Astrobiology Summer Science Experience for Teachers (ASSET)
ASSET will be held July 23 - 28, 2012, in San Francisco, CA.
April 13, 2012 Application Deadline www.seti.org/epo/asset

The ASSET experience will be intense and exciting, interactive and content rich, with presentations by leading astrobiology researchers from the SETI Institute, NASA, and the California Academy of Sciences. Scientists will share the latest in astrobiology research on the origin of life on Earth, the extreme conditions in which life exists, Mars exploration, the formation of planetary systems around Sun-like stars, and the search for life in the universe. The workshop features a combination of cutting edge science, inquiry-based teaching and learning, and leadership skills development to support you as a teacher and teacher trainer. Participants receive the entire Voyages Through Time curriculum and complementary astrobiology materials, developed by NASA's Astrobiology Institute, for use in their classrooms. Expenses are paid by grant funds. Three graduate credits are available for a very reasonable tuition fee. Details, FAQs and application is available at www.seti.org/epo/asset.

National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) Annual Conference
March 29 - April 1, 2012
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis Convention Center
Registration Required http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p=10

SETI Institute Workshops

Thursday, March 29, 2 - 3 pm
NASA: Evolution of the Cosmos

Thursday, March 29, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
The SOFIA AAA Program: Observing the Infrared Universe from the Stratosphere

Friday, March 30, 8 - 9 am
What's Up? Astronomy Shar A Thon

Friday, March 30, 9:30 - 10:30 am
How Might Life Evolve on Other Planets?

Friday, March 30, 9:30 - 10:30 am
NESTA Geology Shar A Thon

Friday, October 15, 11 am - Noon
Human Skin Pigmentation and UV Intensity

Friday, October 15, 11 am - Noon
NESTA Atmosphere and Climate Shar A Thon

Saturday, March 29, 2 - 3 pm
NESTA Space Science Shar A Thon

Saturday, March 29, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
ASTC Session: 2012 Transit of Venus

Exhibit #2067
SETI Institute and NASA Kepler Mission NASA SOFIA