In June 2017, five student journalists from Stony Brook University packed their hiking boots and hydration packs and joined a NASA-funded science team for 10 days on the lava fields […]
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SETI Institute Launches Groundbreaking Technosignature Science and Technology
The SETI Institute is announcing the launch of a pioneering grants program dedicated to advancing technosignature science. This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to support innovative research addressing critical observational, theoretical, and […]
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European Astrobiology Network Association EANA 2024
In 2002, the first stand-alone EANA conference took place in Graz, Austria, and attracted 320 attendees, which still can be counted as the biggest European Astrobiology conference so far. More […]
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ESA Space Omics Hackathon
Join ESA for a 5-day virtual ESA Space Omics Hackathon to tackle space exploration challenges using NASA GeneLab omics datasets. Don’t miss this chance to shape the future of space […]
Posted inCareer Opportunities, Mars, Missions & Hardware, Sample Return, Status Report
NASA Is Hiring A Senior Scientist For Mars Exploration
The Senior Scientist for Mars Exploration reports directly to the Planetary Science Division (PSD) Director on all matters pertaining to the science of Mars and Mars Exploration. The incumbent provides […]
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NASA Selects Students for Europa Clipper Intern Program
NASA has selected 40 undergraduate students for the first year of its Europa ICONS (Inspiring Clipper: Opportunities for Next-generation Scientists) internship program, supporting the agency’s Europa Clipper mission. Europa ICONS […]
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Students At Underserved Institutions Intern In JPL’s Origins And Habitability Lab
At the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, interns from Cal State LA are learning key skills studying the origins of life.
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Video: Astronaut, Astrobiologist, and UNC Biology Undergrad Zena Cardman: Life in Gypsum Springs? (2008)
From Spacewardbound Arctic 2008: Is there life in Gypsum Springs? UNC biology undergrad, Zena Cardman, speaks about odd-looking colors downslope from one spring outlet at Gypsum Springs.
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NASA Astrobiology Program Early Career Collaboration Award
The Early Career Collaboration Award (ECCA) offers research-related travel support for undergraduate, graduate students, postdocs, and junior scientists.
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Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund Spring 2024 Travel Grant
The Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund is pleased to announce the Spring 2024 Travel Grant application opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in fields of space science and […]