NAI Newsletter

The Hadean Earth-Moon System - Workshop Without Walls

Please join us for the NAI Early Earth Focus Group Workshop Without Walls on "The Hadean Earth-Moon System". The workshop is aimed at providing the most up-to-date science on the first billion years’ history of the Earth–Moon system, from solar system formation at 4.567 Ga to the widespread preservation of crustal rocks at 3.5 Ga to evidence for life preserved within those rocks. Themes to be presented/discussed include: * Solar system accretion * Moon-forming giant impact * Late heavy bombardment * Formation and preservation of early crust: A cool early Earth? * Formation and capture of the hydrosphere * A reducing/anoxic/oxic atmosphere? * Habitats of Earth’s earliest life * Early microbial metabolisms, including photosynthesis This virtual workshop will consist of presentations and discussion periods held over a period of 4 hours each day for two consecutive days, facilitated through an online multi-user video-conferencing system using Adobe Connect to be hosted by the technical facilities of the NAI. The meeting will start at 19:00 UTC on both May 20 and May 21. To view the agenda and for information on how to join online visit: https://astrobiology.nasa.gov/seminars/featured-seminar-channels/conferences-and-workshops/2013/05/20/nai-workshop-without-walls-on-hadean-earth-moon-system/

Connect with the NASA Astrobiology Program through Social Media

The NASA Astrobiology Program has expanded its horizons to the realm of social media! NASA Astrobiology can now be found on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube. Subscribe now to find out about astrobiology in the news, announcements of opportunities, courses, relevant videos and talks such as the NAI Director’s Seminar Series. The NASA Astrobiology Program is excited to be part of these social media communities, and looks forward to nurturing curiosity in astrobiology while fostering a network between researchers, students and the general public. We invite you to share the excitement and join the conversation at: Facebook: NASA Astrobiology Twitter: @AstrobiologyNAI Google+ : NASA Astrobiology YouTube: NASA Astrobiology Please contact Estelle Dodson, with related questions or suggestions.

Astrobiology Winter School "Water and the Evolution of Life in the Universe"

The University of Hawaii team of the NAI is pleased to announce that it is hosting another astrobiology winter school on the topic of "Water and the Evolution of Life in the Universe" to be held January 1-14, 2014 on the island of Hawaii. This educational experience is aimed at early career scientists. It features world class speakers, unique field-trips and an opportunity to meet and interact with a cohort of like-minded young scientists. Applications are via the web, and the deadline is May 31st http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/UHNAI/2014winterschool/apply.cfm