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Space Station Marathon
The International Space Station (ISS) is about to make a remarkable series of flybys over the United States. Beginning this 4th of July weekend, the station will appear once, twice, and sometimes three times a day for many days in a row.
Space Station Room With a View
Astronauts are looking forward to an unprecedented view of the cosmos when the largest window ever built for space is installed on the International Space Station.
Satellites Guide Relief to Earthquake Victims
In the aftermath of a recent, deadly earthquake, the NASA-led SERVIR program orchestrated use of satellite data to show Honduran disaster officials where help was needed most.
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July 21-23, 2009 -- NASA Lunar Science Institute, Annual Meeting; NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California.
September 1-4, 2009 -- ELGRA Biennial Symposium and General Assembly, "In the Footsteps of Columbus"
October 2-4, 2009 -- Space Life Sciences Meeting in Japan
November 5-9, 2009 -- 2009 ASGSB Annual Meeting
The 2009 ASGSB Annual Meeting will be held November 5-9, 2009 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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NASA Releases NRA NNH09ZTT003N "Research Opportunities in Space Life Sciences: Fundamental Space Biology - Animal Physiology."
27 May 2009
This NRA solicits hypothesis-driven Fundamental Space Biology (FSB) research proposals that will answer fundamental questions about how physiological systems respond to gravity, or to changes in gravity, using animal (excluding single cell organisms and cell culture) model specimens. FSB addresses basic questions of how life responds to gravity and space environments. The force of gravity plays a major role in shaping life into its myriad forms. In addition, the radiation environment on Earth differs from radiation environments in space, because Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere shield life on Earth from some components of space radiation. Rapid advances in biological technology and the increasingly rapid pace of new knowledge provide opportunities to examine the very foundations of life. Fundamental space biology uses ground based space environment analogs supplemented with space based investigations to probe the fundamental nature of life in order to enhance our understanding of how life responds to physical forces on Earth and serve as the basic biological foundation in support of exploration. Notices of Intent (NOIs) are due on June 26, 2009, and full proposals are due on August 26, 2009. Participation is open to all categories of organizations, including educational institutions, industry, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, and other Government agencies. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the NASA Proposal data system NSPIRES ( http://nspires.nasaprs.com).
NASA Releases NRA NNH09ZTT002N "Research Opportunities for Flight Experiments in Space Life Sciences."
14 May 2009
This NRA solicits research proposals for space flight experiments in Space Life Sciences. Proposals are restricted to experiments that propose to use plants, insects, nematodes or microbial model specimens. The specific model organisms targeted for use are Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica rapa, Drosophila melanogaster, Caenorhabditis elegans, bacteria and fungi. NASA will support a limited number of innovative-competitive and multidisciplinary studies selected through this solicitation process. Proposals for purely ground-based research will not be accepted or considered for this NRA. Flight proposals should be supported by a foundation of ground-based data or previous flight data. Notices of Intent (NOIs) are due on June 15, 2009, and full proposals are due on September 14, 2009. Full text of the NRA is available through the NASA Research Opportunities homepage at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ and then linking through the menu listings "Solicitations" to "Open Solicitations."
Biomedical Research on the International Space Station (BioMed-ISS) (UH2/UH3)
11 Mar 2009
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are cooperating to facilitate biomedical research in space for better understanding of human physiology and human health on Earth.
ASGSB Election Results
15 Nov 2008
We are pleased to announce the 2008 election results:
President-Elect:
Terri Lomax
Board members (3-year terms):
Charles Fuller
Cynthia Martin-Brennan
Cheryl Nickerson
April Ronca
Special thanks to everyone who participated as a candidate. Your service to ASGSB is greatly appreciated. Congratulations to those elected.
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NASA Releases NRA NNH09ZTT003N "Research Opportunities in Space Life Sciences: Fundamental Space Biology - Animal Physiology."
This NRA solicits hypothesis-driven Fundamental Space Biology (FSB) research proposals that will answer fundamental questions about how physiological systems respond to gravity, or to changes in gravity, using animal (excluding single cell organisms and cell culture) model specimens. FSB addresses basic questions of how life responds to gravity and space environments. The force of gravity plays a major role in shaping life into its myriad forms. In addition, the radiation environment on Earth differs from radiation environments in space, because Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere shield life on Earth from some components of space radiation. Rapid advances in biological technology and the increasingly rapid pace of new knowledge provide opportunities to examine the very foundations of life. Fundamental space biology uses ground based space environment analogs supplemented with space based investigations to probe the fundamental nature of life in order to enhance our understanding of how life responds to physical forces on Earth and serve as the basic biological foundation in support of exploration. Notices of Intent (NOIs) are due on June 26, 2009, and full proposals are due on August 26, 2009. Participation is open to all categories of organizations, including educational institutions, industry, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, and other Government agencies. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the NASA Proposal data system NSPIRES ( http://nspires.nasaprs.com).
NASA Releases NRA NNH09ZTT002N "Research Opportunities for Flight Experiments in Space Life Sciences."
This NRA solicits research proposals for space flight experiments in Space Life Sciences. Proposals are restricted to experiments that propose to use plants, insects, nematodes or microbial model specimens. The specific model organisms targeted for use are Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica rapa, Drosophila melanogaster, Caenorhabditis elegans, bacteria and fungi. NASA will support a limited number of innovative-competitive and multidisciplinary studies selected through this solicitation process. Proposals for purely ground-based research will not be accepted or considered for this NRA. Flight proposals should be supported by a foundation of ground-based data or previous flight data. Notices of Intent (NOIs) are due on June 15, 2009, and full proposals are due on September 14, 2009. Full text of the NRA is available through the NASA Research Opportunities homepage at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ and then linking through the menu listings "Solicitations" to "Open Solicitations."
Biomedical Research on the International Space Station (BioMed-ISS) (UH2/UH3)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are cooperating to facilitate biomedical research in space for better understanding of human physiology and human health on Earth.
Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program
The Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program offers fellowships of US $10,000 for women pursuing a PhD/doctoral degree in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering.
National Space Grant College and Fellowship Project
NASA initiated the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, also known as Space Grant, in 1989. Space Grant is a national network of colleges and universities. These institutions are working to expand opportunities for Americans to understand and participate in NASA's aeronautics and space projects by supporting and enhancing science and engineering education, research and public outreach efforts. The Space Grant national network includes over 850 affiliates from universities, colleges, industry, museums, science centers, and state and local agencies. These affiliates belong to one of 52 consortia in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
NSPIRES -- NASA Research Opportunities
NASA’s site for research announcements/funding opportunities.
Grants.Gov
Search and apply for federal government grants.
GrantsNet
Search GrantsNet for funding sources.
Graduate Student Research Program (GSRP)
The Graduate Student Research Program provides fellowships of up to $30,000 are awarded for one year, and are renewable, based on satisfactory progress and available funding, for a total of three years
SRA International Grants Web
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NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP)
NASA offers approximately 60 postdoctoral fellowships annually. The next deadline for applications is November 1.
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly talented national and international scientists and engineers to engage in ongoing NASA research in Aeronautics, Astrobiology, Astrophysics, Earth Science, Exploration Systems, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Space Operations.
* Approximately 60 Fellowships awarded annually
* One-year appointments, renewable up to three years
* Annual stipends start at $50,000, with supplements for certain degree fields and high cost-of-living areas
* Annual travel budget of $8,000
* Financial assistance for relocation
* Financial supplement for health insurance purchased through the program
Apply at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc Three application deadlines each year: November 1, March 1, and July 1.
Space Careers
bio.com Career Center
Job postings at the Career Center of bio.com
Jobs @ Nature Magazine
Jobs @ Science Magazine
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