November 28–29, 2023 OPAG Meeting
Boulder, CO/Virtual

The next OPAG meeting is scheduled for November 28–29, 2023, in Boulder, Colorado at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP). The meeting will include opportunities for virtual participation.

We understand some people may not feel comfortable attending in person, so please consider participating in the meeting virtually and contributing to OPAG in that way.

Posters and Lightning Talks

OPAG will host a poster session on the evening of November 28, for in-person attendees. Posters can focus on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA); research; mission concepts; technology developments; etc. A brief lightning talk (1–2 minutes) will be given during the OPAG meeting to advertise the poster before the poster session. For those virtual attendees who would like to present, we can offer a longer lightning talk (4–5 minutes, depending on the number of presentations). Please submit your interest for a poster/lightning talk using this form. If you have questions, contact Kate Craft ([email protected]) and Kunio Sayanagi ([email protected]).

Submission deadline: November 16, 2023

Optional Abstract Archiving Opportunity

The upcoming OPAG meeting will offer all presenters an opportunity to archive an abstract of their presentations. While open to all, we especially welcome abstracts by students and early-career researchers. The main benefit of submitting an abstract is that your OPAG research will be searchable on databases such as NASA’s Astrophysics Data System (ADS). Submission of an abstract is optional.

Optional abstract submission deadline: November 16, 2023

Preparation and Submission of Abstracts
Step 1: Download the appropriate template.
Step 2: Write the abstract (no more than one page) using the format shown in the template.
Step 3: Create a PDF file (no larger than 3 MB).
Step 4: Fill out the electronic abstract submission form and upload the abstract file.

Registration

Registration fees are not being collected for this meeting, but registration is required. Registration will be available for in-person and virtual attendees through November 29, 2023. Before the meeting, all registered attendees will receive an email from Houston Meeting Info with virtual connection information.

OPAG Meeting Participation Support

Stipend Opportunities

OPAG is offering a limited number of stipends to enable in-person and virtual attendance and participation. This support ensures active participation in the meeting by students and early-career researchers (less than ten years from Ph.D. serving in a non-tenured or equivalent position). The support may cover costs associated with travel and/or defray child or elder care. Stipends will be paid to recipients after the meeting and upon verification of attendance.

Application deadline: November 9, 2023

Meeting Participation Support Criteria and Requirements

  • Eligible applicants: students and early-career researchers (less than ten years from Ph.D. serving in a non-tenured or equivalent position)
  • Explain how you plan to participate in the OPAG meeting.
  • Explain how attending this meeting will benefit your career.
  • Explain how receiving this support enables your in-person or virtual attendance.
  • Be able to receive income in the United States (stipends are considered income).
  • Civil servants and members of the military are not eligible for this support.

Submit your application using the online form.

COVID-19 Protocols

Hand sanitizer and masks will be available at the meeting. Please check this website regularly for updates.

Reporting Positive Cases

Attendees who receive a positive test result during the meeting are not allowed to enter the meeting venue and must immediately quarantine. These attendees are encouraged to share positive test results with a USRA/LPI HR representative: [email protected]. For contact tracing purposes, a list of close contacts without masking will be requested. All information will be considered HR confidential.

Additional Resources

Logistics

Meeting Location

The University of Colorado at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) Space Science Center (SPSC) located at 3665 Discovery Drive, Boulder, CO 80303.

 University of Colorado map

Hotel Information
Attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations.

Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
2701 Canyon Boulevard
Boulder, CO 80302
0.6 miles from the venue
Rate: $119 ǀ Reservation Link 
Reservation deadline for the best rate: November 6, 2023

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
2601 Canyon Boulevard
Boulder, CO 80302
0.5 miles from the venue
Rate: $135 ǀ Reservation Link 
Reservation deadline for the best rate: November 6, 2023

Hotel Boulderado
2115 13th St.
Boulder, CO 80302
1.0 mile from the venue
Rate: $135 ǀ Reservation Link 
Reservation deadline for the best rate: October 27, 2023

Airport Information

Boulder is located approximately 30 miles northwest of Denver, and the closest international airport is Denver International Airport (DIA).

Contacts

For information regarding the meeting content:

Amanda Hendrix
Email: [email protected]

Kate Craft
Email: [email protected]

Kunio Sayanagi
Email: [email protected]

For information regarding all other meeting details:

Mary Harrison
Meeting and Publication Services
USRA/Lunar and Planetary Institute
Email: [email protected]