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| | | | | 37th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research 2008: Call for Abstracts
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12.19.07
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NASA announces its intent to participate in the 37th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research and requests that full-time undergraduate and graduate students attending U.S. universities respond to this "Call for Abstracts."
The International Space Education Board, which was established by CSA, ESA, JAXA and NASA in October 2005 in order to: 1.) Increase science, technology, engineering and mathematics literacy achievement in connection with space; and 2.) Support the future workforce needs of space programs. The membership was expanded in 2006 to include CNES. CSA, in collaboration with the ISEB members organized a student program for the COSPAR.
For the first time in 2008, NASA will support student participation in the COSPAR Scientific Assembly. This Assembly is an excellent meeting point for all space science experts, providing students the opportunity to create many valuable contacts with professionals and like-minded students, both from the USA and the world. Throughout the Assembly, students will interact with science professionals, learn from their expertise and listen to their views on the future of space science. While a Student Program will be incorporated into the Assembly student participation is also integrated into the technical portion of the Assembly brining an appreciated element of youthful insight and energy into workshop and plenary sessions.
The upcoming Scientific Assembly of the COSPAR will be held July 13-20, 2008 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Reflecting NASA's commitment to encouraging the development of the next generation of space professional, undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit an abstract simultaneously to NASA and to the Technical Committee of COSPAR. Panels appointed by NASA will review abstracts. Those receiving a passing score at NASA and are selected for oral or poster presentation by the COSPAR Technical Committee will be considerate for subsidy funding from NASA on a priority basis. Abstracts/applications submitted to NASA are due by February 1, 2008, even though the deadline for COSPAR submission is February 17, 2008. This is to provide time for the NASA panel selection.
If you have a keen interest in space, and would like to take part in this year's Assembly, then now is the time to start preparing your application. Students must be available to travel to the conference to represent NASA and their universities. Students must be U.S. citizens, attending a U.S. university, who plan to enter a career in space science or aeronautics.
Many students and professors are currently involved in NASA related research that could be considered for this submission. Students submitting abstracts are strongly encouraged to seek advice from professors who are conducting NASA research and/or from NASA scientists and engineers. Abstracts must be related to the Vision for Space Exploration and tied to one of the following categories:
Category A: Science and Exploration -- Systems sustaining space missions, including life, microgravity, space exploration, space debris and Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence, or SETI.
Category B: Applications and Operations -- On-going and future operational applications, including earth observation, communication, navigation, human space endeavors, and small satellites.
Category C: Technology -- Common technologies to space systems, including astrodynamics, structures, power and propulsion.
Category D: Infrastructure -- Systems sustaining space missions, including space system, transportation, future systems and safety.
Category E: Space and Safety -- Interaction of space with society, including education, policy and economics, history, and law.
NASA Sponsorship Guidelines (Due February 1, 2008):
To be considered for NASA sponsorship, please contact Dr. Mabel J. Matthews at mabel.j.matthews@nasa.gov for an application packet, including (1) Terms of Participation, (2) Step-by-Step Application Procedure, (3) Useful Guidelines for Preparing Your Abstract, and (4) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Student applicants are also required to comply with NASA and COSPAR guidelines (two submissions).
COSPAR Submission Guidelines (Due February 17, 2008):
As a part of the application procedure the abstract must be submitted in one of the COSPAR Technical Sessions. The sessions can be found in the Scientific Program Overview section of the COSPAR 2008 website at http://www.cospar-assembly.org/. You are encouraged to carefully follow the instructions related to the submission of abstracts. Abstracts may be uploaded as soon as possible.
It is a great pleasure to invite you on behalf of NASA and COSPAR to the 37th COSPAR Scientific Assembly. We hope to see many of you in Montreal next July.
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