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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#002060">Dear colleagues,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#002060">We are delighted to announce an exciting collaboration between the
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<a href="https://gem.epss.ucla.edu/mediawiki/index.php/FG:_Mesoscale_drivers_of_the_nightside_transition_region_ionospheric_and_magnetotail_evaluations">
<span style="color:#1155CC">Nightside Transition Region (NTR) GEM Focus Group (FG)</span></a></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#002060"> and the University of Calgary for GEM Summer Workshop 2024. Together, we are hosting
a hands-on training session on data provider-supported tooling and techniques.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#002060">The training session aims to familiarize participants with the auroral imaging data obtained from the recently deployed Transition Region Explorer (TREx) array by the University
of Calgary. As you begin to push the bounds of interpretation or analysis of instrument data, it is always advisable to connect with data providers who often have decades of experience developing the instruments you are utilizing. We aim to connect you with
the experts so you can best leverage the power of ground-based data.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#002060">During the training session, attendees will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in data manipulation, visualization, and analysis. We will cover essential aspects
such as data structure, loading procedures, and plotting techniques. The session is tailored for individuals working in IDL and Python programming languages. Before the training session, we will distribute crib sheets to participants to help them familiarize
themselves with some basic concepts in advance. Additionally, we will establish a communication channel for participants to interact with each other and promote peer mentorship before, during, and after the training session. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#002060">If you are attending GEM, we kindly encourage interested participants to register to ensure an enriching learning experience with personalized guidance from data experts.
While walk-in attendees are welcome, please note that direct support from a data expert may not be guaranteed without prior registration.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#002060;background:yellow">Register to the training session:
</span></b><a href="http://tinyurl.com/GEMNTR"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC;background:yellow">http://tinyurl.com/GEMNTR</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#002060">Please don't hesitate to reach out to the FG chairs if you have any questions or comments.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#002060">Best regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#002060">Bea Gallardo-Lacourt, NASA/CUA</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#002060">Emma Spanswick, University of Calgary</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#002060">Gareth Perry, NJIT</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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