AstroBiology Computing

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AstroBiology

Womanium Global AstroBiology Program

What is Astrobiology? How did life originate on earth? Can we find it elsewhere?

The Womanium AstroBiology module spans biology, chemistry, astronomy, physics, planetary science, engineering, and geology. Think like an astrobiologist and learn how scientists use laboratory experiments, large telescopes, field work, computational modeling, spacecraft and space missions to study earth, other bodies in our Solar System, and exoplanets across the universe.

A comprehensive program covering the Science & Innovations in AstroBiology

+ Womanium Scholarships Available
There are two enrollment categories:
A: Womanium AstroBiology Scholar ❯ Free
B: Participant ❯ $ 25 USD

More details in ❯❯ F.A.Q.

SPEAKERS

Morgan Cable

Morgan Cable

NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
California Institute of Technology
Planetary Science
Research Scientist

Bethany Theiling

Bethany Theiling

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Goddard Instrument Field Team
Co-Lead & Research Scientist

Kelley Case

Kelley Case

NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
California Institute of Technology
Concept Design Methods
Manager

Amy Williams

Amy Williams

University of Florida
Department of Geological Sciences
Professor

Michaël Gillon

Michaël Gillon

F.R.S.-FNRS
Research Director
University of Liège
Belgium EU

Sudha Rajamani

Sudha Rajamani

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
Associate Professor in Biology
Pune India

Lena Vincent

Lena Vincent

NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
Experimental Astrobiologist
NASA Postdoctoral Fellow

Joseph Marlin

Joseph Marlin

Firefly Aerospace
Deputy Chief Engineer
Blue Ghost Lunar Program

MORE SPEAKERS COMING SOON

1-2

Live Hours/Week

8

Weeks of 2023

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AstroBiology

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STRUCTURE & FORMAT

TUESDAYS ❯
Boot Camp Topics

What does "mission design" mean? How do you "pitch" your science? Learn a new and specialized topic each week!

WEDNESDAYS ❯
Keynotes, Speakers & Lab Tours

Want to hear from an expert in the field or see exactly how astrobiology is studied in labs around the world? This is your chance! We'll alternate between talks focused toward a general audience and astrobiology lab tours.

OTHER DAYS ❯
Mission Development

Meet with your team to design your astrobiology mission!

August 1 - September 23, 2023

TIMELINE

Week 1
1-6 August

Live on Tue at 11am:
Orientation + mixer


Live on Wed at 11am:
Keynote: Icy Ocean Worlds


Meet peers & form teams!
Week 2
7-13 August

Live on Tue at 11am:
NASA JPL Team X: Mission Concept Design and Analysis

Live on Wed at 11am:
Lab Tour

Submit team member info!
Week 3
14-20 August

Live on Tue at 11am:
Industry Mission Design

Live on Wed at 11am:
Keynote: Mars


Work on mission design!
Week 4
21-27 August



Live on Wed at 11am:
Lab Tour


Work on mission design!
Week 5
28 August - 3 September

Live on Tue at 11am:
Incorporating Field Work

Live on Wed at 11am:
Keynote: Exoplanets

SUBMIT: Mission Checkpoint
Week 6
4-10 September

Live on Wed at 11am:
Keynote: Origins of Life

Work on mission design!

SUBMIT: Mission Slides
Week 7
11-17 September

Live on Tue at 11am:
Pitch Workshop

Live on Wed at 11am:
Panel

Work on: Mission Pitches
Week 8
18-23 September

Tuesday:
SUBMIT: Final Mission Slides

Live on Wed at 11am:
Semi-Finals

Finalist Competition:
Saturday Sept 23

TEAM

Theresa Marlin

Theresa Marlin

California Institute of Technology
NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
Planetary Scientist & AstroBiologist

Anoushka Menon

Anoushka Menon

University of California Santa Barbara
Womanium Global Biology Fellow

Akshita Tiwari

Akshita Tiwari

Academy of Science (AOS)
Loudoun County Schools Virginia USA
Womanium Intern

Karenna Yang

Karenna Yang

ArtCenter College of Design
California USA
Womanium Illustration & Design Intern

Shabin RAJ

Shabin Raj

Womanium
Founder + Director

WOMANIUM

Washington DC USA

WOMANIUM FOUNDATION

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WOMANIUM INNOVATIONS IN BIOLOGY SERIES ❯❯
1
<1>
AstroBiology


Introduction to
Exploration of Life
Beyond Earth
2
<2>
Quantum Biology


Introduction to
Quantum Phenomena
in Living Systems
3
<3>
Quantum for Biology


Quantum Techniques
(Computation & Sensing)
for Life Sciences
4
<4>
Computational Biology


Introduction to
Computational Tools & AI
for Biology
5
<5>
Ageing Biology


Introduction to
Biology of Ageing,
Lifespan & Healthspan
6
<6>
Geo-Biology


Introduction to
Geological Effects
on Biological Systems
Infinity
<∞>
Climate-Biology


Introduction to
Climatic Effects
on Biological Systems

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CONTACT

Email us at: Biology [at] Womanium.org