Planetary Systems and the Origins of Life in the Era of JWST
About Event
Location
Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)
3700 San Martin Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
Contact Information
Description
Building on the foundational work enabled by HST and Spitzer, one of JWST’s main scientific drivers is the study of the origins of life, from planetary formation and exoplanetary systems to investigations of our own solar system. The data to be collected through ERS, GTO, and Cycle 1 GO programs over the coming months will revolutionize our current understanding of chemical compositions within the atmospheres of exoplanets, brown dwarfs, and the planets, moons, and minor bodies of the solar system. Studies of protoplanetary and debris disks will establish fundamental initial conditions and endpoints for forming these planetary systems. The power of JWST will expand through development of multi-wavelength synergies with other missions, particularly HST, enabling astrobiologists to develop more accurate simulations of biosignatures on other worlds.
Given these exciting prospects, the 2023 STScI Spring Symposium will be on “Planetary Systems and the Origins of Life in the Era of JWST”, named intentionally after one of the mission’s four main science themes. The symposium will bring together researchers working on planetary systems and their precursors, the solar system, and astrobiology, stimulating discussions and exchange of ideas for future JWST cycles.
We will also hold a pre-symposium workshop for early career researchers, where local experts will provide guidance and mentorship for the upcoming generation of scientists who will use JWST on Monday, May 15, 2023. The in-person Spring Symposium will begin on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 through and including Friday, May 19, 2023. The Symposium will include invited reviews and regular/short contributed talks and posters selected from abstract submissions. All participants will need to register for the Symposium. Registration will be open from March 14 - April 14, 2023. Submission of a poster or talk abstract does not register submitters for the Symposium. Registration is a separate process.
Important Dates
| February 10 | Abstract submission deadline for talks and posters |
| March 14 | Registration opens |
| April 14 | Registration closes |
| May 15 | Introductory workshop for early career scientists |
| May 16 | Spring Symposium begins |
Accordion
- Nicole Arulanantham, Chair (Space Telescope Science Institute)
- Leonardo Dos Santos, Chair (Space Telescope Science Institute)
- Isabel Rebollido, Chair (Space Telescope Science Institute)
- Christine Chen (Space Telescope Science Institute)
- John Debes (Space Telescope Science Institute)
- Dean Hines (Space Telescope Science Institute)
- Bryan Holler (Space Telescope Science Institute)
- Elena Manjavacas (Space Telescope Science Institute)
- Jamila Pegues (Space Telescope Science Institute)
- Amaya Moro-Martin (Space Telescope Science Institute)
- Nikolay Nikolov (Space Telescope Science Institute)
- Emily Rickman (ESA/Space Telescope Science Institute)
- Dana Anderson (Carnegie EPL)
- Kim Ward-Duong (Smith College)
- Tiffany Kataria (NASA JPL)
- David Sing (Johns Hopkins University)
- Schuyler Wolff (Steward Observatory / U. Arizona)
- Naomi Rowe-Gurney (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)
- Jocelyne DiRuggiero (Johns Hopkins University)
- Jacob Lustig-Yaeger (Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab)
- Julien Girard (Space Telescope Science Institute)
- Jens Kammerer (Space Telescope Science Institute)
- Paule Sonnentrucker (Space Telescope Science Institute)
- Laurent Pueyo (Space Telescope Science Institute)
- Will Fischer (Space Telescope Science Institute)
- Cauê Borlina (Johns Hopkins University)
- Néstor Espinoza (Space Telescope Science Institute)
- Susan Mullally (Space Telescope Science Institute)
- Lauren Miller (Space Telescope Science Institute)
- Natalie Allen (Johns Hopkins University)
Abstracts submission is closed.
- Richard Cartwright (SETI)
- Elodie Choquet (Laboratoire d’Astrophysique de Marseille, Aix-Marseille University)
- Katherine de Kleer (Caltech)
- Jennifer Glass (Georgia Institute of Technology)
- Brittany Miles (University of Arizona)
- Karin Öberg (Harvard/CfA)
- Noemí Pinilla-Alonso (Florida Space Institute, University of Central Florida)
- Sukrit Ranjan (University of Arizona)
- Geronimo Villanueva (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)
- Hannah Wakeford (University of Bristol)
The COVID-19 policy will be decided closer to the symposium dates. The policy will be informed by the prevalence of COVID-19 and with guidance from AURA and the CDC. Once a COVID-19 policy is set, it can be strengthened at any time in response to changing conditions, but will not be relaxed. All attendees will be expected to follow this protocol and be respectful of others as described in the AURA code of conduct.
*A block of rooms has been reserved at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Baltimore North*
It is very important to make your reservation right away.
There is limited availability due to the Preakness being held in Baltimore.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Baltimore North
5100 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21210
Phone: 410-532-6900
Cut-Off Date: Reserve by April 21, 2023
Name of Event: STScI Spring Symposium 2023
Reference Number: M-O1JCBWH
Room rates per night:
May 14, 2023 $151.00
May 15, 2023 $151.00
May 16, 2023 $151.00
May 17, 2023 $151.00
May 18, 2023 $151.00
May 19, 2023 $188.00
*A shuttle will be provided for participants staying at the Delta Hotel.
Inn at the Colonnade Baltimore – a Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
4 West University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: 410-235-5400
Website: Inn at The Colonnade (You will need to change the dates of arrival and departure.)
Room rates per night:
May 14, 2023 $212.00
May 15, 2023 $212.00
May 16, 2023 $212.00
May 17, 2023 $212.00
May 18, 2023 $229.00
May 19, 2023 $303.00
*The Colonnade is within easy walking distance of the Institute.
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
700 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: 410-385-3000
Website: Baltimore Marriott Waterfront (You will need to change the dates of arrival and departure.)
Room rates per night:
May 14, 2023 $199.00
May 15, 2023 $256.00
May 16, 2023 $417.00
May 17, 2023 $398.00
May 18, 2023 $408.00
May 19, 2023 $499.00