Dear Casperites,
We hope you can join us for the CASPER workshop in Manchester. PLEASE REGISTER SOON: The deadline for registration is in TWO DAYS (July 21). Details Below from Ben Stappers: Dear Colleagues, The CASPER collaboration workshop of 2013 to be held at Jodrell Bank Observatory which will take place from September 2nd-6th 2013 is just two months away and we are making excellent progress on putting together an exciting and interesting week. Please find below a couple of important announcements: We have decided to extend the registration deadline, please register before the 21st July 2013, after that date it will no longer be possible to register for the meeting. Registration is possible by following the links at http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/meetings/casper2013/ Abstract Submission We are now happy to accept submission of titles and abstracts for talks and posters. All submissions for talks will be considered, however due to the relatively limited time available for talks it may be that you will be offered a poster spot instead. Please submit your abstracts for talks and posters before July 31st. Follow the links that can be found at http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/meetings/casper2013/ Abstract Submission Programme The full programme will be finalised once all the talks have been decided. However we already have an exciting list of invited speakers and will be adding more in the next couple of weeks. Phil Diamond --- The Square Kilometre Array Wallace Turner --- Signal Processing Challenges of the SKA Roshene McCool --- Data Transport Challenges of the SKA NVIDIA Representative --- The view from NVIDIA XILINX Representative --- The view from XILINX Justin Kasper --- Solar Physics and Low Frequency Radio Astronomy Dan Thornton --- Searching for Extragalactic Fast Radio Bursts We also extrmely priviliged to have Jocelyn Bell-Burnell giving us an evening lecture on Wednesday 4th September on the discovery of pulsars and the associated technology. Please don't forget to book your accommodation as soon as possible to get the best possible deal. Important dates: Registration Open: April 26th 2013 Deadline for Travel Assistance Requests: June 26th 2013 Announcement of Travel Assistance Requests: July 10th 2013 Registration Closes: July 21st 2013 Abstract Submission Closes: July 31st 2013 Meeting dates: September 2nd - 6th 2013 We look forward to welcoming you to Jodrell Bank Observatory. - Ben Stappers for the LOC and SOC
