The 2017 Sagan Summer Workshop will focus on searching for planets with WFIRST microlensing. Leaders in the field will discuss the importance of microlensing to understanding planetary populations and demographics, especially beyond the snow line. They will review the microlensing method, both in the context of current capabilities and the future WFIRST microlensing survey. In addition, speakers will address the broad potential of the WFIRST's Wide Field Imaging microlensing survey for (non-microlensing) science in the galactic bulge. Attendees will participate in hands-on group projects related to the WFIRST microlensing planet survey and will have the opportunity to present their own work through short presentations (research POPs) and posters.
Sept. 2017 Updates:
Topics to be covered include:
Workshop attendees may submit two kinds of presentations: POPs and posters, with each submitted separately through the Presentation Submission site. Typically attendees submit both a poster and a POP presentation but this is not required. We do require all financially supported attendees to make a POP and/or poster presentation as well as to participate in the hands-on sessions. Both are intended to spark discussion during the week and to foster collaborations beyond the workshop. Due to space limitations, the number of POPs and posters that we can accept is limited. First come, first served!
Research POPs are short (2 minute) presentations. POP slides (maximum of 2 PDF format slides) should be submitted here. The POP schedule will be published near the end of July.
Each poster will have a 4' x 4' (1.2 m x 1.2 m) area for display.
In order to facilitate networking lunches, attendees may pre-purchase box lunches for $12 here.
Workshop Dinner: Wednesday, August 9 at 7 pmOn Wednesday evening, we will gather for a workshop dinner at El Cholo restaurant (260 E. Colorado Blvd., #203) in the Paseo Colorado shopping center, a short walk from the Pasadena Sheraton, the workshop hotel. The cost for the dinner is $36 and tickets can be purchased here. Diners will enjoy an al fresco buffet of Mexican food including taquitos, enchiladas, and fajitas, with vegetarian options available. Dinner includes non-alcoholic drinks and a cash bar will be available.
There is no registration fee, however we ask that all attendees let us know if you plan to attend. Likewise, if you have registered and your plans change, please let us know.
If we are supporting some of your travel to the workshop, we ask you to follow these guidelines for Attendees or Speakers
The period to request financial support is now closed. We have limited funding to cover local expenses (hotel, per diem), however we are not able to offer any airfare support. Successful applicants must following the Travel Guidelines for Attendees. Each application must be accompanied by an advisor's letter of support showing financial need (submitted through this online link). Attendees who are awarded lodging support will be asked stay at the Pasadena Sheraton, the workshop hotel.
See the Sagan Exoplanet Summer Workshop YouTube Channel for videos of presentations since 2014.
Click here for information and presentations from previous summer workshops.
Questions or to be added to our announcement email list? Sagan_Workshop@ipac.caltech.edu
(last updated October 12th, 2017 14:06:59)
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