National Space Grant College and Fellowship Project
22 Apr 2008
NASA initiated the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, also known as Space Grant, in 1989. Space Grant is a national network of colleges and universities. These institutions are working to expand opportunities for Americans to understand and participate in NASA's aeronautics and space projects by supporting and enhancing science and engineering education, research and public outreach efforts. The Space Grant national network includes over 850 affiliates from universities, colleges, industry, museums, science centers, and state and local agencies. These affiliates belong to one of 52 consortia in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Lunar Science Conference at Ames
14 Apr 2008
The NLSI Lunar Science Conference will be held July 20–23, 2008, at the NASA Ames Conference Center, adjacent to NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California. The conference will review the state of knowledge of, and opportunities for science:
Of the Moon: Study the nature and history of the Moon (including research on lunar samples) to learn about this specific object and thereby provide insights into the evolution of our solar system;
On the Moon: Investigate the effects of the lunar environment on terrestrial life and the equipment that supports lunar inhabitants, and the effects on the lunar environment of robotic and human presence;
From the Moon: Use the Moon as a platform for performing scientific investigations, including observations of the Earth and other celestial phenomena that are uniquely enabled by being on the lunar surface.
Sessions will be structured to report on recent results and anticipate future opportunities for lunar science. Papers on elements of education and public outreach will be included to better understand how lunar exploration can be used to stimulate public interest in space exploration and improve science literacy.
Graduate Student Researchers Programs Application Deadline Extended to March 1, 2008
24 Jan 2008
The NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program (GSRP) awards fellowships (also called GSRP Training Grants) for graduate study leading to masters or doctoral degrees in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering related to NASA research and development. This twelve month award may include a required internship at the NASA Center affiliated with the NASA sponsored research. The deadline for applications has been extended from Feb. 1 until March 1, 2008.
Space Flown Seeds Are Available
17 Jan 2008
The cinnamon basil seeds that were recently flown on board shuttle mission STS-118 are now in the process of being packaged at Park Seed Company in Greenwood, S.C. for delivery to registered educators. Registration is still open for NASA's Engineering Design Challenge: Lunar Plant Growth Chamber.
NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNJ08ZSA001N Ground-Based Studies in Space Radiobiology released January 9, 2008
10 Jan 2008
NASA has released NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNJ08ZSA001N, entitled "Ground-Based Studies in Space Radiobiology." This NRA solicits ground-based proposals for the Space Radiation Program Element (SRPE) components of the Human Research Program (HRP). Proposals are solicited by the SRPE in the area of Space Radiation Biology utilizing beams of high energy heavy ions simulating space radiation at the NASA Space Radiation Laboratory (NSRL), at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) in Upton, New York. The full text of the solicitation is available on the NASA Research Opportunities homepage at http://nspires.nasaprs.com under menu listing "Open Solicitations." Step-1 proposals are due February 6, 2008.
In Memoriam--Oleg Gazenko
7 Dec 2007
On November 17, 2007 Academician Oleg Goergievich Gazenko passed away at 89 years of age after a complicated illness. He is survived by his spouse of almost 68 years, two children, and grand- and great-grandchildren. Dr. Gazenko was the former Director of the Institute of BioMedical Problems (IMBP) of the Third Main Department of the USSR Ministry of Health, Past President of the Russian I. P. Pavlov Physiological Society, Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association, and the recipient of the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal and the AsMA Louis H. Bauer Founders Award. He was buried with full military honors at the Troekurovskoye Cemetery in Moscow.
Since 1970, Dr. Gazenko devoted his efforts to the organization and expansion of the nascent Soviet field of space biology and medicine. He developed premier fundamental space biology, physiology, and medicine research programs. He initiated many firsts in human factors, medical risk assessments, hypoxia, life support, and space suit development with his colleagues such as Guy Severin and Arnold Barer. Together with Academician Norair Sissakian, he established space radiation, cell biology, and health protection programs. He promoted hyperbaric and undersea medicine with the help of Dr. Abraham Genin. He attracted young and talented researchers such as Dr. Anatoly Grigoriev, the current IMBP Director and Acting Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Eugene Ilyin, the Director of the Cosmos Biosatellite program. Many ASGSB members participated as joint investigators in one or more of these missions between 1975 and 1997. Dr. Gazenko will be greatly missed by his family, many colleagues, and good friends.
The above was excerpted from a longer obituary prepared by Dr. Arnauld Nicogossian that will appear whole in the next ASGSB Newsletter.
Jay Buckey, Senate Candidate
20 Nov 2007
Dr. Jay Buckey, former Executive Board Member of the ASGSB (1991-94), and ASGSB President during 2000-2001, is a candidate for the U. S. Senate in New Hampshire.
He served as co-investigator and project manager for the space flight experiment "Cardiovascular Adaptation to Zero-Gravity" for Spacelab Life Sciences-1, and was an Alternate Payload Specialist for Spacelab Life Sciences-2. More recently, Dr. Buckey served as a Payload Specialist-1 on STS-90 Neurolab (April 17 to May 3, 1998).
He began his career in space biology as a NASA Space Biology Fellow (1982). Included among the numerous honors he has received for his research in Space Biology are the Meritorious Service Award from the University of Texas for work on Spacelab Life Sciences-1 (SLS-1) (1991), two NASA Certificates of Recognition for hardware developed for SLS-1, and the Thora Halstead Young Investigator Award (1994). He is the first member of the ASGSB to run for national office.
ASGSB Website Named "Red Hot Site of the Day" by RedOrbit
10 Nov 2007
Our website was named the
RedOrbit Technology and Invention's "Red Hot Site of the Day" for 11/7/2007
AbSciCon 2008 Abstract submission DEADLINE EXTENDED to December 3, 2007
10 Nov 2007
NRA Solicits Research Proposals for the Russian Bion-M1 Spacecraft
9 Nov 2007
From: NSPIRES-Help
Date: December 5, 2007 2:32:35 PM PST
To: esmdh@listsrv2.nasaprs.com, esmde@listsrv2.nasaprs.com
Subject: NASA Announces Research Opportunities for Space Flight Experiments: Bion-M1Project
This National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Research Announcement (NRA) solicits research proposals to conduct studies utilizing rodents flown onboard the Russian Bion-M1 spacecraft. The Bion-M1 mission will launch an unmanned automated spacecraft carrying a biological payload into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Launch will occur at Baikonur, Kazahkstan in September 2010. The rodents on the Bion-M1 spacecraft will be exposed to spaceflight conditions for approximately one month, approximately 50% longer than any previous flight with rodents.
This NRA is soliciting two types of proposals: proposals in the primary area of interest addressing integrated immune function hypotheses and proposals in secondary areas of interest, e.g., muscle, bone, nervous system, cardiovascular system, etc. While teaming between investigators studying different areas of interest is encouraged, proposals in the primary area and secondary areas of interest will be independently reviewed. Scientifically meritorious proposals addressing hypotheses in secondary areas of interest will be considered for participation in a Biospecimen Sharing Plan and will be additionally selected if they do not interfere with the procedures and objectives of the primary investigation(s).
Proposals submitted in response to this NRA must address the research emphases defined in the solicitation and are expected to provide evidence of a firm justification for spaceflight implementation derived from previous ground-based and/or flight research results. Ground-based research may be proposed as one component of a flight experiment proposal in immune function (primary area of interest). However, that research must be limited to activities that are essential to the final development of an experiment for flight and for the completion and publication of the scientific results of the flight experiment. Proposals for research in areas not related to immune function (secondary area of interest) are encouraged and should offer the test of mature research hypotheses (i.e. experiments that are ready for flight) that typically require tissues or specimens from rodents that do not interfere with the immune function experiment(s).
The full text of the solicitation is available on the NASA Research Opportunities homepage at http://nspires.nasaprs.com under menu listing "Open Solicitations." Potential applicants are urged to access this site well in advance of the proposal due date to familiarize themselves with its structure and to register in the system. Proposals solicited through this NRA will use a two-step proposal process.
Step-1 proposals are due January 18, 2008.
This email is being sent on behalf of and is intended as an information announcement to researchers associated with the NASA Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) Human Research Program (HRP).
Thank you for your continued interest in NASA. Replies to this email will go unanswered, please reference the above solicitation for contact information.
"Plants in Space" Webcast
29 Oct 2007
ASGSB members Ray Wheeler and Gary Stutte of KSC were major participants in a Challenger Center interactive webcast on "Plants in Space", which was held October 16, 12, and 30, 2007. The webcast gave students and teachers the opportunity to discuss their ideas for growing plants on a future lunar base. For further information and to see the archived webcasts, go to The Challenger Learning Center Upcoming Webcasts page.
2007 ASGSB Awards
29 Oct 2007
2007 ASGSB Officer and Board Elections Results
29 Oct 2007
This was the first year that the election was conducted under the new procedure of allowing any member in good standing to participate in ASGSB elections held before the annual meeting.
ASGSB Constitution Amended to Allow Elections Before Annual Meeting
17 Aug 2007
The ASGSB Board of Directors has voted to amend the Constitution in several ways. Most importantly, all members in good standing are now eligible to vote for President-Elect and Directors, whether or not they attend the Annual Meeting. Also, the Secretary-Treasurer is now nominated by the
President and approved by the Directors, rather than elected from among the Directors. These changes are effective immediately, and the 2007 election will be conducted under the new procedure.
The amended Constitution is available on the ASGSB Web site.
The amendments affect Article IV, Officers and Management, and Article VII, Elections.
APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY-TREASURER
17 Aug 2007
Recognizing the increasingly complex and specialized responsibilities of the treasurer of a nonprofit organization, as well as the need for continuity in this crucial position, the Board has voted to make Secretary-Treasurer an appointive, rather than elective, position. The Secretary-Treasurer will be nominated by the President from the membership of the Society and approved by the Board, and will serve as a non-voting member of the Board. The Secretary-Treasurer’s term will be three years, but an individual may serve any number of consecutive terms. (This change also resolves some internal inconsistencies in the Constitution concerning the size of the board and the way in which the Secretary-Treasurer was elected.)
Best regards,
Ken Souza
ASGSB President
Seeking Nominations for COSPAR Awards and Medals
18 Jun 2007
Michael Griffin's Remarks at Purdue University
4 Apr 2007
Michael Griffin, NASA Administrator discusses system engineering and the "two cultures" of engineering during the Boeing Lecture at Purdue University.
NASA Cuts Funding to Purdue
4 Apr 2007
An important article that includes quotes from ASGSB member/former Pres, Cary Mitchell about the closure of their Life Support NSCORT was aired on WISH-TV in Indianapolis.
ELMS COALITION TAKES ACTION - Join the Efforts to Preserve Space Life Sciences
20 Nov 2006
The Exploration Life and Medical Sciences (ELMS) Coalition has been formed to actively engage the scientific community in the public policy process. The current central focus is to assure the realization of the national vision to complete and utilize the International Space Station (ISS) for space life sciences research. The second objective is to maintain a robust NASA life sciences program. The third objective is to preserve the NASA Life Sciences community and extramural research.
2007 Annual Meeting
14 Nov 2006
The 2007 Annual Meeting of the ASGSB will be held October 25-28, 2007 at the NASA Research Park, adjoining the Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
