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Student-run conference that fosters collaboration and professional growth in the field of astrobiology. September 14-18th, 2026 Tucson, AZ #abgradcon2026 #astrobiology

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AbGradCon @abgradcon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

That's a wrap on the 2026 Astrobiology Graduate Conference! We hope you all had a fantastic time learning and sharing your science with fellow early-career researchers in our field. Ad astra! ✨ #abgradcon #abgradcon26 #astrobiology #NASA

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AbGradCon @abgradcon.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Our conference came to a close with a ELSI keynote lecture from Dr. Matthew Powner, who spoke about polymerization and prebiotic chemistry! #AbGradCon #AbGradCon26 #astrobiology #NASA

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AbGradCon @abgradcon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Day 2 and 3 of AbGradCon featured two panels: NASA DARES early career insights and Astrobiology Career Trajectories (sponsored by UA LPL and AABC) #astrobiology #abgradcon #NASA

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AbGradCon @abgradcon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Day 1 of the 2026 Astrobiology Graduate Conference kicked off with our @setiinstitute.bsky.social keynote talk by Dr. Dante Lauretta! #Astrobiology #AbGradCon #AbGradCon26 #NASA

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Astrobiology @astrobiology.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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Editor’s note: As I mentioned in an earlier post last month, the prime reason for being at AdGradCon – Astrobiology Graduate Conference – (https://abgradcon.org) is to focus on – AbGradCon. […]

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AbGradCon @abgradcon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Our final day of our proposal writing retreat (PWR) included a fantastic talk from Dr. Laurie Barge on finding funding opportunities and networking, and then our attendees presented their proposals! #Astrobiology #AbGradCon #NASA #AbGradCon26

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AbGradCon @abgradcon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Sunday of our Proposal Writing Retreat (PWR) was our big writing day! We had two great talks from Dr. Al Nash and Dr. Rachel Harris on proposal scope, hooks, and early-career opportunities. #astrobiology #nasa #abgradcon

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AbGradCon @abgradcon.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The first two days of the Proposal Writing Retreat (PWR) have been full of writing, learning, and being in nature! Yesterday, we had amazing in-person talks by Dr. Jason Barnes on the ins and outs of proposal writing and reviewing. #astrobiology #abgradcon #nasa #space

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AbGradCon @abgradcon.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Abstract submissions for the Astrobiology Graduate Conference 2026 are open! Deadline is May 29th; see our website for more details! 🌵🪐🦠 #abgradcon #abgradcon2026 #astrobiology

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AbGradCon @abgradcon.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

AbGradCon 2025 is coming up! 🎉 This year, we're excited to host the conference at CU Boulder! Here’s where everything is happening: 📍 Main venue: Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building (JSCBB) 3415 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80303. Here we have some directions to get there!

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AbGradCon @abgradcon.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

AbGradCon 2025 and Birdy Magazine are joining forces to create a one-of-a-kind, collectible astrobiology-themed art and educational magazine issue for the 22nd annual AbGradCon held in Boulder! Deadline: May 9th More: www.birdymagazine.com/submissions/ #Astrobiology #AbGradCon2025 #SciArt #InPrint

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AbGradCon @abgradcon.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

The deadline for abstract submissions to AbGradCon 2025 is March 31. This is a great opportunity to showcase your research, connect with fellow early-career astrobiologists, and exchange ideas! #Astrobiology #Science #GraduateStudents

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