Summer Training in Astrobiology Research
Those who have earned the Summer Training in Astrobiology Research (STAR) badge have engaged in learning activities to develop their knowledge and skills in understanding scientific literature in the major research areas encompassed by the field of astrobiology, including astronomy, atmospheric science, oceanography, geoscience, chemistry, bacteriology, and biology.
Astrobiology is a multidisciplinary field that investigates the origin, development, distribution, and potential future of life throughout the universe, including the possibility of extraterrestrial existence.
Critical thinking refers to the skill of impartially assessing and evaluating information to make a well-informed decision, characterized by skepticism and scrutiny of assumed facts.
Research findings communication is the skill of conveying study results concisely and persuasively to various groups, adapting the information for clarity and influence while preserving precision and understanding.
Scientific Literacy refers to the capacity to comprehend, assess, and utilize knowledge from scientific fields, enabling informed choices and engagement in scientific discourse.
Recipients of this badge have successfully completed the Wisconsin Center for Origins Research STAR Bootcamp, focusing on interdisciplinary research in astrobiology and origins of life. Badge earners have been evaluated by a UW-Madison instructor for the successful demonstration of these outcomes: - Define key terms and concepts related to astrobiology. - Explain the principles of origins of life theories. - Comprehend relevant scientific literature in astrobiology and origins of life topics. - Develop skills in research-focused interdisciplinary communication.