Betül Kaçar

Betül Kaçar

Keynote Speaker: Professor, Astrobiologist, Evolutionary Biologist & Director, NASA Astrobiology Center & Ancient Life, Origins of Life, Life in the Universe

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Betül Kaçar Biography

Betül Kaçar is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin and a principal investigator with the Kacar Research Group who is involved in astrobiology research, directing the NASA Astrobiology Consortium MUSE. She specializes in the field of molecular paleobiology, studying alien planets and ancient life. Kaçar is the first Turkish woman and the youngest scientist to lead a NASA research center. She shared her insights on finding alien life at platforms such as SXSW and TED and participated in the SXSW Wonder House event. Asteroid 284919 Kaçar was named in her honor, with the official naming citation published by the Working Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature of the IAU on 8 November 2021.

Kaçar's research has attracted significant funding, with her having received over $9 million in grants as a lead investigator. Beyond her research, Kaçar has made an impact on the astrobiology community by co-founding SAGANet, the only astrobiology outreach and grassroots network that assists teachers and students in astrobiology research around the world. She has previously taught in the Molecular and Cellular Biology department at the University of Arizona and is affiliated with the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science. Her contributions to the field of origins of life studies have been recognized, with Astrobiology Magazine featuring her as a key contributor.

Kaçar's influence goes beyond the scientific community. She uses her platform to advocate for gender equality in education by partnering with the 2020 UN Women Generation Equality Campaign, underscoring her commitment to global education for girls and women. Her role in astrobiology and the search for life in the universe was recognized as part of the "I am Generation Equality" campaign by UN Women. Kaçar has also contributed to public discourse on the importance of life, writing an essay for Aeon in 2020 titled "Do we send the goo? The ability to stir new life into being, all across the Universe, compels us to ask why life matters in the first place."

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Betül Kaçar Videos

Dr. Betül Kaçar: Ask an Astrobiologist | NASA Astrobiology
Betul Kacar | AbSciCon 2017

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Betül Kaçar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Science, College, Education, Space, Women, Influential Women, STEM and TED.

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Betül Kaçar generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Betül Kaçar for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Betül Kaçar for your next private or corporate function.

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Betül Kaçar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Science, College and Education. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Betül Kaçar generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shelli Brunswick, Emily Calandrelli and Olympia LePoint. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Betül Kaçar for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 27/09/2024.

Betül Kaçar Videos

Dr. Betül Kaçar: Ask an Astrobiologist | NASA Astrobiology
Betul Kacar | AbSciCon 2017
  • How do I book Betül Kaçar to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Betül Kaçar for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Betül Kaçar, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Betül Kaçar or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Betül Kaçar for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Betül Kaçar, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Betül Kaçar, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Betül Kaçar speak about?

    Betül Kaçar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Science, College, Education, Space, Women, Influential Women, STEM and TED.
  • Where does Betül Kaçar travel from?

    Betül Kaçar generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Betül Kaçar?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Betül Kaçar for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Betül Kaçar for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Betül Kaçar or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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