VISION
A hub for students, professors, and industry researchers.
The Astrobiology Society of America is a student centric organization created to provide a domain of open discussion and education. This includes approaches from disciplines such as biology, geology, chemistry, physics and planetary sciences related to the evolution of life on earth and in space. We aim to provide student resources, hold virtual discussion panels, and eventually establish student chapters at universities around the nation. We also look to collaborate with other similar organizations on large and diverse projects related to space education and innovation.
ABOUT
How It Begins.
We belong amongst the stars, surrounded by their dust and particles that make us what we are, human. We are living at the dawn of a golden age for space exploration. Many are starting to recognize that astrobiology is an interdisciplinary field that will bring us together, promote collaboration, and play a vital role in our future in space. There are millions of questions that need to be answered. How can we enhance our current ability to find exoplanets? What breakthroughs are being made in technology that will reshape our ability to expand throughout the galaxy? What research has yet to be done that is absolutely vital for deep space exploration? What will mars tell us? Are we alone? It's our job to find out the answers to these questions. Together as scientists, we can lay the foundation for generations to come. The ASA will be at the heart of bringing scientists together to unlock this future.
Board Members
President & CEO
Wesley R. Brown
Wes is an undergraduate student currently pursuing a B.S. in Geosciences with a minor in Molecular Biology. He's had aspirations of learning more about life in space from a very young age. This passion to understand our universe and the evolution of life led him to pursue a long-term goal of obtaining a Ph.D. in Astrobiology. The ASA was founded during his current journey of achieving that goal. After many attempts to find more available opportunities for involvement in the field of study, he noticed a lack of resources. Due to his previous experience with starting and organizing Non-Profit organizations, he came to realize that this was a chance for him to create those resources. Wes believes that there is a true need for a call of attention and collaboration to astrobiology, and he is willing to do whatever it takes alongside his education to ensure that call is answered.
COO & Director of Student Relations
Talia Christian
Talia is an undergraduate student currently pursuing a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy. She has a long-term goal of attending a dual-title M.D./Ph.D. program. She has a unique background serving as the Student Trustee for the Alamo Colleges District. Talia has a drive for establishing and encouraging more experiential learning opportunities for students. Her main focus at the ASA is ensuring that our student outreach programs are operating properly. In addition, she assists with the oversight of various departments and ongoing projects. Outside the ASA, Talia has great aspirations to participate in breakthrough psychological research and provide top-notch patient care in a clinical setting. We hope to one-day help support Talia in future research regarding the psychological implications of human expansion in space and finding life in the universe.
Director of Human Resources
Carleigh Donner, M.S., M.B.A.
Carleigh is a graduate student who recently completed a dual masters program for her M.B.A. and M.S. in Industrial Organizational Psychology. Alongside her education, Carleigh has several years of professional experience working in human resources and employee relations. Her main focus at ASA is to utilize her hard-earned expertise by leading our talent acquisitions team and ensuring that all of our on-boarding parameters are instituted properly. In addition, she designs our volunteer and employee appreciation programs to elevate our organizations workplace culture. Carleigh serves as the cornerstone of internal communication often acting as a go-to resource for both our volunteers and our leadership team. Aside from ASA, she looks to help establish new ideas and strategies in employee relations throughout the corporate world.
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