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2026 SEES User Group Committee Elections
by SEES Central Office 20 Aug '26

20 Aug '26

Dear SEES community, Please vote for representatives to serve on the SEES User Group Committee. The role of this committee is to provide advice and recommendations to the SEES management concerning all issues affecting the user community. This year, there are elections for four open positions on the Committee. Short biographies of the candidates are provided here<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://seescience.org/sees-user-group-committee… >. You can cast your vote here<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://seescience.org/sees-user-group-committee… >. Additional information about the SEES User Group Committee can be found here<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https:/seescience.org/people/user_community/__;!…>. Thanks for your participation. The election will close on Monday, August 10. Best wishes, Andy ---------------------------------- Andrew Campbell SEES Director Vice Provost and Louis Block Professor, Dept. of the Geophysical Sciences University of Chicago Chicago, IL 60637 (773) 834-1085 acampbel(a)uchicago.edu<mailto:acampbel@uchicago.edu> https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://geosci.uchicago.edu/*campbell__;fg!!G_uCf… <https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://geosci.uchicago.edu/*campbell__;fg!!G_uCf…> -----------------------------------

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SAVE THE DATE! 2026 West Coast Soft and Tender X-ray Synchrotron Workshop
by SEES Central Office 30 Jul '26

30 Jul '26

Save the Date for the 2026 West Coast Soft and Tender X-ray Synchrotron Imaging and Spectroscopy Workshop SEES is pleased to announce the 2026 West Coast Soft and Tender X-ray Synchrotron Imaging and Spectroscopy Workshop for Earth and Environmental Sciences, to be held at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) on November 17–19, 2026. Over three days, beamline scientists from ALS and SSRL will guide participants through the workflow of synchrotron-based spectromicroscopy, from technique fundamentals to hands-on data acquisition and data processing. Given the hands-on nature of this workshop, space is limited to 15 participants. Travel and lodging support will be available for eligible participants. Applications will open soon! We will share more details by email and through the workshop page: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://seescience.org/2026-soft-and-tender-x-ra… . In the meantime, please email us at sees_info(a)uchicago.edu with any questions. [spectromicroscopy-workshop-2026.png]

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20th Experimental Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry EMPG meeting
by Mark Rivers 29 Jul '26

29 Jul '26

Dear colleagues, It is with great pleasure that we announce the 20th Experimental Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry EMPG meeting that will be held in Münster on July 5 - 8th, 2027. The EMPG meeting brings together researchers from all fields of experimental geosciences, but contributions from materials science and numerical modelling are also welcome. It offers a unique opportunity to present and to discuss your experimental work. We particularly encourage the participation of early career researchers as a means to ensure the continuity of this meeting that is central to our community. Please help us to spread the word! The meeting will take place the week before the Goldschmidt Conference 2027 that will be held in Paris July 11-16th. Paris can be conveniently reached by train from Münster (approx. 5h), making it highly practical to attend both events. Details about the venue, deadline and registration fees will be provided soon on the meeting webpage. Apologies for multiple postings. We look forward to welcoming you to Münster! Carmen Sanchez-Valle and Stephan Klemme on behalf of the local organizing committee. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prof. Dr. Carmen Sanchez-Valle Institute of Mineralogy University of Münster Corrensstrasse 24 R106 48149 Münster (Germany)

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Postdoc vacancy — Petrological Controls on Ore Genesis, University of Bristol (closes 5 Aug)
by Oliver Lord 24 Jul '26

24 Jul '26

Dear all, We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join the School of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol as a Senior Research Associate in Petrological Controls on Ore Genesis. This 24-month post is funded by a NERC standard grant investigating how copper is transported through the Earth's interior in subduction zones to form porphyry copper deposits. The role combines three strands: geological fieldwork in the Laramide Porphyry Province in Arizona; advanced analytical characterisation of natural and experimental samples (including synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy at Diamond Light Source, EPMA, Raman, and LA-ICP-MS); and high-pressure, high-temperature experiments using diamond anvil cells, piston-cylinder presses, and cold-seal pressure vessels. The successful candidate will have research experience in igneous petrology, geochemistry, economic geology, or a closely related field, a PhD (or near completion) in Earth Sciences or a related discipline, experience of geological fieldwork, and familiarity with analytical techniques for characterising geological materials. Experience with high-pressure experimental apparatus or synchrotron-based techniques is also desirable, but full training will be provided. The post-holder will work alongside Co-Investigators at Bristol, UCL, and Diamond Light Source, with a Project Partner at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Grade J (£43,482–£50,253 per annum), full-time, fixed-term for 24 months. Closing date: 5 August 2026. Further details and application: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSG652/senior-researc… Informal enquiries are welcome and can be directed to me at oliver.lord(a)bristol.ac.uk<mailto:oliver.lord@bristol.ac.uk>. Please feel free to forward this to anyone who might be interested. All the best, Ollie Dr Oliver Lord Head of Petrology, School of Earth Sciences University of Bristol [https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://raw.githubusercontent.com/olivertlord/em… ] [https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://raw.githubusercontent.com/olivertlord/em… ] Oliver Thomas Lord Head of Petrology | University of Bristol, School of Earth Sciences phone: +44 (0)7939 904629<tel:+447939904629> address: Room G40, Wills Memorial Building, Queen's Road, Bristol, BS8 1RJ linktree: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://linktr.ee/olivertlord__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!d…

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IXS 2026 Registration Deadline
by Joanne Stubbs 15 Jul '26

15 Jul '26

[cid:39d84afd-1044-4be9-aea4-2619a3349e7c] Dear Colleagues, This is a reminder that the registration deadline for non-U.S. citizens wishing to participate in IXS2026 is Friday, July 17, 2026. Conference Information * Conference: 14th International Conference on X-Ray Scattering (IXS2026) * Dates: September 13–18, 2026 * Location: Argonne National Laboratory, USA An updated list of speakers is now available, and the conference schedule will be released soon. Please register using the conference website: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://web.cvent.com/event/27c946d3-481c-45c4-b… Please note that an approved U.S. entry visa is not required in order to apply for a gate pass to Argonne National Laboratory. If you have any questions or need assistance with registration or travel arrangements, please contact the local organizing committee at ixs2026(a)anl.gov<mailto:ixs2026@anl.gov>. Student registration fees are half the regular registration rate, and student participation is strongly encouraged. IXS2026 Organizing Committee ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sent on behalf of Jiyong Zhao, PhD Group Leader IXN (Inelastic X-ray and Nuclear resonant scattering) Group Advanced Photon Source Argonne National Laboratory APS/XSD, 431/D003 9700 South Cass Avenue Argonne, IL 60439 Tel: 1-630-252-9195 (O) Fax: 1-630-252-0161 e-mail: jzhao(a)anl.gov<mailto:jzhao@anl.gov>

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AGU Fall Meeting Session Announcement (2026)
by Stella Chariton 15 Jul '26

15 Jul '26

Dear colleagues, We would like to bring your attention to one of the most exciting AGU sessions (7-11 December 2026, San Francisco): Advanced Experimental, Analytical and Theoretical Approaches in Probing Planetary Interiors (MR001) https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://agu.confex.com/agu/agu26/prelim.cgi/Sess… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://agu.confex.com/agu/agu26/prelim.cgi/Ses… > Session ID#: 280698 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://agu.confex.com/agu/agu26/prelim.cgi/Ses… > Significant scientific discoveries have historically emerged from challenges in experimental and theoretical advancement. Recently upgraded fourth-generation synchrotrons and free-electron laser facilities have enabled unique technical capabilities for in situ diagnostics of mineral properties and structural modeling under extreme pressure, temperature, and stress conditions across multiple time-domain modes. Extending the spatial and energy resolution limits of X-ray and optical techniques facilitates experiments at instrumental boundaries, providing access to the most complex regions of Earth and planetary interiors. Pioneering theoretical computations, based on experimental data and accelerated by artificial intelligence, allow evaluation of plausible scenarios describing micro- and macroscopic processes across various time scales. This session invites contributions on cutting-edge static and dynamic experiments, along with innovative computational and analytical approaches that address physical and chemical properties of materials under extreme conditions, advancing understanding of the evolution, structure, and dynamics of Earth's interior and other planetary bodies. Conveners: Stella Chariton (The University of Chicago, GSECARS, Chicago, USA) Vitali B. Prakapenka (The University of Chicago, GSECARS, Chicago, USA) Haozhe Liu (HPSTAR, Beijing, China) Dongzhou Zhang (The University of Chicago, GSECARS, Chicago, USA) Invited Speakers: Steve Jacobsen (University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado, USA) Junjie (JJ) Dong (Stony Brook University, New York, USA) The deadline for abstract submissions is 5 August (23:59 EDT/03:59 UTC). In case of questions, please contact any of the conveners. Best wishes, Stella, Vitali, Haozhe and Dongzhou

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Doctoral School 'Les Houches' - Solid Earth Sciences
by Prof. Dr. Maria del Carmen Sanchez Valle 14 Jul '26

14 Jul '26

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Call for abstracts GSA 2026
by Meyer, Fran 13 Jul '26

13 Jul '26

Are you researching trace metal systems in surface environments, past or present? Please consider submitting an abstract to the "Metals in Motion: Trace metal heterogeneity, speciation, isotopes, and cycling across varying spatial and temporal scales" session at GSA this year! The abstract deadline is August 6, and the conference is October 11-14 in Denver, CO. Submit here: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://connects.geosociety.org/program/technica… Thank you for your consideration! Fran Meyer Ph.D. Candidate Department of Geosciences Pennsylvania State University pronouns: she/her/hers [Image]

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Postdoc in Microbe-Mineral Interactions at NSLS-II
by Tappero, Ryan 13 Jul '26

13 Jul '26

Hi folks, Our Low-Temperature Geochemistry group at NSLS-II (aka Bioimaging Facility, BNL | NSLS-II | Synchrotron Techniques & Methods | Bioimaging<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.bnl.gov/nsls2/techniques/bioimaging.… > ) is advertising a position for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Microbe-Mineral Interactions<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://bnl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Externa/… >. Cheers, Ryan Bioimaging Facility Manager

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Call for GSA 2026 Early career investigators in mineralogy and crystallography
by Fang, Yihang 08 Jul '26

08 Jul '26

Dear Colleagues, We would like to invite you to submit an abstract to the session "Early Career Investigators in Mineralogy and Crystallography" for the upcoming GSA 2026 in Denver, CO. You can click here<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://connects.geosociety.org/program/technica… > <https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://connects.geosociety.org/program/technica… > to start the abstract submission. This session provides a platform for early-career, postdoctoral, and students in mineralogy and crystallography to share fresh perspectives and new ideas. We also welcome talks on professional development and equal career advancement in mineral sciences. This session is sponsored by the Mineralogical Society of America (MSA), and Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology & Volcanology Division (MGPV). We hope to see you in Denver, CO and hear about your sciences! Sincerely, Yihang Fang (University of Missouri-Kansas City) Manuel Scharrer (University of Tennessee, Knoxville) -- Yihang Fang Assistant Professor Associate Editor, American Mineralogist The Minerals and Interfaces in Terrestrial environment High-Resolution Laboratory (MITHRIL) Earth and Environmental Sciences, Division of Natural and Built Environment University of Missouri-Kansas City 5110 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110 USA +1 816 235 5862 or +1 608 556 5890

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