Astrobiology Graduate Conference

Student-run conference that fosters collaboration and professional growth in the field of astrobiology.
September 14-18th, 2026
Tucson, AZ

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Don't miss out: Applications for the Astrobiology Graduate Conference are due this Friday! Submit yours by midnight PST.

https://t.co/noOGZ4lRmj

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In addition to an amazing networking and educational experience, AbGradCon attendees can expect to enjoy these conference travel perks!

Don't forget to submit your abstract before the May 29th deadline!

https://t.co/noOGZ4lRmj

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Abstract submissions for the Astrobiology Graduate Conference 2026 are open! Deadline is May 29th; see our website for more details! 🌵🪐🦠

https://t.co/noOGZ4lRmj

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AbGradCon 2025 is coming up! 🎉
This year, we're excited to host the conference at CU Boulder!
Here’s where everything is happening:
Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building (JSCBB)
3415 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80303
Here we provide directions to get there! #Astrobiology

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AbGradCon 25' and Birdy Magazine are joining forces to create a one-of-a-kind, collectible astrobiology-themed art and educational magazine issue for the 22nd annual AbGradCon held in Boulder!
More details: https://t.co/WTfUmOHTWi
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Reminder: The deadline for abstract submissions to AbGradCon 2025 is coming up soon🚀✨
Let's go to Colorado!
#Science #Abgradcon #Astrobiology #Graduate #Conference #Colorado #SpaceExploration #Steam #PhDstudents #Master #Biology #OriginsofLife #LifeDetection #Mars #Europa

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The deadline for abstract submissions to AbGradCon 2025 is March 31. This is a great opportunity to showcase your research, connect with fellow early-career astrobiologists, and exchange ideas!

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40 Days until the conference and acceptance letters are coming in hot!!! Keep your 👀 out for your application status! #abgradcon24 #astrobiology

Just a reminder to read everything in your email and to please respond quickly to confirm your attendance at the conference.🙂

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Time is ticking!! LAST DAY to apply to AbGradCon2024!! We are still accepting abstracts until tonight at 11:59PM (EST). Be sure to hit submit before the deadline! #abgradcon24 #Astro4life #astrobiology

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It's time to apply! Only 3 days left to submit your AbGradCon24 applications! We are still accepting your stellar abstracts until Friday at 11:59PM (EST). Be sure to hit submit before the deadline! Funding for travel and accommodations is available for accepted applicants.

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We are excited to announce that AbGradCon2024 will be hosted at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY June 7th-14th! 🧑‍🚀📷 https://t.co/YLFy3I7BlQ #abgradcon2024 #astro4life

The deadline to apply is April 5th!!

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Organizer Spotlight: Svenja Kling @KlingSvenja

Svenja is a PhD student in the Hamdoun lab and studies embryonic development using the sea urchin as a model.
Svenja mainly contributed graphic designs and took photos for AbGradCon!
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Organizer Spotlight: Alice Lévesque

Alice is a research scientist at the Zeigler Allen Lab, where she looks at viruses, preferably with an electron microscope. We are immensely grateful for her help preparing and organizing AbGradCon!
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#abgradcon23

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Organizer Spotlight: Benjamin Klempay @BenjaminKlempay

Ben is a PhD student in Jeff Bowman's lab where he sequences every DNA found in brines. Ben helped out at the conference and had the idea for the original astro surfer dude (our little pin!).
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Thank you all for attending, and the stimulating talks and discussions!
Safe travels back home from the organizing team!
#abgradcon2023 #abgradcon23
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Organizer Spotlight: Trenton Turpin
@trenturpin

At the beginning of this year, an email reached us from south east Texas - Trenton is heavily interested in pursuing a career in astrobiology and was a real MVP at the conference!
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Organizer Spotlight: Laela Boosheeri @LaelaBooshehri

Laela professionally hunts down viruses in Lisa Zeigler Allen's lab and also occasionally catches a virus from her son Jacques' daycare. Laela has been coordinating swag and graphics and the whole event.
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Organizer Spotlight: Alex Plum @axplum

Alex is a UCSD PhD student in biophysics and studies wide range of topics dynamical systems theory in biology.
At abgradcon, Alex has been a huge help in running everything smoothly and picking up all the little things that need to be done.

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Head Organizer Spotlight: Miguel Desmarais @ATGATAGGC

Miguel is a second year PhD student in the Bartlett lab and studies microbes in the deep ocean. Dealing with high pressure conditions at AbGradCon came natural to him and he organized every stage of the event!
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