[SPA] SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER, Volume XXX, Issue 19

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AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER
Volume XXX, Issue 19
Apr.02,2023

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Table of Contents

1. MEETING: The Non-Extensive Statistical Mechanics and Kappa Distributions In Space Plasma Physics and Complexity Science Workshop 

2. MEETING: ESWW2023 -- Reminder of Open Calls for Sessions

3. MEETING: Solar Physics High Energy Research (SPHERE) Workshop, 20–23 June 2023, College Park, MD -- Registration + Abstracts Open on 12 April 2023 

4. MEETING: IAU Symposium 365 "Dynamics of Solar and Stellar Convection Zones and Atmospheres" -- Third Announcement

5. JOB OPENING: Director, National Solar Observatory

6. JOB OPENING: Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Auroral Physics at University of Southampton, UK

7. New Solar Orbiter Science Nuggets

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


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MEETING: The Non-Extensive Statistical Mechanics and Kappa Distributions In Space Plasma Physics and Complexity Science Workshop 

From: George Livadiotis, Manfred Leubner, Peter Yoon, Konstantinos Dialynas, Heather Elliott  (glivadiotis at princeton.edu)

The Non-Extensive Statistical Mechanics and Kappa Distributions In Space Plasma Physics and Complexity Science Workshop (W10) at the International Conference on Statistical Physics from July 10- 14, 2023 in Chania, Crete, Greece is seeking abstracts until April 13, 2023. 

This workshop focuses on understanding the statistical origin of particle distributions throughout geophysical, space, and astrophysical plasmas, from the solar wind and the planetary magnetospheres to the outer heliosphere, the inner heliosheath, and beyond. Additionally, we seek abstracts using statistical techniques to process the growing volume of measurements, and analysis of faint signals where the statistical nature of the measurements and noise sources is important. 

Link for Conference and Abstracts (on left): http://www.sigmaphi.polito.it

Workshop Description: https://sites.google.com/view/workshop-kappa-distributions-2/

Primary Convener:  
	George Livadiotis, Princeton University, USA, glivadiotis at princeton.edu
Co-Conveners: 
	Manfred Leubner, University of Innsbruck, Austria;
	Peter Yoon, University of Maryland, USA; 
	Heather Elliott, Southwest Research Institute, USA, helliott at swri.edu;
	Konstantinos Dialynas, Academy of Athens, Greece


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MEETING: ESWW2023 -- Reminder of Open Calls for Sessions

From: Mario M. Bisi and Alexis Rouillard. (Mario.Bisi at stfc.ac.uk)

Dear Colleagues.

This is a reminder of the session calls which close on 12th April 2023 – the full details are given below and submissions can be completed here: https://esww2023.org/submission-form - please don't leave it until the deadline to submit (don’t delay, submit today)!

Each year, during the European Space Weather Week (ESWW) conference, people from all over the world gather to discuss the newest insights and state-of-the-art in space weather and space climate; endeavouring to address the challenges and impacts of space weather.  Science, data exploitation, observations, service development, operational models, engineering, instrument and platform developments, data pipelines, industrial challenges, etc..., are all relevant and some of the most important aspects of space weather.

The overarching theme for ESWW2023 in Toulouse, France (20-24 November 2023) is ‘Bringing Space Weather, Space Climate and Engineering Together’, with a number of session topics reflecting this theme.  The conference will be held once again in hybrid format and the conference website is available here: https://esww2023.org/ - please keep check for periodic updates.

One of the strengths of the conference is that the participants can contribute significantly to its content.  Those interested in convening a session at ESWW2023 may submit a proposal for a session in one of the three formats:

Plenary sessions: https://esww2023.org/call-for-plenary-session-proposals;
and
Parallel Space Weather Research sessions and parallel 100% Community-Driven sessions: https://esww2023.org/call-for-parallel-session-proposals-swr-100cd;
for further information on the plans and expectations for these session types please visit the meeting website. 

When submitting a session proposal, the following information is required:
 - the topic/title of the session;
 - name(s), affiliation(s), and E-Mail address(es) of the conveners; and
 - session abstract (max. 1,500 characters).

There are some further details depending on the type of the session for which the submission applies.  Diversity in conveners is encouraged, and the successful conveners will need to have at least one session chair that can attend in person, in Toulouse (although this can be decided at a later stage).  The ESWW Programme Committee (PC) will decide which of the submitted sessions are accepted.  The PC strongly encourages those who have not previously submitted to convene a session to do so.  Session conveners will be notified by mid-May of the outcome(s) of their submission(s).

Kind regards, and best wishes,
Mario M. Bisi (PC Chair) and Alexis Rouillard (LOC Chair),
on behalf of the ESWW2023 PC.

ESWW2023 website: https://esww2023.org/


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MEETING: Solar Physics High Energy Research (SPHERE) Workshop, 20–23 June 2023, College Park, MD -- Registration + Abstracts Open on 12 April 2023 

From: Meriem Alaoui (alaoui at umd.edu)

Registration and abstract submission will be open on 12 April 2023 for the second Solar Physics High Energy Research (SPHERE) Workshop, to be held 20–23 June 2023 at the University of Maryland, College Park. The goal of the SPHERE workshop series is to foster the development of an integrated and unified understanding of high-energy processes on the Sun by bringing together experts in X-ray/radio/EUV observations, theory, and modeling. The workshop will be primarily in-person, hosted by the Institute of Research in Electronics and Applied Physics (IREAP), but remote participation will also be supported. 

For further details, please visit the workshop website: https://sphere.boulder.swri.edu 

The workshop format includes plenary sessions, for active discussion on broad topics by the entire workshop, and breakout sessions for special topics, which will be selected based on input from registrants.  Early-career researchers and students will be granted requests for oral presentations, and there will be a dedicated poster session for the other contributions.

For questions regarding registration, abstract submissions or the scientific program, email:
Meriem Alaoui (alaoui at umd.edu) or Albert Shih (albert.y.shih at nasa.gov) 

We hope to see you soon in College Park, or online! 

– Meriem Alaoui, on behalf of the organizing committee 


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MEETING: IAU Symposium 365 "Dynamics of Solar and Stellar Convection Zones and Atmospheres" -- Third Announcement

From: Alexander Getling (a.getling at mail.ru)

IAU Symposium 365
Dynamics of Solar and Stellar Convection Zones and Atmospheres 21–25 August 2023, Yerevan, Armenia

The SOC of the Symposium informs its potential participants that the deadlines for abstract submission and travel-grant application are now extended to 10 April 2023. Two other dates are also changed (see below).

LOC-assisted, reduced-rate hotel reservation is now possible through the personal account of the participant. Information on the planned social events is available from the Symposium’s website.

The updated calendar of Important Dates now reads as follows:

Abstract submission deadline: 10 April 2023
Travel-Grant Application deadline: 10 April 2023
Notification on selected oral and poster contributions: 20 April 2023
Travel-grant award notification: 20 April 2023
Early-registration-fee payment deadline: 30 April 2023
LOС-assisted, reduced-rate hotel reservation deadline: 15 May 2023
Deadline for regular online registration: 30 June 2023
Deadline for LOС-assisted, standard-rate hotel reservation: 30 June 2023
Announcement of final program: 15 July 2023
Online-registration deadline for participants not presenting scientific contributions: 31 July 2023
On-site Registration: 21–24 August 2023
IAU Symposium 365: 21–25 August 2023
Deadline for submission of papers for Proceedings: 25 November 2023

Abstracts can be submitted independently of the registration and fee payment. They will be considered by the SOC before the fee is paid but only provided their presenting authors are registered.

For detailed information on the meeting, please visit the conference website: http://iaus365.sinp.msu.ru. To submit your abstract(s), please go to the Registration -> Abstract Submission page of the website, download our template.tex file, fill it in to prepare the file(s) of your abstract(s) and rename it (them) so as to explicitly indicate the last name and the first initial of the presenting author and, if needed, the ordinal number of the abstract, e.g., “Nikolaev_E.tex” or “Johnson_A_1.tex”. To check the appearence of the result, generate .dvi files using the IAUS365 style file, which you can download as iaus365.sty. Then e-mail both (!) the .tex and the .pdf file of each abstract to the SOC address given below. While submitting your abstracts, please indicate the numbers of the relevant thematic sections of the symposium (see below the list of basic topics) in the subject field of your e-mail.

To apply for an IAU travel grant, please download the grant application form from the Registration -> IAU Travel Grants page, fill it in either using a computer or (very legibly!) handwriting, sign and e-mail it in a scanned form to the SOC address given below.

As announced originally, the symposium will bring together solar and stellar physicists investigating the dynamics of convection zones and lower atmospheres. It will be dedicated to observational and theoretical aspects of the hydrodynamics and magnetohydrodynamics, both global and local, of the solar and stellar convection zones and lower atmospheres with the inclusion of numerical simulations as a particular branch of theoretical research.

Contacts:
iaus365 at sinp.msu.ru (SOC)
iaus365 at aras.am (LOC)


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JOB OPENING: Director, National Solar Observatory

From: Armando Razo (arazo at aura-astronomy.org)

The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) seeks a new Director for the National Solar Observatory (NSO). NSO provides forefront observational facilities for the solar research community. NSO has a professional staff of approximately 130 people, which includes scientists, engineers, technicians, outreach specialists, administrative personnel, and other support staff. NSO brings together visionary solar physics, innovative engineering, outstanding operations, and public outreach to generate and disseminate world-class solar science.   More details at: SHORT LINK TO ULTIPRO AD.  The Search Committee will begin evaluating applications on 30 April 2023, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications will be held in confidence. Interested applicants are requested to submit an application package (PDF preferred) containing: a letter providing a summary of the candidate’s interest in the position as well as a brief vision for NSO; an overview of the candidate’s relevant experience and accomplishments; a curriculum vitae/resume; and a list of at least three references. The Search Committee also welcomes nominations.  Materials and nominations should ONLY be submitted to NSOdirectorsearch at aura-astronomy.org, addressed to: Dana Longcope, Chair.   AURA/NSO sees the diversity of our staff as a strategic priority in our desire to create a first-rate scientific community. We reflect that deep commitment in strongly encouraging women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals to apply for these opportunities.   Veterans, disabled individuals or wounded warriors needing assistance with the employment process may contact AURA (employment at aura-astronomy.org).


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JOB OPENING: Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Auroral Physics at University of Southampton, UK

From: Daniel Whiter (d.whiter at soton.ac.uk)

A 3-year post-doc position is available at the University of Southampton, UK, to study fine-scale aurora, turbulent auroral processes, and the substorm onset instability. The project will use data from a new high-resolution multi-spectral auroral imager together with the new
EISCAT_3D ionospheric radar, and involves close collaboration with Northumbria University and the British Antarctic Survey as well as other UK and international partners. More details and the application form are available at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=2096722WF-R

Informal enquires are very welcome and can be made to Dan Whiter (d.whiter at soton.ac.uk). The closing date for applications is Monday 24th April 2023.


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New Solar Orbiter Science Nuggets

From: Miho Janvier (miho.janvier at esa.int)

Dear colleagues,
It is our pleasure to introduce the Solar Orbiter science nuggets, showcasing research using Solar Orbiter data: 
https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/solar-orbiter/science-nuggets 

The first three nuggets are online now, and new ones will be added on a regular basis, based on input from the entire solar physics community. If you are working on Solar Orbiter data and would like your results to be featured as a future Solar Orbiter science nugget, please contact Yannis Zouganelis (ioannis.zouganelis at esa.int) and Miho Janvier (miho.janvier at esa.int).

Read the first nuggets:
“New insights about EUV brightenings in the quiet Sun corona from the Extreme Ultraviolet Imager” (C. Nelson and the EUI team) 

“Radial dependence of the peak intensity of solar energetic electron events in the inner heliosphere” (L. Rodriguez, A. Kollhoff and the EPD team)

“Langmuir waves associated with magnetic holes in the solar wind” (J.J. Boldú and the RPW team)

Best regards,
The ESA Solar Orbiter team


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