The Goddard Center for Astrobiology

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Astrobiology is the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe. The NASA Goddard Center for Astrobiology and the NASA Astrobiology Institute focus on this amazing field through research, experimentation, and work with scientists from all over the world. Learn more about some of the people at the Goddard Center for Astrobiology below!

Meet Dr. Michael Mumma, Director of the Goddard Center for Astrobiology, and learn about his role in the laboratory.

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Jamie Cook, an astrobiologist at the Goddard Space Flight Center, talks about her work in the lab and some of her most exciting discoveries.

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Joe Nuth, Senior Scientist for Primitive Bodies, talks about his job, his research, and how scientists are just like everyone else, but a little nerdier.

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Jason Dworkin, Chief of the Astrochemistry Laboratory, talks about solving problems, analyzing comets, and the great team of people working to answer science's biggest questions.

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Geronimo Villanueva talks about the possibility of life on Mars, trips to remote telescopes, and the research opportunities at NASA. In Spanish.

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Danny Glavin talks about crushing meteorite samples, funding, and how having the right chemistry (no pun intended) is important in an astrobiology lab.

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Inge ten Kate talks about the origin of life, the VAPOR instrument, and the unique opportunity to be both a scientist AND an engineer.

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This page was originally published on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.
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