[GEM] THE GEM MESSENGER, Volume 27, Number 3
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Volume 27, Number 3
Jan.26,2017
Announcement submission website: http://aten.igpp.ucla.edu/gem/messenger_form/
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Table of Contents
1. Abstract Submission Now Open for the Applied Space Environments Conference 2017
2. Workshop on "Active Experiments in Space: Past, Present and Future," September 11 -14 2017, Santa Fe, New Mexico - First Announcement
3. IAGA Interdivisional Commission on Education and Outreach
4. Education and Outreach Symposium at IAGA 2017
5. JpGU-AGU Joint Meeting 2017: P-EM14 "Dynamics in magnetosphere and ionosphere"
6. JOB OPENING : Post-doctoral Position at New Jersey Institute of Technology - CSTR
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1. Abstract Submission Now Open for the Applied Space Environments Conference 2017
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From: joseph.minow at nasa.gov (joseph.minow at nasa.gov)
Applied Space Environments Conference 2017: Measurements, Models, Testing, and Tools
http://sti.usra.edu/asec2017
Abstract Submission Now Open!
Abstract submission is now open for the Applied Space Environments Conference (ASEC) that will be held in Huntsville, AL on May 15-19, 2017 at The Westin. This event is co-sponsored by the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) and NASA and will focus on a broad range of topics related to space environments and their effects on space systems.
All abstracts are welcome, with special consideration for presentations that address aspects of space environment and effects modeling, in-space observations of space environment impacts on space systems, recent space environment measurements and using historical data sets for characterizing space environments for system design and environment specification, and laboratory testing to better understand material and hardware interactions with space environments. Relevant areas of the space environment include (but are not limited to):
• Charged particles in the solar wind, solar particle events, galactic cosmic rays, and trapped radiation belts
• Comets, asteroids, and dust
• Electric and magnetic fields
• Extreme ultraviolet, ultraviolet, and infrared photons
• Ionosphere and neutral planetary atmospheres
• Magnetosphere(s)
• Meteoroids and orbital debris
• STEM applications
• Commercial applications
Please go to the following link to submit your abstract: https://asec2017.exordo.com
Abstracts due March 1, 2017.
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2. Workshop on "Active Experiments in Space: Past, Present and Future," September 11 -14 2017, Santa Fe, New Mexico - First Announcement
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From: Gian Luca Delzanno, Joe Borovsky (delzanno at lanl.gov)
Active Experiments in Space: Past, Present and Future
Sep 11th -14th 2017, Santa Fe (NM)
http://www.cvent.com/events/active-experiments-in-space-past-present-and-future/event-summary-73675ac6ba5745d48d181933c4783454.aspx
There is a rich history of space active experiments dating back to the 1960s. These experiments began early in the space age, where it became clear that the space environment was filled with plasma and could be rather harsh to astronauts and infrastructure. Active space experiments have had the triple goal of (1) probing basic plasma physics phenomena, (2) elucidating aspects of magnetospheric and ionospheric physics, and (3) understanding how to control the effects of the environment on space assets. Bombs, beams, heaters, releases, chemical dumps, plasma plumes, tethers, antennas, voltages are examples of active experiments spanning several decades of research. More recently, further interest towards active experiments in space has arisen, as called for in the 2012 Decadal Survey of the National Research Council, driven by important scientific applications such as magnetosphere/ionosphere coupling or radiation belt remediation.
This workshop aims at bringing together researchers interested in space-based active experiments, including experts from past and present missions, with a focus towards the future and on what fundamental scientific questions and applications could be tackled by new active experiments. The workshop seeks contributions on space-based active experiments conducted with waves and/or particles, targeting the following physics processes:
- Basic plasma physics;
- Wave-particle interactions;
- Coupling of plasmas and beams;
- Magnetosphere/ionosphere coupling.
Contributions on new technological developments that could enable future missions are also encouraged.
Specifically, the goals of the workshop are:
1. Identify the lessons learned from past (and present) active experiments. A number of tutorial talks on those missions will be presented at the workshop.
2. Assess the current state of space-based active experiments.
3. Identify new opportunities and collaborations for future active experiments. What is the science that could be pursued? What are the applications? What are the gaps that need to be filled before these new ideas could be mature?
The workshop will comprise tutorial, invited and contributed talks as well as audience-participation discussion sessions.
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3. IAGA Interdivisional Commission on Education and Outreach
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From: Edgar Bering (eabering at uh.edu)
The IAGA Interdivisional Commission on Education and Outreach (IDCEO) is looking for new members. The Commission has two roles: Convene symposia at IAGA Assemblies and organize the IAGA Summer School. Interested colleagues, please send me an email.
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4. Education and Outreach Symposium at IAGA 2017
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From: Edga Bering (eabering at uh.edu)
Engaging Scientists and Researchers in Education and Outreach
This symposium invites papers on the process of getting scientists involved in outreach. It will address ways in which the professional membership of IAGA can become more engaged in Education and Outreach. It grows ever more apparent that our world needs much more science literacy than we presently have. It is vital that we find ways to engage active researchers in sharing their work in schools and with the public. In practice, this task is challenging for many reasons. Topics covered in these papers may include the obstacles to engagement, the processes used to overcome those obstacles, universal do’s and don’ts, and culturally specific issues. Cross-cultural comparisons are particularly welcome.
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5. JpGU-AGU Joint Meeting 2017: P-EM14 "Dynamics in magnetosphere and ionosphere"
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From: Aoi Nakamizo (aoi.nakamizo at nict.go.jp)
Dear colleagues,
You are cordially invited to give a presentation at the upcoming JpGU-AGU Joint Meeting 2017 session, P-EM14 "Dynamics in magnetosphere and ionosphere".
The session scope and other information is attached below.
JpGU-AGU Joint Meeting 2017 (May 20-25)
General information: http://www.jpgu.org/meeting_e2017/
Session list: http://www.jpgu.org/meeting_e2017/program.html
Session name and date
P-EM14 "Dynamics in magnetosphere and ionosphere"
Oral: May 20-21, 2017
Poster: May 20, 2017
(Oral and poster, both in English)
Session scope
This session provides an opportunity to present recent results from satellite and ground-based observations and theoretical and simulation studies on the magnetosphere, ionosphere, and their coupling system. We invite contributions dealing with various phenomena related to the magnetosphere-ionosphere system: solar wind-magnetosphere interaction, magnetosphere-ionosphere convection, field-aligned current, magnetic storms/substorms, neutral-plasma interaction, ionospheric ion inflow and outflow, aurora phenomena, and so forth. Discussions on planetary and satellite ionosphere and magnetospheres, future missions and instrument developments are also welcome.
Due dates for abstract submission
11:59 JST, Feb. 3rd (Fri): Early bird due
17:00 JST, Feb. 16th (Thu): Final due
Submission sites
http://www.jpgu.org/meeting_e2017/submission.html (JpGU members)
http://www.jpgu.org/meeting_e2017/for_agu.html (AGU members)
We are looking forward to seeing you all at Makuhari, Japan.
Conveners:
Tomoaki Hori (University of Tokyo)
Yoshimasa Tanaka (NIPR)
Aoi Nakamizo (NICT)
Mitsunori Ozaki (Kanazawa University)
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6. JOB OPENING : Post-doctoral Position at New Jersey Institute of Technology - CSTR
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From: Rualdo Soto-Chavez, Louis Lanzerotti, Andrew Gerrard (arsoto at njit.edu)
The Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (CSTR) of the New Jersey Institute of Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral position in numerical simulations of waves in space plasmas. We are looking for a candidate with strong background on Particle-in-Cell simulations of space physics and/or plasma physics. Experience in whistlers and/or chorus waves phenomena is highly desirable. The successful applicant will be expected to perform the duties of a post-doctoral fellow, including the publication of original research, submission of proposals, and the support of CSTR projects.
Applicants should have obtained by the starting date a PhD in plasma physics, space physics, geophysics, or related field. The start date of the appointment is flexible, however, earlier dates are preferred. The appointment is for one year, with a possible renewal for two more years based on successful applicant performance. Benefits are competitive and salary will be commensurate with applicant experience.
The successful applicant will work with Dr. Rualdo Soto-Chavez, as well as Dr. Louis Lanzerotti and Prof. Andrew Gerrard. Applicants are required to complete an on-line application through our website at: https://njit.jobs/ and search for posting # 0603715. You can click on the "Search Postings" link at the left, and enter the number 0603715 to find the link to the job and instructions. Candidates will need to submit a curriculum vitae, list of publications, a brief statement of research interests, and the names of three professional references. Questions may be directed to Dr. Rualdo Soto-Chavez arsoto at njit.edu.
The Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (CSTR) of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, in Newark, NJ, is a worldwide leading institution in solar and space physics. CSTR is a PI organization in the NASA Van Allen Probes mission, manages the Polar Engineering Development Center, and operates the Big Bear Solar Observatory (BBSO) and the Owens Valley Solar Array (OVSA) in California. For more information visit http://centers.njit.edu/cstr/
To build a diverse workforce, NJIT encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women. EEO employer.
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