[SPA] SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER, Volume XXVIII, Issue 35

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AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER
Volume XXVIII, Issue 35
Jun.28,2021

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Table of Contents

1. Fall Meeting Abstract Information

2. Call for Nominations: International Space Weather and Space Climate Medals

3. BPS Decadal Survey Whitepaper Coordination

4. MEETING: Details About SHINE 2021, Aug 2-5 

5. MEETING: PUNCH 2 Workshop: Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to July 15

6. MEETING: WHPI Workshop: Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to July 15

7. Magnetosphere Online Seminar Series

8. Ground Magnetometer Discussion on July 8 for Decadal Survey

9. JOB OPENING: Research Scientist and Postdoctoral Positions in Space Physics Instrumentation and Data Analysis at Los Alamos National Laboratory

10. JOB OPENING: Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA  in Heliophysics  (Job ID: 12885) 

11. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Scholar-Space Plasma Physics/Solar and Heliosphere Physics at Space Sciences Lab University of California, Berkeley

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Announcement Submission Website: http://goo.gl/forms/qjcm4dDr4g


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Fall Meeting Abstract Information

From: Geoff Reeves (Geoff at reevesresearch.org)

Abstract submissions for AGU 2021 will open shortly. I wanted to pass along some information from AGU HQ that answers some questions about the meeting and provides some links for more information. It's long so skip to the paragraphs that are of interest to you.

cheers
Geoff & the SPA leadership team

COVID Policy:
Safety is our top priority and we expect that only those who are fully vaccinated will attend the meeting in person. Our COVID-19 protocol page will be updated as more information becomes available (https://www.agu.org/Fall-Meeting/Pages/About/COVID-19-Protocols)

Present/Attend Online or In-person:
As you consider what to submit to the meeting, please know that you’ll be able to present virtually as well as to engage with most sessions in real time. We’re working on finalizing the experience and we’ll also be offering things just for the virtual attendees. 
- Most sessions at #AGU21 will be held as discussion sessions with short summary presentations and discussions.
- Authors in oral sessions will be asked to record a longer presentation.
- Poster authors will be asked to make a PDF or dynamic version of their poster available.
- Authors will be able to present in-person or online.  

Relaxed Abstract Submission Policy:
This year you can submit two contributed abstracts provided they are submitted to sessions convened by different AGU sections (e.g. one SPA and one non-SPA). An additional invited abstract can be submitted. Also, for the first time, students and early career conveners will be able to give presentations in their own sessions.
Details at https://www.agu.org/Fall-Meeting/Pages/Present/Abstracts

Registration Rates:
Registration Rates are posted at https://www.agu.org/Fall%20Meeting/Pages/Register-Housing/Registration-Rates  (near the bottom)
Rates for attending remotely are about 25% less than attending in person.
“The rates for the meeting reflect the added costs of supporting both in-person and virtual participation”and these other discounts especially for students. As for last year, content (posters, longer presentations, and sessions) will be recorded and available online to all attendees also as part of the registration for some time.”

Free Registration and Abstract Fees to enhance DEI in SPA:
Like last year, our section is providing registration reimbursement for scientists for whom the cost of registration is a barrier to participation. Priority will be given for first time participants, teachers and students at minority serving institutions, and scientists from under-represented countries. In some cases of greater need we will try to reimburse abstract submission fees also. The number of waivers will depend on the demand and available funds but last year we were able to support all requests.
Details and application information will be provided soon.

Care-Giving Grants:
SPA will also be providing grants to support care-giving (including but not limited to child care). Grants are for $500 and priority will be given to students and other scientists who need financial support. Again, the number of grants depends on availability of funds.

Student Travel Grants:
Student travel grants will only be awarded to winners of the Max Hammond and Frank McDonald student awards (which require student travel grant applications).
The SPA budgets would only have supported one or two grants which would have to come from the same pot as care-giving grants and abstract reimbursements

Deadlines:
Abstracts will close on 4 August and shortly thereafter registration and housing will open. 
Additional dates and deadlines are available at https://www.agu.org/Fall-Meeting


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Call for Nominations: International Space Weather and Space Climate Medals

From: Bruce Tsurutani (bruce.tsurutani at gmail.com)

Dear colleagues,

We remind you of the 2021 contest for the international space weather and space climate medals. Please, find all information on how to nominate a colleague at http://esww17.iopconfs.org/medals

The deadline for the nominations is September, 5th 2021.

The International space weather and space climate Medal committee.


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BPS Decadal Survey Whitepaper Coordination

From: Christine Hartzell (hartzell at umd.edu)

The NASA Biological and Physical Sciences Decadal Survey Call for Whitepapers is now available: https://surveygizmolibrary.s3.amazonaws.com/library/623127/BPSDecadalWhitePaperSolicitationCallLetterV11.pdf We are hoping to get a strong response from the dust-plasma community regarding future investigations in microgravity and on the Moon's surface.

Topical Whitepapers (e.g. on a single science investigation) are due Oct 31. Research campaign whitepapers (e.g. missions or instrument suites costing at least $100M) are due Dec 23. We have been told that the panel will start reviewing whitepapers as soon as they are received, so submitting early is advantageous. These white papers are short: 2-5 pages.

We brainstormed a list of topical whitepapers from the dust-plasma community at the meeting last month: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vs1ExB_rugneQmiuj_xIjA46dhgfiLl7YDMvrHcGQR8/edit?usp=sharing 
If you are interested in writing or being a signatory on a whitepaper, please see the list and add yourself. Feel free to add more papers if your idea isn't already captured on the list.


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MEETING: Details About SHINE 2021, Aug 2-5 

From: Chris Gilly (chris.gilly at colorado.edu)

Hello everyone! The details for the Virtual SHINE 2021 conference are now set!

For details of the workshop, Aug 3-5th, see these pages: https://tinyurl.com/shineworkshop2021 and https://shinecon.org/CurrentMeeting.php

For details of the Student +EC Day, Aug 2nd, see these pages: https://tinyurl.com/shinestudentday2021 and https://shinecon.org/StudentInformation.php

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!


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MEETING: PUNCH 2 Workshop: Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to July 15

From: Sarah Gibson (sgibson at ucar.edu)

We invite the community to the second PUNCH (Polarimeter to UNify the Corona and Heliosphere) Science Meeting (August 9-11, 2021), an in-development NASA mission that will image the outer corona and solar wind throughout the inner heliosphere. Major science topics include origin and evolution of the ambient solar wind and turbulence within it, and the physics and predictability of transient events including CMEs, CIRs, and shocks.

The meeting will be virtual and comprise of formal presentations (invited and contributed) intermixed with open/panel discussions and poster session/walks. It will take place over three days, Monday-Wednesday August 9-11, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). There will also be an icebreaker social event the evening of Monday August 9 (5:00-7:00 PDT).

Registration is free. Abstracts are solicited for oral and poster contributions and are now due July 15, 2021; please see https://punch.spaceops.swri.org/punch2meeting.php for further details.


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MEETING: WHPI Workshop: Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to July 15

From: Sarah Gibson (sgibson at ucar.edu)

The Whole Heliosphere and Planetary Interactions (WHPI) is an international  initiative focused around the solar minimum period that aims to understand the interconnected sun-heliospheric-planetary system.  The WHPI workshop is scheduled to occur September 13-17 2021. The goal of the workshop will be to foster collaborations across disciplines by providing a forum for comparing models and observations of specific aspects of the extended solar minimum time period in a truly interactive and collaborative environment. Research on all aspects of solar minimum modeling and observations are encouraged, including: the global connected structure of the heliosphere and planetary space environments/atmospheres, the origins and impacts of high-speed solar wind streams, CMEs from sun-to-heliopause, and comparative solar minima.

The meeting will be virtual and registration is now open (it is free, deadline August 31, 2021) as is abstract submission (extended deadline is July 15, 2021). Further information may be found here: https://cpaess.ucar.edu/node/14559.


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Magnetosphere Online Seminar Series

From: Jason Shuster (magnetosphere.seminars at gmail.com)

We invite you to join us every Monday at 12pm (ET) for the weekly Magnetosphere Online Seminar Series.

On Monday June 28, Dan Welling will give a presentation on End to End Modeling for Space Weather Applications. A link to join the seminar via Zoom or YouTube can be found on our home page:
https://msolss.github.io/MagSeminars/
The password to join the Zoom seminar is: Mag at 1

In observance of the 4th of July holiday, there will be no seminar on July 5. 

You can view the current 2021 schedule here:
https://msolss.github.io/MagSeminars/schedule.html

Add your name to our mailing list here:
https://msolss.github.io/MagSeminars/mail-list.html

Read about previous talks here:
https://msolss.github.io/MagSeminars/blog.html


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Ground Magnetometer Discussion on July 8 for Decadal Survey

From: Mike Hartinger (mdhartin1 at gmail.com)

Please join us for a discussion of decadal survey white papers related to ground magnetometers on July 8 at 9AM US Pacific Time. Sign up here for the Zoom link and option to join the ground magnetometer google group: https://forms.gle/PBYed7FCpWt1gxfv8

This meeting is part of a recent community driven effort to discuss and coordinate efforts for US magnetometers: current operations, priorities for deployments, distributed-array style model(s) for future operations, high-level data products. Please see this wiki page for more information: https://tinyurl.com/yhxy2dnt

We’ll start the meeting by reviewing discussions at past magnetometer meetings and the Heliophysics 2050 workshop, as well as the Heliophysics 2050 ground magnetometer white paper (links to notes and white paper are on the wiki page linked above). The rest of the meeting will be a free-flowing discussion of topics that can be mapped to decadal survey white papers such as (1) unresolved science questions related to geomagnetic perturbations and related remote sensing, geomagnetic activity indices, (2) instrumentation needed to monitor GICs (locations, density of stations, sampling rates, etc), (3) new magnetometer facilities and ideas for future operations, (4) citizen science with magnetometers, (5) interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research through magnetometers (other areas of geophysics, defense, etc). Short presentations are welcome – please contact Mike Hartinger if you’d like to present (mdhartin1 at gmail.com).


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JOB OPENING: Research Scientist and Postdoctoral Positions in Space Physics Instrumentation and Data Analysis at Los Alamos National Laboratory

From: Dan Reisenfeld (dreisenfeld at lanl.gov)

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks candidates for Research Scientist and Postdoctoral positions in heliophysics data analysis and instrumentation with the Space Science and Applications Group (ISR-1). ISR Division leads instruments on current and recent NASA missions such as IMAP, IBEX, Van Allen Probes, SWIFT, TWINS, and ACE, as well as NASA’s Mars Curiosity and Perseverance rovers. We also build, fly, operate, and analyze data from measurement systems deployed to space for verification of international nuclear treaties, and develop innovative sensors for basic scientific missions, nuclear nonproliferation, space situational awareness and remote sensing. 

The successful applicants will be expected to support the development and calibration of a range of space plasma instrumentation for missions such as NASA/IMAP and current National Security missions, and the development of instrumentation for future missions. The candidates will also be expected to participate in original research in magnetospheric and/or heliospheric science.  For the Research Scientist position, applicants should have laboratory experience in the development of hardware for the detection of space plasmas or energetic neutral atoms, and an established record of original research in magnetospheric, ionospheric and/or heliospheric science.  For the Postdoctoral position, applicants should have laboratory experience broadly applicable to developing hardware for the detection of space plasmas; desired skills include familiarity with heliophysics (magnetospheres, ionospheres, solar wind, outer heliosphere, etc.), or a strong interest in learning about such environments. The selected candidates will have the opportunity to interact with Laboratory staff engaged in a broad range of observational, computational, and theoretical research in heliophysics.  Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Space Physics, Physics, Astronomy, Engineering, or appropriate similar fields. The ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance is desired.

Interested persons should apply online at https://lanl.jobs to position posting IRC86128 for the research scientist position, or IRC83749 for the postdoctoral position.  Candidates should furnish a CV and statement of research interests.   For further inquiries, contact dreisenfeld at lanl.gov.


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JOB OPENING: Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA  in Heliophysics  (Job ID: 12885) 

From: Neal Turner, Paulett Liewer, Marco Villi (neal.j.turner at jpl.nasa.gov)

Post-Doctoral Researcher in Heliophysics  (Job ID: 12885) 

Responsibilities
The selected candidate will conduct independent research in heliophysics connected with ESA's Solar Orbiter mission and its NASA-supported instrument, the Solar Orbiter Heliospheric Imager (SoloHI). SoloHI images the solar wind over a wide field of view in visible sunlight scattered from solar wind electrons, with time series recording both the quasi-steady flow and transient disturbances. The measurements are uniquely useful for tracing the evolution of coronal mass ejections (CMEs).

Dr. Neal Turner in JPL's Astrophysics and Space Sciences section will serve as the JPL postdoctoral advisor. The appointee's research will be guided by Dr. Paulett Liewer, also in JPL's Astrophysics and Space Sciences section, and Prof. Marco Velli, of the University of California, Los Angeles, who also holds a JPL appointment. All three mentors will help ensure the research results in publications in the open literature. The appointee will also be encouraged to present their findings at professional meetings.

Qualifications
Candidates should have a recent PhD in Astrophysics or Physics with a strong background in solar and heliospheric physics. Applicants with demonstrated skills in areas such as numerical modeling of plasmas and image data analysis will be given particular attention.

Application closing date: July 31, 2021

Information on the opening and application procedure can be found at 
https://citjpl.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobs/job/JPL-Campus/Postdoctoral-Researcher-in-Heliophysics_2021-12885


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JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Scholar-Space Plasma Physics/Solar and Heliosphere Physics at Space Sciences Lab University of California, Berkeley

From: Oleksiy Agapitov (oleksiy.agapitov at gmail.com)

The Space Sciences Lab at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a full-time (100%) Postdoctoral Scholar with an expected start date between June and September 2021. For more information about the position, including required qualifications application materials, and deadlines, go to https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03002.

The position will remain open until filled. For questions, please email Dr. Oleksiy Agapitov at agapitov at ssl.berkeley.edu . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.


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