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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Using Satellite-Based Hyperspectral Imagery for Mineral Exploration in Rugged Terrain
DESCRIPTION:Lunar and Planetary Laboratory Colloquium presented by Dr. Jennifer Buz \nThe transition to green energy technologies requires unprecedented quantities of copper\, lithium\, cobalt\, and rare earth elements for batteries and electronics manufacturing. However\, accessible deposits are increasingly depleted\, driving exploration into remote regions. Societal pressure to minimize mining’s impact on inhabited areas and culturally significant sites further necessitates exploration in isolated regions. Ironically\, the same geologic processes that concentrate these critical minerals\, such as volcanic arc magmatism and crustal compression\, creates much rugged\, isolated\, mountainous terrain. However\, these locals make traditional ground-based surveying logistically challenging and expensive. \nHyperspectral imagery (HSI) in the visible to near-infrared (400-2500 nm) offers a solution to this exploration challenge. HSI is sensitive to diagnostic absorption features of alteration minerals associated with ore deposits\, including phyllosilicates\, iron oxides\, and sulfates indicative of hydrothermal systems. Further\, high-elevation exploration targets often provide ideal conditions for HSI analysis: sparse vegetation and excellent bedrock exposure that would be obscured in lower-elevation environments. \nOrbital Sidekick Inc. (OSK) leverages satellite-based HSI to map alteration minerals and lithologies in remote exploration areas\, enabling mining companies to prioritize field campaigns and assess deposit viability without extensive preliminary ground surveys. OSK’s capabilities extend beyond exploration to include monitoring active mine tailings and supporting post-mining restoration efforts. This presentation will demonstrate the application of atmospheric correction\, mineral mapping algorithms\, and spectral analysis techniques to real-world mining challenges\, highlighting how satellite remote sensing is transforming mineral exploration in inaccessible terrain. \nHost: Dr. Sukrit Ranjan \nTo request Zoom Meeting link\, contact LPL-UA@email.arizona.edu
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-using-satellite-based-hyperspectral-imagery-for-mineral-exploration-in-rugged-terrain/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251209T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251209T163000
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260204T042153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T042153Z
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Computation & Data Initiative
DESCRIPTION:A TAP Lectureship presented by Dalya Baron
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-computation-data-initiative/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Mathematics,Space & Astronomy,STEM Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251208T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260204T042253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T042253Z
UID:10000632-1765186200-1765189800@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Evaluating the Habitability of Basaltic Volcanic Environments in Iceland as an Analog for Potential Life on Mars
DESCRIPTION:Final Ph.D. Defense presented by Nathan Hadland
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-evaluating-the-habitability-of-basaltic-volcanic-environments-in-iceland-as-an-analog-for-potential-life-on-mars/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences,Space & Astronomy,STEM Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250805T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260205T025252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T025252Z
UID:10004702-1754384400-1754388000@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Geophysical Evolution of Sputnik Basin on Pluto
DESCRIPTION:Final Ph.D. Defense presented by Samantha Moruzzi \nPh.D. in Planetary Sciences
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-geophysical-evolution-of-sputnik-basin-on-pluto/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy,STEM Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250121T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250121T164500
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260210T174558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T174558Z
UID:10013836-1737474300-1737477900@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: LPL Colloquium - Venus' Climate History and Connections to Recent Spacecraft Data
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Dr. Michael Way\nPhysical Scientist\nNASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies \nIn recent years a great deal of work has appeared related to better quantifying Venus’ evolutionary path from Magma Ocean to present day Hell House world. We will present the latest results on these evolutionary histories and discuss recent work reanalyzing the Pioneer Venus in-situ neutral mass spectrometer data. The latter is one of the few in-situ atmospheric measurements of Venus\, whose results have direct implications for constraining Venus’ climate history\, and providing temporal data to be compared with the upcoming Venus DAVINCI mission to launch in 2030. \nHost: Dr. Tyler Robinson
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-lpl-colloquium-venus-climate-history-and-connections-to-recent-spacecraft-data/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241203T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241203T164500
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260225T131005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T131005Z
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: LPL Colloquium - Dr. Carlos Vargas
DESCRIPTION:Presented by  Dr. Carlos Vargas\n\n\n\nAssistant Professor & Assistant Astronomer\nDepartment of Astronomy\, Steward Observatory\nUniversity of Arizona \n\nWhen\n\n3:45 – 4:45 p.m.\, Dec. 3\, 2024\n\n\n\nWhere\nKuiper 308 and Zoom
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-lpl-colloquium-dr-carlos-vargas/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy,STEM Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260225T053200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T053200Z
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: LPL Evening Lecture - Dr. Angela Marusiak
DESCRIPTION:What’s shaking on the Moon? What we can learn from earthquakes on the Moon \nOver 50 years ago\, Apollo astronauts installed the first extraterrestrial seismometers on the lunar surface. These instruments recorded thousands of moonquakes (earthquakes on the Moon). Now\, we’re heading back to Moon with modern seismometers as part of the Artemis missions. Here I discuss what we learned from Apollo\, what we can learn from Artemis\, the implications for future exploration\, and how the University of Arizona is involved. \n\nAssistant Research Professor Angela Marusiak studies how seismology and seismic instrumentation can be used to explore bodies in our solar system. Dr. Marusiak is on the team that is building seismometers for the Artemis III Lunar Environment Monitoring Station (LEMS) suite. LEMS is a compact\, autonomous seismometer suite that will be deployed by the Artemis astronauts. LEMS will conduct continuous\, long-term monitoring of the seismic environment\, namely ground motion from moonquakes\, in the lunar south polar region. It will characterize the regional structure of the Moon’s crust and mantle\, which will add valuable information to lunar formation and evolution models. LEMS is one of two Artemis III instruments that have LPL faculty connections. Dr. Marusiak was a member of the NASA Mars InSight Lander team focused on detecting deep structure\, including the size of the martian core. Her objective as a member of NASA’s Dragonfly mission to explore Saturn’s moon\, Titan\, is to learn how clathrates may alter the internal structure and seismic response of Titan. \nRegister for Zoom webinar \nLearn more about Assistant Research Professor Angela Marusiak. \nFor more information\, visit the LPL Evening Lecture Series page. \n\nWhen\n\n7 – 8 p.m.\, Nov. 20\, 2024\n\n\n\nWhere\nKuiper Space Sciences\, Room 308 and Zoom
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-lpl-evening-lecture-dr-angela-marusiak/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy,STEM Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241119T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241119T164500
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260225T053421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T053421Z
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: LPL Colloquium - Dr. Franck Montmessin
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Franck Montmessin\n\n\n\nResearch Officer\nLaboratoire Atmospheres\, Milieux\, Observations Spatiales\nInstitut Pierre-Simon Laplace \nHost: Dr. Tyler Robinson \n\nWhen\n\n3:45 – 4:45 p.m.\, Nov. 19\, 2024\n\n\n\nWhere\nKuiper Space Sciences 308 and Zoom
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-lpl-colloquium-dr-franck-montmessin/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy,STEM Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241112T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241112T164500
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260225T032547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T032547Z
UID:10029597-1731426300-1731429900@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: LPL Colloquium - Dr. Alfred McEwen
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Dr. Alfred McEwen \n\nRegents Professor\nLunar and Planetary Laboratory\nUniversity of Arizona \nHost: Dr. Daniella DellaGiustina \n\nWhen\n\n3:45 – 4:45 p.m.\, Nov. 12\, 2024\n\n\n\nWhere\nKuiper 308 and Zoom
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-lpl-colloquium-dr-alfred-mcewen/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy,STEM Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241029T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241029T164500
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260225T022418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T022418Z
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: LPL Colloquium - Dr. Katherine de Kleer
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Dr. Katherine de Kleer\n\n\n\nAssistant Professor\nPlanetary Science and Astronomy\nCalifornia Institute of Technology \n\nWhen\n\n3:45 – 4:45 p.m.\, Oct. 29\, 2024\n\n\n\nWhere\nKuiper 308 and Zoom\n\n 
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-lpl-colloquium-dr-katherine-de-kleer/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy,STEM Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260225T030514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T030514Z
UID:10029437-1729105200-1729108800@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: LPL Evening Lecture Series - Lunar Time Machine: Traveling Back to the Earliest Days of Our Nearest Neighbor
DESCRIPTION:Today the Earth’s Moon is a relatively quiet place\, but it wasn’t always that way. The Moon was born in a giant impact\, spent its early years as a molten ball of magma\, slowly crystallized\, turned inside-out\, was bombarded by giant impacts\, and then had vast swaths of terrain flooded by volcanic eruptions. We will explore the Moon’s earliest history as revealed by data from orbiters\, landers and astronauts\, and then see how the next wave of exploration by Artemis astronauts will add to the story. \nPresented by Dr. Jeffrey Andrews-Hanna\nAssociate Professor \n\nAssociate Professor Jeff Andrews-Hanna researches the processes acting on the surfaces and interiors of the solid-surface planets and moons in our solar system. He is interested in geodynamic\, tectonic\, magmatic\, hydrologic\, and climatic processes\, at scales ranging from local to global and combines the analysis of gravity\, topography\, and other remote sensing datasets with numerical modeling. Current research interests include terrestrial planet tectonics\, volcanism\, impact basins\, and hydrology; with projects on the Moon\, Mars\, Venus\, and Pluto. \nDr. Andrews-Hanna was a co-investigator on the NASA Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission (2012-2016)\, which had the objective of mapping the Moon’s gravitational field. Read about some of Jeff’s research and about how the Moon turned itself inside out. \nRegister for Zoom webinar \nLearn more about Dr. Jeffrey Andrews-Hanna. \nFor more information\, visit the LPL Evening Lecture Series page. \n\nWhen\n\n7 – 8 p.m.\, Oct. 16\, 2024\n\n\n\nWhere\nKuiper Space Sciences\, Room 308 and Zoom
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-lpl-evening-lecture-series-lunar-time-machine-traveling-back-to-the-earliest-days-of-our-nearest-neighbor/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy,STEM Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260225T015744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T015744Z
UID:10028612-1727874000-1727884800@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Final Ph.D. Defense - Evolutionary Landscapes and Resurfacing Processes of Planetary Surface
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mackenzie Mills\nDepartment of Planetary Sciences\n\n\n\nWhen \n\n\n1 – 4 p.m.\, Oct. 2\, 2024\n\n\n\nWhere \nKuiper 309 and Zoom
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-final-ph-d-defense-evolutionary-landscapes-and-resurfacing-processes-of-planetary-surface/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy,STEM Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241001T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241001T164500
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260224T234336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T234336Z
UID:10027223-1727797500-1727801100@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: LPL Colloquium - Carson Fuls
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Carson Fuls\n\n\n\nDirector\, Catalina Sky Survey \n\n\nWhen\n\n3:45 – 4:45 p.m.\, Oct. 1\, 2024\n\n\n\nWhere\nKuiper 308 and Zoom
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-lpl-colloquium-carson-fuls/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy,STEM Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260224T223412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T223412Z
UID:10026597-1726686000-1726689600@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: LPL Evening Lecture - New Insights From Old Lunar Samples
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jessica Barnes\nAssistant Professor \nAssistant Professor Jessica Barnes seeks to understand the origin and evolution of volatiles in the Solar System by using a combination of nano and microanalytical techniques in the Kuiper-Arizona Laboratory for Astromaterials Analysis to study mineralogy\, geochemistry\, isotopes and petrological histories of a wide range of extraterrestrial materials. \nDr. Barnes is principal investigator of a project under the umbrella of Apollo Next-Generation Sample Analysis program to study preserved lunar sample 71036 in comparison with basalts of similar bulk chemistries that have been stored at room temperature\, in an effort to unravel the history of volatile loss on the Moon. Other ongoing projects include investigating the petrology of igneous lunar samples\, coordinated microanalysis of meteorites to investigate the evolution of water in the Martian crust\, and studies aimed at assessing the inventories and origins of volatiles on primitive chondritic and achondritic asteroids\, including the study of samples recently returned from asteroid Bennu by the OSIRIS-REx space mission. In 2019\, Nature magazine named Dr. Barnes as one of five researchers shaking up lunar exploration. In 2020\, Dr. Barnes received a NASA Planetary Science Early Career Award and in 2023\, she won the Nier Prize from the Meteoritical Society. \nRegister for Zoom webinar \nLearn more about Dr. Jessica Barnes. \nFor more information\, visit the LPL Evening Lecture Series page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen\n\n7 – 8 p.m.\, Sept. 18\, 2024\n\n\n\nWhere\nKuiper Space Sciences\, Room 308 and Zoom
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-lpl-evening-lecture-new-insights-from-old-lunar-samples/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy,STEM Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240917T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260224T223625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T223625Z
UID:10026639-1726601400-1726605000@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Space Drafts - Cosmic Inflation: What Is It and Does It Fix the Big Bang?
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Kevin Hainline\, Steward research professor\, JADES-GS-z14-0: Updates from the Beginning of Time \n\n\n\nJoe Adamo\, Steward grad student\, Cosmic Inflation: What is it\, and does it fix the Big Bang? \nYou won’t want to miss four months of astronomical news updates from Steward postdoc Danny Krolikowski. \nYou can find us outside on the patio at Borderlands Brewing Company (119 E. Toole Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ) on September 17 at 7:30pm. In case you can’t join us in person\, we’ll also be livestreaming at bit.ly/SpaceDrafts99. \nIf you happen to be on Facebook\, it would be very helpful if you could send us an RSVP here.\nYou can follow our future events on our Facebook page and/or on Twitter/X@Space_Drafts. \n\nWhen\n\n7:30 – 8:30 p.m.\, Sept. 17\, 2024\n\n\n\nWhere\nBorderlands Brewing Co.\, 119 E. Toole Ave.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-space-drafts-cosmic-inflation-what-is-it-and-does-it-fix-the-big-bang/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy,STEM Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240917T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240917T164500
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260224T223626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T223626Z
UID:10026640-1726587900-1726591500@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: LPL Colloquium - International Observe the Moon Night: Celebrating 15 Years of Effective Science Public Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Sanlyn Buxner\n\n\n\nSenior Scientist\nSenior Education and Communication Specialist\nPlanetary Science Institute \n  \nInternational Observe the Moon Night is a yearly event that invites observers around the world to learn about lunar science and exploration\, make celestial observations\, and honor cultural and personal connections to the Moon. Celebrating its 15th year\, the event is being held on Saturday\, September 14th. Individuals can attend or host virtual or in-person events or observe with their family\, friends\, or on their own. Organizations can host public or private events. Everyone can register their participation and be added to the map of lunar observers that span all seven continents. I will discuss the origin and history and share its evolution to become a highly anticipated and widely celebrated event across the globe as a case study of effective public engagement. You can learn more about International Observe the Moon Night on its website: moon.nasa.gov/observe. \nHost: Steve Kortenkamp \n\n\nWhen\n\n3:45 – 4:45 p.m.\, Sept. 17\, 2024\n\n\n\nWhere\nKuiper 308 and Zoom
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-lpl-colloquium-international-observe-the-moon-night-celebrating-15-years-of-effective-science-public-engagement/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy,STEM Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260223T230132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T230132Z
UID:10023810-1713790800-1713798000@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Geophysical Measurement and Monitoring of Planetary Rock Glacier Surface Processes
DESCRIPTION:Final Ph.D. Defense presented by Tyler Meng \nKuiper 309 and Zoom
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-geophysical-measurement-and-monitoring-of-planetary-rock-glacier-surface-processes/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy,STEM Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240403T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260223T223325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T022314Z
UID:10023456-1712152800-1712160000@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: From Planet-forming Disks to Exoplanets - Reconstructing the Paths to Habitable Worlds
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Professor Leon and Pauline Blitzer Award \nin the Teaching of Physics and Related Sciences \nHow did our Solar System and other planetary systems form? Which systems are most likely to host habitable worlds? These are critical questions as we plan for missions capable of detecting Earth analogues and search for atmospheric signatures of life. I will discuss how linking multi-wavelength observations of disks around young stars and exoplanet demographics sheds light on these questions. First\, I will present evidence for a dominant mechanism to form giant planets. Then\, I will discuss an ongoing effort to establish how the most common planets\, sub-Neptunes and super-Earths\, form. I will conclude by exploring how upcoming telescopic observations will advance these studies and their role in reconstructing the paths to habitable worlds. \nKuiper Space Sciences\, Room 308 and Zoom \n 
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-from-planet-forming-disks-to-exoplanets-reconstructing-the-paths-to-habitable-worlds/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy,STEM Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240402T154500
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DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: LPL Colloquium - Searching for a New Paradigm of Binary-Disk Interaction
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Diego Munoz\nAssistant Professor\nNorthern Arizona University \nIn the last five years\, there has been a renewed interest in the classic problem of binary-disk interaction\, where two point masses interact with a surrounding accretion disk. This process influences binary growth rate\, angular momentum exchange\, and orbital element evolution. Despite advancements in computational models\, certain aspects of this decades-old problem remain unclear. Recent findings challenge the established idea that binaries contract; instead\, they might expand due to binary-gas coupling. This surprising new behavior has important implications for the formation of stellar binaries\, the formation of circumbinary planets\, and even the evolution of massive black hole binaries and their gravitational wave signatures. I this talk\, I will focus on the ‘outward migration’ conundrum and reevaluate other established beliefs. I will discuss why this unexpected effect went unnoticed for 30 years\, and explore what potential physical processes may still ensure the inward migration of binaries. \nKuiper Space Sciences 308 and Zoom
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-lpl-colloquium-searching-for-a-new-paradigm-of-binary-disk-interaction/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy,STEM Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240227T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240227T164500
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260223T032201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T032201Z
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: LPL Colloquium - Roving through the Air on Titan with Dragonfly
DESCRIPTION:Presented by \nDr. Jason Barnes\nProfessor of Physics\nDeputy Principal Investigator\, Dragonfly mission\nUniversity of Idaho \nRoving through the Air on Titan with Dragonfly \nThe Dragonfly mission will land a robotic octocopter on Saturn’s moon Titan in 2034 to study its prebiotic chemistry\, constrain its habitability\, and search for potential chemical biosignatures.  Taking advantage of Titan’s low gravity and thick air\, Dragonfly will aerially traverse to over twenty distinct landing sites on dune\, interdune\, and icy crater terrains.  On the ground at those sites we will employ our four scientific instruments:  a mass spectrometer\, a gamma-ray/neutron spectrometer\, seven cameras\, and a geophysical and meteorological suite. \nWe seek to determine how far organic chemistry has progressed\, to ground-truth the global methane meteorological cycle\, to measure the modes and rates of surface geologic processes\, to constrain when and where water and organics might have mixed\, and to look for evidence that either water- or hydrocarbon-based life may have existed on Titan.  The engineering design is presently being finalized to begin hardware fabrication ahead of our launch period that opens on 2028 July 5. \nMore about Dr. Barnes
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-lpl-colloquium-roving-through-the-air-on-titan-with-dragonfly/
LOCATION:The University of Arizona\, Gerard P. Kuiper Space Sciences Building\, 1629 E. University Blvd. P.O. Box 210092\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721-0092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240220T203000
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Space Drafts -
DESCRIPTION:Aafaque Khan\, Steward Observatory\, A Trial by Sun’s Fire: Designing a Telescope to Study the Solar Atmosphere with India’s First Solar Space Observatory \nManisha Shrestha\, Steward Observatory\, Fireworks in the Sky: a tale of one of the most energetic explosions in our universe \nWe’ll be outside on the patio at Borderlands Brewing Company (119 E. Toole Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ) on January 20 at 7:30pm. In case you can’t join us in person\, we’ll also be livestreaming at bit.ly/SpaceDrafts95. \nIf you happen to be on Facebook\, it would be very helpful if you could send us an RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/236547306107230/ .\nYou can follow our future events on our Facebook page and/or on Twitter@Space_Drafts.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-space-drafts/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240219T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240219T163000
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260223T033032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T033032Z
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: TAP Colloquium - Climate Regimes Across the Habitable Zones of Dim Stars
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Ana H. Lobo\nPlanetary Climate Scientist\nUC Irvine \nIn the race to detect life beyond the Solar System\, rocky M- and K-dwarf planets are increasingly observable and offer exciting prospects. Climate studies of these planets often assume an ocean-covered world. However\, M-dwarf habitable zone planets may struggle to acquire and retain water throughout their lifetimes due to enhanced heating and high-energy radiation during early stellar evolution\, and persistent stellar flares\, such that water-limited land planets may be especially common. Land planets can have uniquely diverse climates\, with large temperature gradients. Our recent work shows that\, unlike aquaplanets\, they can be in a “terminator habitability” climate regime. With scorching dayside and freezing nightside temperatures\, their habitable surface areas are confined to the terminator. These results\, combined with observational advantages for arid planets\, indicate that land planets will be attractive candidates for early detections of habitability. In this talk\, we will take a tour of the M- and K-dwarf habitable zones to explore the climates of aquaplanets and land planets\, and their prospects for near-future climate characterization and habitability. \nMore about Dr. Lobo
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-tap-colloquium-climate-regimes-across-the-habitable-zones-of-dim-stars/
LOCATION:The University of Arizona\, Gerard P. Kuiper Space Sciences Building\, 1629 E. University Blvd. P.O. Box 210092\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721-0092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Exploring Hazardous Asteroids with the OSIRIS Spacecraft
DESCRIPTION:The Origins\, Spectral Interpretation\, Resource Identification\, and Security-Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft mission characterized and collected a sample from asteroid (101955) Bennu. After the OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Capsule is released to Earth’s surface in 2023\, the spacecraft will divert into a new orbit that encounters asteroid (99942) Apophis in 2029\, enabling a second mission with the same unique capabilities: OSIRIS–Apophis Explorer (APEX). On April 13\, 2029\, the 340-m-diameter Apophis flies within ~32\,000 km of Earth’s surface\, <1/10th the lunar distance. Apophis will be the largest object to approach Earth this closely in recorded history. This rare planetary encounter will alter Apophis’ orbit\, subject it to tidal forces that change its spin state and may seismically disturb its surface. APEX will distantly observe Apophis during its Earth encounter and capture its evolution in real-time\, revealing the consequences of an asteroid undergoing tidal disturbance by a major planet. The spacecraft’s instrument suite will subsequently provide high-resolution data of a “stony” asteroid—advancing knowledge of these objects and their connection to meteorites. Near the mission’s end\, APEX will perform Regolith Excavation by S/C Thrusters; a technique demonstrated at Bennu. Observations during and after excavation will provide insight into the material properties of stony asteroids. Furthermore\, Apophis’ material and structure have critical implications for planetary defense. \n\nThis event is free and open to the public. All lectures will take place in the University of Arizona Kuiper Space Sciences Lecture Hall\, room 308 and livestream via Zoom. \nThe Kuiper building is located at 1629 E. University Blvd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Parking in university surface parking lots is free after 5 p.m. Please be careful not to park in service or reserved spaces. Parking in the Cherry Avenue Garage is available after 5 p.m. at a cost of $1.00 per hour. \nRegister for Zoom webinar. \nLearn more about Dr. Dani DellaGiustina. \nFor more information\, visit the LPL Evening Lecture Series page.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-exploring-hazardous-asteroids-with-the-osiris-spacecraft/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T205901Z
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Solar Energetic Particle Acceleration and Transport at the Curved and Evolving Shock Driven by Coronal Mass Ejections
DESCRIPTION:Final Ph.D. Defense presented by Xiaohang Chen \nKuiper 309 and Zoom
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-solar-energetic-particle-acceleration-and-transport-at-the-curved-and-evolving-shock-driven-by-coronal-mass-ejections/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260222T210748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T210748Z
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Astronomical Data Analysis Software & Systems XXXIII
DESCRIPTION:The Astronomical Data Analysis Software and Systems (ADASS) conference will be held IN PERSON this year\, hosted by the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory of the University of Arizona\, NOIRLab\, Steward Observatory\, and the Planetary Science Institute. \nNovember 5 – 9 \nREGISTER \nADASS provides a forum for scientists and programmers concerned with algorithms\, software\, and software systems employed in the acquisition\, reduction\, analysis\, and dissemination of astronomical and planetary science data. An important element of the program is to foster communication between developers and users with a range of expertise in the production and use of software and systems. The program consists of invited talks\, contributed oral and poster papers\, tutorials\, user group meetings\, and special interest group meetings (collectively “Birds of a Feather” meetings). ADASS is known for its many fruitful community discussions during coffee breaks and after hours.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-astronomical-data-analysis-software-systems-xxxiii/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Conference,Professional Development,Space & Astronomy,STEM Professionals,Technology & Computer Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260222T211131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T211131Z
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Saturn's Upper Atmosphere in the Ultraviolet - Temperature and Compositional Trends from Cassini UVIS with Implications for Energy Balance and Dynamics
DESCRIPTION:Final Ph.D. Defense presented by Zarah Brown \nKuiper 309 and Zoom
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-saturns-upper-atmosphere-in-the-ultraviolet-temperature-and-compositional-trends-from-cassini-uvis-with-implications-for-energy-balance-and-dynamics/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231031T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231031T164500
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260222T040211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T040211Z
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Exploring Exoplanet Demographics with Kepler\, TESS\, and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Exoplanet surveys have been spectacularly successful in identifying thousands of planets with breathtaking diversity. These discoveries help place the Solar System in context and inform our understanding of how planets form and evolve. Finding large numbers of planets also enables statistical studies of the exoplanet population\, through which we can uncover which types of planets are more common than others and find correlations between planet abundance and the properties of stars. Exoplanet demographic studies are key for constraining planet formation and evolution theories. I will highlight contributions to the field of demographics\, from large and small planet populations with Kepler and its implications for the search for other Earths\, to the exciting potential of TESS to significantly expand our understanding of planet populations around more diverse stellar samples than were possible before. Finally\, I will identify a set of important open questions that remain to be answered and outline future goals to push the field of demographics to new frontiers. \nLearn more about Dr. Kunimoto. \nKuiper 308
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-exploring-exoplanet-demographics-with-kepler-tess-and-beyond/
LOCATION:The University of Arizona\, Gerard P. Kuiper Space Sciences Building\, 1629 E. University Blvd. P.O. Box 210092\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721-0092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230913T200000
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona:  LPL Evening Lecture - Relics of a Time Long Past: Deciphering the Origins of Our Planetary System Through Analysis of Returned Samples
DESCRIPTION:Our solar system formed from a spinning cloud of gas and dust some 4.5 billion years ago. Our understanding of this early solar nebula has largely been developed through the decades-long study of meteorites\, rocks from asteroids that hurtled through space before eventually arriving on Earth. Asteroids are remnants of the earliest days of our solar system\, representing our most primitive solar system building blocks. However\, we lack an understanding of which asteroids meteorites derive from\, meaning we lose important context for deciphering the origins of our solar system. This September\, NASA will\, for the first time in its history\, return a piece of an asteroid. Led by the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory\, the OSIRIS-REx mission will return ≥60 g of carbonaceous asteroid Bennu. In my public evening lecture\, I will provide an overview of meteorites and what they tell us about the solar system as well as an overview of this transformative mission\, the plan for sample analysis\, and what we hope to learn about our origins by measuring the returned samples. \n\nThis event is free and open to the public. \nAll lectures will take place in the University of Arizona Kuiper Space Sciences Lecture Hall room 308 and livestream via Zoom. The building is located at 1629 E. University Blvd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Parking in university surface parking lots is free after 5 p.m. Please be careful not to park in service or reserved spaces. Parking in the Cherry Avenue Garage is available after 5 p.m. at a cost of $1.00 per hour. \nRegister for Zoom webinar. \nLearn more about Professor Tom Zega. \nFor more information\, visit the LPL Evening Lecture Series page.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-lpl-evening-lecture-relics-of-a-time-long-past-deciphering-the-origins-of-our-planetary-system-through-analysis-of-returned-samples/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230905T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230905T164500
DTSTAMP:20260507T233332
CREATED:20260222T020537Z
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: LPL Colloquium - The Decades of Venus
DESCRIPTION:Venus is so hot right now. Literally\, it has the hottest surface on average in the Solar System. Figuratively\, it is “heating up” in popularity after the selection of three new missions by NASA and ESA—and the discovery of (candidate) Venus-analogue exoplanets. In this talk\, I will bring you despair and hope. On the despair side\, our profound ignorance about Venus belies any claim to understand rocky planet evolution in general. However\, we can dare to dream that we will answer our most pressing questions in the next few decades. \nPresented by Dr. Joseph O’Rourke\nAssistant Professor\, School of Earth and Space Exploration\nArizona State University \nLearn more about Dr. O’Rourke. \nLocation: Kuiper 308
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-lpl-colloquium-the-decades-of-venus/
LOCATION:The University of Arizona\, Gerard P. Kuiper Space Sciences Building\, 1629 E. University Blvd. P.O. Box 210092\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721-0092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy
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