From john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au Mon Mar 8 10:54:48 2021 From: john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au (John O'Byrne) Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2021 23:54:48 +0000 Subject: [ASA] TESS Science Conference II In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8FCF7D89-67DD-4570-9CD3-4DBBD8E25A18@sydney.edu.au> (sent on behalf of Tim Bedding (SIfA) Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the abstract submission for the TESS Science Conference II (https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/FsEXCoV1kpfrLQrDyC1h9S7?domain=tsc.mit.edu, @TessSciCon2) is now open! The conference will take place August 2nd-6th, 2021 and will be dedicated to all aspects of the TESS mission. This includes data analysis of 20-second and 2-minute pixel stamps and 10-minute and 30-minute full frame images, and the wide range of science done with TESS data -- including but not limited to Solar System science, exoplanets, asteroseismology, binary stars, variable stars, galactic astronomy, transients, supernovae, and AGNs. The conference is being designed to run entirely online and we will have a fully supported online component, even if travel is possible for some participants. A final decision on whether the conference will have any in-person activities is expected to be made by the end of March at the latest. The deadline for splinter session requests is 11:59pm PST March 26th. The splinter session submission form is available at: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/fAcjCr81nyt80W8rBHyiNSa?domain=tinyurl.com Deadline for all talk and poster abstracts: 11:59pm PST April 30th. The abstract submission forms is available at: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/9i2DCwV1vMfGz2GvwC81suO?domain=tinyurl.com Conference Registration is expected to open in mid-March, exact date TBD. For any questions please email: tsc2 at mit.edu Jennifer and Avi, on behalf of the TSC2 SOC and LOC. ????????????????????????? "The standard you walk past is the standard you accept? ????????????????????????? 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URL: From ilya.mandel at monash.edu Tue Mar 9 09:17:20 2021 From: ilya.mandel at monash.edu (Ilya Mandel) Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2021 09:17:20 +1100 Subject: [ASA] Two days left to register for the ANITA summer school In-Reply-To: <1C37377D-98C4-4090-8189-F65E8F337F02@monash.edu> References: <1C37377D-98C4-4090-8189-F65E8F337F02@monash.edu> Message-ID: <188DC6B6-3CBA-4BE3-9EA5-877AEF67436E@monash.edu> Dear ECRs: A gentle reminder that you have two days left to register your interest in the ANITA ?green computing? summer school. Even if you are not 100% certain of your ability to attend at this time, I highly recommend registering now so that you are kept up-to-date and can provide input on scheduling. Please do so via https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/zGfQCVARKgCxLNODWCGYLMl?domain=asa-anita.github.io [this is also the link for the ANITA workshop exit survey, for those who have not yet filled it in]. Best wishes, Ilya > On 26 Feb 2021, at 2:58 pm, Ilya Mandel wrote: > > Dear colleagues: > > For those of you who missed the last session of the ANITA workshop, please read below: > > 1. The J-P Macquart Best Student Talk Prize went to Chayan Chatterjee of UWA. > > Alex Kemp (Monash) > Adam Batten (Swinburne) > Giulia Cinquegrana (Monash) > earned notable mentions. > > Congratulations to all of the excellent student speakers! > > 2. Huge thanks to all of the organisers and chairs, including Ashley Ruiter, Ivo Rolf Seitenzahl, Krzysztof Bolejko, Roland Crocker, Isabella Gerard, Orsola De Marco, Sarah Martell, and especially Darren Croton and Isobel Romero-Shaw. > > 3. If you attended the ANITA workshop, please fill in the exit survey form at https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/zGfQCVARKgCxLNODWCGYLMl?domain=asa-anita.github.io > to help us improve the workshops in the future. > > 4. We will hold a remote-participation ?summer" school starting in either April or May on the top of ?green? (efficient) computing. Please use the form at > https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/zGfQCVARKgCxLNODWCGYLMl?domain=asa-anita.github.io > to register your interest in the school by 10 March (those who register will then be asked for scheduling input). > > Best wishes, > Ilya From jhurley at swin.edu.au Wed Mar 10 11:54:58 2021 From: jhurley at swin.edu.au (Jarrod Hurley) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:54:58 +0000 Subject: [ASA] ADACS Internship Program 2021 - Call for Applications In-Reply-To: References: , , , , Message-ID: ________________________________ Call for Applications ADACS Internship Program 2021 Astronomy Data and Computing Services (ADACS) is an initiative by Astronomy Australia Limited (AAL) aiming to provide astronomy-focused training, support and expertise to allow Australian astronomers to maximise the scientific return from their data and computing infrastructure. A principal component of this initiative is to empower the astronomy community to harness the potential of the next generation telescopes and astronomy simulations. Internships and hands-on experience are essential parts of our training services. They aim to give users with an intermediate to advanced level of computing expertise the hands-on experience required to progress their skills further or seek alternative career paths (if they choose to do so). The next round of this internship program is now open for applications. We expect to have up to two successful applicants in this round. These applicants will work on a project for up to three months and will be based at the ADACS Swinburne node in Melbourne (although a remote working arrangement is possible). ADACS will provide a weekly stipend at a rate similar to that of a PhD scholarship. Additional support for applicants who do not reside in Melbourne can be considered. We aim to provide the successful applicants with a realistic experience of working in a professional software development environment. In addition to the technical experience to be gained from working on projects associated with first-class computational and visualisation facilities the applicants will work directly within an Agile project management framework. ADACS operates a merit-based software and development service to the astronomy community with 3-4 projects typically designated for development each semester via an independent Time Assignment Committee (TAC). These projects can vary in length from a few weeks to months and involve aspects ranging from GPU programming to web development. We envisage that the successful intern will work alongside experienced ADACS developers on one or more of these projects during the internship. However, the scope of the internship need not be limited by these projects. Other opportunities will exist, such as to work directly on projects to enhance the OzSTAR high-performance computing (HPC) environment and development of ADACS internal infrastructure to support delivery of our programs. There is also the potential to shape a project to meet the skillset and/or interests of the applicant. Completed ADACS internships to date have included the following topics: - Large-scale Visualisation for ASKAP Data Cubes; - Machine Learning for Text Mining and Analytics; - Building a Job Monitor for Supercomputer Workflows; - Designing a Django-based web portal for population synthesis modelling; - Optimising a transient detection pipeline to perform at scale. Relevant skills applicable to the internship are (but not limited to): * C/C++ * Python * HTML5/JS/React.Js/Django * Machine learning algorithms * GPU programming * Experience working with a linux operating system. Moderate experience in one or more of these areas will be a plus. However, there is no expectation that you will be an expert in any or all of these areas. How to Apply? Applications received up to and including Friday 9th April 2021 will be given full consideration. Please send your applications to jhurley at swin.edu.au making sure to include: - a one-page cover letter outlining your strengths and suitability for the internship, including any pointers on the type of experience you are hoping to gain; - a CV of maximum four-pages. Please do contact ADACS (using the email address given above) if you have any queries about the program prior to making an application. ADACS encourages applications from all astronomy PhD students based at publicly-funded Australian institutions. ADACS has a strong commitment to equity and diversity. We encourage applications from female, gender diverse and minority candidates. Disclaimer: The nationality of the candidate and their work/student rights in Australia may impact our ability to accept some applications. Please contact the local HDR team of your university to check if you can accept such an internship opportunity or not. Please feel free to contact us and get our team involved as early as you like. ADACS is a collaboration between Swinburne University of Technology and Curtin University. It is funded under the Astronomy National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) Program via Astronomy Australia Ltd (AAL). Best Regards, Jarrod Hurley Astronomy Data and Computing Services Swinburne University of Technology https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Yl_6C71R2NTAxgGl4F87PwV?domain=adacs.org.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ilya.mandel at monash.edu Fri Mar 12 11:04:37 2021 From: ilya.mandel at monash.edu (Ilya Mandel) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:04:37 +1100 Subject: [ASA] ANITA steering committee update In-Reply-To: <33E27DA9-27BB-43FE-90D2-C9AD2C45B429@monash.edu> References: <33E27DA9-27BB-43FE-90D2-C9AD2C45B429@monash.edu> Message-ID: <1B9703CF-FB56-49F7-A369-37CE2CE04DC7@monash.edu> Dear ANITA members: The ANITA steering committee is delighted to welcome Fiona Panther and Greg Poole as new steering committee members. I want to take this opportunity to thank Krzysztof Bolejko for his years of service on the ANITA steering committee, including as the committee?s secretary. Best wishes, Ilya