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Recent Events
Webinar "To The Stars: Why Space Matters"
On Tue. Feb. 1, please join the free webinar discussion on the importance of Space Research hosted by mOppenheim.org, with nonprofit leader guest panelists Karly Pitman (Space Science Institute), Anita Gale (NSS), and Mark Sykes (PSI). Registration at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7BAiejLoQVm-3BFGRVl--Q
Applications of Statistical Methods and Machine Learning in the Space Sciences
The goal of the conference is to bring together academia and industry to leverage the advancements in statistics, data science, methods of artificial intelligence (AI) such as machine learning and deep learning, and information theory to improve the analytic models and their predictive capabilities making use of the enormous data in the field of space sciences.
Seminar: Patrick Killian 'The non-thermal universe'
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Seminar: Feiyu Li 'Laser-plasma based electron acceleration and its applications'
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Seminar: Adri?n Dom?nguez-V?zquez 'Hall effect thruster simulations through PIC and hybrid PIC/fluid codes'
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Understanding Dust 30 Years After CCM
This symposium is aimed at honoring the scientific accomplishments of Dr. Geoffrey C. Clayton, who has had a lifetime of influence over the field of dust astrophysics. The symposium will consist of invited and contributed oral and poster talks on current research and future problems in dust astrophysics.
AAS 233rd Meeting
Join us in Seattle, WA on Jan. 6-10 for the 233rd Meeting of the American Astronomical Society.
SSI Holiday Party
AGU (American Geophysical Union) Fall Meeting
SSI will be presenting and exhibiting at AGU's Fall Meeting from December 10 to 14 in Washington, D.C. The meeting brings together the entire Earth and space science community from across the globe for discussions of emerging trends and the latest research.
SSI TGIF Happy Hour
Where: Romero's K9 Club & Tap House @ 985 S. Public Rd., Lafayette, CO
SSI TGIF Happy Hour
Where: Endo Brewing Co. @ 2755 Dagny Way #101, Lafayette, CO 80026
SSI TGIF Happy Hour
Where: West Flanders Brewing Co. @ 1125 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
SSI TGIF Happy Hour
Where: Wonderland Brewing Co @ 5450 W 120th Ave., Broomfield, CO
SSI TGIF Happy Hour
Where: 12 Degree Brewing @ 820 Main St. Louisville, CO 80027
SSI TGIF Happy Hour
Where: Sanitas Brewing @ 3550 Frontier Ave., Boulder CO 80301
Space Jam
SSI's annual corporate retreat will be virtual this year, with presentations by our accomplished scientists, educators, and staff.
Space Jam
SSI's annual corporate retreat will be virtual this year, with presentations by our accomplished scientists, educators, and staff.
NCIL at 2018 ASTC Conference
Check out SSI/NCIL sessions "Museum and library partnerships: Hands-on STEM learning for everyone" (Oct. 1, 2:30-3:45 p.m.) and "Make It Personal! Using NASA Topics to Re-invent Science Education Programs for an Inclusive Environment" (Oct. 1, 4:15-5:30 p.m.) at the ASTC Annual Conference, which hosts the world's cutting-edge science centers and museums, nature centers, aquariums, planetariums, zoos, botanical gardens, and natural history and children's museums.
SSI TGIF Happy Hour
Where: Avery Brewing Co. @ 4910 Nautilus Ct N, Boulder CO 80301
The Plasmasphere and Warm Plasma Cloak
SSI's Center for Space Plasma Physics (Joe Borovsky, Mick Denton) invites you to attend a workshop at Fuller Lodge, Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA to discussion such topics as: What do we know about the origin and evolution of the warm plasma cloak? Plasmaspheric refilling rates: are they right or wrong? If wrong, why? Is there radial transport of the plasmasphere by interchange? Is oxygen-rich cloak plasma captured into the refilling outer plasmasphere? Where does the long-lived plume come from: ionospheric outflow or drainage from the magnetosphere? Where does the plume plasma go? LLBL versus over the poles? Is it recycled? What outflow mechanisms act for the plasmasphere and for the cloak? Is the plasmasphere symmetric with respect to Earth longitude? If not, why? Does a filled plasmasphere precondition the magnetosphere for a storm? Does the outer plasmasphere corotate?
SSI TGIF Happy Hour
Where: Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids @ 1555 Hover St., Longmont CO
NCIL at 2018 ARSL Conference
The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) and SSI/NCIL's STAR Net project are partnering to share science- and technology-related activities and resources to libraries across the nation. Join us at one of two NASA@MyLibrary sessions at the 2018 ARSL Conference and try activities for the summer 2019 theme A Universe of Stories, receive supporting NASA resources, and discuss how these hands-on activities can be used to engage diverse members of your community.
NCIL at 2018 CAL Conference
The Colorado Association of Libraries Annual Conference is Colorado's premier event for library staff from libraries of all types throughout the state. Meet with members of SSI/NCIL at 3 sessions: "Community Dialogues in YOUR Library" (Sep. 13 2-3 p.m.), "Ready Set Create! How to put the E in STEAM" (Sep. 14 3:15-4:15 p.m.), and "Hands-On Fun & Citizen Science for a Healthy Earth" (Sep. 15 10:15-11:15 a.m.).
SSI TGIF Happy Hour
Where: Gravity Brewing @ 1150 Pine St., Louisville, CO 80027
Mars Atmosphere Data Assimilation: Lessons Learned, Current Challenges, and Future Opportunities
This workshop, hosted by SSI's Dr. Luca Montabone and sponsored by Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) through the Laboratoire de Meteorologie Dynamique (LMD, Paris, France) and SSI, will be held at the Savoie-Technolac Science. Abstracts due Jun. 1, 2018.
SSI TGIT Happy Hour
Where: Sanitas Brewing @ 3550 Frontier Ave., Boulder CO 80301
SSI TGIF Happy Hour
Where: Boulder Beer @ 1123 Walnut St, Boulder CO 80302
SSI TGIF Happy Hour
Where: Kettle & Spoke Brewery @ 2500 47th St. Unit 12, Boulder, CO
SSI Center for Mars Science Journal Club Seminar
SSI Senior Research Scientist Dr. Mark Lemmon will present observations of a planet and rover encircling dust event on Mars. Discussion will cover the Mars Spirit and Opportunity rovers' experience in the 2007 storm, including new analysis of observations of martian atmospheric dust, and a brief update for 2018.
SSI @ Boulder SummerFest 2018
Join SSI's Anne Holland, Paul Dusenbery, Sachin Shenoy, and Jennifer Hamilton at the Boulder Public Library for Boulder SummerFest 2018. SummerFest celebrates the conclusion of Boulder Public Library’s Summer Learning Program, and includes booths, music, food trucks and interactive activities. SSI's outreach team will be doing solar viewing (hope for sunspots!), button/magnet making (don’t you want a space cat button?), demonstrating how to identify a "Meteorite" vs. a "Meteor-wrong", and playing with real meteorites! Bring your families to this free event and stop by to say hi!
SSI TGIF Happy Hour
Where: Bohemian Biergarten @ 2017 13th St Boulder, CO 80302
Exploring Systems-Science Techniques for the Earth's Magnetosphere-Ionosphere-Thermosphere
Convened by SSI's Joe Borovsky, Mick Denton, and collaborators, this workshop will be held at Fuller Lodge, Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA and will focus on topics such as (1) assessing the system properties of the M-I-T, (2) establishing new mathematical techniques for the M-I-T system, (3) developing systems-science methodologies specific to the M-I-T and its measurements, (4) exploring collaborations, funding opportunities, and new ideas.
SSI TGIF Happy Hour
Where: Twisted Pine Brewing Company @ 3201 Walnut St., Boulder, CO
SSI TGIF Happy Hour
Where: Bru Handbuilt Ales & Eat @ 5290 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder CO 80303
SSI at Westercon 71, Denver, CO
The science and fantasy festival Westercon 71 and Myths and Legends Convention 6 comes to the Hyatt Regency at the Denver Tech Center. SSI panelists include Anne Holland & Jaime Harold on "Science: Fact or Fiction", Jaime Harold on "Hard Science in Fiction", and Bill Farrand on both "New Dr. Who Topics?" and "Exploring Mars with Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity."
SSI TGIF Happy Hour
Where: The Rayback Collective, 2775 Valmont Rd., Boulder, CO 80304
Seminar: Dr. Travis Metcalfe at Todd Reed Studio
Join SSI Senior Research Scientist Travis Metcalfe for "Discovering Habitable Planets" to discuss recent advances in the search for habitable planets around nearby stars. This public event is part of the Salon Discussion series hosted by Todd Reed Jewelry: 2015 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302. Please RSVP to erica_at_toddreed.com.
AAS Workshop: Career Planning Workshop for Graduate Students and Postdocs
Speak with SSI Executive Director Dr. Karly Pitman about soft money careers and hear about options for career paths in astronomy and networking skills at this AAS workshop and panel discussion specifically targeted for early career astronomers. Workshop is free; pre-registration is required.
AAS 232nd Meeting
Join us in Denver, CO on June 3-7 for the 232nd Meeting of the American Astronomical Society.
Dr. Padma Yanamandra-Fischer at Denver Astronomical Society
Enjoy a talk on the Continental America Telescopic Eclipse (CATE) professional-amateur astronomer collaboration given by SSI's Dr. Padma Yanamandra-Fischer and Dr. David Elmore (National Solar Observatory), at the Denver Astronomical Society's June member in-reach meeting. Event is free to DAS members and guests. Where: DU's Historic Chamberlin Observatory, 2930 E Warren Ave., Denver, CO 80210 USA.
SSI TGIF Happy Hour
Where: Sanitas Brewing @ 3550 Frontier Ave., Boulder CO 80301
Webinar: CubeSats with Dr. Varoujan Gorjian
Our guest speaker is Dr. Varoujan Gorjian (JPL) who will give a teletalk and Q&A session on CubeSats. He has been a champion for the use of CubeSats in astronomy and has participated in several AS^3 proposals. Open to all SSI principal investigators and staff.
SSI TGIF Happy Hour
Where: Twisted Pine Brewing Company @ 3201 Walnut St., Boulder, CO
SSI Lunch and Learn Seminar with Elevations Credit Union
Linzee Klinkenberg of Bold Body Bootcamp will present "The Power of Play" to SSI staff, with lunch will be provided by Elevations Credit Union. Submerged in the responsibilities of life, the seriousness of world affairs, and an ever-growing to-do list, we often forget to PLAY. Animals, on the other hand, continue to play throughout their adult lives! We may believe that play is somehow no longer appropriate or cast it aside as a frivolous waste of time. Research suggests, however, that play is essential to our well-being, creativity, and health: it boosts our creativity, helps us think outside the box, improves our health, makes us present, and connects us. Join us to learn how to play again!
Webinar: The Parker Solar Probe Launch: How Will Your Library Be Involved?
In the summer of 2018, NASA will launch the Parker Solar Probe. This small, car-sized spacecraft will travel into the Sun's atmosphere, within four million miles of our star's surface. Join Space Science Institute's Brooks Mitchell and Dr. Paul Dusenbery to learn all about NASA's first mission to "touch" the Sun and ways that your library can be involved. Register at https://www.starnetlibraries.org/event/the-parker-solar-probe-launch/
SSI TGIF Happy Hour
Where: Sanitas Brewing Company @ 3550 Frontier Ave., Unit A, Boulder CO 80301
Earth Day 2018
This year's theme is "Celebrate 60 Years of Earth Observations With NASA." SSI's National Center for Interactive Learning has assembled a collection of resources that include vetted STEM activities, printable materials (PDF format), promotional photos and related website links that you can utilize for your 2018 Earth Day programming.
Citizen Science Day
The third annual Citizen Science Day celebrates the powerful contributions that citizen science makes to scientific discovery, monitoring, and innovation and promotes the diversity of citizen science projects occurring across the world. Get involved and make a difference through our partner, SciStarter!
March For Science 2018
Science expos, teach-ins, festivals, and advocacy for science will be ongoing in Washington D.C. and 200 satellite events nationally and across the globe.
Project BUILD Workshop
SSI's National Center for Interactive Learning welcomes our librarian and engineering partners to the Project BUILD workshop held at La Quinta DIA in Denver, CO. Topics include engineering and hands-on STEM training, with emphasis on diversity and inclusion best practices, effects of implicit bias, and the importance of community dialogue.
Webinar: Off to Mars! Programming Ideas for the Insight Launch
On May 5, NASA's Mars InSight lander will begin its six-month journey from the coast of California to the plains of Mars. Once it lands, it will use seismic instruments to explore the interior of Mars in ways that we’ve never “seen” before! Join the STAR Net team and guest presenter Steve Lee (Denver Museum of Nature and Science and Space Science Institute) to learn all about this exciting, innovative mission and fun ways to celebrate its launch and landing at your library! http://www.starnetlibraries.org/insight-mars-lander/
Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
Join SSI on March 19 in The Woodlands, Texas as they join fellow international specialists in petrology, geochemistry, geophysics, geology, and astronomy from around the world to present the latest results of research in planetary science.
Observing the Night Sky @ Lafayette Public Library
Come join us to look at the night sky at Lafayette Public Library in Lafayette, CO. SSI/NCIL's STAR-Net program staff will bring a telescope and their expertise to help participants learn more about what they are seeing. Please dress for outdoor weather and meet up in the library's Meeting Room. Note: event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Webinar: Celebrate 60 Years of Earth Observations With NASA
In its 60 year history, NASA has spent a great deal of time looking outward to find and learn about planets in our solar system and beyond. This Earth Day, however, our focus turns to the numerous NASA missions that study the planet that we live on and help us understand the Earth’s complex, dynamic systems. Join STAR Net, Marile Colon Robles (NASA) and Jessica Taylor (NASA) to learn how you can celebrate Earth Day with NASA with programming ideas for children, teens, and adults! Recording available on YouTube.
Dr. Bill Farrand at Denver Astronomical Society
Enjoy a talk on "Exploring the Surface of Mars with Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity" given by SSI's Center for Mars Science lead, Dr. Bill Farrand, at the Denver Astronomical Society's Spring Banquet. Event is open to DAS members and their guests.
NASA@My Library Workshop (hosted by SSI/NCIL)
Banquet and night sky viewing event for ~100 NASA@My Library partners from 49 states and invited guests on Feb. 28, 2018 at 6-9:30 p.m.: Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel 3801 Quebec St. Denver CO 80207.
Elevations Credit Union Lunch
Topic: Nutrition for Stress Management Let's face it; stress is a component of life, but certain foods and habits can make everyday life stressors feel much worse and even make you sick. Learn how to plan meals to reduce stress on your body for more energy, better mood, less sugar cravings and the increased ability to handle daily ups and downs. Hint: it starts with breakfast! Please join us for a great lunch and informative seminar!! And let's get moving to a healthier lifestyle in 2018!
SSI Center for Mars Science Journal Club Seminar
Dr. Deanne Rogers of Stony Brook University will present "Interpreting the Rock Record of Early Mars": Rock units provide a record of environments and geologic processes that affected planetary surfaces in the ancient and recent past. On Mars, rock units as old as ~3.7 billion years are common and exposed at the surface. This is in stark contrast with Earth, where plate movements and an active hydrologic cycle have obscured much of the ancient record. These units are areally extensive, flat, show little spectral evidence for aqueous alteration, and are likely the product of Noachian resurfacing processes. They commonly show olivine or feldspar enrichments relative to surrounding materials. The petrogenetic origins of these units is not well understood, but in the past have been interpreted as effusive volcanics, perhaps similar to the lunar mare. In this talk, I will present evidence that many of these units likely have sedimentary or pyroclastic origins, and suggest that the observed mineral enrichments arise from slow bedrock deflation over time. This work has a number of implications for how Martian surfaces are interpreted from orbit, and supports previous suggestions that Martian sedimentary rocks may be common in the highlands.
Dr. Travis Metcalfe at Denver Astronomical Society
SSI Senior Research Scientist Travis Metcalfe will present "Characterizing the Nearest Planetary Systems" at the Denver Astronomical Society's annual meeting on February 2, 2018 @ 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location = Olin Hall, Rm 105, U of Denver, 2190 E Iliff Ave., Denver, CO 80210.
SSI School Group Tour
SSI welcomes the Logan School for Creative Learning to learn about the Cassini mission to the Saturnian system.
Webinar: Building a Better Program for Engineers Week
From the sidewalks that we walk on to the buildings that we work in, engineering is all around us. From February 18-24, your library will have a chance to learn about the importance of engineering and bring it to life for kids, educators, and parents in a week-long celebration known as Engineers Week. Join STAR Net to learn how YOU can bring engineering to your library during this exciting week-long event. We’ll go through several hands-on activities from the STEM Activity Clearinghouse that showcase how much fun it is to think, build, test, and do it again and will also learn why, when it comes it engineering, failure can be a good thing! Recording available at YouTube.
Webinar: Project Outcome
The Public Library Association’s field-driven initiative, Project Outcome, is a FREE online toolkit offering an innovative and easy-to-use platform for public libraries to measure the impact of their programs and services. For more details, click here. This webinar provides an overview of the toolkit and examples of how libraries have been able to benefit from using Project Outcome. Additionally, staff will share STEM specific questions available to libraries within the toolkit and allow time to discuss outcome measurement needs for STEM programming. Recording available at YouTube.
AAS Careers 101: Career Planning Workshop and Panel for Graduate Students and Postdocs
Speak with SSI Executive Director Dr. Karly Pitman about soft money careers and hear about options for non-traditional astronomy jobs at this AAS workshop and panel discussion specifically targeted for early career astronomers. Workshop is free; pre-registration is required.
AAS 231st Meeting
Join us in Washington, DC on January 8 to 12 for the 231st Meeting of the American Astronomical Society.
Webinar: STEM Events for Your Library's 2018 Programming
From Engineers Week to the launch of the NASA’s InSight Mars Lander, 2018 has an abundance of high-profile events that could tie into your library’s programming… and the time to start planning is now! Join the STAR Net team as we provide background information on 2018’s high-profile STEM events and unique ideas and helpful resources for integrating them into your programming schedule. Bring your questions and programming ideas to the chat box, too – we want to hear what your library is planning and what has worked successfully in the past. 2018 is the year that #STEMinLib really blasts off! Recording available at YouTube.
AGU (American Geophysical Union) Fall Meeting
SSI will be participating in AGU's Fall Meeting from December 11 to 15 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The meeting brings together the entire Earth and space science community from across the globe for discussions of emerging trends and the latest research: 1) Hear about a variety of relevant scientific topics. 2) Listen to top-notch speakers. 3) Build relationships with peers. 4) Gain research inspiration from a new location. 5) Stay up to date on the latest innovations in the field. 6) Gain visibility and recognition of your work.
NASA Communications Meeting
New Orleans, Louisiana
Dr. Karly Pitman speaker at Denver Astronomical Society
A featured scientist on the NASA Solar System Exploration, the 51 Women in Planetary Science project, and the American Physical Society Women Speaker's Program, Executive Director
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Symposium
Join SSI's Brooks Mitchell November 3 to 5 in Louisville, Kentucky as he participates as a "Techxpert" for the YALSA Tech Showcase.
Internet Librarian 2017 Conference
Presenting panel session: Wednesday, Oct 25, 2:30-3:15pm in Monterey, California. NASA@ My Library Keliann LaConte, Professional Development Manager, National Center for Interactive Learning/Space Science Institute David Janning
ASTC Annual Conference
Be there with Anne Holland as she joins the NASA crew as they exhibit and share their science as part of the premier networking and professional development event for all personnel who work in and with science centers and museums. The meeting will be held from October 21 to 24, in San Jose, California, hosted by The Tech Museum of Innovation.
NLA-MPLA Joint Conference 2017
Presenting breakout session: "Out-of-This-World Programs on a Down-to-Earth Budget" Experience hands-on activities and learn about NASA resources that can be used immediately by libraries of all sizes and budgets in a variety of programs. Learn more about how to access STAR_Net’s online community and resources (for free) while receiving step-by-step implementation instructions for exciting activities. The Nevada Library Association and the Mountain Plains Library Association joint conference will be held in Tahoe, Nevada from October 16 to 18.
Mountain-Plains Museums Association (MPMA)
Panelist for: The All-American Eclipse // We’ll discuss how the August 21 total solar eclipse was an opportunity to bring together numerous community organizations. We describe who we worked with, what activities and resource sharing was involved, and who in the community participated. This unique event created opportunities to further develop our mutually beneficial community partnerships. October 15 to 19 in Denver, Colorado.
AAS - Division of Planetary Science 49th Annual Meeting
SSI will be exhibiting and performing outreach at the 49th annual American Astronomical Society/Division of Planetary Science meeting in Provo, Utah. Join us in our mission to discover, educate and inspire future generations of STEM.
Colorado Association of Libraries - CALCon '17
SSI's Anne Holland and Brooks Mitchell will be co-presenting a session at CALCon called: Hands On STEM for Any Budget (Yes, Even Yours!) Everyone is being asked to do STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities, but what does that look like? From paper engineering activities to high-tech robotics, STEM programming can attract hard to reach audiences, and also be a great starting point for collaborations with professionals in your community. In this session we'll explore 4 different STEM activities that are appropriate for multiple age groups, multiple budgets, and multiple facilitation types. We'll also discuss how "difficult" activities can be adapted for younger ages, or smaller budgets. Join us on October 12, 13 and 14 at Loveland, Colorado to learn more!
SSI Open House
Please join us for an evening of light refreshments and talks about science and STEM education. All ages event is free to the public, scientific and engineering community, and media. RSVP at openhouse@spacescience.org
SSI Space Jam (Boulder)
Eclipse viewing at Toccoa-Stephens Library, Toccoa, Georgia
Join SSI’s Brooks Mitchell at the Toccoa-Stephens Library to view the Eclipse in totality!
Eclipse viewing at Valley of the Tetons Library
Eclipse viewing at Valley of the Tetons Library with Anne Holland of NCIL
2017 Solar Eclipse
The Great American Total Solar Eclipse will darken skies across the U.S. (best viewing in a diagonal swath 70 miles wide from Oregon to South Carolina). People who descend upon this "path of totality" for the big event are in for an unforgettable experience. SSI's National Center for Interactive Learning and scientists have partnered with libraries and institutions across the country - check out our website for satellite events!
Carbondale, IL Eclipse Event
Join SSI's Padma Yanamandra-Fisher and amateur astronomers in observing at the one U.S. location where eclipses will occur in 2017 and 2024.
SolarFest Madras, Oregon
Learn about the SOFIA airborne telescope with SSI's Director of Research Ralph Shuping: https://www.oregonsolarfest.com/
Public Eclipse Talk - Monmouth, OR
Join SSI's Travis Metcalfe and National Center for Interactive Learning at Monmouth Public Library for a day of programming surrounding the 2017 total solar eclipse. All ages event is free to the public. http://www.ci.monmouth.or.us/pView.aspx?id=11171
Public Eclipse Talk - Newport, OR
Join SSI's Travis Metcalfe for a pre-eclipse presentation of history, science, and practical advice for viewing the Aug. 21 solar eclipse. The one-hour presentation will be followed by audience questions, and every attendee will receive eclipse glasses for safe viewing of the sun. Tickets available online at http://www.coastarts.org/events/2017/08/get-ready-for-the-total-solar-eclipse!/
SSI Board of Directors Meeting (Boulder)
Boulder Eclipse Day - Eclipse Science Showcase
Join Padma Yanamandra-Fisher and media at NCAR/High Altitude Observatory (HAO) for a preview of the science surrounding the Aug. 2017 solar eclipse.
Center for Mars Science Journal Club Seminar
SSI legend (yes! Legend!) Todd Clancy will be presenting "Global Mars Water Vapor Profiles from CRISM Limb Observations" from the MAMO (Mars Atmosphere Modeling and Observation) workshop that took place earlier this year in Granada, Spain.
Festival of the Sun and Planets
Join SSI's Luca Montabone and 10 partner orgs in Chambery, France for a weekend filled with science linked to the Sun and our Solar System! Topics featured: Mars, Saturn, and their spacecraft/robotic exploration; demos of SSI's Mars apps and the latest SSI phone app, Solar Vision.
Advancing Plasma Physics from the Sun to the Earth
The workshop hosted by SSI will focus on discussing recent progress and future problems in understanding plasma processes in the heliosphere.
Cassini's Grand Finale begins
After almost 20 years in space, NASA's Cassini spacecraft begins its final chapter. Between Apr. 22 and Sep. 15, 2017, Cassini will begin a series of 22 weekly dives between the planet and the rings.
Lunch and Learn Seminar
How to Tame Your Money: Stay! Buy ... Grow? presented by Elevations Credit Union and Jeanette Beatty, Financial Advisor. While most of us would claim that we aspire to financial goals, such as home ownership, saving for retirement, or putting kids through college, recent studies have shown that a large percentage of people between the ages of 25-40 are deeply in debt, living from paycheck to paycheck, and highly stressed about the direction of their financial lives. Attend this seminar to discuss ways to keep in control of your finances. Stay! Creating a Spending Plan: - Reality Check: basic needs vs. little luxuries - Money management tools. Buy ... Building Good Credit: - How credit scores affect your costs and your life - Paying off debt. Grow? Starting a Savings Plan: - Emergency Funds - Small steps for starting a savings plan.
Center for Extrasolar Planetary Systems Journal Club
What can we expect with TESS from seismology? Featuring the following paper: http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2016ApJ...830..138C
Center for Mars Science Journal Club Seminar
Luca Montabone and Jorge Pla-Garcia will summarize major results from the recent Mars Atmosphere Modeling and Observations workshop in Granada, Spain.
Space Symposium - Colorado Springs, CO
SSI will be exhibiting and performing outreach at the premier U.S. space policy and program forum for all sectors of space (federal, private, military). Visitor badges for the exhibit hall available.
Lunar and Planetary Science Conference - The Woodlands, TX
Come see talks by SSI scientists and visit our booth at LPSC, the premier international conference on planetary science.
NASA@MyLibrary Team Meeting
ROSES 2017 telecon w/ Max Bernstein (NASA/SARA)
Overview of 2017 NASA ROSES program for SSI PIs, including a Q&A session.
SSI All-Hands Staff Meeting
Presidents' Day - SSI holiday
SSI Board of Directors Meeting
Joint Research and NCIL Meeting
Topic: Education and Public Outreach (EPO) proposing and best practices.
SSI All-Hands Staff Meeting
School Group - The Logan School for Creative Learning
SSI welcomes students and teachers from the Logan School to learn about Saturn and Mars.
Center for Mars Science Journal Club Seminar
Speaker: Dr. Steve Ruff (ASU) Title: Silica Deposits on Mars with Features Resembling Hot Spring Biosignatures at El Tatio in Chile
National Center for Interactive Learning Seminar
Speaker: Dr. Brad McLain (Univ. of Colorado) Title: Informal Science Educator Identity Construction
Center for Extrasolar Planetary Systems Seminar
Speaker: Dr. Enrico Corsaro (INAF Osservatorio Astrofisico di Catania) Title: Formation history of old open clusters constrained by detailed asteroseismology of red giant stars observed by Kepler
Elevations Seminar: "Get Off Your Donkey"
American Astronomical Society Conference in Grapevine, TX.
American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in San Francisco, CA.
Geological Society of America Conference in Denver, CO.
Association of Science-Technology Centers Conference in Tampa, FL.
SSI Open House
SSI annually opens its doors to invite partners and the public on-site for an afternoon of networking, science and STEM education talks, and camaraderie. Please join us for light cocktails at SSI Headquarters (4750 Walnut St., Ste. 205, Boulder, CO). For more details, please call 720-974-5888 or email openhouse@spacescience.org.
Space Jam
SSI's annual corporate retreat kicks off this year on Sunday with our company picnic in Louisville (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.). Onsite and offsite employees and affiliates will participate in meetings Mon.-Wed., including the Research Branch Strategic Planning Meeting and SSI Banquet on Mon.
Unsolved Problems in Magnetospheric Physics Workshop
The workshop will focus on unresolved problems in magnetospheric physics.
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