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2024 Events

ALMA Data Processing Workshop at Arizona State University

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) and ALMA Ambassadors cordially invite you to a two-day workshop focusing on data reduction with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA). This event is designed for all astronomers, from seasoned ALMA users to those who do not regularly utilize radio data in their research or have no radio background. We encourage participation from graduate students and junior postdocs, but we welcome astronomers at all levels of experience. The two-day, interactive workshop will provide an overview of ALMA interferometric data processing and analysis, including: imaging and self-calibration with CASA, imaging array combinations, and data visualization with CARTA. Registration is free, but we'd greatly appreciate it if you could sign up before Friday, October 11 so that we have an accurate count for lunches.
Date: October 24-25, 2024
Time: 12pm - 5pm MST (24 Oct); 9am-1pm MST (25 Oct)
Location: Lincoln Conference Room, Fulton Center (300 E University Drive, Tempe, AZ), Arizona State University
Local ASU Contact: Patrick Kamieneski

Seminar: Astrophysics at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Presentation by Dr. Peter Kurczynski, Chief Scientist of NASA's Cosmic Origins Program, followed by discussion.
Abstract: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is America’s storied civilian space agency. NASA is a world leader in discovery and exploration of the Earth and space. Astrophysics at NASA seeks to answer some of the most profound scientific questions which place our lives and our world in a cosmic context. This presentation illustrates how NASA astrophysics transforms broad national science goals into strategic investments in science and technology. From planning for future missions, developing new technologies, gathering and interpreting the latest observations, this enterprise relies upon the scientific community at every stage. There are many ways that scientists and students at all career stages can become involved.
Date: October 30, 2024
Time: 9:30am
Location: PSF-647
ASU Contact: Sanch Borthakur

CHIME Power Spectrum Workshop at Arizona State University

This workshop gathers members of the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) for a focused week of collaboration. The goal is to make significant progress toward an “intensity mapping" measurement of 21cm emission from distant galaxies, in the period of cosmic history when dark energy is just beginning to exert a dominant influence over the expansion of the universe. This workshop is the first CHIME collaboration meeting to be held in the US, and reflects the growing number and importance of CHIME members at American universities.
Date: December 9-13, 2024
ASU Contact: Simon Foreman

Lensing Day in Arizona (Fall 2024)

This one-day workshop brings together researchers in observational and physical cosmology from Arizona State University and the University of Arizona to share ideas and recent results. The workshop is held twice a year; this Fall 2024 edition is the fifth overall. The workshop name reflects the original intention to explore synergies between gravitational lensing measurements in different wavelength regimes, but the set of topics has since broadened to encompass a range of related ideas in observational cosmology. The morning consists of 15-minute talks by graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty at both institutes, while the afternoon is devoted to interactive, pedagogical activities.
Date: December 13, 2024
ASU Contact: Alex Van Engelen

Beus Seminar Series (Fall 2024)

The Beus Seminar Series runs approximately monthly during the academic year and features researchers at the forefront of exploring our cosmic origins. This fall we are excited to host: