Members of the Astrochemistry Laboratory propose and carry out measurements, observations and modeling of key rates and/or fundamental quantities that control important chemical processes in astrophysical and planetary environments or […]
Education and Outreach
Posted inEducation and Outreach, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets
NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program: Exoplanet Observations with future space telescopes
We are engaged in developing the near-infrared camera (NIRCam) and mid-infrared instrument (MIRI) of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and are planning on using these instruments to observe transiting […]
Posted inEducation and Outreach, Habitable Zones
NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program: Biogeochemistry and Microbial Ecology in Systems of AstrobiologicalInterest
Our groups work focuses on characterizing microbial ecology and biogeochemistry in natural ecosystems that are relevant in an astrobiological context. We are particularly interested in understanding how the distribution and […]
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ROSES-08 Amendment 33: Additional Proposal Opportunity for ROSES Education and Public Outreach Supplemental Awards
This amendment announces an additional proposal opportunity for Education and Public Outreach supplemental awards. Principal Investigators (PIs) of selected Science Mission Directorate (SMD) research investigations may propose for Education or […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Career Opportunities, Education and Outreach
NASA Ames Academy for Space Exploration
The Academy is a summer research internship that focuses on leadership, team building, and conducting applied research with NASA scientists in science, information technology and engineering. The program is a […]
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2009 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Astrobiology
The SETI Institute is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2009 REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) program in Astrobiology. Undergraduate students in fields such as astronomy, […]
Posted inConferences and Meetings, Education and Outreach, NASA Astrobiology Program
AbGradCon 2009
The next Astrobiology Graduate Student Conference (AbGradCon) will be held July 17 – 20 2009 at the University of Washington in Seattle. The primary objective of AbGradCon is to improve […]
Posted inCareer Opportunities, Education and Outreach, NASA Astrobiology Program
New Astrobiology Careers Section Added to NAI Website
The Astrobiology Careers page is a compilation of career opportunities available to astrobiologists. It is available at http://astrobiology.com.nasa.gov/nai/careers/ If you would like to add an opportunity to this page, please […]
Posted inCareer Opportunities, Education and Outreach
Senior Staff Scientist Position at the Lunar and Planetary Institute
The Universities Space Research Association’s Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) in Houston, Texas, is accepting applications for the position of Senior Staff Scientist. The successful applicant will perform outstanding basic […]
Posted inArctic / Antarctic / Alpine, Education and Outreach, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, Origin & Evolution of Life
Nordic Summer School: "Water, Ice and the Origin of Life in the Universe"
NAI – Nordic Summer School: “Water, Ice and the Origin of Life in the Universe” Iceland, 29 June to 13 July 2009 The NASA Astrobiology Institute and the Nordic Astrobiology […]