One of the most satisfying aspects of astrobiology is the quality of the students and young researchers it attracts. I am particularly gratified by the quality of a recent applicant […]
NASA Astrobiology Program
Posted inNASA Astrobiology Program, Planetary Protection & Biosafety
Astrobiologists Discuss Mars Habitability on NPR
On February 16th, NAI scientists were featured in a live broadcast of NPR’s Science Friday. Tune in to the podcast to hear how astrobiologists are following the water and the […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), NASA Astrobiology Program
Recently Published Research from the NAI
The following new papers have been published recently by NAI members. These and other recent NAI funded research are presented on the NAI member portal and collected in the NAI […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Education and Outreach, NASA Astrobiology Program
NAI Minority Institution Research Support Program Application Deadline – April 2nd
The NAI Minority Institution Research Support (MIRS) Program provides opportunities for researchers from qualified Minority Institutions to initiate joint partnerships with researchers in the field of astrobiology. The NAI-MIRS program […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Education and Outreach, NASA Astrobiology Program
NAI Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Application Deadline – March 1st
The NAI Postdoctoral Fellowship Program provides opportunities for Ph.D. scientists and engineers of unique promise and ability to perform research on problems largely of their own choosing, yet compatible with […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), NASA Astrobiology Program, Policy, Reports, Roadmaps, & Plans, Status Report
NASA Astrobiology Institute Director’s Corner 13 February 2007
When I read the recent NASA press release on selections for future Mars missions and studies, I was struck by the contribution the Astrobiology Program had made to the development […]
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Message from the NAI Director: John Evans Joins NAI Central Staff, as Kaye Faria Retires
Please join me in welcoming John Evans as a new member of the NAI Central staff. John is taking over the reins from NAI Resource Analyst, Kaye Faria, who retired […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Education and Outreach, NASA Astrobiology Program
NAI Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research in Astrobiology Application Deadline – March 15th
The Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research in Astrobiology, a partnership between NAI and the American Philosophical Society (APS), is open to field studies in any area […]
Posted inMissions & Hardware, NASA Astrobiology Program
NAI Principal Investigator Named in Mars Scout Selections
Bruce Jakosky, PI of NAI’s University of Colorado, Boulder Team, has been selected to develop his Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution, or MAVEN, mission proposal. His was one of just […]
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Message from the NAI Director: Wendy Dolci Selected as NAI Associate Director for Operations
Please join me in welcoming Wendy Dolci back to the NAI as our Associate Director for Operations. From 2000-2004, Wendy served as the NAI Operations Manager and then Assistant Director, […]