1. Briefing for Prospective Proposers to ROSES-2024 Solicitation NNH24ZDA001N-USCAPS: U.S. Contributions to Ariel Preparatory Science (November 20, 2024, 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PST)
Briefing for Prospective Proposers to Solicitation NNH24ZDA001N-USCAPS
U.S. Contributions to Ariel Preparatory Science
ROSES 2024, Appendix D.21
Date: November 20, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST)
Meeting Description:
This preproposal videoconference is designed to provide information for prospective proposers about the new ROSES program element entitled, “U.S. Contributions to Ariel Preparatory Science” (USCAPS; ROSES 2024, Appendix D.21) that was released on October 15, 2024. Topics covered in the presentation will include:
- Background information about NASA’s plans to support U.S. community involvement in the European Space Agency’s Ariel mission;
- Descriptions of the areas of research solicited under the USCAPS program;
- NASA’s expectations regarding coordination between the selected investigations, the NASA Ariel Science Center (NASC), and the Ariel Science Consortium; and
- Guidance for preparing and submitting complete and properly anonymized proposals in response to the solicitation.
- Open Q&A
Participants can use the link and/or QR code (in the attached PDF) to submit questions in advance of the meeting.
URL for questions: https://nasa.cnf.io/sessions/chs9/#!/dashboard
Webinar Link: https://tinyurl.com/v9s3tkw6
Webinar number: 2823 325 3009
Webinar password: jJqgT98JKz9 (55748985 from phone or video system)
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2. Town Hall for NASA Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy (NASA-DARES 2025) (November 8, 2024, 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PST)
Join us for an interactive NASA Astrobiology Town Hall where we will provide an overview of the forthcoming NASA Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy (NASA-DARES 2025). This new Strategy aims to address the evolving needs of the astrobiology community, reflecting its growth and increasing interdisciplinarity. NASA-DARES 2025 emphasizes astrobiology’s expanded role as a central pillar across NASA’s scientific research and mission portfolios, creating a framework that guides research and exploration over the next decade.
SUBMIT A QUESTION: https://arc.cnf.io/sessions/dgnp/#!/dashboard
JOIN THE WEBINAR: https://www.youtube.com/live/B_3bMaUIsBM
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the ongoing Request for Information (RFI) process, accessible through the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) at https://go.nasa.gov/ABStrategyRFI. We will also discuss how the RFI feedback will be used to inform the Strategy’s direction, as well as additional opportunities for community involvement and engagement throughout the coming year.
Submit a Question:
Ask questions in advance by clicking the "Submit A Question" button above. Let us know what issues matter the most to you by upvoting questions already in the list.
Agenda (EST):
1:00PM Presentation - DARES Overview/Strategy (30 minutes – Rachel)
1:30PM Questions (30 minutes – Rachel/David)
Presenters:
David Grinspoon, Senior Scientist for Astrobiology Strategy, NASA HQ
Rachel Harris, NASA Postdoctoral Management Program Fellow, NASA HQ
For more information: https://go.nasa.gov/ABStrategyRFI
3. REMINDER: NASA Astrophysics Advisory Committee (APAC) Meeting (November 7-8, 2024)
The NASA Astrophysics Advisory Committee (APAC) will be holding their next meeting November 7-8, 2024.
Agenda: https://science.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/apac-nov-2024-agenda-draft102924.pdf
APAC: https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/nac/science-advisory-committees/apac/
4. REMINDER: Know Thy Star, Know Thy Planet 2 Conference (Abstract Deadline: November 9, 2024)
A reminder that the deadline for abstracts for the “Know Thy Star, Know Thy Planet 2” Conference (to be held at Caltech in Pasadena, CA, February 3-7, 2025) is Saturday, November 9, 2024:
Abstract submissions: https://conference.ipac.caltech.edu/knowthystar2/abstracts
Know Thy Star, Know Thy Planet 2: https://conference.ipac.caltech.edu/knowthystar2/
The SOC is committed to building an inclusive conference agenda and is looking for ways to facilitiate vibrant, thoughtful, and respectful discussions between all participants. Attendees may submit abstracts for talks and/or posters. You may make multiple submissions and submit to more than one category. Please fill out the abstract form for each abstract you wish to submit. Abstracts will be anonymously ranked and selected by the SOC.
5. HWO Working Groups F2F - October 2024 Rochester NY Meeting - Presentations Online
The fourth Face-to-Face (F2F) meeting of the Habitable Worlds Observatory took place October 22 - October 24, 2024, in Rochester, NY. Presentations and posters from the poster session are now available online at: https://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/programs/habitable-worlds-observatory/hwo-f2f-oct24/
6. Pebbles in Planet Formation (February 10-13, 2025, Tokyo; Registration deadline for participants requiring an invitation letter: November 30, 2024; Abstract submission deadline: December 10, 2024)
Pebbles in Planet Formation
10-13 February 2025
NAOJ Mitaka Campus, Tokyo, Japan and Online
https://indico2.riken.jp/event/5012/
Research on planet formation involves various approaches, including explorations of small solar system bodies, observations of protoplanetary disks, dust experiments, simulations, and theoretical studies. One of the primary objectives in this field is to develop a comprehensive theory that explains how kilometer-sized planetesimals form from micrometer-sized dust grains, drawing upon findings from these diverse research methods.
This workshop will focus on the concept of pebbles, which play a crucial role in the planet formation process. Pebbles — typically defined as solids ranging from millimeter to centimeter in size — are intermediate building blocks in planet formation, though their definition varies depending on the context. Assuming pebbles has led to theoretical advances in mechanisms such as streaming instability and pebble accretion, which promote the formation and growth of planetesimals. Additionally, pebbles have been linked to barriers against dust growth, such as the bouncing barrier. Furthermore, observations of protoplanetary disks have revealed the size distribution and porosity of solids, while the strength and thermal conductivity of comets obtained by the Rosetta mission suggest the accumulation of pebbles due to disk instabilities. However, inconsistencies have been pointed out between pebble formation and theories of dust growth.
This workshop aims to revisit and refine our understanding of solid materials implicated in planet formation, particularly in light of findings from solar system explorations and protoplanetary disk observations. We aim to reevaluate the definition and role of pebbles in the broader context of planet formation, with a special focus on the current challenges and open questions in the field. The workshop will include discussions of experiments and simulations of dust growth and collisions, and planetesimal formation mechanisms such as streaming instability. The workshop features keynote talks from the perspectives of explorations, observations, experiments, simulations, and theories, and we also call for presentations on related topics.
TOPICS:
Pebble-related: Solar system explorations, Protoplanetary disk observations, Experiments, Simulations, Theories, Planetesimal formation, Other related topics
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Carsten Güttler (University of Münster), Ryota Fukai (JAXA/ISAS), Takahiro Ueda (CfA), Bastian Gundlach (University of Münster), Min-Kai Lin (ASIAA), Misako Tatsuuma (RIKEN)
IMPORTANT DATES:
Registration deadline for participants requiring an invitation letter: Nov 30, 2024
Abstract submission deadline: Dec 10, 2024
Announcement of program: Early January 2025
In-person registration deadline: Jan 10, 2025
Zoom registration deadline: Feb 3, 2025
Workshop dates: Feb 10-13, 2025
(Feb 11: excursion due to the Japanese holiday)
ORGANIZERS:
Misako Tatsuuma (RIKEN iTHEMS), Akimasa Kataoka (NAOJ), Yuhito Shibaike (NAOJ), Tomomi Omura (Osaka Sangyo Univ.), Ryosuke Tominaga (Institute of Science Tokyo), Kiyoaki Doi (MIPA), Naoya Kitade (NAOJ)
SPONSORSHIP:
This workshop is co-organized by RIKEN and NAOJ and supported by JSPS KAKENHI grants and RIKEN iTHEMS.
7. Gas Accretion in Planet Formation (GAP) (March 10-12, 2025, Heidelberg, Germany; Deadline for Abstract Submission and Registration December 8, 2024)
Gas Accretion in Planet formation (GAP)
10 - 12 March 2025
Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie (MPIA) in Heidelberg, Germany
https://sites.google.com/view/gapconference1/
The most direct approach to studying the planet formation process is to identify and characterize young, forming planets still embedded in protoplanetary disks. The final stages of gas giant planet formation are influenced by the gas supply from the disk. Additionally, these studies offer insights into the relationship with isolated planetary-mass accretors and wide-orbit planets that are not embedded within disks. The aim of this meeting is to bring together researchers to discuss current understanding of gas accretion during planet formation and to explore future directions in this field.
The meeting will be held in person at the Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie (MPIA) in Heidelberg, Germany, from Monday 10:00 AM until Wednesday around 2:00 PM.
Due to the capacity of the conference room, the number of attendees is limited to 75.
Important dates:
Call for abstracts and registration open: 1 November 2024
Deadline for Abstract Submission and Registration: 8 December 2024
Program Release: Middle of December 2024
Meeting Dates: 10-12 March 2025
