Astrobiology Analytical Laboratory
Astrobiology Analytical Laboratory
Staff Astrobiologists

José Aponte
(since 2012)

Hannah McLain
(since 2013)

Heather Graham
(since 2015)

Eric Parker
(since 2016)

Angel Mojarro
(since 2023)
Associates
Current High School, Undergraduate, Graduate Students, and Post-Bacs
Alumni Staff
- Jason Dworkin (2002-2025)
- Jamie Elsila (2007-2025)
- Danielle Simkus (2018-2025)
- Frédéric Séguin (2022-2024)
- Michael Callahan (2008-2015)
- Mildred Martin (2003-2014)
- Aaron Burton (2010-2013)
- Jennifer Stern (2007-2011)
- Gözen Ertem (2003-2005)
Alumni High School, Undergraduate, Graduate Students, and Post-Bacs
- Goddard Center for Astrobiology Summer Students (2004-2020)
- Chad Pozarycki (2019-2021)
- Toshiki Koga (2018-2019)
- Hannah Woodward (2016-2017)
- Karen Smith (2009-2013)
- Sarah Grunsfeld (2013)
- Eleni Baker (2012)
- Jim Doty (2005-2007)
- Rianne Esquivel (2006-2007)
- Sam Tsitrin (2004)
Collaborations
A large part of what we do is help our colleagues understand the organic compounds of astrobiological interest in their samples. In addition to samples we rely on the complementarity of different analytical techniques with our collaborators.
We are also thankful for the extraterrestrial samples generously provided by the ANSMET teams, NASA JSC, the Smithsonian Institution, Peter Jenniskens Meteorite Consortia, Desert Fireball Network, and other museums around the world.
Those interested in post-doctoral positions should apply for an NPP Fellowship.