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Astrobiology Science Conference 2002

NASA Ames Research Center and the NASA Astrobiology Institute will be
hosting the Astrobiology Science Conference 2002, to be held at NASA's Ames
Research Center April 7-11, 2002. All areas of Astrobiology are welcome,
including the origin of the solar system, evolutionary biology, life in
extreme environments, microbiology, ecosystem science, global change,
educational programs, and space missions.

The website for the Astrobiology Science Conference 2002 is now
accessible! Detailed information regarding registration, conference
logistics, abstract submission, and guidelines for selection of oral and
poster presentations may be viewed at the following web address:

http://web99.arc.nasa.gov/abscon2/

This site is best viewed on Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher and Netscape
6.0 or higher. Please update your browser to avoid problems with your
on-line registration and abstract submission.

Early Bird Registration & Abstract Submission deadline:
February 1, 2002

We hope to see you there!

We apologize to those who may receive this message more than once as some
of our lists overlap.

Lynn J. Rothschild, Chair Science Organizing Committee
Rho Christensen, Chair Local Organizing Committee

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