The 1st Annual Solar Wind–Interstellar Medium (SWIM) Workshop is an open forum focused on all aspects of outer-heliospheric science—from the origins of the solar wind to the properties of the interstellar medium.
In recent years, significant efforts have been devoted to understanding the physics of both the inner and outer heliosphere. There is now a considerable breadth of available in-situ and remote observations—from Parker Solar Probe, Solar Orbiter, Voyagers 1 and 2, New Horizons, Cassini, IBEX, and soon IMAP—alongside major advances in numerical and analytical modeling. These efforts have not only deepened our understanding of the data but have also raised new and important questions.
This community-wide workshop will explore all facets of the heliosphere and the very local interstellar medium (VLISM), including in-situ and remote observations, data analysis, theoretical studies, and modeling. Topics include plasma physics, magnetic fields, energetic neutral atoms (ENAs), solar energetic particles (SEPs), pickup ions (PUIs), dust, ultraviolet (UV) emissions, and cosmic rays in the heliosphere and beyond.
The SWIM workshop will provide breakfast, lunch and breaks plus an opening night ‘Welcome’ wine reception and a mid-week banquet. Additionally, there are plenty of local dining options available for dinner.
Under the registration tab, a research student and postdoctoral researchers assistance application is available. Varying degrees of financial assistance will be provided to all undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers. The minimum offered will be 50% off registration, while the maximum offered will be waived registration and hotel provided (assigned another early career roommate). Deadline to apply for early career assistance is May 16, 2025.
