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NASA Astrobiology Institute (NAI) carries out collaborative research and education in astrobiology, the interdisciplinary science that seeks answers to these fundamental questions. It supports investigation of these issues on Earth and serves as a portal to space for the scientific community.

Penn State Department of Astronomy - Home department for some members of the Penn State Astrobiology Research Center.

Penn State Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology -  Home department for some members of the Penn State Astrobiology Research Center.

Penn State Department of Biology -  Home department for some members of the Penn State Astrobiology Research Center.

Penn State Department of Geosciences -  Home department for some members of the Penn State Astrobiology Research Center.

Earth System Science Center (ESSC) at Penn State brings together the Departments of Geosciences, Meteorology, Geography, and Energy, Environmental, and Mineral Economics to search for links between the Earth's physical processes and past and future global change. The Center coordinates and conducts extensive research related to the global water cycle, the biogeochemical cycles, Earth System history, and human impacts on the Earth system.

National Science Foundation REU Program - Homepage for the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates program.

The Life Sciences Consortium (LSC) Represents over 190 scientists in six colleges at Penn State working together for quality and innovation in research and education in the life sciences.

The Biotechnology Institute of the LSC, works at the interface between Penn State University, business, and the community.

Institute of Molecular Evolutionary Genetics  (IMEG) has its home in Penn State's Biology department and has garnered international recognition for its leadership in the field.

Penn State Astrobiology Research Center (PSARC) is established as a member institution of the NASA Astrobiology Institute (NAI) with the primary mission of conducting multidisciplinary research and education in Astrobiology. 

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NASA Astrobiology Institute Focus Group on Evolutionary Genomics is one of several focus groups within NAI that facilitate inter-team research collaborations, and bring together researchers with different backgrounds to address the larger and more complex astrobiological questions requiring interdisciplinary effort.

Pennsylvania State University - The homepage for one of the United States' top 10 largest universities, with links to programs, area information, sports, and information for prospective students.

Soffen Fund travel awards for students - This site describes travel grants available for graduate and undergraduate students in aerospace-related sciences or engineering fields to present their research at scientific meetings.