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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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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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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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