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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T150000
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SUMMARY:NASA Planetary Science Early Career Award 2024 Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us September 16 from 3-5 PM ET on Webex for the 2024 Planetary Science Early Career Award Showcase\, featuring talks from selected investigators from ROSES-2024. Speakers will highlight projects spanning astro materials\, planetary defense\, digital terrain models\, expanding access to planetary science\, and open-source tools for gamma ray and neutron spectroscopy. Each presenter will give a 15-minute talk followed by 3 minutes for questions. \nWebex: https://nasaevents.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/nasaevents/meeting/download/b4851a659f18486cb59488ded254ee87?MTID=m12091d5513e0087f98037593132e287d
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/nasa-planetary-science-early-career-award-2024-showcase/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260808T152846Z
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SUMMARY:Machine Learning in Solar and Planetary Research Summer school
DESCRIPTION:The Europlanet Early Career Network and the Europlanet Machine Learning Working Group is excited to announce the Machine Learning in Solar and Planetary Research Summer school.  Being organized by Space Research and Technology Institute (SRTI) – Bulgarian Space Agency\, the programme will feature talks\, workshops on varied themes like Foundations and Tools in ML\, Solar and Space-Weather\, Planetary Imaging and Spectroscopy etc.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/machine-learning-in-solar-and-planetary-research-summer-school/
LOCATION:Space Research and Technology Institute (SRTI)\, Primorsko\, Bulgaria
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T120000
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SUMMARY:PCE3 Seminar:  Directed evolution of RNA for self-replication
DESCRIPTION:Edoardo Gianni\nInvestigator Scientist\nMRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology\n“Directed evolution of RNA for self-replication” \nTuesday\, Sept 15th 12 p.m. EDT/9 a.m. PDT\nMore information & registration:\nhttps://www.prebioticchem.org/seminar-series-signup \nEdoardo Gianni is an Investigator Scientist at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge\, UK. He is interested in building minimal chemical systems that can replicate themselves and evolve in order to understand how this may have occurred spontaneously on the early earth. To do so\, he uses directed evolution to reveal new function in large libraries of biomolecules\, with a focus on RNA as the driver of self-replication and carrier of heritable information. Edoardo obtained his PhD from the University of Cambridge and a BSc from University College London. \nSpecial PCE3 Introduction by Karyn Rogers\, PCE3 Co-Lead\, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/pce3-seminar-directed-evolution-of-rna-for-self-replication/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T110000
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SUMMARY:LIFE NASA RCN Seminar Series: Cobamide biosynthesis in the last universal common ancestor?
DESCRIPTION:Time: September 15th\, 8 AM PDT/11 AM EDT \nJOIN THE WEBINAR VIA ZOOM \nVal Karavaeva is a PhD student at the Genome Evolution and Ecology Group (GEEG) at the University of Vienna. Their work concerns microbial bioenergetics\, with a focus on evolution of cofactor biosynthesis enzymes\, in particular tetrapyrroles\, such as cobalamin (vitamin B12) and heme. Val is involved in several origins-of-life and astrobiology initiatives\, being a member of NASA LIFE RCN Early-Career Committee\, serving on the executive board of OoLEN (Origin of Life Early-Career Network)\, and collaborating with AbGradE (Astrobiology Graduates in Europe). \nTo learn more about the LIFE: Early Cells to Multicellularity Research Coordination Network and how you can join\, visit the official website.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/life-nasa-rcn-seminar-series-cobamide-biosynthesis-in-the-last-universal-common-ancestor/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260906T163118Z
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UID:60830-1789344000-1789775999@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:Astrobiology Graduate Conference (AbGradCon) 2026
DESCRIPTION:5 September update – Program\, speakers\, social media etc. \nAstrobiology Graduate Conference (AbGradCon26) \nhttps://astrobiology.com/2026/09/04/astrobiology-graduate-conference-abgradcon26-update/ \n——-\nThe Astrobiology Graduate Conference (AbGradCon) is an annual\, student-led conference to highlight and promote the scientific research of early career astrobiologists.  Attendees of this conference are graduate students and post-doctoral researchers which creates a more relaxed atmosphere for scientific discussions and networking. The conference will be held at the University of Arizona this year from September 14-18th. Abstract submissions have already closed for this year.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/astrobiology-graduate-conference-abgradcon-2026/
LOCATION:University of Arizona\, Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2) at 1064 E Lowell St\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260907T232245Z
CREATED:20260907T232245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T232245Z
UID:62160-1789128000-1789131600@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:Penn State Astrobiology Hour: Francis Nimmo\, Icy moon subsurface oceans and future missions
DESCRIPTION:September 11\, 2026\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nDavey Lab 538 or Zoom \nAbout the Series: \nPlease join us for the Astrobiology Research Center seminar series in Davey Lab 538 or online Fridays from 12-1 pm. \nThe student organizing committee has lined up an outstanding series of talks for this semester on the theme of Missions & Space Exploration. You will find both experts on missions (comet interceptors\, Europa Clipper\, Voyager\, Cassini\, SunRISE\, VERITAS) and space biology (human health in spaceflight\, space\, planetary environments) in the mix. There will be 4-5 talks in person\, including this week’s seminar by our own Jason Wright. \nGraduate students can take the seminar for 1 credit (ABIOL 597). Graduate student lunches will be organized for in-person visits from external speakers.\nOrganization UP – Institute – HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/penn-state-astrobiology-hour-francis-nimmo-icy-moon-subsurface-oceans-and-future-missions/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260910T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260817T150735Z
CREATED:20260817T150735Z
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UID:61389-1789038000-1789041600@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:Women of Astrobiology: Intelligence on and off Earth with Dr. Lori Marino
DESCRIPTION:How should our understanding of intelligence on Earth shape the search for intelligence beyond it? \nIn the next Women of Astrobiology talk\, neuroscientist and 2026 Drake Award recipient Dr Lori Marino will discuss the diversity of complex intelligences on our planet and the limitations of viewing human intelligence as the standard for recognising other minds. \nIntelligence On and Off Earth will also consider an essential question for astrobiology: how can we search for extraterrestrial life while minimising the risk of harm and exploitation? \n10 September | 11 PM – UTC
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/women-of-astrobiology-intelligence-on-and-off-earth-with-dr-lori-marino/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T203000
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CREATED:20260816T011023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T011415Z
UID:61346-1788976800-1788985800@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:The Science of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
DESCRIPTION:For nearly 60 years\, Star Trek has sent its crews toward the same question that working astrobiologists ask every day: What does life look like somewhere that isn’t Earth? \nIn this Neighborhood Lecture\, join astrobiologist Mike Wong—who studies the chemical fingerprints that could reveal life on distant worlds and hosts a podcast on the science of Star Trek—for a look at how the franchise’s imagined planets stack up against what we actually know about worlds beyond our Solar System. \nYou’ll also hear from other Carnegie scientists about how their own research intersects with the Trek universe\, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A. \nThis free science event will begin at 6:30 p.m. EDT (Doors: 6:00 PM) in the Greenewalt Auditorium of Carnegie Science’s Broad Branch Road Campus in NW\, Washington\, DC. Please RSVP to secure your spot at this event!
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/the-science-of-star-trek-strange-new-worlds/
LOCATION:Carnegie Science Earth and Planets Laboratory\, Greenewalt Lecture Hall 5241 Broad Branch Road\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260909T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260811T181448Z
CREATED:20260811T181313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T181448Z
UID:61182-1788966000-1788973200@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:Europlanet Early-Career (EPEC) Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our next Europlanet Early-Career (EPEC\,) Committee Meeting will take place at EPSC 2026 in The Hague\, Netherlands and online in hybrid on the 9th September 2026 at 15:00 CEST. EPEC will have lots of news and updates to share amid the excitement of EPSC\, as well as the chance to get involved with some all-new activities. \nYou can register for the meeting here.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/europlanet-early-career-epec-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:AMARE\, Spuiplein 150\, 2511 DG Den Haag\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260810T180757Z
CREATED:20260810T180654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T180757Z
UID:61020-1788912000-1789171199@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:Interdisciplinary Origin of Life Meeting for Early Career Researchers (IOoL2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Origin of Life Early Career Network (OoLEN) is pleased to announce that this year’s Interdisciplinary Origin of Life Meeting for Early Career Researchers (IOoL2026) will be held in Tokyo\, Japan at the Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) on 9-11 September 2026. \nThe IOoL conference\, OoLEN’s biannual meeting\, is a prime opportunity for early-career researchers to present their work on the origins of life in a relaxed setting\, to exchange ideas across different disciplines relevant to understanding the origin and nature of living systems\, and to stimulate discussions and ideas to help guide the future of research on these topics. The IOoL meeting further provides an opportunity for early career researchers to connect with each other and immerse themselves in the community outside their own labs. \nThe meeting is open to any early-career researcher (master student\, PhD student\, post-doc\, PI < 3 years) working in the context of the origins of life. Membership in OoLEN at the time of registration is not mandatory but we strongly encourage to join the network!
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/61020/
LOCATION:Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI)\, 2-12-1-IE-1 Ookayama\, Meguro-ku\, Tokyo 152-8550\, Tokyo\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T173000
DTSTAMP:20260906T162731Z
CREATED:20260906T162731Z
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UID:62114-1788885000-1788888600@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:Redwire Space Webcast: Celebrate Star Trek’s 60th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Redwire Space: Celebrate Star Trek’s 60th Anniversary by tuning in to a Redwire-hosted conversation moderated by Redwire Space President Mike Gold. \nWhen: Tuesday\, 8 September 4:30-5:30 p.m. ET\nStar Trek at 60: A Celebration and Discussion\nA lively Redwire-hosted conversation about favorite Star Trek series and films and why its optimistic vision continues to shape space exploration today \nSpeakers:\nModerator: Mike Gold\, President\, Redwire Space\nBenjamin “Alvin” Drew\, NASA Astronaut (ret.) and Director of NASA’s Space Traffic Operational Risk Management Office\nSirisha Bandla\, Commercial Astronaut and Chief of Staff for Outpost\nGreg Autry\, Space Czar\, the University of Central Florida \nWatch the livestream here: https://youtube.com/live/TslSbWyaKOA?feature=share
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/redwire-space-webcast-celebrate-star-treks-60th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260808T153117Z
CREATED:20260807T215635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T153117Z
UID:60846-1788652800-1789171199@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:Europlanet Science Congress 2026
DESCRIPTION:Europlanet and the Scientific Organizing Committee of EPSC2026 invites all planetary scientists to participate in the congress\, submit contributions to the topical sessions\, and share their research with their colleagues. The congress will offer virtual elements to access oral and poster sessions. The intention of the congress is to cover a broad area of science topics related to planetary science and planetary missions. The programme of this year’s EPSC will contain oral and poster sessions\, as well as workshops and panel discussions. The ethos is to create a simple\, flexible\, and inclusive meeting that provides multiple opportunities for interaction\, scientific discussion\, and networking.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/europlanet-science-congress-2026/
LOCATION:AMARE\, Spuiplein 150\, 2511 DG Den Haag\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260903T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260903T220000
DTSTAMP:20260902T175447Z
CREATED:20260902T175409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T175447Z
UID:61956-1788462000-1788472800@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:AbGradE Lectures: Isabel Santos de Sousa and Guillaume Leseigneur
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, 3 September\nNatural History Museum of Neuchâtel\, Switzerland \nAre you curious about the mysteries of the Universe?\nHave you ever wondered how did life on Earth even began?\nWhat lies beyond our Solar System? \n“EARTH ELSEWHERE\, ELSEWHEN”\nDive into some of the big questions that astrobiology tries to answer with Isabel Santos de Sousa! \n“A JOURNEY THROUGH OUR SOLAR SYSTEM\, THE MILKY WAY AND BEYOND”\nJoin Guillaume Leseigneur on a journey through the Universe and beyond! \nThursday\, 3 September\nNatural History Museum of Neuchâtel\, Switzerland \nThe event is completely free. Whether you already love space science or are simply curious about the Universe\, come join us for an exciting evening of science communication
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/abgrade-lectures-isabel-santos-de-sousa-and-guillaume-leseigneur/
LOCATION:Natural History Museum of Neuchâtel\, Switzerland\, Rue des Terreaux 14\, 2000\, Neuchâtel\, Switzerland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTSTAMP:20261003T153745Z
CREATED:20260817T224821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T153745Z
UID:61435-1788393600-1790985599@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:Diplomado en Educación Científica - Instituto de Astrobiología de Colombia
DESCRIPTION:Diplomado en Educación Científica (Diploma in Science Education)\nÉnfasis en Ciencias Planetarias (Planetary Science Emphasis) \nUna experiencia académica que integra ciencia\, educación\, inteligencia artificial\, astronomía\, astrobiología\, astrofísica y exploración espacial. Desarrollado por el Instituto de Astrobiología de Colombia\, con el apoyo de Microsoft 365. (An academic experience that integrates science\, education\, artificial intelligence\, astronomy\, astrobiology\, astrophysics and space exploration. Developed by the Institute of Astrobiology of Colombia\, with Microsoft 365 support.) \n¡No necesitas conocimientos previos! (No prior knowledge required) \n3 de septiembre – 7 de noviembre\nJueves 6:30–8:30 p. m. | Sábados 8:00–11:00 a. m.\nHora Colombia | 🎓 120 horas certificadas \nColombia: $200.000 COP\nLatinoamérica y España: USD $65 \n¡INSCRIPCIONES ABIERTAS!\nCupos disponibles. Haz parte de una experiencia que conecta la educación con el universo. \n+57 316 528 83 09\nastrobiologia.org
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/diplomado-en-educacion-cientifica-instituto-de-astrobiologia-de-colombia/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTSTAMP:20260810T190905Z
CREATED:20260808T003344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T190905Z
UID:60913-1788220800-1788566399@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:European Astrobiology Network Association (EANA) 2026
DESCRIPTION:The EANA 2026 Conference will be organised by the Space Exploration Institute in Neuchâtel\, Switzerland\, from the 1st (Tuesday) to the 4th (Friday) September 2026.  The main theme will be “Astrobiology Missions” with a special focus on the “ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Mission”\, but contributions on all topics within the field of Astrobiology are invited. \nThe EANA 2026 LOC is chaired by Jean-Luc Josset. \nThe meeting will consist of invited keynote as well as contributed talks\, the well-known Space Factor contest\, and poster sessions. \nEANA 2026 will take place in person only.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/european-astrobiology-network-association-eana-2026/
LOCATION:Space Exploration Institute\, Fbg de l'Hôpital 68\, Neuchâtel\, 2000 Neuchâtel\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260808T153228Z
CREATED:20260808T003750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T153228Z
UID:60916-1788134400-1788220799@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:AbGradE: Astrobiology Icy Moons Missions
DESCRIPTION:AbGradE is back to action and will organise its signature event on August 31st\, 2026 the day before the 26th European Astrobiology Network Association (EANA) conference on September 1-4. Both events will take place in person at the Space Exploration Institute in Neuchâtel\, Switzerland. \nThe topic is “Astrobiology Icy Moons Missions“\, where participants will have an opportunity to design a mission/experimental concept relevant to the icy moons of our Solar System. These ideas will then be developed in writing during the second half of the workshop\, which focuses on strengthening academic writing skills. \nWith the exploration of the Solar System’s icy moons entering an exciting new chapter\, there has never been a better time to get involved. Join us to learn about the opportunities ahead\, engage with experts in the field\, and connect with fellow students and early-career researchers. Before EANA even begins\, let AbGradE introduce you to the community that will accompany you on your scientific journey.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/abgrade-astrobiology-icy-moons-missions/
LOCATION:Space Exploration Institute\, Fbg de l'Hôpital 68\, Neuchâtel\, 2000 Neuchâtel\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T072600
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T072600
DTSTAMP:20260808T153338Z
CREATED:20260807T234526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T153338Z
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SUMMARY:Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launch
DESCRIPTION:NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch no earlier than 7:26 a.m. EDT Sunday\, Aug. 30\, on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Roman Space Telescope is an observatory designed to settle essential questions in the areas of dark energy\, exoplanets\, and infrared astrophysics. Roman will have two instruments: the Wide Field Instrument and the Coronagraph Instrument technology demonstration.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-launch/
LOCATION:NASA Kennedy Space Center\, Kennedy Space Center\, FL\, 32899\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T001552Z
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SUMMARY:Food Production and Space Research in Antarctica
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time Aug 27\, 2026 11:00 AM in\nEastern Time (US and Canada)\nREGISTRATION \nWe’re kicking off the second half of 2026 with Episode #08 of SpaceAg Conversations\, exploring a fascinating question: What can one of Earth’s harshest environments teach us about resilient agriculture\, and how can it help prepare us for future space missions? \nOperating year-round in one of the planet’s most isolated and extreme environments\, Antarctic research stations face many of the same challenges expected in future lunar and Martian habitats: limited resources\, complex logistics\, and the need to produce fresh food far from traditional supply chains. \nThis webinar explores how research and technologies developed for these remote stations are advancing terrestrial agricultural systems while helping humanity pave the way for sustainable food production beyond Earth. \nJoin us to explore the intersection of polar science\, sustainable agriculture\, and space exploration. The discussion will feature pioneering Antarctic initiatives\, from the world’s first zero-emission Princess Elisabeth Antarctica research station and the development of the Andromeda Earth Observatory to the EDEN ISS container-based greenhouse\, which has served as a testbed for future space agriculture systems. \nEnvironments like Antarctica provide a unique real-world analogue for future space habitats\, where innovations in plant science\, controlled environment food production\, resource efficiency\, and bioregenerative life-support systems are developed\, tested\, and refined. Discover how lessons learned in such extreme\, remote locations are shaping the future of human spaceflight while strengthening agricultural resilience here on our planet. \nThe session will include expert presentations followed by a Q&A session\, giving you the opportunity to engage with the speakers and ask your questions. Register now to discover how Antarctica’s research is shaping food production on Earth and in space.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/food-production-and-space-research-in-antarctica/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260822T230141Z
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SUMMARY:Philippine Space Biosciences Society (PSBios) Inaugural Welcome Assembly [Rescheduled]
DESCRIPTION:Join the Philippine Space Biosciences Society (PSBios) at our Inaugural Welcome Assembly! \nMeet fellow PSBIOS members and officers\, learn about the Society’s history\, roadmap\, and initiatives\, and explore the exciting potentials of space biology research in the Philippines. In collaboration with DOST–Philippine Nuclear Research Institute\, the assembly will also feature presentations on space biosciences and advancing Filipino research and innovation. \nWith the support of:\n– Philippine Space Agency\n– Philippine Council for Industry\, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development – DOST\n– RTU Astronomy Society\n– DOST Balik Scientist Program\n– InnovaSpace\n– UP Astronomical Society\n– The Space Mango Project \nFREE & OPEN TO:\n– PSBIOS members\n– Anyone interested in Space Biology and/or joining PSBIOS \n\nRegister here\nMembership form\n\n 
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/philippine-space-biosciences-society-psbios-inaugural-welcome-assembly/
LOCATION:DOST PNRI\,\, Commonwealth Ave.\, Quezon City\, Philippines
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T131500
DTSTAMP:20260818T160802Z
CREATED:20260818T160802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T160802Z
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SUMMARY:JPL and the Search for Life Beyond Earth
DESCRIPTION:Registration is limited to 1000 participants. Register early to reserve your spot.\nFree livestream | Open to the public \nREGISTER \nIn September 2025\, a sample named Sapphire Canyon made headlines around the world. Drilled by the Perseverance rover from an ancient riverbed in Mars’s Jezero Crater\, the sample carries the strongest potential sign of ancient life yet found on another planet. Whether its “leopard spot” mineral patterns were made by microbes or by ordinary chemistry is a question only a returned sample can settle. But the search has never been closer to an answer. \nThat search runs through JPL and Jonathan Lunine (MS ’83\, PhD ’85) has dedicated his career to it. \nLunine earned both of his graduate degrees at Caltech before helping shape mission after mission across the solar system: Cassini at Saturn\, Juno at Jupiter\, and Europa Clipper\, where he is a co-investigator on the spacecraft now flying toward one of the most promising places to look for life beyond Earth. In 2024 he returned to Caltech as professor of planetary science and became chief scientist at JPL. \nJoin Lunine for a fireside chat with Sarah Al-Ahmed\, host of The Planetary Society’s Planetary Radio\, broadcast live from Caltech. Over 75 minutes\, the two will walk through the missions defining the hunt for habitable worlds: Perseverance and the Sapphire Canyon sample\, Curiosity’s organic molecules in Gale Crater\, and Europa Clipper’s voyage to Jupiter’s ocean moon. Lunine will share mission imagery and video throughout\, and the conversation closes with live questions from the audience. \nFor questions please contact James Knutila at info@alumni.caltech.edu or 626-395-6592. \nAugust 25\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 pm — 1:15 pm
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/jpl-and-the-search-for-life-beyond-earth/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTSTAMP:20260810T191642Z
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SUMMARY:Astrochemistry in Planetary Science - ACS Fall 2026 National Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Overview: Astrochemistry is a diverse discipline spanning virtually all divisions of chemistry and plays a vital role in planetary science. This symposium aims to foster new collaborations by highlighting current efforts to support astronomical discoveries\, planetary missions\, instrument development\, human exploration\, and the search for life beyond Earth. We welcome contributions from all chemistry related planetary science research with special sessions focused on Mars Chemistry\, Lunar Exploration\, Cold Solar System Objects\, Chemistry of Biosignatures\, and Field Work in Analog Environments.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/astrochemistry-in-planetary-science-acs-fall-2026-national-meeting/
LOCATION:McCormick Place Convention Center\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260817T161716Z
CREATED:20260807T235658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T161716Z
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SUMMARY:Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences - Meeting No. 2 on Planetary Research Program Metrics
DESCRIPTION:This is an open session meeting of the Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences to discuss its task on metrics for the Planetary Research Program. The Statement of Task for this study is as follows: The Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences (CAPS) of the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine will prepare a short report to identify metrics by which the NASA Planetary Research Program can evaluate the health and effectiveness of its research and analysis program in accomplishing decadal science objectives. \nLivestream: https://vimeo.com/event/6084618
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/committee-on-astrobiology-and-planetary-sciences-meeting-no-2-on-planetary-research-program-metrics/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260808T153659Z
CREATED:20260807T224918Z
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SUMMARY:2026 LIFE NASA RCN Seminar: Sara Imari Walker and L. Felipe Benites
DESCRIPTION:Zoom: Join the 2026 LIFE NASA RCN Seminar Series \nTitle: Quantitative Prebiotic Chemistry and Defining the Abiotic Baseline Reveals why RNA may be unique to Earth \nDr. Sara Imari Walker is an astrobiologist and theoretical physicist whose research focuses on new approaches to the origins of life\, artificial life\, and the detection of alien life on other worlds. She is the author of Life as No One Knows It: The Physics of Life’s Emergence (Riverhead\, 2024)\, which argues for a radical new thinking around what constitutes life. Walker is Deputy Director of the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science\, Professor at the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University (ASU) and External Faculty at the Santa Fe Institute. \nTitle: Deep-time evolution of proteome elemental composition in viruses and cells \nDr. L. Felipe Benites is a postdoctoral researcher at Arizona State University who investigates the fundamental principles that constrain biological diversity across cellular and viral life. His work sits at the intersection of astrobiology\, evolution\, and genomics\, where he explores how life might differ under alternative chemical\, evolutionary and planetary conditions.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/2026-life-nasa-rcn-seminar/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTSTAMP:20260811T184758Z
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SUMMARY:The Extraterrestrial Materials Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Extraterrestrial Materials Academy (ETMA) is scheduled for June 8–August 15\, 2026\, at the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) in Houston\, Texas\, in partnership with the University of Houston–Clear Lake (UHCL) and Texas Southern University (TSU)\, and in collaboration with NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC). Participants will receive training to develop analytical and laboratory skills and knowledge to be competitive for future careers in planetary science\, focusing on sample science. \nAbout Us: The LPI is located near the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston\, Texas. The LPI provides leadership in the scientific community for research in lunar\, planetary\, and solar system sciences and links with related terrestrial programs. The ETMA is funded through NASA’s Support for Planetary Sample Science. \nView 2026 Participants \nOverview \nThe ETMA will train participants to develop analytical and laboratory skills and knowledge to be competitive for future careers in planetary science\, focusing on sample science\, and equip participants with resources to help support their journey. The first phase of the academy will provide a foundation in planetary science via lectures\, weekly paper discussions\, and daily laboratory training in inorganic\, organic\, or biological analyses. During the second phase\, participants will apply their new skills and knowledge to complete research in a capstone project. They will acquire further analytical training in a topic of interest by working in small groups on a research project with a scientist. \nThis 10-week intensive paid summer academy is designed for undergraduate students who do not already have access to research opportunities and planetary science content at their own institutions — students from colleges and universities that are not R1 institutions – and who have completed at least 36 credit hours at an accredited degree-granting institution located in the U.S. or its territories. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents in the U.S. Students with majors in physical/natural sciences\, engineering\, computer science\, or mathematics are preferred\, but all eligible students will be considered. \nTargeted Skills \nIdentify possible career paths of interest in planetary science\nAcquire analytical skills and knowledge to be competitive in the field\nLearn about resources that will support a journey in planetary science \nContact etma@lpi.usra.edu with questions
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/the-extraterrestrial-materials-academy/
LOCATION:Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI)\, 3600 Bay Area Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States
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