Scheduled Webinars
These events generally consisted of a live or pre-recorded presentation followed by Q&A with the audience.
Monday, June 7
Dawn Gelino (Caltech/IPAC-NExScI)
Noon-12:30 pm EDT/9-9:30 am PDT
Do you need observational data?
Learn how to apply for 10-meter Keck telescope time and use the Keck Observatory Archive (KOA) to access all data acquired with these two telescopes since they began operations over 26 years ago. Also, find out about access to southern hemisphere telescopes for exoplanet follow-up observations.
Are you looking for a postdoc?
Learn how to apply for an NHFP, the premier NASA Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Do you need to learn about or better understand precision radial velocities?
Join in to learn about interacting with the experts and getting hands-on data experience at this year's virtual Sagan Summer Workshop.
Are you interested in exoplanet data and tools?
Come learn about the NASA Exoplanet Archive, which gives you access to just about any type of exoplanet data you’d like, and contribute follow-up exoplanet observations to the Exoplanet Follow-up Observing Program (ExoFOP).
Have more questions?
Just ask or get in touch with our Help Desks!
Luisa Rebull (Caltech/IPAC-IRSA)
1:30-2 pm EDT/10:30-11 am PDT
IRSA has the data and tools to help you make your next scientific discovery! Come and learn how to use IRSA's tools and to see all our latest tools and features.
Julian van Eyken (Caltech/IPAC-NExScI)
4-4:30 pm EDT/1-1:30 pm PDT
The NASA Exoplanet Archive at the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute – Caltech/IPAC is excited to announce that changes to archive, which have been in the works for more than 1.5 years, have been rolled out. Come learn about our new Planetary Systems tables and Overview pages, our new VO-compliant table access service, our tools, and all of our contributed datasets – all as part of an effort to better serve the exoplanet community.
Sean Carey (Caltech/IPAC)
4-4:30 pm EDT/1-1:30 pm PDT
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ceased collecting science data in January 2020 after 16+ years of operations. We’ll show you to access the entire mission archive and resources that will help you use this rich dataset for your science.
Sarah Logsdon (NOIRLab)
4:30-5 pm EDT/1:30-2 pm PDT
The NEID spectrograph on the WIYN 3.5m telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory has been recently commissioned and is available for general observer observations of approximately 37 nights per semester available through the NN-EXPLORE program. NEID provides high resolution spectroscopy (R~60000-110000) from 380-930 nm capable of producing with radial velocities with precisions to 30 cm/s. This webinar will describe how to apply for time, an overview of the capabilities of the instrument, what data products are available, and how to access them from the NEID archive at NExScI.
Tuesday, June 8
Public Engagement Opportunities with NASA’s Universe of Learning
4-4:30 pm EDT/1-1:30 pm PDT
NASA’s Universe of Learning creates resources and experiences for museums, libraries and science centers, such as
AstroPix, Viewspace, Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA, and Science Briefings. They allow learners to explore the universe and how science is done, incorporating data and resources from across NASA Astrophysics. We rely on subject matter experts (like you!) to ensure that the science content presented in our products and programs are timely, accurate, and reflect science driving current research.
We are actively seeking subject matter expert volunteers from multiple institutions and missions across all of its projects. We have opportunities that span a range of time commitments and levels of direct and/or indirect engagement with audiences. They include:
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Working with science centers/museums on their exhibits/programming.
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Being interviewed.
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Providing astrophysics content or content review.
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Giving a presentation.
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Facilitating a demonstration or activity.
This webinar will give an overview of NASA’s Universe of Learning, then show you how to become part of our subject matter expert database and be matched with programs that are looking for volunteers with your interests.
Wednesday, June 9
noon-12:30 pm EDT/9-9:30 am PDT
SOFIA’s mid- and far-infrared observations are uncovering new clues about the birth of stars and planets, our interstellar origins and the path to life, magnetic fields and the distant universe. Join SOFIA Mission Operations Director Margaret Meixner to learn about recent science results, current observing and funding opportunities, and planning for future instrumentation development.
Joseph Mazzarella (Caltech/IPAC-NED)
12:30-1 pm EDT/9:30-10 am PDT
NED is a comprehensive database of multiwavelength data for extragalactic objects, providing a systematic, ongoing fusion of information integrated from hundreds of large sky surveys and tens of thousands of research publications. We will highlight recent updates to content and user interface capabilities.
Harry Teplitz (Caltech/IPAC-Euclid), Phil Appleton (Caltech/IPAC-Euclid), James Colbert (Caltech/IPAC-Euclid)
1-1:30 pm EDT/10-10:30 am PDT
Euclid is an ESA mission, with NASA involvement, to study the nature and geometry of the dark universe, with launch planned in mid-2022. Euclid will survey the extragalactic sky, obtaining near-infrared and wide-band optical imaging, as well as NIR grism spectra. All Euclid data will be made public to the world-wide community within 2 years of acquisition. The Euclid NASA Science Center at IPAC (ENSCI; https://www.euclid.caltech.edu) will support Euclid research by the US community. In this webinar, we will give an overview of the mission and the opportunity for US-based archival research.
