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Listserv Archive

Below are all the messages sent by the GeoPRISMS Listserv system, indexed by date with the most recent listserv notice first. There may be a delay of up to 24 hours between a listserv notice being sent and its appearance in this archive. If you cannot find a given notice in this archive, you can contact the GeoPRISMS Office.
    

IODP Mini-Workshop at the AGU Fall Meeting

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IODP Drilling to Basement in the Aleutian Basin: What can we learn from the Sedimentary Section?

When: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 – 6:00PM – 9:00PM

Where: Marriott Marquis (780 Mission Street), Room Sierra E

Conveners: Bob Stern (UT Dallas), Dave Scholl, Ginger Barth, Dan Scheirer (USGS)

This meeting is being convened to discuss pre-proposal IODP 825-Pre (Establishing the Age and Origin of the Aleutian Basin, Bering Sea). The proposal plans to explore the tectonic development of the Aleutian Basin by drilling into one of the central ridges of the Vitus Arch and sample, determine ages, and further characterize the nature of Aleutian Basin basement rocks. Sampling the Aleutian Basin seafloor requires drilling through ~1 km of sediment, which is expected to range back to at least Oligocene time, and probably older. These sediments provide a wide range of rich research opportunities — such as a continuous high-latitude climate record extending back to early Cenozoic time, diagenesis of silica-rich sediments, methane hydrates, etc.

We invite scientists who are interested in these studies to attend the mini-workshop and to discuss ideas and potential collaborations. Attendance is free. Food will be provided.

For further information, please contact Robert Stern (University of Texas at Dallas, rjstern@utdallas.edu)
http://usssp-iodp.org/workshop/aleutian-basin/

GeoPRISMS AGU Townhall Meeting and Community / Student Forum

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GeoPRISMS AGU Townhall Meeting and Community / Student Forum

When: AGU Fall Meeting 2013 – Monday, December 3, 6:00 PM

Where: Westin Market Street Hotel, Franciscan Rm 3 – 50 Third St., (between Mission and Market)

Come hear updates about

– The GeoPRISMS Program (Peter van Keken, Bilal Haq)
– The Community Seismic Experiment in the GeoPRISMS ENAM Focus Area (Harm van Avendonk)
– The MARGINS Mini-Lessons Project (Julia Morgan)
– Ongoing GeoPRISMS research from student presenters
Read more →

The ExTerra White Paper Draft is now available

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                    Dear GeoPRISMS Community

Following on the successful ExTerra 2013 workshop prior to this summer’s Goldschmidt conference, we have updated the ExTerra white paper. You can find the white paper draft on our website: http://www.geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com/scd/exterra.html . We are working to finalize the white paper this month and would appreciate any comments you might have before the AGU meeting, ideally by December 9.

GeoPRISMS is having a Town Hall meeting at AGU on Monday evening, December 9 from 6-9 pm in the Franciscan Ballroom of the Westin Market Street Hotel (http://www.geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com/agu-townhall.html). We would like to encourage all of you interested in ExTerra to come to this town hall meeting as a way to get together with each other and also to find out more about what’s happening with GeoPRISMS.

Thank you

The GeoPRISMS Office,

Maureen Feineman (mdf12@psu.edu)
Sarah Penniston-Dorland (sarahpd@umd.edu)


www.geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com

Faculty Positions, Postdoctoral and Graduate Fellowships

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1)    Marine Science Faculty Positions – Coastal Carolina University
2)    Faculty Position in Experimental Earth Science – Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences and the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University
3)    Assistant Professor, Tenure Track in Geophysics – California State University, Fresno
4)    Postdoctoral Fellowship and Graduate Fellowship – University of Rhode Island / Smithsonian

PLEASE NOTE, NEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS (USUALLY) WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE GeoPRISMS LISTSERV ON THE 1st AND 15th OF EACH MONTH.

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1)    Marine Science Faculty Positions – Coastal Carolina University

•    Tenure-Track Position: Assistant Professor of Marine Science

The Department of Marine Science at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Marine Science with a specialization in Coastal or Marine Geology. The appointment will be effective August 2014. We seek a highly motivated individual with a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education that embraces the teacher scholar model and provides active learning experiences in the classroom as well as in field and research opportunities.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Marine Science or related field. Applicants with expertise in any sub-discipline of Marine Geology are invited to apply, although specializations in sediment transport, physical/numerical modeling, geomorphology or coastal geology are particularly encouraged. This position will be expected to teach introductory and upper division courses in the undergraduate Marine Science program and develop a viable externally funded research program in their specialty actively involving undergraduate and graduate students. Prior experience with distance learning would be beneficial.
Marine Science is one of the largest undergraduate departments within CCU and is committed to collaborative, interdisciplinary research and education. The Burroughs and Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies and the School of Coastal and Marine System Science maintains a broad array of instrumentation and support staff well equipped for broad pursuits especially in geophysical seafloor and sub-bottom mapping, hydrodynamic observation and modeling, hydrogeology, and water quality analysis.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located just nine miles from the Atlantic coast resort of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. CCU enrolls more than 9,400 students from 45 states and 56 nations. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate and selective master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services and a Ph.D. degree in Coastal & Marine System Science.
Candidates should submit a letter of application, a current CV, copies of all transcripts, and a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests electronically at: http://jobs.coastal.edu. Review of applications will begin December 18, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

•    Tenure-Track Position: Assistant/Association Professor of Coastal & Marine Systems Science

The School of Coastal and Marine Systems Science (SCMSS) at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant/Associate Professor of Coastal and Marine Systems Science. Appointment will begin August 2014.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field. The successful candidate will develop a sustained externally funded research program in their individual focus area, partner cooperatively on interdisciplinary teams within the new School (http://www.coastal.edu/scmss/) and provide instruction and supervision of masters and doctoral students. Applicants are sought with research and graduate interests in coastal and marine systems with preference for individuals that will contribute to and complement existing strengths of the School. Professionals with expertise in coastal engineering are also eligible to apply. Prior experience with distance learning would be beneficial.
The SCMSS houses the Center for Marine and Wetland Studies (http://bcmw.coastal.edu/), Waccamaw Watershed Academy, Environmental Quality Laboratory and related graduate programs. The School maintains a broad array of instrumentation and support staff well equipped for broad pursuits especially in geophysical seafloor and sub-bottom mapping, hydrodynamic observation and modeling, hydrogeology, and microbial and water quality analyses. A new 54′ research vessel is coming on line soon.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located just nine miles from the Atlantic coast resort of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Coastal enrolls more than 9,400 students from 45 states and 56 nations. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate and selective master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services and a Ph.D. degree in Marine Science.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research interest and contact information for at least three professional references, electronically at http://jobs.coastal.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

•    Lecturer Position: Department of Marine Science

Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a Lecturer position in the Department of Marine Science. This position is a nine-month appointment with benefits and will begin August 2014. The Department of Marine Science is committed to collaborative, interdisciplinary education and research and seeks a highly motivated individual with a commitment to undergraduate teaching.
Applicants must have a M.S. or Ph.D. in Marine Science or a related marine field. The lecturer position may teach introductory marine science laboratory courses and may assist with the coordination of those courses and supervision of graduate teaching assistants. Additional teaching responsibilities may include a combination of introductory lectures and upper level laboratories in the marine science core. Preference will be given to applicants qualified to teach introductory and upper level marine biology or marine geology courses and laboratories. Further information about Coastal Carolina University and Marine Science can be found at http://jobs.coastal.edu/marine. Prior experience with distance learning (including laboratory) would be beneficial.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located just nine miles from the Atlantic coast resort of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Coastal enrolls more than 9,400 students from 45 states and 56 nations. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate and selective master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services and a Ph.D. degree in Marine Science.
Candidates should submit a letter of application, a current CV, unofficial transcript, and a statement of teaching philosophy electronically at: http://jobs.coastal.edu. Review of applications will begin December 18, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.
Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

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2)    Faculty Position in Experimental Earth Science – Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences and the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences seeks applicants for a faculty position in Experimental Earth Science, at any rank from tenure-track assistant professor through full professor with tenure. We seek candidates who apply experimental laboratory approaches to the understanding of natural processes. We are open to a broad set of research topics relating to the application of chemical thermodynamics and reaction kinetics over a wide range of temperature and pressure, from the Earth’s crust to its deep interior. Examples of appropriate subjects include experimental igneous/metamorphic petrology, fluid-rock interaction, hydrothermal systems, geochemical environment of the early Earth, origins of life, natural resources, hydrocarbon reactions at elevated temperatures and pressures, chemical and physical volcanology. The successful candidate will be expected to teach foundational courses that support the discipline.
Minimum requirements are demonstrated scientific creativity and potential to build and sustain an innovative research program, a Ph.D. in a geoscience-related field, and capability to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels. The review of applications will begin December 2, 2013, and continue until the position is filled. For more information and to apply for this position, please visit our online site at: academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58478
Questions can be addressed to Steven Goldstein (steveg@ldeo.columbia.edu), chair of the search committee.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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3)    Assistant Professor, Tenure Track in Geophysics – California State University, Fresno

We seek a Geophysicist to contribute to the geology degree programs, and complement existing strengths in tectonics, paleomagnetism, structural geology, petrology, sedimentary geology, engineering geology, geomorphology, paleoclimatology, and hydrogeology.  Incumbent is expected to develop a research program involving undergrad and Master’s level grad students. Teaching responsibilities at the lower division level may include introductory geology, and at the upper division level, the candidate will be expected to teach Geophysics. Other upper division or graduate level courses will depend on the candidate’s field of expertise. Requirements: Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Geology, Geophysics, or related Earth Sciences field. Qualifying degrees must be from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Must demonstrate excellence in research and scholarly activities, and demonstrate the ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students. Application materials must be on file by 1/13/14. For more info and to apply, visit http://apptrkr.com/407855.

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4)    Postdoctoral Fellowship and Graduate Fellowship – University of Rhode Island / Smithsonian

We are seeking candidates to join our research team and work collaboratively on an NSF-GeoPRISMS funded project to explore the influences of water, oxygen fugacity, and composition on calc-alkaline differentiation, with a focus on the Alaska-Aleutian Arc. Two opportunities are available:

(1) Graduate Research Fellowship in Geochemistry. We are currently seeking a PhD student to participate in a multi-disciplinary study of magmatic oxidation state and its relationship to calc-alkaline differentiation and formation of continental crust in the Aleutian arc, with emphasis on the records preserved by natural lavas and melt inclusions. Funding is available for a minimum of three years of study toward a PhD in oceanography at the University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Oceanography, with joint work to be done at the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.  The student will be jointly mentored by Drs. Katherine Kelley (URI/GSO) and Elizabeth Cottrell (NMNH/Smithsonian). The student will have the opportunity to develop skills and new techniques in microanalytics (XANES, LAICPMS, EMP, FTIR), providing a broad education and research base in petrology/geochemistry. Graduate applications for URI/GSO are on-line at http://www.gso.uri.edu/academics/apply and applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by 15 January, 2014. Applicants attending AGU in 2013 are encouraged to contact Dr. Kelley at kelley@gso.uri.edu to arrange an in-person interview.

(2) Postdoctoral fellowship in experimental petrology based in the Department of Mineral Sciences at the Smithsonian Institution – National Museum of Natural History (NMNH).  Two years of support are available. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the team on all aspects of the project with primary responsibility for carrying out an experimental program related to calc-alkaline differentiation at moderate pressures (~2 kb) using Mo-Hf-C alloy cold-seal pressure vessels. The postdoc will also have the opportunity to develop skills in microanalytics (XANES, LAICPMS, EMP, FTIR). Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, graduate transcript (unofficial transcripts accepted), and the names and email addresses of three references to Liz Cottrell at CottrellE@si.edu. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter the date by which they anticipate having their doctoral degree conferred. Review of applications will begin on January 30th but individuals attending AGU in 2013 are encouraged to contact us in advance to arrange a meeting. The Smithsonian is an equal opportunity employer.

GeoPRISMS Newsletter Available: Fall 2013

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The Fall 2013 Newsletter (#31) is now available on-line:
http://www.geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com/newsletters.html

Highlights of this edition include:

– Messages from the Outgoing and Incoming GeoPRISMS Chairs
– New Zealand Planning Workshop Report
– ExTerra Workshop at Goldschmidt 2013 Report
– The Cascadia Initiative Deployment Cruises Field Blog
– GeoPRISMS Data Portal Status Report
– Education & Outreach Update – MARGINS Mini-Lessons
– Spring 2013 GSOC Highlights
– GeoPRISMS at AGU (including AGU Mini-Workshops, Townhall, and AGU Special Sessions)

Due to reductions in funding, the Fall 2013 GeoPRISMS Newsletter is being distributed in electronic format only, so please download your copy now.  However, we will have a few print copies to give away at AGU. The Spring 2014 issue will be distributed in print copy and electronic format as usual.

The GeoPRISMS Office
www.geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com

Questions: info@geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com

Faculty Positions, Staff Scientist Position, Postdoctoral and Graduate Fellowships

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1)    Faculty Positions in Exploration Geophysics, Sedimentary Geology, and Geodynamics – University of Houston
2)    Staff Scientist Position in Geophysics – Carnegie Institution DTM
3)    Postdoctoral and Graduate Fellowships – Smithsonian Institution
PLEASE NOTE, NEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS (USUALLY) WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE GeoPRISMS LISTSERV ON THE 1st AND 15th OF EACH MONTH.
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1)    Faculty Positions in Exploration Geophysics, Sedimentary Geology, and Geodynamics – University of Houston

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Houston invites applicants for the following tenure-track faculty positions. Candidates must have completed their PhD at the time of appointment. Successful candidates will be expected to build a vigorous externally-funded research program, and should be able to demonstrate productivity in peer-reviewed publication. Candidates will also be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and will be expected to mentor MS and PhD students. We expect to fill the positions by August, 2014. Candidate evaluation will begin on Dec 1, 2013, and continue until each position is filled.

•    Exploration Geophysics
Assistant Professor to Professor in the field of Exploration Geophysics, specializing in rock physics or reflection seismic processing, imaging, and interpretation. We seek candidates of outstanding ability in seismic rock physics, signal processing, algorithm development, and seismic data analysis. Strength in subjects such as experimental rock physics, elastic-wave propagation, tomography, migration, and inversion will be especially valued. The successful candidate should have the ability to image, visualize, and interpret seismic data and will have use of our wide variety of seismic software packages, hardware systems, and geophysical data. The successful candidate will participate with an enthusiastic team of geophysics faculty and students in one of the leading energy communities in the world. Preference will be given to candidates with related industry experience.

•    Sedimentary Geology
Assistant Professor to Professor with a strong background in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy.  Applicants’ expertise may be in process sedimentology, sedimentary petrography, sedimentary geochemistry, sequence stratigraphy, seismic stratigraphy, or in other areas related to the study of modern or ancient sedimentary systems for the purposes of understanding Earth’s history, surficial processes, or hydrocarbon systems.  Applicants who have synergies with current department strengths, in geophysics, structural geology, geochemistry, and in stratigraphic interpretation, are encouraged to apply.  Additionally, the ability to teach field geology will be considered a strength.

•    Geodynamics
Assistant to Associate Professor level in the broad field of Geodynamics. We seek applicants who address fundamental problems in geology and geophysics. Research interests may include, but not limited to, the fields of geodesy, geochemistry, geomorphology, seismology, potential fields, and petroleum systems. Preference will be given to individuals who take multidisciplinary problem-solving approaches and whose interests complement departmental areas of concentration.

Information for Applicants
Candidates for each position should submit: 1) a letter of application including statements of teaching and research interests, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) graduate student transcripts, and 4) names and contacts of at least three referees to:

Dr. Hua-Wei Zhou, Chair,
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Room 312 Science and Research 1
University of Houston
4800 Calhoun Rd.
Houston, Texas 77204-5503

Further information can be obtained by viewing the departmental web page at http://www.eas.uh.edu/ or by calling the department at (713) 743-3399.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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2)    Staff Scientist Position in Geophysics – Carnegie Institution

The Department of Terrestrial Magnetism (DTM) of the Carnegie Institution of Washington seeks applications for a staff scientist position in the broad field of geophysics, including but not limited to seismology, geodynamics, volcano geophysics, tectonophysics, and geodesy. Applicants who integrate across traditional boundaries, especially those with planetary sciences and with geo- and cosmo-chemistry, are particularly encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who pursue innovative scientific programs, who will find active collaborations with our current staff, perhaps involving development of new instrumentation, and who are interested in the origin and evolution of Earth and other planets.

The Carnegie Institution is a pure research organization. DTM does not have teaching duties, but we place considerable emphasis on mentoring postdoctoral scholars. Although DTM staff scientists are reviewed on a five-year basis, staff scientist is our senior position. Applications should be submitted through https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/dtm/  and should include a curriculum vitae, brief statement of research plans, and abstracts from the applicant’s three most important papers. Please also provide the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional referees, whose letters may be requested by DTM. Questions may be sent to staffposition@dtm.ciw.edu. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. Carnegie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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3)    Postdoctoral and Graduate Fellowships – Smithsonian Institution

Postdoctoral and Graduate Fellowships. The Department of Mineral Sciences at the Smithsonian Institution – National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) invites applications for both postdoctoral and graduate fellowships. Active areas of research include volcanology, mineral spectroscopy, geomicrobiology, environmental mineralogy, geochemistry, experimental petrology, mineral physics, meteorite studies, solar system formation, and planetary formation and evolution. The department also houses the National Meteorite Collection, the National Rock and Ore Collection, the National Gem and Mineral Collection, and the Global Volcanism Program. A description of facilities, staff profiles, and collections resources can be found on our website:
http://mineralsciences.si.edu<http://mineralsciences.si.edu/

Predoctoral and postdoctoral candidates can request up to 12 or 24 months, respectively, through the Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program. Graduate fellowships through this program are funded for 10 weeks. Additional fellowship opportunities are available through the recently established Peter Buck Fellowship Program at NMNH; postdoctoral fellowships are for 2-3 years and graduate fellowships are 1-2 years. Applications may be submitted to both competitions. Additional information is available at http://www.si.edu/ofg/.
The application deadline is January 15th, 2014. The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REMINDER: New Zealand Draft Implementation Plan available

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 REMINDER – The comment period will close on Nov 22, 2013.  We look forward to hearing from you!

GeoPRISMS New Zealand Primary Site – Draft Implementation Plan is now available for review

The GeoPRISMS Implementation Plan for the New Zealand Primary Site has been revised based on the outcomes of the GeoPRISMS Science Workshop on New Zealand, held in Wellington, NZ in April 2013.  The draft can be downloaded from the following URL, in pdf or word formats.
/past-meetings/newzealand-apr2013.html

We encourage members of the community to review and comment on this draft over the next week or so. We will accept input from the community through November 22, 2013 – a week from today.  Comments on the draft science plan should be sent to the attention of Julia Morgan, GeoPRISMS Chair (morganj@rice.edu). Comments will be considered by the writing team, and the document revised accordingly.
The lead writers (listed below) have done an extraordinary job synthesizing the outcomes of the New Zealand workshop, and identifying the exciting directions for future GeoPRISMS and collaborative research. Many others not listed below also contributed to the implementation plan. All will be acknowledged in the appendix of the final GeoPRISMS Implementation Plan, and we thank you all for your contributions to this document!
This document presents a broad portfolio of scientific objectives in New Zealand and nearby. Out of necessity, the GeoPRISMS Implementation Plan cannot include all possible research targets or projects in New Zealand, but emphasizes the key topics and questions prioritized by the community during the planning workshop. The scientific summaries are intended to be informative but succinct (citations are minimal), and the implementation plans tractable and achievable within the decadal time frame of GeoPRISMS, while also being flexible and open to arising opportunities.  Even so, the plan is ambitious, ensuring that the best science will have to compete for the available GeoPRISMS funds.  Naturally, additional funding strategies must be pursued to achieve all of the science objectives presented here, and strong international collaborations will no doubt play a key role.
We look forward to your constructive comments to help improve and finalize the community implementation plan for the New Zealand Primary Site, and please remember – the deadline for comments is November 22, 2013!!

Julia Morgan, GeoPRISMS Chair

The New Zealand Implementation Plan Lead Writing Team Members (listed alphabetically):
Laura Wallace, University of Texas, Austin
Kathleen Marsaglia, California State University at Northridge
Susan Ellis, GNS Science, New Zealand
Adam Kent, Oregon State University
Nicola Litchfield, GNS Science, New Zealand
Demian Saffer, Pennsylvania State University
Susan Schwartz, University of California, Santa Cruz
Richard Wysoczanski, NIWA, New Zealand

Data Publication Workshop at AGU

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                    IEDA (Integrated Earth Data Applications) will hold a Data Publication Workshop at the 2013 AGU Fall Meeting on Wednesday, Dec 11.

What: Confused by the evolving perceptions of when you should publish data, and the growing body of repositories and journals that will publish stand-alone data sets? We will give a presentation on scientific data publication, broadly applicable to the Earth Science community but with examples related to geochemistry, petrology, and marine geophysics. The workshop will include demos of tools for data publication from the IEDA data facility. Bring questions, or send them to us at info@iedadata.org.

When: Wednesday, 11 December, 12:15-1:15 pm, Lunch will be provided.

Where: Westin San Francisco Market Street

Agenda
* Introduction
– The benefits of publishing your data
– Linking your data, samples, and journal articles
* IEDA tools and workflows for data publication
– EarthChem Library
– Marine Geoscience Data System
* Q&A

Registration: Sign up on the workshop registration page by 27th November: http://www.iedadata.org/event/datapublication2013/registration We will send further information to registered participants.

Greetings from the incoming Chair Peter van Keken, University of Michigan

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Dear GeoPRISMS Community,

It is a pleasure to use this opportunity to announce the opening of the GeoPRISMS office at the University of Michigan. The transfer is taking place over a somewhat extended period due to budgetary and logistical issues. The office effectively drove up from Houston in early November with Anaïs Férot and is now open and running in parallel with the Rice office. We are in the process of hiring the Administrative Coordinator which will finalize the staffing of the office.

It’s been a privilege working with Juli and her staff during the Michigan office start up. I’d like to extend a very grateful “Thank You!” to Juli. She has completed the Herculean task in getting GeoPRISMS up and running. I cannot describe the true appreciation I have for the enormous effort she has made together with her Office and the GSOC in the last three years. With three years of workshops and the establishment of a strong science plan and implementation plans for the focus sites we’ve started our community effort on very solid footing. While she has been looking forward to October 1 as the date to hand over the responsibilities she has been extremely generous and gracious in allowing for the somewhat drawn out Office transition that is dictated by outside circumstances. I was delighted to hear that Juli’s strong effort has also been highly appreciated by the broader community and that she will receive the Paul Silver award for outstanding service to the fields of geodesy, seismology, or tectonophysics. I hope you will all be available to help celebrate this award at the upcoming AGU meeting.

During the Office transition the work by Susi Haveman, August Costa and Anaïs Férot has been invaluable. I’m am delighted that Anaïs has been willing to accept to move to Michigan and continue as the GeoPRISMS Science Coordinator in the far and distant North. It is hard to imagine how we could have worked towards all AGU activities without the current and ongoing work by the Rice office and the continuity that Anaïs provides. The longish time period of the transition is dictated in part by the Fall activities of Congress which has delayed the initiation of the office budget at Michigan.

I would like to welcome several new members on the Steering and Oversight Committee. Some have been pretty active in the planning for GeoPRISMS focus areas and research directions and your commitment to our community effort is greatly appreciated. The new members are Tyrone Rooney (Michigan State University), Liz Hajek (Penn State), Harm van Avendonk (University of Texas), Estella Atekwana (Oklahoma State University), and Sarah Penniston-Dorland (University of Maryland). All bring a diverse set of interests, backgrounds, and expertise to the table. Sarah will do double duty by also serving on the Education Advisory Committee.  I look very much forward working with all of you.

I will use the Spring newsletter to provide a more detailed view of how the office and GSOC are working with our community to move the GeoPRISMS science objectives forward. Now that the planning workshops are completed we will turn to future workshops such as the Theoretical and Experimental Institutes that will provide a mid-term evaluation of the Initiatives. The phased funding scheme, where the large data collection proposals can be submitted for each focus site for only a limited period, remains an important topic of discussion. We will also continue to highlight related funding opportunities through the core programs and new initiatives such as IES and Coastal SEES.  I look forward to meet you all at the Fall AGU Townhall meeting or any of the mini-workshops that will take place in December.

Regards,

Peter van Keken, GeoPRISMS Incoming Chair

 

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