From john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au Wed Jul 31 09:01:34 2019 From: john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au (John O'Byrne) Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 23:01:34 +0000 Subject: [ASA] GMTO Newsletter - July 2019 Message-ID: To view this email in your browser click here. Just a reminder that you're receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in the Giant Magellan Telescope project. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. [https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/6jwYCwVLQmi4NDJXH9IUFt?domain=img.constantcontact.com] [https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/9y2yCxnMRvtgX2nKCwTaFG?domain=img.constantcontact.com] [https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/QWjqCzvOWKiyr0QvHwSsF9?domain=img.constantcontact.com] [https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/0yuMCBNZwLikngp3irmuFn?domain=img.constantcontact.com] [https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/ZHbKCE8kz9tzqQVKS47Yl5?domain=img.constantcontact.com] [https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Tdp8CGvmB5iP8VKoiXf0CC?domain=img.constantcontact.com] [https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/xUOHCK1qJZtY1jz0iygf-4?domain=img.constantcontact.com] [https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/B_vYCL7rK8tg3Jy5CGy4xd?domain=img.constantcontact.com] [https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/gi_9CNLwM9iQ62D1Sx1Wlk?domain=files.constantcontact.com] GMTO Newsletter - July 2019 Welcome We have just returned from a successful trip to Chile to view the total solar eclipse with a group of friends of GMT. The weather was perfect and we were in awe of totality. Read our report below. In project news, we have recently taken delivery of our second primary mirror segment from the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab. The surface accuracy of this mirror is even better than the first mirror, and we moved it into temporary storage earlier this month. The project spent the first half of this year preparing for and undertaking a large review of its practices, budget, and schedule. The review committee was very pleased with the work the team produced. The result of the review was positive, with the committee stating that "the present team can deliver the GMT." The driving forces behind the success of the review were Project Manager James Fanson, and Project Business Manager Nune Boyadjian Wheeler and her team - you can read Nune's profile in this newsletter. In fundraising success, the University of Texas at Austin received a $10 million gift from David Booth to support the construction of the GMT. We are grateful to Mr. Booth for his generosity and to GMTO's Vice-Chair from the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Taft Armandroff, for his leadership. Dr. Walter Massey, Chair of GMTO's Board of Directors received the prestigious Vannevar Bush Award in May. The award honors science and technology leaders who have made substantial contributions to the welfare of the nation through public service in science, technology, and public policy. Finally, in Chile, a high-profile event was held with the EcoScience Foundation outside the Presidential Palace in Santiago where the Minister for Science launched the Mobile Astronomy Lab (LabM?vil ConCiencia Astronomy). This unique laboratory includes a state-of-the-art inflatable planetarium and a portable telescope, together with an innovative and inclusive educational program based on the best practices in science education. Remember you can always keep up to date with what's happening at GMTO from our website or from our presence on social media. Read the whole newsletter here. -Dr. Patrick McCarthy [https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/1xMJCOMxNytgO6zoCX-Kry?domain=files.constantcontact.com] Total Solar Eclipse over Chile On July 2, 2019, a total solar eclipse was visible across Chile and Argentina. The narrow band where totality was observed passed less than a mile from the Giant Magellan Telescope site at the southern edge of the Atacama Desert in Chile. GMTO held a special, private event to watch the eclipse at a location not far from the GMT site. Read more... [https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/YpAOCP7yOZt2678qfvasIe?domain=files.constantcontact.com] GMT Mirror #2 completed GMT primary mirror #2 has been completed at the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. It was moved from the Mirror Lab to temporary storage by Precision Heavy Haul in the early hours of July 18, 2019. Read more... [https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/o1ILCQnzP0tKR5MmH2f7zY?domain=files.constantcontact.com] Project review success In the first part of the year, the project underwent a major review of its technical and financial plans and schedule - known as a 'baseline' review. All subsystems of the project were subject to an in-depth review of their cost estimates and schedules by subject matter experts, the goal of which was to review the credibility and comprehensiveness of the baseline. Read more... [https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/TzphCROAQotpOAj8SRlWem?domain=files.constantcontact.com] Profile: Nune Boyadjian Wheeler, Project Business Manager Nune Boyadjian Wheeler is GMTO's Project Business Manager. Nune was the manager of the baseline review process described in the previous article. Nune has been with GMTO for five years, and her role is to manage the team that develops the project schedule and cost. Read more... [https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/ZkK-CVAGXPtEZDN1U0OdUD?domain=files.constantcontact.com] $10M Gift to The University of Texas at Austin for GMT Project In May, Austin philanthropist David Booth of Dimensional Fund Advisors committed a $10 million gift to The University of Texas at Austin to help fund the construction of the Giant Magellan Telescope. Read more... [https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/bBK3CWLJY7iQ4ARvS831Ov?domain=files.constantcontact.com] Walter Massey receives Vannevar Bush Award In May, the National Science Board awarded Dr. Walter E. Massey, Chair of the GMTO Board of Directors, its prestigious Vannevar Bush Award. The award honors science and technology leaders who have made substantial contributions to the welfare of the nation through public service in science, technology, and public policy. Massey is being recognized for his truly exceptional lifelong leadership in science and technology. Read more... [https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/jKHjCXLKZoig9xV3CnX7TQ?domain=files.constantcontact.com] Mobile Astronomy Lab launched in Chile In May, the LabM?vil ConCiencia Astronomy (Mobile Astronomy Lab) and Inflatable Planetarium were launched by the EcoScience Foundation, GMTO, and the Embassy of the United States in Chile, with a public party in front of the Presidential Palace La Moneda in Santiago, Chile. This unique laboratory includes a state-of-the-art inflatable planetarium and a portable telescope, together with an innovative and inclusive educational program based on the best practices in science education. The eclipses of 2019 and 2020 in Chile will be the hallmark of this laboratory that will reach the most remote and underserved places in the country. Read more... 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The Observatory is looking for qualified individuals to apply for the role of Observatory Manager. A description of the job can be found at http://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/531413/observatory-manager Could I ask you to share this information amongst your colleagues and contacts. Regards, Chris Lidman A/Professor Chris Lidman Director, Siding Spring Observatory, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia Work: +61-2-6125-0238 Christopher.Lidman at anu.edu.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cfluke at swin.edu.au Thu Aug 1 13:22:38 2019 From: cfluke at swin.edu.au (Christopher Fluke) Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2019 03:22:38 +0000 Subject: [ASA] PhD Internship opportunities for Astronomy/Astrophysics students with the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute Message-ID: Dear ASA Student Members, ASTRONOMY-INSPIRED, DATA-DRIVEN APPROACHES TO THE EARLY DETECTION OF HEART DISEASE Through the generous support of Astronomy Australia Ltd., we are seeking two current Astronomy/Astrophysics PhD students to undertake research internships with the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute (Melbourne). Our goal is to provide opportunities for PhD students to apply their data analysis skills to solve challenging, data-driven problems in the early detection of heart disease. PROJECT BACKGROUND: Early identification or prediction of the likely onset of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity are crucial to improving public health. The Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute is a globally significant medical research organisation working to address these medical challenges. In partnership with the Centre for Astrophysics & Supercomputing and the Iverson Health Innovation research Institute at Swinburne University of Technology, the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute is investigating the translation of data-driven processes and techniques from astronomy and astrophysics into the domain of medical imaging and diagnosis, with the aim of developing faster, more robust, and more powerful diagnostic tools. The goal is to apply established and well-tested methods from astronomy and astrophysics to the early detection of heart disease, through two initial projects: (1) detection of early aortic valve disease; and (2) quantification of cardiac calcification. In both cases, discovery and diagnosis requires new visualisation and analysis methods within a data-intensive context. The internships are offered through the APR.Intern program: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/3C9eCmOxDQt7VGNWTGByhu?domain=aprintern.org.au Applications close on 21 August 2019. For more information about the projects, please contact: * A/Prof Christopher Fluke (cfluke at swin.edu.au) * Dr Ned Taylor (entaylor at swin.edu.au) For more information about the application process, eligibility, or other PhD internship opportunities with APR.Intern, please contact: * Alan Nguyen, APR.Intern Business Development - Vic (a.nguyen at aprintern.org.au) This Project is an initiative of the Australian Government being conducted as part of the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy and administered by Astronomy Australia Ltd. Thanks Chris [on behalf of the AstroMedical Innovation team] Assoc. 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The discussion at these meetings will focus on, but are not limited to * Future operational models * Future instrumentation * Synergy with other facilities, such as ESO and the LSST These meetings will be followed by a workshop, to be held at the end of October in Sydney. The outcomes from both will then feed into a white paper that will be submitted to the mid-term review of the current astronomy decadal plan. Dates, locations and a list of the local contacts at each location now follow. Week 1: September 9-13 Monday 09 September, Perth, ICRAR/UWA Seminar room, 1-3pm, local contact: Luke Davies > Tuesday 10 September, Brisbane, UQ, St Lucia, building 6, room 407,1-2:30pm, local contacts: Brad Carter > and Tamara Davis > Thursday 12 September, Sydney , USyd, A28, School of Physics, Lecture theatre 2, 1-3pm, local contact: Nicholas Scott > Week 2: September 16-20 Monday, 16 September, Canberra, RSAA, CSO building, 10am ? noon, local contact: Sree Oh > Tuesday, 17 September, Hobart, UTas , Auscope Control Room, 4th floor, Physics Building, 12-1:30pm, local contact: Andrew Cole > Wednesday, 18 September, Melbourne, Swinburne VR theatre (AR104), 2-3:30pm, local contact? Chris Blake > AAT Workshop, Sydney, October 31, 2019 (venue and time TBC). There is scope to organise additional meetings at other locations in Australia if required. I hope to see you at one or more of these meetings. Regards, Chris Lidman A/Professor Chris Lidman Director, Siding Spring Observatory, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia Work: +61-2-6125-0238 Christopher.Lidman at anu.edu.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lcampbell at pawsey.org.au Fri Aug 2 12:36:58 2019 From: lcampbell at pawsey.org.au (Lachlan Campbell) Date: Fri, 02 Aug 2019 10:36:58 +0800 Subject: [ASA] FW: [PAWSEY FRIENDS] Cosmic Machines: ML Workshop Message-ID: <2A66542B-CE60-418D-964B-181E5746A261@pawsey.org.au> From: Pawsey Supercomputing Centre Reply-To: Pawsey Supercomputing Centre Date: Friday, 2 August 2019 at 9:59 am To: Subject: [PAWSEY FRIENDS] Cosmic Machines: AI/ML Workshop Cosmic Machines 21 August 2019 The use of Machine Learning in Astronomy is rapidly increasing, and the opportunities its powerful techniques present are exciting. However, the scope and dynamism of Machine Learning can make the task of starting to use it seem daunting. To assist researchers the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre and ADACS present Cosmic Machines ? an online workshop where participants will be guided through a hands-on introduction to the use of Machine Learning in observational astronomy. The focus will be on gaining an appreciation for the utility of Machine Learning and how to quickly get started using it in your own research.We will provide you with data, code and access to a GPU ? everything you need to enable you to take your first steps into the realm of ML in astronomy! Prerequisites for participants Skills: Exposure to programming, no specific language requiredEquipment: Laptop or PC with internet and browser Schedule Challenge:Can we write a program to classify galaxies in SDSS images to better than 90% accuracy? 11:00 am to 11:30 amSetting the scene ? Introduction to Pawsey & cloud computing 11:30 am to 12:00 pmIntroduction to Machine Learning ? Artificial neural networks and Deep Learning 12:00 pm to 12:30 pmObject detection ? Introduction to Convolutional Neural Networks 12:30 pm to 12:45 pmBreak 12:45 pm to 1:00 pmA Swiss army knife for research ? Introduction to jupyter notebooks 1:00 pm to 1:30 pmFinding data ? Machine Learning open data sets 1:30 pm to 2:00 pmUsing the sweat of someone else?s brow ? Introduction to Transfer Learning 2:00 pm to 2:30 pmOther challenges? ? Identifying fireballs in Desert Fireball Network images with CNNs 2:30 pm to 2:45 pmBreak 2:45 pm to 3:00 pmReview and Q&A August 2019 21 REGISTER The Pawsey Supercomputing Centre fosters and promotes scientific and technological innovation through the provision of supercomputing, data and visualisation services to the research community, commercial organisations and government agencies. 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URL: From renu.sharma at uwa.edu.au Fri Aug 2 15:24:21 2019 From: renu.sharma at uwa.edu.au (Renu Sharma) Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2019 05:24:21 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Inviting Applications for ICRAR Visiting Fellowship for Senior Women in Astronomy 2020 Message-ID: Dear ASA Members, ICRAR is committed to supporting women in astronomical sciences and technology and we are pleased to invite applications for the " ICRAR Visiting Fellowship for Senior Women in Astronomy". Please see detailed information and the application form on: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Y81gCq7BKYtxw0NLSZsUn0?domain=icrar.org Please also find attached the fellowship poster. The main objectives of the fellowship are to: * Create opportunities for young researchers at ICRAR, particularly women, to learn career development and work-life balance strategies from potential senior role models. * Enable scientific interaction between early career researchers and graduate students, particularly women, with senior academic visitors. * Explore opportunities for developing mentoring relations. * Enrich the research environment at ICRAR. * Create opportunities to foster national and international collaborations. The Fellow is expected to take part in a range of mutually discussed and agreed activities in line with the objectives of the Fellowship and split the time equally between the two ICRAR nodes (Curtin University and UWA), in order to have the opportunity to participate in the daily life and engage with people at both institutes. What the Fellowship provides ICRAR will offer one fellowship per calendar year and will provide: * $5,000 per month for two 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. * (Note: Australian tax rules may impact the above amounts). Applications close on 31 October 2019 and applicants will be informed of the outcome by 30 November 2019. The selected visiting fellow must take up her Fellowship at ICRAR between 1 Feb 2020 and 30 Nov 2020. Please forward this to suitable candidates and encourage them to apply. We look forward to receiving applications from interested candidates. 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