Overview
Bonnie Teece is an astrobiologist and organic geochemist whose research investigates the preservation and detection of biosignatures across Earth’s geological record as planetary analog environments. Her work spans laboratory experiments, deep-ocean hydrothermal field studies, and Mars analog sites, with applications to life detection strategies for Mars, Europa, and Enceladus. She has played key roles in NASA’s Mars Sample Return program, including leading the Sample Safety Assessment Protocol committee and contributing to strategic planning for the Sample Receiving Facility. She also serves on the Search for Life Science Analysis Group (SFL-SAG), helping to shape mission concepts and community engagement for future Mars life detection missions. She previously co-led NASA’s Network for Life Detection Early Career Council and the Geological Society of Australia’s Outreach and Education group to actively contribute to workforce development. Her contributions have been recognized with the 2023 Voisey Medal for significant early career achievements in Earth Sciences.
