From matthew.colless at anu.edu.au Mon May 25 23:31:59 2015 From: matthew.colless at anu.edu.au (Matthew Colless) Date: Mon, 25 May 2015 13:31:59 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Congratulations to Martin Asplund FAA Message-ID: Dear ASA members, The Australian Academy of Science today announced its new Fellows for 2015, and first on the list is Professor Martin Asplund - see https://www.science.org.au/fellows-elected-2015. Please join with me in congratulating Martin as the newest astronomer to join the Academy in recognition of his outstanding research contributions. I append below the short citation from the Academy website. Cheers, Matthew. Professor Matthew Colless > Director, Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia Work: +61-2-6125-0266 Mobile:+61-431-898-345 ________________________________ [cid:E0E65287-3AA3-4483-9035-A1F252A3B26A] Professor Martin Asplund FAA Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, The Australian National University Martin Asplund?s work in solar and stellar physics has changed the way in which we approach atomic and nuclear physics and a wide range of astrophysics, from planetary science and stellar physics through to Galactic archaeology and cosmology. Martin Asplund is distinguished for his research on solar and stellar physics, planets outside the Milky Way, the evolution of the Milky Way and the first stars to form in the Universe. His innovative work on the atmospheres of stars provides a new level of precision in understanding the stars? elements, because of the realistic way in which it treats convection in their atmospheres. Martin?s revisions to the solar element abundances, based on these new models, have impacted research in atomic and nuclear physics and in a wide range of astrophysics, from planetary science and stellar physics through to Galactic archaeology and cosmology. BIO?Professor Martin Asplund is an ARC Laureate Fellow at the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Australian National University. He obtained his PhD in theoretical astrophysics at Uppsala University in 1997. After a postdoctoral fellowship at the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics (Nordita) he returned to Uppsala as an assistant professor. He joined the faculty at ANU in 2002 where he quickly was promoted to full professor in 2006. In 2007 he was headhunted for the directorship of the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics in Germany, the leading European centre for theoretical and computational astrophysics. In 2011 he returned to ANU as an ARC Laureate Fellow. Professor Asplund has very broad research interests, covering topics from the Sun and extrasolar planets to our Milky Way and the early Universe using both theory, computations and observations. His work is among the most cited astronomy research worldwide over the past decade. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The main objectives of the fellowship are to: * Enrich the research environment at ICRAR * Create opportunities to foster national and international collaborations * Enable scientific interaction between early career researchers and graduate students, particularly women, with senior academic visitors * Create opportunities for young researchers to learn career development and work-life balance strategies from potential role models * Explore opportunities for developing mentoring relations. The Fellowship provides * $5,000 per month for up to three months for living and accommodation expenses * Travel assistance of up to $5,000 * Needs-based additional support of up to $4,000 may be provided for childcare or other required support. * Please forward this to suitable candidates and encourage them to apply. Applications close on 15 June 2015. We look forward to receiving applications from interested candidates. Kind regards Renu Dr Renu Sharma GAICD, FLWA Associate Director & Chief Operating Officer 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 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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We would like to propose the broadening of the Chapter?s remit to include other minority groups that we do not currently represent explicitly.With this would come a name change to ?Equity in Astronomy? (EiA).We intend for gender diversity to remain the main target of the Chapter?s efforts as this is an ongoing, unresolved issue. The Pleiades Awards will remain focussed on efforts to increase gender diversity. However, we also intend to stand up for those members of our community who lack representation. The proposed Chapter aims are given below (the current aims are available at http://asawomeninastronomy.org/about/aims/). We are now polling the whole ASA Membership on this proposal with an electronic survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B33QPJ6) to be completed by Friday 12^th June.This poll is completely anonymous and we strongly encourage everyone to provide their input.There will then be a discussion on this proposal at the Women in Astronomy Chapter lunch meeting at the ASA ASM. Following the electronic poll and the face-to-face discussion, the Women in Astronomy Chapter Steering Committee will provide a recommendation to the ASA Council.The ASA Council will then decide whether and how to proceed in any changes to the Chapter. If you have any questions about the survey or the process please feel free to email any Steering Committee member. Many Regards Sarah Brough (AAO & Chair) Jessica Bloom (Sydney) Alan Duffy (Swinburne) Andrew Hopkins (AAO & ASA Council representative) Katherine Mack (U. Melbourne) Celine d?Orgeville (ANU) Sarah Pearce (CSIRO) Jill Rathborne (CSIRO) Andrew Walsh (Curtin) *_Proposed Equity in Astronomy Chapter Aims:_* -The Chapter will represent women and minority groups working in astronomy in Australia and undertake to establish best practice guidelines around supporting the inclusion of these groups in our community. -The Chapter will monitor the status of women and minorities working in astronomy in Australia and recommend future actions that will improve the environment for all astronomers. -To improve the status of women in astronomy, the Chapter will assist to ensure appropriate representation for women within the Australian astronomy community, both at scientific meetings and on high-level decision making committees. -The Chapter will enable networking via annual Equity in Astronomy sessions at ASA Annual Science Meetings and annual workshops held around the country. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Sarah Brough Future Fellow PH: 02 9372 4848 Office Days: Mon-Thurs ---------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From k.williams at physics.usyd.edu.au Wed May 27 10:16:36 2015 From: k.williams at physics.usyd.edu.au (Kylie Williams) Date: Wed, 27 May 2015 10:16:36 +1000 Subject: [ASA] Second Announcement - ADASS XXV 25-29 October 2015 Message-ID: <05c301d09812$652ee5f0$2f8cb1d0$@physics.usyd.edu.au> SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT: ADASS XXV 2015 ASTRONOMICAL DATA ANALYSIS SOFTWARE AND SYSTEMS Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 25th-29th October 2015 ***Registration is now open ***Abstract deadline 1 July 2015 ***Register at http://caastro.org/event/2015-adass ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The conference will be held from 25-29 October 2015 at Rydges World Square, Sydney, Australia. The hosts of ADASS XXV will be ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO). This annual conference, held in a different location each year, is a forum for scientists, developers and programmers working in areas related to algorithms, software and systems for the acquisition, reduction, analysis, and dissemination of astronomical data. The ADASS XXV program will include invited talks, contributed papers, display sessions, tutorials, computer demonstrations, and special interest ("Birds of a Feather" or BoF) meetings. The International Virtual Observatory Alliance will follow ADASS from the 30 October -2 November at 44-70 Rosehill Street, Redfern. KEY THEMES FOR ADASS XXV ARE: * Knowledge discovery and data management tools for astronomical Big Data * LSST and lessons learned from current programs * Algorithms for astronomical data reduction * Real-time processing * Visualization and innovative user interfaces * Data pipelines INVITED SPEAKERS Alessandra Aloisi, Space Telescope Institute Tamas Budavari, Johns Hopkins Ann Marie Cody, Caltech Tim Cornwell, SKA Hugh Durrant-Whyte, University of Sydney Ian Evans, SAO/CXC Ian Heywood, University of Oxford Mario Juric, University of Washington Sarah Kendrew, University of Oxford Jamie Kinney, Amazon Web Services Brian Schmidt, Australian National University Mike Wise, ASTRON Xiuqin Wu, Caltech CONFERENCE FEES (including GST) Early Bird Registration Fee: $AUS 350.00 Registration Fee: $AUS 450.00 Student Registration Fee: $AUS 250.00 Focus Demo Fee: $AUS 200.00 Demo Booth Fee: $AUS 75.00 (Organisational fee) Demo Booth Fee $AUS 300.00 (Company fee) Conference Dinner Fee: $AUS 100.00 (the Conference dinner will be held at Luna Park) Conference Proceedings: $AUS 50.00 (printed version) DATES ? Abstract deadline 1 July 2015 ? Early Bird Registration deadline 1 September 2015 ? Final Program September 2015 ? Registration Closes 15 October 2015 ACCOMMODATION We have booked a block of rooms for workshop participants at the Rydges World Square, which is also the conference venue. We encourage you to take advantage of the special rate we have secured for conference participants. The conference rate for rooms is AUD$185 ( Deluxe King/Twin) room only. Rydges World Square also offers larger room types (subject to availability) and these can also be booked directly with the hotel. A daily Buffet Breakfast is available at AUD$18. To make an accommodation reservation: Accommodation bookings are now open. Please follow this accommodation bookings link to be redirected to the Rydges World Square booking site. Please note that all bookings must be guaranteed by credit card at time of booking and full payment will be required at final checkout. CHILDCARE Childcare will be available for infants and pre-schoolers (0-5 years) in a mini-cr?che with an experience childcare worker. Older children are most welcome to attend the sessions, however please ensure they have a quiet activity to keep them occupied. We will also provide information about what to do in Sydney with Children on request. Please contact Kylie Williams if you have any questions. OBSERVATORY TOUR CAASTRO are offering an optional side tour to Siding Spring Observatory and Parkes Radio Telescope. The tour will take place Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November. The cost will be dependent on numbers attending but will be approximately $AUS500/person. This will be a fantastic opportunity to not only visit two of Australia?s premier telescopes but also an opportunity to see some of the iconic Australian bush. For more information please review the tour information here. 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In addition, Sarah Leslie receives an honourable mentioned for her thesis "A Radio-Optical Study of Resolved Star-Formation in Galaxies from the SAMI Galaxy Survey" completed at the ANU and supervised by Lisa Kewley, Elaine Sadler (USyd) and Julia Bryant (USyd). *Charlene Heisler Prize for the most outstanding PhD thesis in astronomy* Awarded to Morag Scrimgeour for her thesis ?Cosmology with Large-scale Structure and Galaxy Flows? completed at the University of Western Australia and supervised by Lister Staveley-Smith and Tamara Davis (UQ). In addition, GeorgeAngelou receives an honourable mention for his thesis ?On the role of doubly-diffusive mixing in low-mass red giant branch stars? completed at Monash University and supervised by John Lattanzio. *Louise Webster Prize for outstanding research by a scientist early in their post-doctoral career* Awarded to Dr Madusha Gunawardhana from the AAO for the paper ?Galaxy and Mass Assembly (GAMA): the star formation rate dependence of the stellar initial mass function? published in MNRAS (2011) 415, 167. Congratulations to all our prize winners and nominees. The entries received for the prizes were, once again, of a very high standard and a credit to their institutions. It shows that there is great breadth and strength in Australian astronomy. Many thanks to all our judges for devoting a considerable amount of their time to reading all of the entries and my very special thanks to our ASA Prizes and Awards Coordinator Tanya Hill for making this process run smoothly every year. 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Areas of interest include (but are not limited to): * Any area of observational radio astronomy; * Low frequency radio astronomy, in particular areas of interest for the Murchison Widefield Array and the low frequency SKA; * Theoretical astrophysics; * Research into X-ray binary systems; * Multi-wavelength astrophysics; * Multi-messenger astrophysics; * Radio astronomy engineering and instrumentation; * Data intensive research. Applications open on May 29 (today) and close on July 10, for commencement in 2016. Full details on the application process can be found at: http://research.curtin.edu.au/conducting-research/curtin-research-fellowships/ The Curtin University astrophysics group forms one half of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy (ICRAR) Joint Venture with UWA, is a node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO), and is the Lead Organisation for the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) consortium. Currently the Curtin University group numbers approximately 55 staff and postgraduates students, spanning astrophysics, engineering, and ICT, with eight tenured faculty. I am more than happy to field any questions regarding this opportunity, to discuss potential applications, to assist with applications, or advise on the application process. I can be contacted at s.tingay at curtin.edu.au. 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