Our Commitment

The Goddard Center for Astrobiology is comprised of scientists who are dedicated to increasing the awareness of astrobiology as a discipline worthy of being considered an educational pursuit. As part of our ongoing commitment, our team participates in activities designed to promote awareness of astrochemistry, and astrobiology in general, in our public school systems. Our major activities are geared toward bringing astrobiology into the schools through teacher training workshops. Our Astrobiology in Secondary Classrooms (ASC) team is in the midst of developing curricular materials that are aligned with the National Science Education Standards (NSES), as well as with local science standards.

The 2012 Undergraduate Research Associates in Astrobiology Program is a 10-week program for undergraduate candidates. The Research Associates work with a mentor and participate in weekly seminars, laboratory visits, and a field trip to Greenbank Radio Observatory. The UR-AA program culminates with a poster presentation and a brief seminar given during the last week of the program in a NAI Forum in Astrobiology Research (FAR) Seminar. More detailed information can be found on the 2011 Internship Page.

Astrobiology Career Path Suggestions

Join the Exploration! A Year of the Solar System, beginning in October 2010 and continuing for one Marian year (687 Earth days) ending in late 2012.

2011 URAA Students:

(Left to Right): Laura Beckerman (Northwestern University), Natasha Batalha (Cornell University), Wade Dauberman (Florida Institute of Technology)

Future 2012 URAA Students:

Pleae email your application to Corinne.M.Eby@nasa.gov