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ALMA Data Processing and Analysis Workshops for Cycle 13

This Fall, the NAASC and the Cycle 13 ALMA Ambassadors will host a series of workshops on the processing and analysis of ALMA data, at several locations in the US, Canada and Chile. All local students and researchers are encouraged to attend these events, and no previous ALMA experience is required or necessary. The goal of these events is to train users on basic data processing and analysis techniques that they may need to use ALMA for scientific discovery. Early registration is encouraged, to facilitate tailoring workshop presentations to the interests of the attendees. Lunches will be provided at all these events.

Ambassador Workshop Location Date
Woorak Choi McMaster University October 16, 2026
Nickolas Pingel Indiana University October 21, 2026
Maria Galloway-Sprietsma and Nazar Budaiev University of Florida October 21, 2026
Carla Cornil-Baïotto University of Concepción October 22 and 23, 2026
Teresa Paneque-Carreno University of Michigan October 23, 2026
Nazar Budaiev Columbia University October 30, 2026

Meetings and Conference support 

The NAASC invites members of the North American scientific community to apply for funding in support of conferences and workshops that are ALMA focused or have a synergy with ALMA, and which encourage the participation of students, postdocs, and early career researchers. PI-ed events (e.g. collaboration workshops) held in the US and Canada or conferences organized at any geographical location (national or international) are eligible to apply. Events must be scheduled between Oct 1, 2026 and December 31, 2027 to be eligible.

For awarded events, the NAASC can provide monetary funding (up to $5,000 per event).  As needed, the NAASC can also provide logistical support (e.g., webinar platform) materials and content if requested in the application or proposed by the NAASC at the time of the award. 

 For instructions on how to apply, eligibility criteria and other details on this program, please look at the program webpage.

Visits to the NAASC: data reduction support and more

If you need any help in reducing your data, or just a quiet week away  to finish writing up your next ALMA paper, consider coming for a face-to-face visit to work closely with our data analysts and scientific staff.  For more information and to request a visit, please see https://science.nrao.edu/facilities/alma/facilities/alma/visitors-shortterm and submit a ticket to the face-to-face visits department of the ALMA Helpdesk. Come visit us!

Update as of May 2026: Investigators from U.S. institutions who are requesting an in-person f2f data reduction visit to NAASC Headquarters can apply to the NAASC for assistance with travel expenses for up to two members of their team.

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Feedback on ALMA data analysis tools is greatly appreciated. Please communicate any obstacles encountered in the path from data delivery to publication by submitting a Helpdesk ticket. In particular, has a lack of computing resources, software for analysis, visualization, plotting, or other "tools" proven to be a difficulty? NRAO thanks you in advance for your feedback.

You can also consult with our EPO team (jmalusky@nrao.edu) to see if your results would have broader public interest and to explore outreach opportunities.

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