Meta Institute for Computational Astrophysics

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The Meta Institute for Computational Astrophysics (MICA) is a professional scientific and educational, non-profit organization based in virtual worlds [VWs] (currently in Second Life [SL], but with an intent to expand its presence in other venues as the VWs evolve). The goals of MICA include:

  • Exploration, development and promotion of VWs and virtual reality [VR] technologies for professional research in astronomy and related fields.
  • Providing and developing novel social networking venues and mechanisms for scientific collaboration and communications, including professional meetings, effective telepresence, etc.
  • Use of VWs and VR technologies for education and public outreach.
  • Exchange of ideas and joint efforts with other scientific disciplines in promoting these goals for science and scholarship in general.

Upcoming MICA Events in Second Life

  • DATE TBA
    • Journal Club - Michele Trenti (Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy-University of Colorado) "The first stars in the Universe"
    • | paper 1, | paper 2


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