Astrobiology Science and Technology for Exploring Planets (ASTEP)

8/15/2008 Executive Council Meeting Agenda

10:00-10:30 2007 DDF project updates
[three 10 minute reports from 2007 DDF projects, speakers TBD]

10:30-11:00 Content of the Sept 10-11 EC in-person meeting in Seattle (All)
Tentative discussion topics for the September meeting:

• Insights from outgoing and continuing PIs, to new PIs
• The Emeritus Program: ways to continue involvement in NAI
• Consideration of strategic challenges facing the NAI going forward

11:00-11:30 Round-table announcements from each team, on the following: a) new research publications, b) mission-impact opportunities—i.e. what workshops, planning groups, or other opportunities for influencing missions are coming up, and c) any other information you wish to impart to the EC.