From john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au  Mon Jul  1 10:00:33 2013
From: john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au (John O'Byrne)
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 10:00:33 +1000
Subject: [ASA] Swinburne - PhD program and scholarships
Message-ID: <D965CD7C-E5A7-476D-A346-5DCBFE69C5E7@sydney.edu.au>

The Centre for Astrophysics & Supercomputing (CAS) at Swinburne University of Technology (Melbourne, Australia) invites applications for its PhD program and scholarships from high-calibre students.

With 16 research faculty and 50 postdocs and students from 20 different countries, CAS offers a vibrant, research-focused and friendly atmosphere where students help conduct - and learn how to lead - cutting-edge research in all major areas of astronomy.

CAS has a collaborative agreement with Caltech guaranteeing up to 20 nights per year on the 10-m Keck Telescopes (Hawaii). CAS also hosts "The Green Machine" and the GPU-based "gSTAR" - two of Australia's most powerful supercomputers.

A range of PhD scholarships are available with tax-free stipends (2013 rate) starting at AUD$27,653 p.a. with tuition fees waived. PhD students may access internal research funds to cover travel and other research expenses (e.g. conferences, telescope observing etc.). 

Swinburne's Hawthorn campus is situated in a lively, urban setting just minutes by public transport from Melbourne's city centre. Melbourne is renowned for its cafes, galleries, festivals, city parks, sports venues and teams.

For details about CAS's PhD program, including eligibility requirements, available supervisors, PhD topics and how to apply, see the above web links.

The deadline for Expressions of Interest is Sept. 8, 2013. Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to discuss PhD projects with possible supervisors well before Swinburne's formal scholarship deadline (Oct. 31, 2013). Please visit http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/study/ for details.



-- 
Professor Duncan A. Forbes
ARC Outstanding Researcher
Centre for Astrophysics & Supercomputing
Room AR203, Mail H30
Swinburne University, Hawthorn VIC 3122
Australia
Ph: +61 3 9214 4392, Fax: +61 3 9214 8797
Web: http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/dforbes
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From Robert.Hollow at csiro.au  Tue Jul  2 08:22:23 2013
From: Robert.Hollow at csiro.au (Robert.Hollow at csiro.au)
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 22:22:23 +0000
Subject: [ASA] Fwd: [IAU OAD] Call for Proposals for projects in 2014
References: <CANs6AJmK0MjFUytszSziNVzhGmumfav9Tpd+kyy2Fasp8N6cEw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5C2847C9-2D1E-4FAD-9842-362317714AB1@csiro.au>

Dear Colleagues

The IAU Office of Astronomy for Development has launched a call for proposals for funding projects in three area: universities & research, children and schools, and public outreach. Details are below. Proposals must be submitted by 31 Aug.

Regards

Rob

Robert  Hollow
Education Officer
CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science
robert.hollow at csiro.au<mailto:robert.hollow at csiro.au>

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From: Kevin Govender <kg at astro4dev.org<mailto:kg at astro4dev.org>>
Subject: [IAU OAD] Call for Proposals for projects in 2014
Date: 1 July 2013 8:22:05 PM AEST


Greetings all

Today the OAD launched its Call for Proposals for projects to be implemented in the 2014 calendar year and we now invite you to submit your ideas for funding!

This year the process has been streamlined to make it easier for proposers and evaluators alike. You will find the details of the Call as well as an online application form on the OAD website (direct link: http://www.astro4dev.org/aboutiauoad/cfp/ or see menu on the left). As in the previous call, you will find three separate calls and application forms for each respective Task Force (TF1: Universities and Research; TF2: Children and Schools; and TF3 Public Outreach).

If you would like to see examples of projects that were funded in the last call, please have a look at the OAD website where you will find more information on projects being implemented this year.

Please note that the strict deadline for submission of proposals is 23:59 UTC on 31 August 2013 (earlier than last year).

We look forward to receiving your proposals. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries.

Regards
The OAD Team
(Kevin, Jean-Christophe and Nuhaah)
IAU Office of Astronomy for Development
www.astro4dev.org<http://www.astro4dev.org/>

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From ausgo at aao.gov.au  Wed Jul  3 09:55:24 2013
From: ausgo at aao.gov.au (Australian Gemini Office)
Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 09:55:24 +1000
Subject: [ASA] Gemini announcements
Message-ID: <51D3686C.80907@aao.gov.au>


We would like to highlight a number of Gemini-related items that will be 
of interest to the Australian astronomical community:

1. The Gemini Observatory has released a set of seven stunning images 
from the System Verification of the GeMS adaptive optics system at 
Gemini South, using the RSAA-built Gemini South Adaptive Optics Imager 
(GSAOI). These ultra-sharp, wide-field images represent the instrument?s 
first science observations and demonstrate its remarkable discovery 
potential. See http://www.gemini.edu/node/12028

2. The July issue of Gemini?s quarterly newsletter GeminiFocus is now 
available for viewing. Read about recent science results, operations and 
instrumentation updates, the culmination of System Verification for the 
GeMS adaptive optics system and much more! View it at 
http://www.gemini.edu/node/27

3. The Gemini Observatory Director Dr Markus Kissler-Patig is visiting 
the AAO, RSAA, and Swinburne/AAL this week. He will be spending all of 
next week at the ASA Annual Scientific Meeting at Monash University, and 
giving an invited presentation on "New Opportunities with the Gemini 
Observatory" at 5:00pm on Wed 10 July. Due to the large number of 
lunchtime events already scheduled we will not be holding a Gemini & 
Magellan forum at this year's ASA meeting, but Markus is very keen to 
speak to as many current (and potential) users of the Gemini telescopes 
as possible so we encourage you to take up this opportunity.


Stuart Ryder
Australian Gemini Office, AAO




From john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au  Thu Jul  4 15:44:19 2013
From: john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au (John O'Byrne)
Date: Thu, 4 Jul 2013 15:44:19 +1000
Subject: [ASA] The Interstellar Medium White Paper
Message-ID: <DB0E0551-8E91-4424-ABB9-D989CD6FCE3E@sydney.edu.au>


The Interstellar Medium White Paper

Dear ASA Members

You are invited to participate in the formulation of a White Paper on research directions for the field of Interstellar Medium studies in Australia.  

A first draft has been prepared and is available on astro-ph (http://arxiv.org/) at arXiv:1307.0712 

This White Paper outlines six science themes in ISM research and discusses the capabilities needed to further them in the years ahead.

We invite further contributions to this White Paper.  A workshop is planned in order to bring these contributions together.  It is likely to be held in conjunction with the ALMA workshop (planned for Sydney in November).

Thank-you.

Regards

Michael Burton






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From renu.sharma at uwa.edu.au  Thu Jul  4 18:50:33 2013
From: renu.sharma at uwa.edu.au (Renu Sharma)
Date: Thu, 4 Jul 2013 16:50:33 +0800
Subject: [ASA] Women in Astronomy 2013 Workshop "Pathways to Success" -
 Invitation to Register
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Dear ASA Members,

The ASA Women in Astronomy Chapter invites you to register for the Women in Astronomy 2013 Workshop "Pathways to Success." The workshop is free and all are welcome to attend irrespective of gender and seniority. A poster with more details is attached.

The workshop will be held on the 11th & 12th of September 2013 in Perth Western Australia and will be hosted by the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR). This is the second announcement of this workshop http://asawomeninastronomy.org/wia-workshop-2013/

The program is shaping up very well with excellent sessions and speakers and will be announced soon.
The workshop includes sessions on:

*         Pathways to Success in Science

*         Pathways to Success in Astronomy

*         Lessons from Industry

*         Pathways to Success in Alternate Careers

*         Panel Discussion on Best Practice for Organizations

*         Professional Development Sessions with the international HAY Group on:

o   Build your Personal Brand and your Personal Advisory Board

o   Build and Lead Effective Teams

o   Emotional Intelligence Assessment Tools

*         Courageous Conversations about gender and race

*         Networking and social interaction opportunities

*         Opportunity to see beautiful Perth bloom in spring!


Do not miss the opportunity to meet and listen to eminent guest speakers from science, astronomy, industry and alternate careers and take part in interactive sessions. There are also opportunities for Early Career Researchers to Chair the sessions!

The workshop is free but it is essential to register to help the Organizing Committee plan for all arrangements.
Please also take this opportunity to meet and interact with ICRAR staff at Curtin and UWA, we'd be happy to find you a space to work if you'd like to stay a little longer.

The Organizing Committee looks forward to welcome you in Perth.
Kind regards
Renu

Dr Renu Sharma GAICD, FLWA
Associate Director
International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR)
Web: http://www.icrar.org/

7 Fairway
The University of Western Australia
Crawley WA 6009
Phone: +618 6488 7871
ICRAR is a Joint Venture of
Curtin University and  The University of Western Australia

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From john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au  Thu Jul  4 21:59:56 2013
From: john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au (John O'Byrne)
Date: Thu, 4 Jul 2013 21:59:56 +1000
Subject: [ASA] Early Career Researcher chapter activities at the ASA ASM
Message-ID: <90E3C59F-DFC9-4A16-8E39-FECD8DF123FE@sydney.edu.au>


Hi,

As we announced recently, the ASA has formed a new chapter, devoted to the training and mentoring of the Early Career Researcher members. We just wanted to let you know about ECR activities happening during the ASA Annual Scientific meeting at Monash next week.

Firstly, we are holding a social mixer event with wine and cheese in the Banquet Halls on the Monday evening (5:45 - 6:45pm).Please come along! This will be an opportunity for the steering committee to get to know our membership and find out what people want from the chapter, as well as for you to get to know us. 

Secondly, there is a Speed meet-a-mentor session being run by the Women in Astronomy chapter. It will also be on the Monday, during the lunch break (12:45-1:45) in the West Wing cellar. These have been very successful in previous years, and are well worth attending.

To find out more about the chapter, try the website at http://asaecr.smp.uq.edu.au/. To join us, simply send an email to asa.ecr.chapter at gmail.com with your name and details.

Thanks,
David Parkinson (interim chair)

on behalf of the steering committee:
James Allison, Daniel Bayliss, Andy Casey, Darren Croton, Sarah Martell, Cathryn Trott and Ivy Wong

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From hmw at aao.gov.au  Fri Jul  5 11:11:51 2013
From: hmw at aao.gov.au (Helen Woods)
Date: Fri, 05 Jul 2013 11:11:51 +1000
Subject: [ASA] Vacancy on the Australian Time Allocation Committee (ATAC)
Message-ID: <51D61D57.7000900@aao.gov.au>

***Vacancy on the Australian Time Allocation Committee (ATAC)***

Suitably experienced members of the Australian astronomical community 
are invited to nominate for a vacant position on the Australian Time 
Assignment Committee (ATAC).   ATAC is the committee that allocates time 
on the AAT.  It also allocates Australian telescope time to Magellan and 
Gemini telescopes.  It meets in North Ryde twice a year, the next 
meeting being in November 2013.  The term of an ATAC member is generally 
for 3 years, but may need to be staggered to ensure smooth turnover in 
membership.

If you wish to be considered for membership of ATAC, please send your 
name and a brief summary (less than 50 words) of your specialisations to 
the Secretary of ATAC, Ms Helen Woods (hmw at aao.gov.au) by COB Friday 26 
July 2013.


Helen Woods
ATAC Secretary

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Helen Woods
PA to Director
Australian Astronomical Observatory
PO Box 915 North Ryde, NSW, 1670
Tel:  +61 2 9372-4812
Fax:  + 61 2 9372-4880