Transients and Variable Stars (TVS) Science Collaboration session

A session for TVS members to come together and strategize on future directions. Two talks regarding projects relevant to TVS will be followed by an extensive discussion regarding new TVS subgroups and task forces.

Agenda:

- Somayeh Khakpash [7+3 minutes]: Automatic Generation of Caustic Maps to  Enhance Microlensing Modeling of Lensed Quasars light curves

- Michela Negro [7+3 minutes]:  The Fermi-LAT Lightcurve Repository 

- Anibal Varela [5+2]: Assessing the combination of Vera Rubin and Nancy Roman observatories for enhanced characterization of microlensing planetary events

- TVS subgroups and task forces, introductory presentation by TVS co-chairs Bonito & Andreoni

- Discussion on new directions for TVS subgroups and task forces

Lead or Chair for this Session: 
Igor Andreoni, Sara Bonito
Suggested Audience: 
TVS members, but open to everyone
Category: 
Science
Day: 
Monday 08/07

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