The 29 International School for Young Astronomers (ISYA)
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International School for Young Astronomers (ISYA) is an initiative of International Astronomical Union (IAU) to further strengthen and promote the development of professional astronomers in the international arena. ISYA is open to science graduates especially for students that have a basic degree in astronomy or space science. Normally they are 30 participants for each session. The participants should follow the lecture, practical and computer session in the 21 days period(3 weeks). The lecturer of the ISYA comes from all the experts around the world. The 29th International School for Young Astronomers (ISYA) will be held in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi Island) from 6 27 March 2007. ISYA 2007 is organized by the National Space Agency of Malaysia (ANGKASA), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and the International Astronomical Union (IAU). |
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| Venue | |||||||||
i) University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 6 to 9 March 2007 ii) MARA Junior Science College, Langkawi Island 12 27 March 2007 |
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| Objective | |||||||||
The objective ISYA 2007 is as follows: i) To encourage the young scientist especially from Asia Pacific region to get involved deeply in astronomy research and explore the future development of space science while building a strong network within the countries in this region; ii) To train and expose the participants the the latest knowledge in astronomical research arena; and iii)To present a unique opportunity for participants to have informal discussions among their peers and with recognized experts in the selected fields of research over a period of three weeks. |
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i) The language of the ISYA is English ii) Practical exercises were organized with data handling and reductions, using some of the usual packages (IRAF) iii) Among the ISYA activities are observations using the 0.5 meter Carbon Truss, Ritchey-Chrιtien Cassegrainian Reflector robotic telescope at the Langkawi National Observatory iv) ISYA 2007 comprises three (3) segments as listed below: - Astronomical instrumentation - Solar physics - Radio astronomy Also included is a session on using IRAF and Virtual observatory v) Among the topics to be covered are: stellar astrophysics, physics of galaxies, specstroscopy and images, physics of the sun, radio astronomy, astronomical data bases and virtual observatory. vi) The student will also have an opportunity to present short talks about their own research. In addition a certain number of public lectures are planned in Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi Island. |
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| Students and Financial support | |||||||||
The school will only accept a limited number of qualified students from various countries predominantly from Asia Pacific region. The participants are expected to be graduate students holding a Master degree (or equivalent) in Science, Astronomy or related fields. Accommodation for all participants will be provided by the National Space Agency of Malaysia Travel grants for participants are also available. Those interested are encouraged to apply. They should mention the estimate of the cost for a round trip to Kuala Lumpur(Malaysia), at the cheapest fare available at the time of travel. |
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| Applications: (Download application form here) | |||||||||
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For an application form, you are requested to browse the National Space Agency of Malaysia as follows: http://wwww.angkasa.gov.my (requires download and installation of the latest version of flash player). Applicants should include their achieved level of studies in physics and astronomy and any topic of special interest. Two (2) letters of recommendation is required, evaluating academic standing and proficiency in English. Applications and letters of reference should arrive at the latest by 20 October 2006, preferably by e-mail or fax to the following persons: |
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Prof Dr. Michele Gerbaldi Chairperson of ISYA Programme International Schools for Young Astronomers International Astronomical Union (IAU) Institut d'Astrophysique 98 bis Bd Arago F-75014 Paris FRANCE Fax : 33 1 44 32 80 01 E-mail: gerbaldi@iap.fr and ; Mhd Fairos Bin Asillam Secretary of Malaysia National Committee for the ISYA 2007 National Space Agency of Malaysia Level 5, Block 2, PjH Tower Presint 2, 62100 Putrajaya MALAYSIA E-mail: fairos@angkasa.gov.my or mhdfairos@gmail.com |
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