1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 From: Penny Elaine Wieser <penny_wieser@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Dear Colleagues, Interested in learning more about MELTS, particularly new, easier, faster ways to perform MELTS calculations in python? Sign up for our GSA short course! Organisers: Paul Asimow, Matthew Gleeson, Penny Wieser and Paula Antoshechkin https://community.geosociety.org/gsa2024/program/short <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://community.geosociety.org/gsa2024/program/short__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!dENuuowp7gepfEpnwaMZn3zDbmR38juOwYXYM5SWLEWFGkEzw6mGj9sqQaBhTSdFzYuAmeaaULyyX5qtcUGAujL5zQ$> 506. Modeling Magmatic and Mantle Processes along Active Plate Margins with alphaMELTS. Fri., 20 Sept., 1 p.m.â??5 p.m.; Sat., 21 Sept., 8 a.m.â??5 p.m. US$95. CEU: 1.20. Limit: 40. In-person. *More Info* Thermodynamic simulations represent a key component of studies investigating the genesis, evolution, and eruption of magmasâ??ranging from basalts through to rhyolitesâ??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. Best Wishes, Penny Wieser on behalf of the organisers 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 ------------------------------
