[Mesa-users] First announcement of ICESUN Summer School 2026 – Registration is Now Open!

[Shunyi Lan]

Dear colleagues and friends,


We apologize if you receive this message more than once. We would be grateful if you could circulate the announcement of this summer school below to potentially interested candidates. Thank you very much for your help.
We are delighted to announce the third edition of the ICESUN Summer School: "ICESUN Summer School 2026 – Stellar Evolution, Supernova Explosion, and Nucleosynthesis", which will take place in Kunming, China, from July 26 to August 1, 2026.
This summer school will bring together undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, early-career scientists, as well as established experts from around the world for an exciting learning experience. The program features a combination of foundational lectures, cutting-edge research presentations, and interactive discussions. Participants will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of key topics in stellar astrophysics, engage directly with leading researchers, and build valuable connections within a collaborative international community. Set in the beautiful city of Kunming, the summer school also offers an inspiring environment for both scientific exchange and cultural experience.
We warmly welcome you to join us for this exciting event in Kunming, China.

Invited Lecturers

Prof. Amanda Karakas (University of Monash)
Prof. Chiaki Kobayashi (University of Hertfordshire)
Prof. Haining Li (National Astronomical Observatories, CAS)
Prof. Marco Limongi (INAF Osservatorio Astronomico di Roma)
Prof. Fritz Roepke (Heidelberg University & HITS)
Prof. Hongliang Yan (National Astronomical Observatories, CAS)




Main Scientific Topics

Stellar evolution and nucleosynthesis
Numerical modeling of supernovae and explosion mechanisms
Origin of the chemical elements (r‑process, s‑process, etc)
Galactic and extragalactic chemical evolution
Observations of chemically peculiar stars and metal-poor stars
Practical sessions (hydrodynamic simulations, nucleosynthesis network, etc)

Internationally recognized experts will deliver the lectures, ensuring exposure to the latest theoretical advances and observational breakthroughs. 




Registration

Registration is now open, please visit the webpage of this event for more details: https://icesun-summer-school2026.casconf.cn/


Deadline for Registration: July 10, 2026




Contact


Please contact jiwenyan at ynao.ac.cn (secretary general) and/or any LOC members with any questions.

We look forward to seeing you in Kunming for this exciting event.




With warm regards,

Shunyi Lan

(on behalf of the Local Organizing Committee)
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