2026 Astrobiology Science Conference | 19 May 2026
Building Astrobiology Communities Through Citizen Science: Engaging Adventurers in Community-Driven Astrobiology Field Research
Astrobiologists need samples from some of the most remote places on Earth like caves, reefs, glaciers, and high mountain lakes, but scientists cannot reach them all. The 'Hidden...
2026 Astrobiology Science Conference | 19 May 2026
Astrobiology for Early Learners: Integrating Research, Play, and Imagination in K–2 Classrooms
How can astrobiologists help shape the future of science education? This session presents a collaborative initiative from the University of Arizona’s Astrobiology Center that...
Earth and Space Science VOL.13 ISSUE 5 | 4 May 2026
Translating Critical Zone Science Into Broader Societal Impacts: Case Studies of STEM Education and Community Engagement
Deidre Wheaton + Regina Toolin
Broader societal impacts (BSI) have become a key criterion in federally funded scientific research projects. However, challenges persist in designing, implementing, and evaluating...
2026 Astrobiology Science Conference | 19 May 2026
Integrating Astrobiology Research into Undergraduate Curricula: From early Earth to Mars
Two innovative educational programs at RPI’s Rensselaer Astrobiology Research & Education (RARE) Center are bringing authentic astrobiology research into undergraduate classrooms,...
2026 Astrobiology Science Conference | 20 May 2026
The Applied Humanities–Astrobiology Emphasis at the University of Arizona: A New Undergraduate Pathway
Existing astrobiology undergraduate pathways remain largely STEM-focused, offering limited engagement with the humanistic dimensions of these discoveries. This creates a barrier...