Bioastronomy 2007: Molecules, Microbes and Extraterrestrial Life, July 16-20, 2007, San Juan, Puerto Rico

该奖项为将于2007年7月16日至20日在波多黎各圣胡安举行的第9届三年一次的生物天文学会议提供参与者支持。2007年会议的主题是“分子、微生物和外星生命”。会议将汇集一个国际跨学科研究小组，分享和讨论有关太阳系起源、恒星形成、行星科学、天体生物学和极端环境下生命的最新发现。与会议相关的还有几项教育和公众宣传活动。这些活动包括天文学和天体生物学教学研讨会、当地科学教师研讨会、天体生物学研究生会议和公众讲座。＊＊＊

AST 0714627MeechThis award provides participant support for the 9th triennial Bioastronomy meeting, to be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, July 16-20, 2007. The theme of the 2007 meeting, "Molecules, Microbes, and Extraterrestrial Life". The meeting will serve to bring together an international, interdisciplinary group of researchers to share and discuss the latest findings related to solar system origins, star formation, planetary science, astrobiology, and life in extreme environments. There are several education and public outreach activities associated with the meeting. These include a workshop on teaching astronomy and astrobiology, a workshop for local science teachers, an astrobiology graduate student meeting, and a lecture for the public. ***