From meaghan.dzundza at science.org.au Mon Aug 5 09:36:48 2019 From: meaghan.dzundza at science.org.au (Meaghan Dzundza) Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2019 23:36:48 +0000 Subject: [ASA] =?windows-1252?q?Mid-term_review_of_2016=9625_Decadal_Plan?= =?windows-1252?q?_for_Australian_Astronomy?= Message-ID: Dear ASA Please see below email from chair of the National Committee for Astronomy, Professor Lister Staveley-Smith. We would appreciate it if this could be sent to the ASA mailing list please. With many thanks Meaghan Dzundza Dear colleagues The National Committee for Astronomy (NCA) has begun the process of reviewing the 2016?2025 Decadal Plan for Australian Astronomy. In preparation for the full mid-term review (due for publication in 2020) the NCA commissioned a Capabilities and Opportunities Paper, a summary of the current status of the decadal plan, noting areas of achievement, summarising current capability and highlighting potential future opportunities that were not recognised at the time of writing. This paper will serve as an initial guide to community discussions prior to drafting of the mid-term review document. The 2019 Capabilities and Opportunities Paper is available at the mid-term review website: www.science.org.au/astronomy-midterm During September and October, the Mid-Term Review Committee is inviting stakeholder groups to undertake town-hall meetings and submit white papers on their discipline to inform the review. A calendar listing community consultation events is available on the website. If you are organising such a consultation event, please email meaghan.dzundza at science.org.au to list it here. The website also contains information on timeframes, committee membership, review procedures and governance. If you have any questions about the review process, please be in touch with me at Lister.Staveley-Smith at uwa.edu.au Kind regards Professor Lister Staveley-Smith Chair, National Committee for Astronomy [cid:image001.png at 01D51C89.C5AFFCC0] Meaghan Dzundza Manager National Committees for Science International Programs Australian Academy of Science Ian Potter House, 9 Gordon Street, Acton ACT 2601 | GPO Box 783, Canberra ACT 2601 T (02) 6201 9456 F (02) 6201 9494 E meaghan.dzundza at science.org.au www.science.org.au [cid:image002.jpg at 01D51C89.C5AFFCC0] [cid:image003.jpg at 01D51C89.C5AFFCC0] [Nutrition_DP-Signature_block-756x100-v01] The Australian Academy of Science acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional owners of the land on which the Academy is located,the Ngunnawal people, and to their elders, past and present. 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URL: From cdorgeville at gmail.com Wed Aug 7 12:03:38 2019 From: cdorgeville at gmail.com (Celine d'Orgeville) Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2019 12:03:38 +1000 Subject: [ASA] Inclusive Astronomy 2 Late Abstract Announcement In-Reply-To: References: <993334893.45514.1565093446852@plbones.stsci.edu> Message-ID: <3F1D8906-0604-47A2-8917-B640ADEAB188@gmail.com> From: Space Telescope Science Institute > Date: August 6, 2019 at 05:10:46 MST Subject: Inclusive Astronomy 2 Late Abstract Announcement [Apologies if you receive this email more than once.] To our colleagues, fellow astronomers and activists, After much consideration and input from the community, we have decided to open a call for late abstracts for Inclusive Astronomy 2. Please visit our website (https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/qBpFC0YZWVF93PoLswQUVk?domain=tiny.cc ) to submit a late abstract. We recognize that not only did our call for abstracts fall in line with other major deadlines that many felt were an application barrier, but that we also failed to have an accessibility statement available by time the original call for abstracts closed, and hope that late abstracts may provide additional opportunities to those affected.We would like to note that although the conference is already oversubscribed and spaces are limited, we want to ensure that all interested people have an equal opportunity to apply to present in the form of a talk or on a panel. Late abstracts may result in a short (15 minute) talk or contribution to a panel, and we will not be able to provide travel assistance to those who are registering for the first time with this call. Our timeline for late abstracts : Late abstract call opens (right now!) August, 6. Late abstract call closes September 1. Notices of acceptances will go out September 9. (Due to tight turnaround, we'll need to have all participants registered by September 13 at the latest.) Information about important dates, logistics, and accessibility will be posted at our website: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/qBpFC0YZWVF93PoLswQUVk?domain=tiny.cc . Questions can be directed to Inclusion2 at stsci.edu . The Inclusive Astronomy 2 (IA2) conference ?will be held from October 14-15, 2019, at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, MD. Like the first Inclusive Astronomy conference, IA2 will serve as a venue to advocate and provide resources for the inclusion in the astronomy community of people of color; LGBTQIA+ people; people with disabilities; women; and everyone who holds more than one of these underrepresented identities. Come take part in a community discussion to reflect on the state of the profession and envision how to improve it into the 2020s. Conference Description: It has been four years since the 2015 Nashville Inclusive Astronomy meeting, an event that brought astronomers together with sociologists, policy makers, and leaders in the field to discuss issues affecting underrepresented groups in astronomy. The Nashville Recommendations, which emphasize equity and intersectionality, build upon a rich history of work to broaden participation and improve climates. We now have the opportunity to bring together the astronomy community to discuss the current state of the profession and make recommendations for the 2020s and beyond. Specifically, we will discuss community expectations on inclusivity and representation, evaluate our progress towards meeting equity goals, and address the needs of marginalized groups in the workforce. We will advance these broad goals by focusing on barriers in professional development (e.g., training, jobs, promotion, tenure) and barriers to accessing resources (e.g., funding, telescopes, facilities, data). We invite the community to present their work towards identifying and removing these barriers and to participate in the next steps towards making astronomy fully inclusive. We specifically encourage students and members of marginalized groups to apply. Best regards, SOC Alyson Brooks (Rutgers) Sheryl Bruff (STScI) Van Dixon (STScI) Jules Fowler (STScI) Scott Gaudi (Ohio State) Moiya McTier (Columbia) Dara Norman (NOAO) Neill Reid (STScI) Keivan Stassun (Vanderbilt) Lou Strolger (STScI, Chair) MacKenzie Warren (Michigan State) LOC Brian Brooks Keira Brooks Sherita Hanna Nimish Hathi Lea Hagen Samantha Hoffmann Jackie Monkiewicz (Arizona State, consulting member) James Paranilam Laura Prichard Neill Reid You may opt-out from future generic messages by clicking this or cut and paste the following url into your browser: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/aKJoCgZowLHj2Q07uoKerl?domain=proper.stsci.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Inclusive-Astronomy-save-the-date.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 3530149 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ska at industry.gov.au Thu Aug 8 14:55:50 2019 From: ska at industry.gov.au (Australian SKA Office) Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2019 04:55:50 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Support National Science Week - tweet your workplace [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4805bb8bc1414566bdcf16c6101a8477@PPAC01EXC008.PROD.PROTECTED.IND> Dear all This is a call out to everybody in the astronomical community (and beyond) that has a background in STEM. To celebrate National Science Week from 10-18 August, you're invited to help promote STEM study by posting a selfie or 30 second video on Twitter showing you in your workplace (whether it be a lab, research site, classroom, office or wherever). We want to encourage the next generation of scientists and researchers by showing Australia that there are no limits to where STEM can take you. Make sure you include the hashtags #scienceweek and #STEMgotmehere. And follow us at @SKA_Australia as we'll be retweeting all your magnificent efforts. Here are a couple of examples of tweets you could adapt: * Not all science takes place in labs. My job is to xxxxxxxxx. #scienceweek #STEMgotmehere * A science background can take you anywhere in the world. Here I am at xxxxxxxxx #scienceweek #STEMgotmehere More information is in the attached document. Let's show everyone what a vibrant and diverse community we have. Regards SKA and Astronomy Branch Department of Industry, Innovation and Science UNCLASSIFIED -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: National Science Week - One pager.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 573113 bytes Desc: National Science Week - One pager.pdf URL: From s.tingay at curtin.edu.au Thu Aug 8 17:07:05 2019 From: s.tingay at curtin.edu.au (Steven Tingay) Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2019 15:07:05 +0800 Subject: [ASA] Employment opportunities with Down Under Geo. Message-ID: Dear ASA members, I would like to draw your attention to employment opportunities with a global company in Perth, DUG (DownUnderGeoSolutions): www.dug.com DUG is a highly innovative company and has developed technologies for large-scale compute with high energy efficiency and a very clever software stack. They run multiple computing centres around the world with current capacity in excess of 50 Pflops, a current build of a 280 Pflop machine, and are on the way to an Exaflop machine (all single precision). We have been working with DUG on some radio astronomy problems and they have been impressed with the astronomy skill set. DUG have quantum physicists, particle physicists, and geophysicists on staff and are looking for more such talent as part of their HPC Consultant team (porting, optimising, and tuning code). Please see the link below if you or someone you know may be interested: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/grtgCyoNVrcQBn9ySZTCev?domain=dug.com I'm happy to answer questions about DUG as well, if needed. Regards, Steven -- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Professor Steven Tingay John Curtin Distinguished Professor Executive Director Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy Curtin University Bentley, Western Australia Australia Deputy Executive Director International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research Street address: Brodie Hall building 1 Turner Ave Technology Park Bentley 6102 Western Australia Email: S.Tingay at curtin.edu.au Steven.Tingay at icrar.org WWW: http://astronomy.curtin.edu.au https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Tg3FCzvOWKiyjLJmHXdNN2?domain=icrar.org Phone: +61 (0)8 9266 4908 Mobile: +61 (0)401 103635 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From stuart.ryder at astronomyaustralia.org.au Fri Aug 9 10:55:51 2019 From: stuart.ryder at astronomyaustralia.org.au (Stuart Ryder) Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2019 10:55:51 +1000 Subject: [ASA] Call for applications to serve on GMTO Board or GMT Science Advisory Committee Message-ID: <000701d54e4d$30f9e730$92edb590$@astronomyaustralia.org.au> Dear colleagues, AAL is looking to fill 2 vacancies, one for an Australian-based astronomer to serve on the Board of the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) Organisation, and one to serve on the GMT Science Advisory Committee. Please see the attached documents for a description of what each role entails plus how to apply, and please get in touch with the named contact person if you have any questions. Applications for both positions close on Friday 23rd August 2019 at 5pm AWST. AAL is committed to equity and diversity and encourages applications from anyone with the appropriate expertise and skill level. ______________________________ Dr. Stuart Ryder Program Manager (Mon, Wed, Fri) Astronomy Australia Ltd. T: 02 9850 9372 F: 03 9214 4396 E: stuart.ryder at astronomyaustralia.org.au W: www.astronomyaustralia.org.au P: P.O. Box 2100 Hawthorn VIC 3122 O: Rm 2.613, Level 2, 7 Wally's Walk (E6B), Macquarie University, NSW 2109 AAL is committed to equity and diversity and endeavours to create an environment in which every individual is treated with dignity and respect. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1036 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Call for participants and speakers is open: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/cr1tCOMxNytjpMyVIEvwo3?domain=icrar.org Motivation: By 2020, we will have obtained the first major results from a huge variety of ?pathfinder? facilities that are operating with entirely new types of survey instruments. These pathfinders have a common aim of untangling galaxy evolution physics, and so it is important that first science results are communicated across various disciplines. This is the main purpose of this second Australia-ESO conference, allowing us to start serious conversations about the future coordination of next-generation galaxy evolution surveys. Key topics to be discussed during the conference include: 1) The baryon cycle in our own Galactic neighbourhood: what we have learned from galactic archaeology, and the interstellar and circumgalactic gas (and its accretion) in the Milky-Way and Magellanic Clouds. 2) The local Universe: the multi-phase baryon mass census (hot, cold, warm medium and stars and stellar halos), the baryon-halo connection, environmental effects on the ISM of galaxies, outflows/inflows locally. 3) Transients: a nascent avenue of learning about galaxy evolution, the intergalactic medium which is expected to grow immensely over the next few years, featuring Fast Radio Bursts, Gravity Waves, Gamma-ray bursts, and others. 4) Galaxies across time: physical processes leading to quenching and their effect on the gas reservoirs of galaxies, angular momentum evolution, and the black hole/galaxy co-evolution. 5) Cosmic Dawn and the Epoch of Reionisation: the census of z>4 galaxies (luminosity functions, dust content, star formation, interstellar medium), QSOs and radio activity, and evolution of the neutral hydrogen content. We will provide childcare support to maximize participation of those with carer responsibilities. We would appreciate if you can circulate this widely among your colleagues. Best regards, Claudia Lagos (on behalf of the SOC) -- ASTRO 3D Senior Research Fellow Tel:(+61 8) 6488 3677 International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research web:www.clagos.com University of Western Australia , 7 Fairway, Crawley, Perth, Australia -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Paul.Francis at anu.edu.au Fri Aug 9 17:13:06 2019 From: Paul.Francis at anu.edu.au (Paul Francis) Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2019 07:13:06 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Call for SSO 2.3m Telescope Proposals Message-ID: <0D74741F-7D76-4D8F-8BDF-5F5CC5EEEEF4@anu.edu.au> Dear Observer, The closing date for observing proposals for time on the ANU/RSAA 2.3m telescope at Siding Spring Observatory (SSO) in the quarter 1st November 2019 - 31st January 2020 is 23:59 August 26, 2019. NOTE - All proposers need to tell us whether they plan to observe in person or remotely, and whether they are requesting paid or unpaid nights. Proposals with these fields left blank will be discarded. Instruments available: Nasymth A: WiFeS Nasymth B: Imager or Echelle. Observing proposals must be submitted electronically via the RSAA web pages. Full instructions are available at http://rsaa.anu.edu.au/observers/observing-rsaa. *************************** PLEASE NOTE *********************************** There are new rules for Target of Opportunity (ToO) proposals this quarter. The new rules can be found at https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/A0XnCD1jy9tzB3lMSW22r4?domain=rsaa.anu.edu.au . Note in particular that there is a cap on the number and length of ToO triggers, and that all ToO proposers must also request classical compensation nights. The ANU 2.3-metre telescope at Siding Spring Observatory is scientifically productive and a valuable resource for student training and instrument development. These diverse and significant benefits justify its continued operation for the foreseeable future. The full cost to the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) of operating the 2.3m telescope (including staff, maintenance and repairs) corresponds to approximately $1200 per night. To defray this cost, RSAA is offering priority on the 2.3m telescope to paying customers from Australia and elsewhere, while simultaneously ensuring a level of open access to astronomers at all Australian institutions. 50% of the telescope time will be allocated to paid priority proposals, which will need to contribute $600 per night towards the running costs of the telescope. The remaining 50% of the time is open-access and remains free. To be eligible to apply for open-access time, 50% or more of the proposers must be based at Australian institutions. In future years the price of a priority night will increase and the fraction of open-access nights will decrease. Full details can be found at https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/aw3ACE8kz9t2Wp5nFwPSpD?domain=rsaa.anu.edu.au The latest information on using the telescope and its instruments can be found at http://https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/xVLHCGvmB5iRJA5qhpSgx5?domain=rsaa.anu.edu.au *************************************************************************** If you have questions or technical problems in using the web-based submission process, please email tacinfo at mso.anu.edu.au. 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