Logistics

What to bring & prepare

  • To participate in the tutorial and co-working sessions, we ask that you to bring a personal laptop and download the CYCLE 12 ALMA Observing Tool before the workshop: https://almascience.nrao.edu/proposing/observing-tool. Please try to install the software before the workshop, but there will be some time during the introduction to download if needed. Note that the Cycle 12 OT will only be available via the “tarball” (no “installer” option, as in previous cycles).
  • The call for proposals opens on March 20th. March 28th will be an interactive tutorial focused on how to prepare ALMA proposals. One week later, we anticipate attendees will bring their proposal ideas or drafts to a co-working session, where there will be hands-on help and more in-depth discussions on preparing ALMA proposals.

Traveling to UT

  • For those traveling from outside of Austin, we highly recommend carpooling where possible.
  • Unfortunately we cannot reimburse travel costs for your trip, but we encourage asking your own department for travel support.
  • For those coming by car, the Speedway Garage is the nearest parking lot: https://parking.utexas.edu/parking/garages/speedway-garage-swg, and there is paid street parking near PMA. Please reach out if you need any assistance!

Arriving at UT

  • The event will be held in PMA 15.216, in the astronomy classroom.
  • We will begin at 11am on March 21st and noon on April 4th. Feel free to drop in and out of the workshop for various sessions.

Zoom and recording info

  • The zoom link for the tutorial on March 28th will be sent to registered participants over email. Note that April 4th will be an in-person co-working session only.
  • The recording will be provided after the event along with any resources and tutorials.

Connect with NRAO

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