About
The wealth and quality of multi-dimensional data promised by upcoming wide-field surveys
demand advanced strategies of analysis to use their underlying constraining power to full
extent. We are holding a dynamics-heavy four-day meeting to scrutinize the numerical and
analytical tools which are required to gain insight into the nature of gravity and dark matter
in the local universe. We aim to develop a diverse program of talks, bridging observational
constraints and numerical challenges, reflecting the most timely advances in the field of
galactic dynamics.
Carnegie Mellon University, with its deep-rooted tradition in
computational methods and their application to the physical universe, constitutes an
exceptional environment to foster the discussions that will guide the future of computational
astrophysics in this field.
Important Dates
| January 1st, 2025 | Abstract submission opens |
| February 1st, 2025 | Abstract submission closes |
| March 1st, 2025 |
Notification of accepted abstracts Registration opens |
| April 1st, 2025 | Registration closes |
| June 2nd (Monday) - June 5th (Tuesday) | Meeting takes place |
Location
McWilliam's Center for Cosmology and Astrophysics
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Schedule
Each day of the meeting, we will focus on a different family of objects, allowing the discussion of observations, numerical tools and the theoretical interpretation within the same session.
- Monday: The visible I : Dwarf galaxies and star clusters
- Tuesday: The visible II : Streams and the galactic disc
- Wednesday: The invisible: Dark substructures and modified gravity
- Thursday: The cosmic connection: Halo shapes, accretion history and environment
Scientific Organizing Committee (SOC)
- Raphael Errani, Carnegie Mellon University
- Kathryn Johnston, Columbia University
- Stacy McGaugh, Case Western Reserve University
- Monica Valluri, University of Michigan
- Matt Walker, Carnegie Mellon University
Contact
Declaration of Interest
If you are interested in joining the meeting, kindly fill out the google form below, which helps us to estimate the anticipated audience size. Abstract submission and registration will open in 2025.
https://forms.gle/kmkADRARkMhX3K4G7