Date: September 10, 2025 Time: 11 am ET – 5 pm ET Co-Chairs: Barbara Cohen (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center); Jennifer Heldmann (NASA Ames Research Center); Sam Lawrence (NASA Johnson Space Center) Abstract submission now open! This Lunar Surface Science Workshop (LSSW) will focus on how to optimize the Artemis IV landing site to address the science objectives of the mission. Key science…
Applications are now open for the 2025 ASGSR Inspiration Scholarship: Laurence Davin and Norman Lewis Prize. Apply HERE by September 1st! When we step outside and look up at the stars, we can’t help but imagine all sorts of possibilities. What do you imagine when you look up at the stars? Have you ever thought about becoming a space (yes, outer space!) biologist,…
Dear ASGSR Members and Friends, As you may have heard, the President’s Budget Request (PBR) was recently released and includes severe cuts to NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. More specifically, NASA’s Biological and Physical Sciences Division (BPS), which funds a lot of our research, faces a draconian 72% reduction in funds from $87.5M to just $25M. This budget includes only $13M…
Accepting Applications through June 24, 2025 The American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) is seeking a dynamic, self-driven individual to serve as the next Executive Director for the Society and provide leadership and advocacy for space life and physical sciences. Position Summary: The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of ASGSR who coordinates, implements, and executes all aspects…
Call for Abstracts Submit Your Abstract Abstract submissions for the 2025 ASGSR annual conference are now being accepted. Each year the ASGSR annual conference brings together the biological and physical space sciences community to share research, build collaborations, and discuss emerging issues in the field. ASGSR welcomes scientists and engineers from all career stages to Phoenix from December 3-6, 2025…
[Loma Linda, CA] — [May 27, 2025] — The ASGSR announces that Executive Director Paul Secor will conclude his tenure with the organization when his contract expires next month (6/30/2025). This difficult decision comes as the organization prepares to navigate new strategic priorities in response to an evolving funding landscape as NASA priorities shift with the current administration and Mr.…
The American Society for Gravitational and Space Research is excited to announce that its annual conference will be held in Phoenix, Arizona from December 3-6, 2025. The Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort has been selected as the site. Wednesday, December 3rd has been reserved for pre-conference workshops as well as self-booked tours. The Official conference will kick off on Thursday…
Call for Abstracts Submit Your Abstract Abstract submissions for the 2024 ASGSR annual conference are now being accepted. Each year the ASGSR annual conference brings together the biological and physical space sciences community to share research, build collaborations, and discuss emerging issues in the field. ASGSR welcomes scientists and engineers from all career stages to Puerto Rico from December 3-7,…
EVENT PRESS RELEASE Contact information: American Society for Gravitational and Space Research Jamie Foster, Meeting Chair 321-525-1047 jfoster@ufl.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ASGSR 2022: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE COMMERCIAL AND SCIENTIFIC FRONTIERS OF SPACE EXPLORATION ASGSR Presents 38th Annual Meeting of Advances in Biological and Physical Space Sciences Houston, TX – The American Society for Gravitational and Space Research will hold…