It is with my deepest sorrow that I inform you of the untimely death of our beloved colleague and friend Sergio Dain. Sergio passed away this morning after losing his battle with cancer. He will be sorely missed by many.…
Month: February 2016
GGR Elections
Dear GGR members, The 2016 GGR elections have now been concluded. Thank you to all candidates who agreed to run in these elections, and congratulations to the newly elected members of the Executive Committee: Vice Chair: Emanuele Berti Members-at-Large: Kelly Holley-Bockelmann…
Pacific Coast Gravity Meeting
The 32nd Pacific Coast Gravity Meeting (PCGM) will be held at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), on Friday, April 1, 2016 – Saturday, April 2, 2016. As with past PCGM meetings, this will be an open, relaxed, and informal conference.…
Scientists to Provide Update on the Search for Gravitational Waves
Dear Colleagues, This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first publication of Albert Einstein’s prediction of the existence of gravitational waves. With interest in this topic piqued by the centennial, scientists from the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and international partners…
GGR Special Announcement
Dear Colleagues: I am sorry that I have to be the bearer of some very sad news. Steven Detweiler passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, apparently during the course of his morning run. The circumstances suggest natural causes. Steve had announced…
2015 GWIC Thesis Prize and Stefano Braccini Thesis Prize
GWIC Thesis Prize and Stefano Braccini Thesis Prize for 2015: Call for Nominations Please Note: The deadline for nominations is February 15, 2016. The Gravitational Wave International Committee is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2015 GWIC Thesis Prize…