Astrobiology: Life in the Universe

NASA Astrobiology Institute (NAI)


  1. University of Wisconsin

    PI Clark Johnson
    Members 51 (See)
    Active Dates 11/2007 - 7/2012
    Team Website http://www.geology.wisc.edu/astrobiology/

    Executive Summary

    Wisconsin Executive Summary

    Project Reports

    Biogenic formation of high-magnesium calcite in sulfide-rich systems

    ROADMAP OBJECTIVES: 4.1, 6.1, 7.1

    Iron isotope biosignatures: Laboratory studies and modern environments

    ROADMAP OBJECTIVES: 4.1, 6.1, 7.1

    Microbial pyrite oxidation in nature and the lab: sulfate mineral biosignature investigation

    ROADMAP OBJECTIVES: 2.1, 4.1, 7.1

    Nano-structured minerals as tracers of microbial activities

    ROADMAP OBJECTIVES: 7.1

    New frontiers in micro-analysis of isotopic compositions of natural materials: Development of Fe isotopes

    ROADMAP OBJECTIVES: 4.1, 7.2

    New frontiers in micro-analysis of isotopic compositions of natural materials: Development of O, Si, and Li isotopes

    ROADMAP OBJECTIVES: 4.1, 7.1

    Production of mixed cation carbonates in abiologic and biologic systems

    ROADMAP OBJECTIVES: 4.1, 7.1

    EPO Reports

    Elementary School Science Nights

    Science Expeditions

    Museum Open House

    Exhibit Development

    Astrobiology Workshop for Museum Educators

    Media interactions

    Public Talks

    AbSciCon Poster

    Astrobiology 101 Training Prep

    Project Reports

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  • 1.1 Models of formation and evolution of habitable planets
  • 1.2 Indirect and direct astronomical observations of extrasolar habitable planets
  • 2.1 Mars exploration
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  • 3.1 Sources of prebiotic materials and catalysts
  • 3.2 Origins and evolution of functional biomolecules
  • 3.3 Origins of energy transduction
  • 3.4 Origins of cellularity and protobiological systems
  • 4.1 Earth's early biosphere
  • 4.2 Foundations of complex life
  • 5.1 Environment-dependent, molecular evolution in microorganisms
  • 5.2 Co-evolution of microbial communities
  • 5.3 Biochemical adaptation to extreme environments
  • 6.1 Environmental changes and the cycling of elements by the biota, communities, and ecosystems
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