With apologies for multiple postings: Short Course announcement: Modeling Magmatic and Mantle Processes along Active Plate Margins with alphaMELTS and PetThermoTools Presented by: Paul Asimow and Paula Antoshechkina, Caltech Penny Wieser and Matt Gleeson, UC Berkeley Fri., 20 Sept., 1 p.m.–5 p.m.; Sat., 21 Sept., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. US$95 Register through GSA Connects conference registration portal Thermodynamic simulations represent a key component of studies investigating the genesis, evolution, and eruption of magmas—ranging from basalts through to rhyolites—along active margins. These systems play a critical role in the transfer of elements through subduction zones and pose hazards to many communities living in the vicinity of potentially dangerous systems. Of the available thermodynamic models, the MELTS family of algorithms has emerged as the most influential in igneous petrology, with a range of software tools designed as part of the alphaMELTS project to meet the needs of both new and advanced users. In this course, we aim to create discussions surrounding the application of thermodynamic models to volcanological research, including what questions we can address with thermodynamic approaches and how we can integrate thermodynamic models with other research tools to examine a scientific hypothesis more comprehensively. More broadly, this short course will introduce students and researchers to the range of alphaMELTS software options available for MELTS calculations, with a focus on the new Python3 package, PetThermoTools, which provides easy-to-use Python functions for common thermodynamic calculations. in addition, the course will give participants the chance to run calculations of their own and equip them with the knowledge required to use these tools to their full potential for their own research topics. The workshop is suitable for all, from students to senior scientists, and no previous knowledge of MELTS or Python is required. ========================================================= Paul Asimow (He/Him/His) asimow@caltech.edu<mailto:asimow@caltech.edu> Eleanor and John R. McMillan Professor of Geology and Geochemistry California Institute of Technology 1200 E. California Blvd. M/C170-25 Pasadena, CA 91125 USA (626)395-4133 FAX (626)395-1995 =========================================================