Science with the Virtual Observatory - Summer School

Aspen Meadows Resort
Aspen, Colorado
 6-15 September, 2005

 

NVO Summer School Poster (PDF File)

Important Dates

Overview

The US National Virtual Observatory Project announces the second Summer School, sponsored by the NSF and NASA. In this eight day, hands-on, summer school, participants will work with experienced NVO scientists and software developers to learn how to do astrophysics with the Virtual Observatory. Participants will use the data discovery, data access and high-performance computing capabilities of the Virtual Observatory along with VO analysis tools and utilities. Everyone will have hands-on experience using VO tools and services in a series of exercises culminating in a major project.

 

We encourage applications from anyone interested in using the Virtual Observatory in their research, or in providing new VO services or tools to the community. We especially encourage advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows to apply. Programming experience in environments such as Java, C++, C#, Python, or Perl will prove helpful, but is not required. The first two days are an introduction to assist participants who might want some additional background in programming environments and technologies used in the Virtual Observatory.

 

Participants should bring their own laptop computers, preferably equipped with wireless network cards. The Software and Documentation section below lists operating systems for which NVO software and tools are fully supported.

 

Space and budgetary constraints limit participation to 40 people. Applications will be reviewed by the organizing committee and participants will be informed of their acceptance to the Summer School by July 1.

 

Travel and Information about Aspen

Fees & Financial Assistance

The Summer School registration fee is $500, which covers lodging and most lunches. In cases of documented need, financial assistance will be available in several forms: a waiver of the registration fee, reimbursement of transportation expenses up to $400, and a per diem allowance of $25 for dinners and miscellaneous expenses. Applications for financial support will be reviewed by the organizing committee.

How to Apply

Summer School Program

Software and Documentation

Faculty & Organizing Committee

Additional Information

Additional information about the summer school site, local information about Aspen, and a more detailed program, will appear on this site. Questions about the summer school program or logistical matters should be directed to summer-school@us-vo.org.

Acknowledgments

The NVO Summer School is made possible through the support of the National Science Foundation and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.