Hands on Space Biohack Event – Birmingham – May 13th/14th
The Birmingham Open Media (BOM) centre is hosting the first Space Biohack, bringing together scientists, artists and enthusiasts with members of the High Altitude Bioprospecting team and astrobiologists from NASA. This event will creatively explore how research with astrobiology is contributing to novel biotechnologies and addressing gender preconceptions in the history of space exploration. This will be a serious effort to build a working astrobiology payload and we are trying to attract as many specialist attendees as possible – this means ASB – as well as a wider mix of...
Read MoreEuropean Astrobiology Roadmap
The AstRoMap project has produced the first European roadmap for astrobiology research. It identifies five research topics: The origin and evolution of planetary systems; The origins of organic compounds in space; Rock-water-carbon interactions, organic synthesis on Earth, and the steps to life; Life and Habitability; Biosignatures facilitating the detection of life. The report outlines the key scientific objectives and methods for investigating these topics. One of the key recommendations of the project is the creation of a European platform or institute (possibly modelled on EANA) that...
Read MoreGSA2016
The annual meeting of the Geological Society of America will be held in Denver, Colorado from 25-28 September 2016. Abstract Deadline: 12 July 2016 A fee of US$45 for professionals and US$25 for students is charged for each abstract submission. Early Registration Deadline: 22 August 2016 More information can be found on the meeting website: http://community.geosociety.org/gsa2016/home
Read MoreEuropean Week of Astronomy and Space Sciences (EWASS)
This year the European Week of Astronomy and Space Sciences (EWASS), organised by the European Astronomical Society (EAS), will be held in Athens, Greece, from July 4 to 8, 2016. Full information on the scientific and social programme, as well as on all aspects of the logistics of the conference, is available on the EWASS 2016 website, which is updated continuously.
Read MoreThe STFC Public Engagement Small Awards 2016A
The STFC Public Engagement Small Awards 2016A call is now open. Applications can be submitted until 4.00pm on Thursday 28th April 2016. The scheme provides funds for small, local or ‘pilot’ projects promoting STFC science and technology. Almost anyone can apply, including grant-funded research groups, STFC research facility users, schools, museums, etc. Awards range from £500 to £10,000 and the expenditure can go towards materials, salaries and travel & subsistence. Projects must be relevant to publicising engagement or teaching about the STFC science and technology areas,...
Read MoreBrave New Worlds: Understanding the Planets of other Stars
Sigrav School, XII edition – Villa del Grumello, Como, Italy, 29 May – 3 June 2016 this year the Lake Como School of Advanced Studies will focus on exoplanet science. The school is directed to PhD students and young postdocs who are interested in widening their knowledge in the field of exoplanets. Lecturers will report on theoretical, observational and experimental aspects of the research, reviewing the latest achievements in the field. The program includes: Gaspar Bakos (Princeton University) – The exoplanet hunt Caitlin Griffith (University of Arizona, Tucson) – Understanding planets...
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