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Recognizing Scientific Interest in Astrobiology and Effective Science Communication Skills
The Carl Sagan Lecture is presented annually and recognizes a scientist who embodies Carl Sagan’s interest in astrobiology, as well as his effective science communication skills. This lecture honors the life of Carl Sagan, an astronomer and astrophysicist who was a leader in establishing the field of astrobiology. Sagan was also a tireless educator, author, and advocate for the space sciences.
The Sagan Lecture is presented at the AGU Fall Meeting. During even-numbered years, the Biogeosciences section manages the lecture and in odd-numbered years, the Planetary Sciences section sponsors the lecture.
- Lecture certificate
- Recognition in Eos
- Recognition at the AGU Fall Meeting during the lecture presentation year
- Complimentary meeting registration and an invitation to present the Sagan Lecture at the AGU Fall Meeting during the lecture presentation year
- Complimentary ticket to the hosting section’s ticketed event at the AGU Fall Meeting during the lecture presentation year
About the Planetary Sciences Section
AGU’s Planetary Sciences Section encompasses basic research into the nature of planets and how they work, as well as the planning and implementation of space missions for exploration and discovery.