AbGradCon 2021 will be held in Tokyo, Japan, from September 14-17.AbGradCon 2021
A group photo of participants at the all-virtual AbGradCon 2021.AbGradCon 2021/Mike Toillion
This year marked the first all-virtual Astrobiology Graduate Conference (AbGradCon), a conference for and by early career scientists interested in the field of astrobiology. AbGradCon 2021 was conducted online within a virtual 2D conference space and included both live and pre-recorded talks followed by live discussion.
Over 100 presentations and flash talks are now available on the NASA Astrobiology YouTube page! Topics include astronomy, biology, chemistry, diversity and inclusion, engineering, geology, instrument design, planetary science, and physics. Check out the AbGradCon 2021 playlist at the NASA Astrobiology YouTube site.
A group photo of participants at the all-virtual AbGradCon 2021.Image credit: AbGradCon 2021/Mike Toillion.
AbGradCon 2021 was hosted by the Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) at Tokyo Tech University from 14-17 September, 2021. This year’s conference marked its 17th year and was the first time in history that the meeting was completely virtual. Each AbGradCon is organized in a different location by a different group of students and postdocs. The next AbGradCon is being planned for Washington, D.C., USA.
Stay tuned for more information on the Astrobiology Graduate Conference 2022 in Washington, D.C.Image credit: AbGradCon 2022.