Primary Convener:
Wendy Calvin, University of Nevada Reno

Convener:
Wendy Calvin, Univ of Nevada Reno
Ingrid Daubar, Brown University

Chair:
Wendy Calvin, Univ of Nevada Reno
Ingrid Daubar, Univ of AZ-Planetary Sciences

The Carl Sagan Lecture is presented annually and recognizes a scientist who embodies Carl Sagan’s interest in astrobiology, as well as his effective science communication skills. This lecture honors the life of Carl Sagan, an astronomer and astrophysicist who was a leader in establishing the field of astrobiology. Sagan was also a tireless educator, author, and advocate for the space sciences. During even-numbered years, the Biogeosciences section manages the lecture and in odd-numbered years, the Planetary Sciences section sponsors the lecture.

Index Terms
0406 Astrobiology and extraterrestrial materials
5220 Hydrothermal systems and weathering on other planets

Co-Organized Sessions:
Biogeosciences

Neighborhoods:
4. Beyond Earth
3. Earth Covering

Cross-Listed:
B - Biogeosciences

Named Lectures:
Named Lectures