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POSITION
Associate Professor (Biology), Carleton College
Dual-Title Ph.D. (2013), Oceanography & Astrobiology

AB Degree Track
Dual-Title PhD

ASTROBIOLOGY RESEARCH AREAS
Origin & Evolution of Life on Earth
Life in Extreme Environments
Education & Outreach

EMAIL
randerson@carleton.edu

GOOGLE SCHOLAR URL
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=nK-iVlIAAAAJ&hl=en

Rika Anderson

Recent News Posts

Alumni Updates – Fall 2020 (12/18/2020)
Congratulations to UWAB alumni! (2/23/2016)
Rika Anderson’s new professorship (12/14/2015)
Fourth Dual-Title PhD Awarded (10/18/2013)
UWAB Student Rika Anderson Wins Poster Prize at ISME14 (9/11/2012)

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Are you excited about the field of Astrobiology and want to help support it? Are you one of the UW Astrobiology Alumni, or have you in some other way benefited from the program and its work? If so, why not give to the program to help us train the next generation of emerging astrobiologists?

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Applications for the Heising-Simons 51 Pegasi b Fe

Applications for the Heising-Simons 51 Pegasi b Fellowship are due on October 4th! Here at the University of Washington, we offer one of the strongest programs in the nation for exoplanet science and astrobiology.. We would like to take a moment to encourage applicants to submit applications with UW as one of their host institutions!

Advisors for 51 Pegasi b at UW span an incredibly diverse range of research topics; you can learn more about our advisors and areas of interest here: https://depts.washington.edu/astrobio/wordpress/2024/07/08/51-peg-b-fellowship-advisors-at-the-university-of-washington/

Additionally, more information on the Heising-Simons 51 Pegasi b Fellowship application can be found on their website here: https://www.hsfoundation.org/programs/science/51-pegasi-b-fellowship/

Join us for an exciting in-person event at the Phy

Join us for an exciting in-person event at the Physics/Astronomy Auditorium (PAA) where you'll learn about the diverse career opportunities you can explore with a degree in astrobiology! Whether you're a student, researcher, or just curious about the subject, this event is perfect for anyone interested in life in the universe.

Discover the different research questions in astrobiology, hear from experts in the field, and learn about the opportunities you can access as an astrobiologist. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the possibilities that astrobiology has to offer from Alumni of the UW astrobiology program!

Astrobiology With PhD Karen Junge at PacSci Polar

Astrobiology With PhD Karen Junge at PacSci Polar Science weekend "Some Like it Cold -- Life in Ice"

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astrobio@uw.edu

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