An astrobiologist searches for and studies life on other planets and throughout the universe.
Astrobiologist
Astrobiologist
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Welcome to your first day on the job! Watch this video to see a day in the life of an Astrobiologist.
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Astrobiologists often study extreme places on earth to better understand extreme places in the universe. Many organisms here on earth have really cool adaptations and genetic mutations that help them to survive in seemingly un-survivable environments. Try it!
Step 1: Go to https://astrobiology.nasa.gov/research-locations/
Step 2: Find the astrobiology research location nearest you.
Step 3: Answer these questions: What are they researching? What have they found so far? Why does it matter?
Step 4: Then get involved! Write an email to the program director to…
- commend them for their work (use what you wrote in step 3)
- ask how YOU can get involved in their research (for example are there any citizen science projects? job shadow opportunities? internships?)
Step 5: Have an adult review your email to make sure it is as professional as possible.
Step 6: SEND!
Step 7: If you get a response, be sure to write back asap and ask for specific next steps. If you don’t get a response, don’t worry! Keep trying – persistence is key in any STEM career!
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