Mars, OSIRIS-REx, & How to Safely Return Samples from Outer Space with Dr. Lindsay Hays! (NASA LIVE) NASA Astrobiology 2023-09-21 | NASA's Ask an Astrobiologist is back with a new look, a new sound, and a brand new lineup of amazing astrobiologists! Tune-in Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 12pm Eastern time to get the answers to your questions about the search for life in the Universe.Our guest is Dr. Lindsay Hays, Program Scientist for the NASA Astrobiology Program, Deputy Lead Scientist for the Mars Sample Return Campaign, and Program Scientist for the DAVINCI mission to explore Venus! Lindsay's scientific background includes work on lipid biosignatures for mass extinctions, mass evolutionary radiations, and photosynthetic organisms in hot springs. She spent time at JPL in the Mars Program Office where she was the Sample Return Science System Engineer and also worked on science activities for Humans to Mars. Tune-in for a discussion about field expeditions to Western Australia, exploring the origin and evolution of Venus, and NASA's most recent missions to bring samples from outer space back to Earth.astrobiology.nasa.gov/ask-an-astrobiologistWhat is Ask An Astrobiologist?Once a month, the NASA Astrobiology Program host a one-hour program where the public is invited to interact with a high-profile astrobiologist, who replies to Twitter and YouTube comment questions live on video.Ask An Astrobiologist: Episode 61Mars, OSIRIS-REx, & How to Safely Return Samples from Outer SpaceFeaturing Dr. Lindsay Hays (NASA Headquarters)Hosted by Dr. Graham Lau (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Production Assistants:Sarah Treadwell (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Anurup Mohanty (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Mariam Naseem (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Directed by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)Illustrations by Melissa Flower (melissaflower.com)Music & Animation by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)
Astrobio Shorts: OSIRIS-REx & the Origin of Life (Trailer) NASA Astrobiology 2023-09-18 | A historic moment is on the horizon for NASA’s first asteroid sample return mission, OSIRIS-REx. On Oct. 20, 2022, the spacecraft will descend to asteroid Bennu’s surface, touch down for a few seconds and collect a sample of the asteroid’s rocks and dust, which will be returned to Earth for study.NASA astrobiologists Dr. Jason Dworkin and Dr. Scott Sandford explain the importance of the OSIRIS-REx mission in the quest to understand the role that asteroids and other small bodies play in the origins of life on Earth.#ToBennuAndBackasteroidmission.orgastrobiology.nasa.govFeaturingDr. Jason Dworkin (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)Dr. Scott Sandford (NASA Ames Research Center)Video & images are courtesy of NASA and its affiliates.Music by Bensound.com (License certificate #1999293)Directed & Edited by Mike ToillionAbout OSIRIS-REx:NASA’s Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft is the first U.S. mission to return samples from an asteroid to Earth, addressing multiple NASA Solar System Exploration objectives.OSIRIS-REx launched from Cape Canaveral on September 8, 2016. OSIRIS-REx completed its 1.2 billion-mile journey to arrive at the asteroid Bennu on December 3, 2018. On October 20th, 2020, it will make its first attempt to capture a sample of the asteroid's regolith.Asteroids are the leftover debris from the solar system formation process that began over four billion years ago, and they can teach us a lot about the history of the Sun and planets. Bennu may contain the molecular precursors to the origin of life and the Earth’s oceans. Bennu is also a potentially hazardous asteroid that has a relatively high probability of impacting the Earth late in the 22nd century. OSIRIS-REx will determine Bennu’s physical and chemical properties, which could be critical for developing an impact mitigation mission in the future.
NASA Astrobiology Town Hall 2023 NASA Astrobiology 2023-09-11 | The NASA Astrobiology Town Hall took place on September 8th, 2023, with presentations by:NASA Astrobiology ProgramLindsay HaysDavid GrinspoonDaniella ScaliceAaron GronstalNASA Astrobiology Research Coordination NetworksNfoLD (Brook Nunn, Alfonso Davila, Heather Graham, Bradley Burcar, Bonnie Teece)NExSSLIFENOWPCE3Mars Exploration ProgramTiffany MorganI-MIM Mission TeamRick Davis, Tomo UsuiNASA Astrobiology Town Hall 2023Please join us for our first ever NASA Astrobiology Program Town Hall to learn about our current programs, activities, and guest presentations about future Mars exploration!Please check here for the full agenda: astrobiology.nasa.gov/events/astrobiology-town-hallHave questions for the NASA Astrobiology Program? Use the YouTube chat feature to ask them, and we will cover as many as possible during our Q&A periods.If you would like to submit a question ahead of time, please leave a comment below.If you missed me the live broadcast, please submit your questions to hq-astrobiology@mail.nasa.gov
Astrobio Shorts: 5 Stages of a Stromatolite Biosignature with Dr. Lindsay Hays NASA Astrobiology 2023-09-11 | Full video here: youtu.be/9c2HzdY6XpEHow will we know if there is life on Mars? What geological clues can our Martian orbiters and rovers search for and collect samples of to return home to Earth?Stromatolites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia may hold the answer.In June of 2023, members of NASA's Mars Exploration Program, the Australian Space Agency, ESA (European Space Agency), and the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), joined together on an expedition to visit three incredible field locations containing stromatolites, fossils of ancient microbial life, and the oldest, most convincing evidence for life on Earth.Stromatolites are rock features that are usually dome or cone-shaped, and are caused by photosynthetic lifeforms precipitating minerals throughout their life cycle, while continuously climbing upwards towards their energy source of the sun. Over time these microbial communities begin to form layers of rock that rise up to form strange shapes in the geological record that cannot be formed in any other way. Could these structures be found on other planets? On Mars?As we search the solar system and beyond for biosignatures, or signs of life, it's crucial that we know as much as possible about the nature of life on Earth. Knowing how quickly life took hold on our planet, and how that life evolved over time, will help NASA scientists understand the possibilities for life on other worlds and how best to search for them. Mars and Earth may have had very similar pasts, and the surface of Mars shares many qualities with the stromatolite outcrops in Western Australia.If life could take a foothold on Earth 3.5 billion years ago, could it also have taken a hold on Mars?CREDITSNASA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay out respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.Directed, Shot, & Edited by Mike Toillion, NASA AstrobiologyProduced by Tahira Allen, NASAFeaturing Eric Ianson, NASA Mars Exploration ProgramDr. Mitch Schulte, NASA Mars Exploration ProgramDr. Lindsay Hays, NASA Mars Sample Return & AstrobiologyDr. Martin Van Kranendonk, University of New South WalesMusic by Lexin Music | pixabay.com/users/lexin_music-28841948Learn more about the NASA Astrobiology Program:astrobiology.nasa.gov
NASA’s AskAstrobio: The Unbelievable Origin & Evolution of the Universe with Dr. Caleb Scharf NASA Astrobiology 2023-09-04 | Our guest is Dr. Caleb Scharf, the senior scientist for astrobiology at the NASA Ames Research Center! Dr. Scharf has conducted research in observational cosmology, exoplanetary science, and astrobiology. He is the author of multiple science and popular science books, and has won the Carl Sagan Medal for excellence in public communication of planetary science, as well as the 2011 Chambliss Astronomical Writing Award.astrobiology.nasa.gov/ask-an-astrobiologistWhat is Ask An Astrobiologist?Once a month, the NASA Astrobiology Program host a one-hour program where the public is invited to interact with a high-profile astrobiologist, who replies to Twitter and YouTube comment questions live on video.Ask An Astrobiologist: Episode 60The Zoomable Universe & Understanding Worlds Beyond EarthFeaturing Dr. Caleb Scharf (NASA Ames Research Center)Hosted by Dr. Graham Lau (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Production Assistants:Sarah Treadwell (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Anurup Mohanty (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Mariam Naseem (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Directed by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)Illustrations by Melissa Flower (melissaflower.com)Music & Animation by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)
Astrobio Shorts: The Australian Outback & NASA’s Search for Life on Mars (Trailer) NASA Astrobiology 2023-08-30 | Watch the full video here: youtu.be/9c2HzdY6XpEHow will we know if there is life on Mars? What geological clues can our Martian orbiters and rovers search for and collect samples of to return home to Earth?Stromatolites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia may hold the answer.In June of 2023, members of NASA's Mars Exploration Program, the Australian Space Agency, ESA (European Space Agency), and the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), joined together on an expedition to visit three incredible field locations containing stromatolites, fossils of ancient microbial life, and the oldest, most convincing evidence for life on Earth.Stromatolites are rock features that are usually dome or cone-shaped, and are caused by photosynthetic lifeforms precipitating minerals throughout their life cycle, while continuously climbing upwards towards their energy source of the sun. Over time these microbial communities begin to form layers of rock that rise up to form strange shapes in the geological record that cannot be formed in any other way. Could these structures be found on other planets? On Mars?As we search the solar system and beyond for biosignatures, or signs of life, it's crucial that we know as much as possible about the nature of life on Earth. Knowing how quickly life took hold on our planet, and how that life evolved over time, will help NASA scientists understand the possibilities for life on other worlds and how best to search for them. Mars and Earth may have had very similar pasts, and the surface of Mars shares many qualities with the stromatolite outcrops in Western Australia.If life could take a foothold on Earth 3.5 billion years ago, could it also have taken a hold on Mars?CREDITSNASA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay out respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.Directed, Shot, & Edited by Mike Toillion, NASA AstrobiologyProduced by Tahira Allen, NASAFeaturing Eric Ianson, NASA Mars Exploration ProgramDr. Mitch Schulte, NASA Mars Exploration ProgramDr. Lindsay Hays, NASA Mars Sample Return & AstrobiologyDr. Martin Van Kranendonk, University of New South WalesMusic by Lexin Music | pixabay.com/users/lexin_music-28841948Learn more about the NASA Astrobiology Program:astrobiology.nasa.gov
NASA’s AskAstrobio: Enjoying the Present Moment in Your Science Career with Dr. Caleb Scharf NASA Astrobiology 2023-08-28 | Our guest is Dr. Caleb Scharf, the senior scientist for astrobiology at the NASA Ames Research Center! Dr. Scharf has conducted research in observational cosmology, exoplanetary science, and astrobiology. He is the author of multiple science and popular science books, and has won the Carl Sagan Medal for excellence in public communication of planetary science, as well as the 2011 Chambliss Astronomical Writing Award.astrobiology.nasa.gov/ask-an-astrobiologistWhat is Ask An Astrobiologist?Once a month, the NASA Astrobiology Program host a one-hour program where the public is invited to interact with a high-profile astrobiologist, who replies to Twitter and YouTube comment questions live on video.Ask An Astrobiologist: Episode 60The Zoomable Universe & Understanding Worlds Beyond EarthFeaturing Dr. Caleb Scharf (NASA Ames Research Center)Hosted by Dr. Graham Lau (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Production Assistants:Sarah Treadwell (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Anurup Mohanty (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Mariam Naseem (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Directed by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)Illustrations by Melissa Flower (melissaflower.com)Music & Animation by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)
The Australian Outback & NASAs Search for Life on Mars NASA Astrobiology 2023-08-24 | How will we know if there is life on Mars? What geological clues can our Martian orbiters and rovers search for and collect samples of to return home to Earth?Stromatolites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia may hold the answer.In June of 2023, members of NASA's Mars Exploration Program, the Australian Space Agency, ESA (European Space Agency), and the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), joined together on an expedition to visit three incredible field locations containing stromatolites, fossils of ancient microbial life, and the oldest, most convincing evidence for life on Earth.Stromatolites are rock features that are usually dome or cone-shaped, and are caused by photosynthetic lifeforms precipitating minerals throughout their life cycle, while continuously climbing upwards towards their energy source of the sun. Over time these microbial communities begin to form layers of rock that rise up to form strange shapes in the geological record that cannot be formed in any other way. Could these structures be found on other planets? On Mars?As we search the solar system and beyond for biosignatures, or signs of life, it's crucial that we know as much as possible about the nature of life on Earth. Knowing how quickly life took hold on our planet, and how that life evolved over time, will help NASA scientists understand the possibilities for life on other worlds and how best to search for them. Mars and Earth may have had very similar pasts, and the surface of Mars shares many qualities with the stromatolite outcrops in Western Australia.If life could take a foothold on Earth 3.5 billion years ago, could it also have taken a hold on Mars?CREDITSNASA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay out respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.Directed, Shot, & Edited by Mike Toillion, NASA AstrobiologyProduced by Tahira Allen, NASAFeaturing Eric Ianson, NASA Mars Exploration ProgramDr. Mitch Schulte, NASA Mars Exploration ProgramDr. Lindsay Hays, NASA Mars Sample Return & AstrobiologyDr. Martin Van Kranendonk, University of New South WalesMusic by Lexin Music | pixabay.com/users/lexin_music-28841948Learn more about the NASA Astrobiology Program:astrobiology.nasa.gov
NASA’s AskAstrobio: We’ve Only Begun to Search for Life Beyond Earth with Dr. Caleb Scharf NASA Astrobiology 2023-08-21 | Our guest is Dr. Caleb Scharf, the senior scientist for astrobiology at the NASA Ames Research Center! Dr. Scharf has conducted research in observational cosmology, exoplanetary science, and astrobiology. He is the author of multiple science and popular science books, and has won the Carl Sagan Medal for excellence in public communication of planetary science, as well as the 2011 Chambliss Astronomical Writing Award.astrobiology.nasa.gov/ask-an-astrobiologistWhat is Ask An Astrobiologist?Once a month, the NASA Astrobiology Program host a one-hour program where the public is invited to interact with a high-profile astrobiologist, who replies to Twitter and YouTube comment questions live on video.Ask An Astrobiologist: Episode 60The Zoomable Universe & Understanding Worlds Beyond EarthFeaturing Dr. Caleb Scharf (NASA Ames Research Center)Hosted by Dr. Graham Lau (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Production Assistants:Sarah Treadwell (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Anurup Mohanty (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Mariam Naseem (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Directed by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)Illustrations by Melissa Flower (melissaflower.com)Music & Animation by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)
NASA’s AskAstrobio: Leveraging AI & Artificial Intelligence in Astrobiology with Dr. Caleb Scharf NASA Astrobiology 2023-08-14 | Our guest is Dr. Caleb Scharf, the senior scientist for astrobiology at the NASA Ames Research Center! Dr. Scharf has conducted research in observational cosmology, exoplanetary science, and astrobiology. He is the author of multiple science and popular science books, and has won the Carl Sagan Medal for excellence in public communication of planetary science, as well as the 2011 Chambliss Astronomical Writing Award.astrobiology.nasa.gov/ask-an-astrobiologistWhat is Ask An Astrobiologist?Once a month, the NASA Astrobiology Program host a one-hour program where the public is invited to interact with a high-profile astrobiologist, who replies to Twitter and YouTube comment questions live on video.Ask An Astrobiologist: Episode 60The Zoomable Universe & Understanding Worlds Beyond EarthFeaturing Dr. Caleb Scharf (NASA Ames Research Center)Hosted by Dr. Graham Lau (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Production Assistants:Sarah Treadwell (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Anurup Mohanty (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Mariam Naseem (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Directed by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)Illustrations by Melissa Flower (melissaflower.com)Music & Animation by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)
NASA’s AskAstrobio: Is Information Alive? with Dr. Caleb Scharf NASA Astrobiology 2023-08-07 | Our guest is Dr. Caleb Scharf, the senior scientist for astrobiology at the NASA Ames Research Center! Dr. Scharf has conducted research in observational cosmology, exoplanetary science, and astrobiology. He is the author of multiple science and popular science books, and has won the Carl Sagan Medal for excellence in public communication of planetary science, as well as the 2011 Chambliss Astronomical Writing Award.astrobiology.nasa.gov/ask-an-astrobiologistWhat is Ask An Astrobiologist?Once a month, the NASA Astrobiology Program host a one-hour program where the public is invited to interact with a high-profile astrobiologist, who replies to Twitter and YouTube comment questions live on video.Ask An Astrobiologist: Episode 60The Zoomable Universe & Understanding Worlds Beyond EarthFeaturing Dr. Caleb Scharf (NASA Ames Research Center)Hosted by Dr. Graham Lau (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Production Assistants:Sarah Treadwell (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Anurup Mohanty (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Mariam Naseem (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Directed by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)Illustrations by Melissa Flower (melissaflower.com)Music & Animation by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)
NASA’s AskAstrobio: So Many Stars, So Many Exoplanets with Dr. Lena Vincent NASA Astrobiology 2023-07-31 | Our guest is Dr. Lena Vincent, a NASA Astrobiology Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Dr. Vincent got her PhD at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a NASA FINESST fellow, where she researched prebiotic chemistry and the origins of life. She currently is studying the preservation of biosignatures on ocean worlds, and became a viral sensation on social media (@astrobiolena) through her incredible science communication videos.astrobiology.nasa.gov/ask-an-astrobiologistWhat is Ask An Astrobiologist?Once a month, the NASA Astrobiology Program host a one-hour program where the public is invited to interact with a high-profile astrobiologist, who replies to Twitter and YouTube comment questions live on video.Ask An Astrobiologist: Episode 59How to Detect Life on Ocean Worlds & Become a Viral SensationFeaturing Dr. Lena Vincent (NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory)Hosted by Dr. Graham Lau (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Production Assistants:Sarah Treadwell (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Anurup Mohanty (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Mariam Naseem (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Directed by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)Illustrations by Melissa Flower (melissaflower.com)Music & Animation by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)
NASA’s AskAstrobio: Being an Expert in One Thing is Overrated with Dr. Lena Vincent NASA Astrobiology 2023-07-24 | Our guest is Dr. Lena Vincent, a NASA Astrobiology Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Dr. Vincent got her PhD at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a NASA FINESST fellow, where she researched prebiotic chemistry and the origins of life. She currently is studying the preservation of biosignatures on ocean worlds, and became a viral sensation on social media (@astrobiolena) through her incredible science communication videos.astrobiology.nasa.gov/ask-an-astrobiologistWhat is Ask An Astrobiologist?Once a month, the NASA Astrobiology Program host a one-hour program where the public is invited to interact with a high-profile astrobiologist, who replies to Twitter and YouTube comment questions live on video.Ask An Astrobiologist: Episode 59How to Detect Life on Ocean Worlds & Become a Viral SensationFeaturing Dr. Lena Vincent (NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory)Hosted by Dr. Graham Lau (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Production Assistants:Sarah Treadwell (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Anurup Mohanty (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Mariam Naseem (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Directed by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)Illustrations by Melissa Flower (melissaflower.com)Music & Animation by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)
The Zoomable Universe & Understanding Worlds Beyond Earth with Dr. Caleb Scharf NASA Astrobiology 2023-07-19 | Our guest is Dr. Caleb Scharf, the senior scientist for astrobiology at the NASA Ames Research Center! Dr. Scharf has conducted research in observational cosmology, exoplanetary science, and astrobiology. He is the author of multiple science and popular science books, and has won the Carl Sagan Medal for excellence in public communication of planetary science, as well as the 2011 Chambliss Astronomical Writing Award.astrobiology.nasa.gov/ask-an-astrobiologistWhat is Ask An Astrobiologist?Once a month, the NASA Astrobiology Program host a one-hour program where the public is invited to interact with a high-profile astrobiologist, who replies to Twitter and YouTube comment questions live on video.Ask An Astrobiologist: Episode 60The Zoomable Universe & Understanding Worlds Beyond EarthFeaturing Dr. Caleb Scharf (NASA Ames Research Center)Hosted by Dr. Graham Lau (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Production Assistants:Sarah Treadwell (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Anurup Mohanty (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Mariam Naseem (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Directed by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)Illustrations by Melissa Flower (melissaflower.com)Music & Animation by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)
NASA’s AskAstrobio: Finding Inspiration for Weird Life in Science Fiction with Dr. Lena Vincent NASA Astrobiology 2023-07-17 | Our guest is Dr. Lena Vincent, a NASA Astrobiology Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Dr. Vincent got her PhD at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a NASA FINESST fellow, where she researched prebiotic chemistry and the origins of life. She currently is studying the preservation of biosignatures on ocean worlds, and became a viral sensation on social media (@astrobiolena) through her incredible science communication videos.astrobiology.nasa.gov/ask-an-astrobiologistWhat is Ask An Astrobiologist?Once a month, the NASA Astrobiology Program host a one-hour program where the public is invited to interact with a high-profile astrobiologist, who replies to Twitter and YouTube comment questions live on video.Ask An Astrobiologist: Episode 59How to Detect Life on Ocean Worlds & Become a Viral SensationFeaturing Dr. Lena Vincent (NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory)Hosted by Dr. Graham Lau (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Production Assistants:Sarah Treadwell (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Anurup Mohanty (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Mariam Naseem (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Directed by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)Illustrations by Melissa Flower (melissaflower.com)Music & Animation by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)
NASA’s AskAstrobio: You’re an Astrobiologist & You Don’t Even Know It with Dr. Graham Lau NASA Astrobiology 2023-07-14 | Our guest is Dr. Lena Vincent, a NASA Astrobiology Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Dr. Vincent got her PhD at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a NASA FINESST fellow, where she researched prebiotic chemistry and the origins of life. She currently is studying the preservation of biosignatures on ocean worlds, and became a viral sensation on social media (@astrobiolena) through her incredible science communication videos.astrobiology.nasa.gov/ask-an-astrobiologistWhat is Ask An Astrobiologist?Once a month, the NASA Astrobiology Program host a one-hour program where the public is invited to interact with a high-profile astrobiologist, who replies to Twitter and YouTube comment questions live on video.Ask An Astrobiologist: Episode 59How to Detect Life on Ocean Worlds & Become a Viral SensationFeaturing Dr. Lena Vincent (NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory)Hosted by Dr. Graham Lau (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Production Assistants:Sarah Treadwell (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Anurup Mohanty (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Mariam Naseem (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Directed by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)Illustrations by Melissa Flower (melissaflower.com)Music & Animation by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)
AbGradCon23: Universal Biology & the First Billion Years of Life on Earth by Dr. Nigel Goldenfeld NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-29 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Earth detecting Earth: Human Baselines for Technosignatures by Macy Huston NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-29 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Exploring the Molecular Limits of Life Using Assembly Theory by John Malloy NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-28 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Characterization & Automated Detection of Palimpsest Ripples by Rachel Surprenant NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-28 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Direct Measurements of Mesoproterozoic Atmosphere via Halite Analysis by Justin Park NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-28 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Solid-state Nanopore Analysis of Biomolecules & Life Detection by Jordan McKaig NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-27 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Methylated Biosignatures with Low False Positive Potential by Michaela Leung NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-27 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Lipid-assisted Synthesis of Nucleic Acids Under Wet-Dry Cycling by Povilas Simonis NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-27 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Water Uptake & Release by Salt Mixture & the Atacama Desert by Marium Fernanders NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-26 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Microbial Mediated Carbonate Mineralization from Brazil by Fernanda Jamel NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-26 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Evolutionary History of Great Salt Lake Extremophile Nematodes by Madelyn Purnell NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-26 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
NASA’s AskAstrobio: Lightbulb Moments of Scientific Discovery with Dr. Mary Droser NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-26 | Our guest is Dr. Mary Droser, a professor of geology and paleoecology at the University of California, Riverside! Dr. Droser's research addresses questions about animal-environment interactions including the form and ecology of the Ediacaran period. Her fieldwork in this realm has led to the opening of a new National Park in South Australia, the Niplena Ediacara National Park, where over 40 different species of ancient fossils have been discovered.astrobiology.nasa.gov/ask-an-astrobiologistWhat is Ask An Astrobiologist?Once a month, the NASA Astrobiology Program host a one-hour program where the public is invited to interact with a high-profile astrobiologist, who replies to Twitter and YouTube comment questions live on video.Ask An Astrobiologist: Episode 58The Origin of Life & Unearthing a Treasure Trove of FossilsFeaturing Dr. Mary Droser (University of California, Riverside)Hosted by Dr. Graham Lau (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Production Assistants:Sarah Treadwell (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Anurup Mohanty (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Mariam Naseem (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Directed by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)Illustrations by Melissa Flower (melissaflower.com)Music & Animation by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)
AbGradCon 2023: Arabidopsis thaliana Response to the Spaceflight Environment by Gbolaga Olanrewaju NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-23 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: AXE: A New Frontiers Enceladus Astrobiology Mission Concept Study by Marshall Seaton NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-23 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Microscopy Methods for Life Detection on Icy Ocean Worlds by Pavel Klier NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-23 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Modeling a Subsurface Biosphere on Europa by Sam Nasreldine NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-22 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: A Model of Europas Ice Shell & its Effect on Ocean Circulation by Sara Miller NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-22 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Machine Learning of Chemistry & Isotopologues of IRAS 16293-2422B by Zachary Fried NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-22 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
How to Detect Life on Ocean Worlds & Become a Viral Sensation with Dr. Lena Vincent NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-21 | Our guest is Dr. Lena Vincent, a NASA Astrobiology Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Dr. Vincent got her PhD at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a NASA FINESST fellow, where she researched prebiotic chemistry and the origins of life. She currently is studying the preservation of biosignatures on ocean worlds, and became a viral sensation on social media (@astrobiolena) through her incredible science communication videos.astrobiology.nasa.gov/ask-an-astrobiologistWhat is Ask An Astrobiologist?Once a month, the NASA Astrobiology Program host a one-hour program where the public is invited to interact with a high-profile astrobiologist, who replies to Twitter and YouTube comment questions live on video.Ask An Astrobiologist: Episode 59How to Detect Life on Ocean Worlds & Become a Viral SensationFeaturing Dr. Lena Vincent (NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory)Hosted by Dr. Graham Lau (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Production Assistants:Sarah Treadwell (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Anurup Mohanty (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Mariam Naseem (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Directed by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)Illustrations by Melissa Flower (melissaflower.com)Music & Animation by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)
AbGradCon 2023: Differences in Climates & Transit Spectra of Habitable Planets by Evelyn Macdonald NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-21 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: The Climates of G1514 b by Héctor Delgado Díaz NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-21 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Long Period Seismology on Titan by Andrea Bryant NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-21 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Follow the Salt: Detecting Biosignature Molecules in Brines by Chad Pozarycki NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-20 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Mineralogy of Evaporites & Sediments in Phosphate Rich Lakes by Kimberly Sinclair NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-20 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Examining Microbes & Biosignatures with Acidic Mars Analog Gypsum by Zoë Havlena NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-20 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Microbial Metabolism in Acidic Brines of Western Australia by Emily Paris NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-19 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Starting an Astrobiology Network in India by Siddharth Pandey NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-19 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Martian Metabolism: Evolution of Biotic Perchlorate Reduction by Colin Robinson NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-19 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
NASA’s AskAstrobio: Finding Your People with Dr. Mary Droser NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-19 | Our guest is Dr. Mary Droser, a professor of geology and paleoecology at the University of California, Riverside! Dr. Droser's research addresses questions about animal-environment interactions including the form and ecology of the Ediacaran period. Her fieldwork in this realm has led to the opening of a new National Park in South Australia, the Niplena Ediacara National Park, where over 40 different species of ancient fossils have been discovered.astrobiology.nasa.gov/ask-an-astrobiologistWhat is Ask An Astrobiologist?Once a month, the NASA Astrobiology Program host a one-hour program where the public is invited to interact with a high-profile astrobiologist, who replies to Twitter and YouTube comment questions live on video.Ask An Astrobiologist: Episode 58The Origin of Life & Unearthing a Treasure Trove of FossilsFeaturing Dr. Mary Droser (University of California, Riverside)Hosted by Dr. Graham Lau (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Production Assistants:Sarah Treadwell (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Anurup Mohanty (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Mariam Naseem (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)Directed by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)Illustrations by Melissa Flower (melissaflower.com)Music & Animation by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)
AbGradCon 2023: New Microbial Sources of Methylhopanoids from Hydrothermal Springs by Marisa Mayer NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-16 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Active Respiration & Oxygen Sensing by Ancestor of Protomitochondria by Claire Elbon NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-16 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Cellular Differentiation Within Obligate Multicellular Bacteria by George Schaible NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-16 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Scaling of Protein Function Across the Tree of Life by Riddhi Gondhalekar NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-15 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
AbGradCon 2023: Xeno Amino Acids: A Look into Biochemistry as we Dont Know It by Sean Brown NASA Astrobiology 2023-06-15 | AbGradCon 2023 was hosted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA, and featured posters, talks, and discussion groups of up and coming scientists in the field of astrobiology. abgradcon.orgWhat is AbGradCon?The Astrobiology Graduate Conference is dedicated to early-career scientists who study the complex and diverse topics that the astrobiology field encompasses. The goal of AbGradCon, organized entirely by graduate students, is to promote the scientific research of young astrobiologists, while promoting collaboration, practical training, and camaraderie. This conference has been an integral part of the astrobiology community for nearly two decades by providing a setting for graduate students and postdocs where small group discussions, presentations, and social activities promote long-term professional relationships. In essence, AbGradCon seeks to create a more interdisciplinary and inclusive astrobiology community, foster collaboration, and provide practical training for young scientists. AbGradCon2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of this unparalleled conference that has continued to grow in interest and participation since its inception.
