First Science Results from JWST
About Event
Location
Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)
3700 San Martin Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
Contact Information
Description
The James Webb Space Telescope was launched successfully on December 25, 2021. Following the commissioning of the telescope and its instruments, the first science observations started in late June and its spectacular first images were revealed to the world on July 12, 2022. STScI, the science and operations center for JWST, is pleased to announce that it will host a science conference in early December to highlight the first scientific results from NASA’s newest Great Observatory. The conference will be organized around the four science themes: the Early Universe, Galaxy Assembly, Stellar and Planetary Lifecycles, and Other Worlds. However, abstracts are welcome from any topic advanced by JWST observations.
The conference will focus on contributed presentations and posters, with a limited number of invited talks. A small number of late abstracts will be accepted to encourage the discussion of late-breaking results based on recently acquired data. We anticipate being able to provide partial funding support to enable attendance by early-career researchers. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
The conference will be held December 12-14, 2022 with an optional in-person workshop on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
The Talks will be available to stream via Youtube.
Important Dates
| September 30 | Registration Opens |
| October 21 | Standard Abstract Deadline |
| November 15 | Registration Deadline |
| November 15 | Late Breaking Abstract Deadline |
Invited Speakers
- Chris Evans, Co-Chair (ESA/STScI)
- Susan Mullally, Co-Chair (STScI)
- Neill Reid, Co-Chair (STScI)
- Angela Adamo (Stockholm University)
- Andrea Banzatti (Texas State University)
- Adam Burgasser (University of California, San Diego)
- Jan Cami (University of Western Ontario)
- Caitlin Casey (University of Texas)
- Stephane Charlot (Institute of Astrophysics - Paris)
- Knicole Colon (Goddard Space Flight Center)
- Emily Rickman (ESA/STScI)
- Scott Sheppard (Carnegie Institute for Science)
Abstracts for contributed talks and electronic posters should be submitted online by October 21, 2022.
The conference will be held Monday – Wednesday with an optional workshop on Thursday.
Monday, December 12, 2022
- The State of the Observatory: Speakers from the mission will cover topics related to the observatory status and instrument technical performance.
- The End of the Dark Ages: Contributed talks on large-scale structure of the universe, first stars, reionization and the high-redshift Universe.
- Assembly of Galaxies: Contributed talks on AGNs, galaxy formation & evolution.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
- Star Formation & Stellar Populations: Contributed talks on resolved star formation, the interstellar medium and galactic recycling.
- Stellar Physics and the Stellar Life Cycle: Contributed talks on stars, stellar physics and transient phenomena.
- Planetary Systems and the Origins of Life: Contributed talks on planet formation, exoplanet properties, exoplanet system structure, and solar system science.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
- Planetary Systems and the Origins of Life: Contributed talks on planet formation, exoplanet properties, exoplanet system structure, and solar system science.
- Assembly of Galaxies: Contributed talks on AGNs, galaxy formation & evolution.
- Closing talk - John Mather (JWST Senior Project Scientist, GSFC)
Thursday, December 15, 2022
- Workshop Day: This day will consist of discussions, tutorials and hack hours on topics such as proposal planning tools, data analysis tools, overcoming instrumental artifact etc. and will be presented by JWST experts at STScI as appropriate. During registration, we invite those who plan to attend the workshop day to suggest topics of interest, or to volunteer to present talks or tutorials. Several parallel sessions are possible on this day.
The workshop day will consist of presentations and tutorials by STScI staff about the JWST pipeline, proposal planning tools, data analysis tools, and WebbPSF. Users should bring a laptop installed with the latest versions of APT, ETC, Jdaviz, WebPSF, and the JWST pipeline to work through the provided examples. More information on installation and the required data will be provided the week before the conference. In person registrants are welcome to attend (advance registration required). We are unable to offer virtual participation for this workshop.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Inn at the Colonnade Baltimore – a Doubletree by Hilton Hotel located within walking distance to STScI.
Inn at the Colonnade Baltimore – a Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
4 West University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: 410-235-5400
Room Rate: $168 USD per night plus taxes
Cut-Off Date: November 10, 2022
Given the continued prevalence of COVID-19, we are following the American Astronomical Society in requiring that everyone is masked when they are in the Bahcall Auditorium or in congested areas within STScI's Muller building. Speakers may remove their mask to give their presentation. We ask that everyone follow this protocol and be respectful of others as described in the code of conduct.