDA008L regarding DRIVE-Inspired Integrative Science Centers. 

To accommodate those in the Heliophysics community heavily involved in activities related to the solar eclipse, the deadline for DRIVE Center RFI submissions has been extended to September 5, 2017.

For more information, including references and existing resources and opportunities which may be useful in planning the focus and/or elements of a center, please see the full text of the RFI which may be found on NSPIRES under NNH17ZDA008L.

Questions concerning this Request for Information should be addressed to Janet Kozyra at janet.kozyra at nasa.gov


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2. MEETING: AGU Chapman Conference: Particle Dynamics in the Earth’s Radiation Belts, Cascais, Portugal, 4-9 March 2018 -- First Announcement
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From: Seth Claudepierre (seth at aero.org)

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the AGU Chapman Conference: Particle Dynamics in the Earth’s Radiation Belts, to be held 4-9 March 2018 in Cascais, Portugal at the Quinta da Marinha Resort Hotel.

All members of the science community are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting. For details regarding registration and abstract submission, including hotel information, please explore the meeting website:

http://chapman.agu.org/particle-dynamics/

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract Submissions Deadline: 11 Oct 2017
Housing Deadline: 29 Nov 2017
Registration Deadline: 29 Nov 2017

Abstracts will be solicited on radiation belt theory, observation, modeling, and experiment, with an emphasis on the five major science themes:

(1) Particle Acceleration and Transport
(2) Particle Loss
(3) Role of Nonlinear Processes
(4) New Radiation Belt Modeling Capabilities and the Quantification of Model Uncertainties
(5) Laboratory Plasma Experiments, as they relate to particle dynamics in the Earth’s radiation belts

Abstract notifications will be sent 1 Nov 2017 and the conference size will be capped at 120 participants, including students. We anticipate that partial student travel support will be available (details will be posted at the conference website when they are finalized).

Sincerely,
The Conference Conveners
Seth Claudepierre, Chris Colpitts, Joe Fennell, Xinlin Li, Jean-Francois Ripoll, Sasha Ukhorskiy 


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3. Call for participation: Space Environment Engineering and Science Applications Workshop
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From: Paul O'Brien (paul.obrien at aero.org)

Would you like to meet and build relationships with end users, like satellite designers, anomaly analysts, and experts in radiation effects on space systems?

SEESAW is an opportunity for interaction between space system design engineers, anomaly analysts, radiation effects scientists, space environment scientists, and others affected by the space environment. The workshop agenda will include discussion of space system design and anomaly resolution needs relating to the space environment as well as recent scientific model, data, and tool developments that can meet those needs. We will also discuss space system operator needs for forecasts and the role of space weather in launch commit decisions.

The workshop goals are to:

1. Identify models, tools, and data that may be used for design, anomaly analysis, etc. with little modification

2. Foster greater interaction between environment researchers and potential users in the broader space community

3. Improve alignment of environmental research priorities with societal needs through greater awareness

4. Provide a venue for practitioners to develop and communicate requirements for space environment climate and forecasting models

Interested parties should contact Paul O'Brien (paul.obrien at aero.org) for further information.

If there is sufficient interest, the workshop will setup a special poster session dedicated to space environment research and models.

Supported by IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society
Hosted by NOAA NCEI and SWPC
September 5-8, 2017, Boulder, CO

Paul O'Brien, The Aerospace Corporation
On behalf of
Veronique Ferlet-Cavrois, ESA
Eamonn Daly, ESA
Bob Johnston, AFRL
Justin Likar, UTC
Michael Xapsos, NASA
Janet Barth, NASA (ret.)
Robert Reed, Vanderbilt


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4. Associate or Assistant Professor in solar, space or planetary science, 
University of New Hampshire
, Department of Physics and Space Science Center
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From: Nathan Schwadron (nschwadron at unh.edu)

The Department of Physics and the Space Science Center at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) invite applications for a tenure-track position in Physics with joint appointment in the Space Science Center at the rank of Assoc or Asst Professor beginning Aug, 2018, in the areas of solar, space, or planetary science. The successful applicant can expect to interact with highly active research groups in solar and space science, lunar science and astrophysics. Applicants are sought in the leadership and development of strong experimental research programs in solar, heliospheric, magnetospheric, geospace, ionospheric, and upper atmospheric research and/or experimental programs in planetary science.  UNH is a research university on the beautiful NH seacoast, roughly an hour north of Boston, with significant resources in engineering, world-class laboratories, and a ~60 year history of leadership in space science missions. UNH has been involved with and committed to instrument design and fabrication, science operations, data analysis, sophisticated numerical modeling and theory. UNH involvement and leadership extends over an enormous array of missions including MMS, Solar Orbiter, Solar Probe Plus, GOES, IBEX, RBSP, Firebird, BalloonWinds, Equator-S, ACE, Cluster, STEREO, Wind, Polar, FAST, SMM, Compton GRO, OSO-7.   In addition, UNH has excellent computational resources including a CRAY XE6m-200 supercomputer, and houses leading theory and modeling groups in space science. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of research accomplishments, and a demonstrated track record in securing external grant funding. The candidate should be enthusiastic about teaching physics and space science classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  Applicants must have a PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or a related field. Review of applications will begin Oct. 16, 2017. The application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief summaries of teaching interests and future research plans and the names of three references. Please apply directly online at: https://jobs.usnh.edu/.  Inquiries about the position should be directed to Prof. Nathan Schwadron at nschwadron at unh.edu. SwRI-EOS is co-located and shares facilities with the UNH Space Science Center. UNH-EOS is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility. For a more comprehensive job description, visit http://physics.unh.edu/jobs . 


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