Meta Institute for Computational Astrophysics

From Mica

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

Most of these events are open to everybody. If you are a professional astronomer, see the Professional Seminars page for information about how to get into Second Life to attend one of our events.

Everybody can see the How to Join page for information about mailing lists and in-world groups where we send announcements of events.

• Upcoming Professional Events Friday Seminars and technical workshops
• Upcoming Public Events Popular talks and public outreach events
• MICA Events, including the schedule of regular recurring events