Scientist Speed Dating
Connecting the best minds to address the most difficult challengesLaunching: 05/2024
What is Scientist Speed Dating?
The NASA Lifelines Scientist Speed Dating is an incubator program that brings Earth Scientists and other scientific experts together to engage in interdisciplinary projects that address humanitarian challenges. With a structured matchmaking process, the program will foster collaborations that give way to creative solutions that address urgent global issues through the use and application of geospatial tools and Earth and social science methods. Opportunities for grant funding will be provided by our co-funding partners to support these research initiatives that are commonly overlooked in the traditional grant process.
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Humanitarian Wayfinders
Join our annual Humanitarian Wayfinders program to help guide diverse humanitarian efforts and innovate with real-world solutions. Apply yearly in October.
Fellowship Program
Explore the NASA Lifelines Fellowship Program for graduate students interested in Earth and social sciences. Apply biannually for transformative six-month virtual roles.
Ready for Impact
Apply for the Ready for Impact program to scale your proven humanitarian innovations using Earth science. Annual showcase in Washington, DC each spring
Earth Science Review Board
Join the Earth Science Review Board to receive or provide expert guidance on integrating satellite data for humanitarian decisions, open year-round
Supper Clubs
Join Lifelines Supper Clubs to engage in impactful discussions on Earth Science and humanitarian action in your community. Open to leaders from various sectors year-round
Scientist Speed Dating
Join Scientist Speed Dating to collaborate on interdisciplinary Earth Science projects that address global humanitarian challenges. Biannual events in Spring & Fall, virtual or in DC
Humanitarian Simulations
Participate in NASA Lifelines Humanitarian Simulations to explore integrating Earth science in crisis management. Biannual events in Spring & Fall, available virtually and in DC
Mural Contests
The NASA Lifelines Mural Contest aims to transform public spaces with art that communicates the impact of Earth science. Annual events every summer, across multiple cities