Science with the Habitable Worlds Observatory and Beyond
About Event
Location
Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)
3700 San Martin Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
Contact Information
Description
The Astro2020 “Pathways to Discovery” report envisions an ambitious, multi-decadal fleet of cooperating New Great Observatories, beginning with the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO). HabWorlds aims to search for planets like the Earth around Sun-like stars, and to revolutionize other areas of astrophysics with its deep imaging and highly multiplexed spectroscopy. NASA is now embarking on the scientific and technical maturation program that will build a new paradigm for flagship mission development.
Our conference will bring together scientists, technologists, and other stakeholders to discuss the most compelling science drivers for HWO, identity new science areas, and to work toward a feasible development path. We will also discuss how the recommended X-ray and far-IR flagships complement these science aims and how their concepts might be advanced in the coming decade while HWO is under active development. The conference will include invited talks, contributed talks, and posters on all areas of science and technology. We will round out the week with an evening reception in DC to celebrate the first year of JWST science and look ahead to the future (Thursday July 13), and a focused “tech day” for deep dives into technology development plans on Friday, July 14. We support both in-person and virtual participation.
View the updated conference schedule with the real time google link.
The conference talks will be available to stream via YouTube.
Important Dates
| June 9 | Abstract Submission Deadline |
| June 9 | In-Person Registration Deadline |
| June 23 | Virtual Registration Deadline |
Additional Event Information
View the updated conference schedule with the real time google link.
The abstract submission deadline is Friday, June 2, 2023. All abstracts will be reviewed by the Science Organizing Committee.
- Please submit your abstract online for the Science with the Habitable Worlds Observatory and Beyond Conference.
- You are required to have a MyST account to login to the HabWorlds Portal. If you don’t already have a MyST Account, please click on the "Request a MyST Account" to create one.
- Click on Abstract Submission to submit an abstract for the conference. Required fields on the Abstract Submission form are marked with a red asterisk and you are able to include attachments if needed.
- From the HabWorlds portal you will be able to see your abstract submissions under “My Abstract Submission”.
- To add comments or additional attachments simply click on the abstract you need.
- If you are entering more then one Abstract you will need to complete the Abstract Submission Form again.
- From the portal, you may also use the Conference Registration link to register for the conference.
- Submitting an abstract does not register you for the conference.
- Giada Arney (NASA GSFC)
- Vanessa Bailey (JPL)
- Richard Cartwright (SETI Institute)
- Jessie Christensen (Caltech/IPAC)
- Megan Donahue (Michigan State)
- Chris Evans (STScI/ESA)
- Rob Kennicutt (Arizona/Texas A&M)
- Bruce Macintosh (UC Observatories)
- Meredith MacGregor (CU-Boulder)
- Stephan McCandliss (JHU)
- Neill Reid (STScI)
- Jason Tumlinson (STScI/JHU)
Confirmed Invited Science Talks (partial list)
- Floor Broekgarden (CfA/CCA/Flatiron)
- Jean-Claude Bouret (LAM)
- John Chisholm (U. of Texas)
- Christine Chen (STScI)
- Rebekah Dawson (Penn State)
- Courtney Dressing (UC Berkeley)
- Scott Gaudi (Ohio State)
- Matthew Hayes (Stockholm)
- Natalie Hinkel (SWRI)
- Christopher Howk (Notre Dame)
- Rebecca Larson (U. Texas)
- Michael McDonald (MIT)
- Vikki Meadows (U. Washington)
- Ruth Murray-Clay (UC Santa Cruz)
- Claudia Scarlata (U. Minnesota)
- Evgenya Shkolnik (ASU)
- David Sing (JHU)
- Rachel Somerville (Flatiron/CCA)
- Thaisa Storchi Bergmann (UFRGS Brasil)
- Geronimo Villanueva (NASA GSFC)
- Kate Whitaker (UMass-Amherst)
- Ben Williams (U. Washington)
Confirmed Invited Tech and Programmatic Talks
- Pin Chen (NASA JPL/ExEP)
- Lee Feinberg (GSFC)
- Karl Stapelfeldt (JPL/ExEP)
- Aki Roberge (GSFC)
- Mark Clampin (NASA HQ)
- Julie Crooke (NASA HQ)
- Kevin France (CU-Boulder)
Tech Day Friday, July 14th
The main meeting agenda spans Monday - Thursday July 10-13. To facilitate in-depth discussions of the technology challenges, we welcome all interested participants to stay for a day-long tech-focused agenda on Friday. Please let us know if you intend to join Tech Day when you register, and we will compose a detailed program based on who plans to attend. If you do not intend to join tech day, the meeting ends for you with the celebration at NAS on Thursday evening and you can make travel plans accordingly.
If you'd like to only attend the the Tech Day on Friday, July 14, 2023, please contact us to register.
Our meeting coincides with the first complete year of JWST science. To celebrate this milestone and explore how JWST science sets the community up to prepare HabWorlds, we will host a reception and evening program at the National Academies Great Hall on the evening of July 13. This event is open and free to all conference registrants, and transportation will be provided. Please note that as of this writing, NAS requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination (initial dose(s) + one booster) to enter their facility. Please plan accordingly. We will update attendees on this situation if anything changes.
A block of rooms has been reserved at Delta Hotels Marriott Baltimore North. Shuttle service will be provided.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Baltimore North
5100 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21210
Phone: 410-532-6900
Room Rate: $137 USD per night plus taxes
Cut-Off Date: Friday, June 28, 2023
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: $137 USD per night plus taxes
Cut-Off Date: Friday, June 23, 2023
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Please review with AURA's Standards of Workplace Conduct Policy and STScI's Invision Group's Ground Rules for Respectful Discussions prior to the conference.
The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is a short ride away from major airports and train stations. Our offices are based on or near the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The street address of the Space Telescope Science Institute’s Muller Building is:
3700 San Martin Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-338-4700