21 February 2017

AASTCS 5 Registration and Abstract Deadlines Coming Up

The next meeting in the AAS Topical Conference Series (AASTCS) is on Radio Exploration of Planetary Habitability and will take place 7-12 May 2017 in Palm Springs, California.

The idea of this meeting grew out of the need to better understand star-planet interaction and its impact on habitability of planetary companions, especially those in close orbits around low-mass stars. The meeting will address a wide range of related topics, broadly divided into three categories:
  • Stellar activity and planetary habitability
  • Detection of planets and planetary magnetic fields
  • Relevant theoretical considerations

Emphasis will be placed on a potential impact of radio astronomy, especially the existing and planned large radio telescopes, in this area of research. You can now view a preliminary schedule and growing list of speakers on the meeting site.

AASTCS 5

REGISTRATION
The early registration deadline for AASTCS 5 is Wednesday, 8 March. Register by that deadline to save $100 over onsite rates!

ABSTRACTS
Submit your abstract by 9:00 pm ET on Wednesday, 8 March to be added to the meeting program.

HOTELS
Reserve your room at the Miramonte Resort & Spa by 5 April to ensure you receive the group rate.

TRAVEL GRANTS
The NASA Exoplanet Science Institute (NEXScI) is sponsoring travel grants for graduate students and postdocs to attend this meeting. Apply for a travel grant by 17 March to be considered.

Learn more by visiting the meeting website. Hope to see you in Palm Springs!

Thank you to the AASTCS 5 meeting sponsors: Associatied Universities, Inc.; NASA Exoplanet Science Institute; John Templeton Foundation; Penn State Center for Exoplanets and Habitable Words; and USRA.