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The NASA Lunar Science Institute is pleased to announce the 4th annual NASA Lunar Science Forum on July 19-21, 2011. This year's forum will feature sessions on the latest scientific results from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, Lunar Crater Observation Sensing Satellite, a side conference for lunar graduate students and young professionals, as well as the presentation of the annual Shoemaker Medal and associated keynote lecture. As in past years, science sessions are structured to report on both recent results and future opportunities for lunar science, education and outreach.

The conference will review the state of knowledge, and opportunities for science:

Presentations on elements of education and public outreach are included to better understand how lunar exploration can be used to stimulate public interest in space exploration and improve science literacy.

Abstract Deadlines

Abstract collection ended on May 13, 2011.

Attending Registration Deadlines

Free advance registrations by June 30th:http://www.acteva.com/go/lunarscience2011
Non-U.S. citizens must register by June 9th for access to a government facility:http://www.acteva.com/go/lunarscience2011

Meeting Format

The conference consists of invited and contributed oral and poster presentations, together with breakout sessions to plan for the future of lunar science.

The session summaries, along with the abstracts, list of organizers, and participants, will be included in a final report to be posted on the NASA Lunar Science Institute website.

Oral Presentations

Speakers should bring their presentations on a memory stick and include any media, embedded videos or movie clips.

Poster Presentations

The space available for poster displays is 48” x 48”. The poster area will be open during all normal meeting hours, so authors may install their poster anytime after 8:00 a.m. on July 19. Posters should be removed by noon on the last day of the meeting. Authors are required to be at their posters during at least one poster session (sign up sheets will be provided at check-in). Poster authors are also encouraged to bring several press-ready copies of their abstract for the media.

Student and Young Professionals Events

NLSI is very supportive of developing the Next Generation of Lunar Scientists. Please see the following activities listed below, that are occurring before the Forum.

Join the 2nd annual Lunar Graduate Conference, on July 17th. More information on this event will be posted here soon.
Join the Next Generation Lunar Scientists and Engineers Workshop on Monday, July 18th. More information on this event will be posted here soon.

Contact

For further information regarding local logistics, contact