Origins of Life The RNA World Revisited ASU Origins Project Arizona State University/Tempe Mission Palms Hotel February 11-13, 2011 Friday. February 11. Noon LUNCH 1pm Welcome and introduction: Lawrence Krauss and Ariel Anbar 1:15-1:30pm Brief Introduction to the RNA World and the Origins of Life Sidney Altman, ASU Origins Project Distinguished Visiting Professor 1:30-2:00pm An Historical Perspective on Origins-of-Life Research Antonio Lazcano, National University of Mexico 2:00-2:15 pm Definitions of "Life": A Philosophical perspective Carol Cleland, University of Colorado 2:15-2:30 pm DISCUSSION 2:30-3:00 pm Break 3:00-3:30 pm Life as a Geochemical Process Everett Shock, Arizona State University 3:30 -4:00 pm Metabolism and the Early Earth Roger Buick, University of Washington 4:00-4:30 The Habitability of the Early Earth Steve Mojzsis, University of Colorado 4:30-5:00 pm Open discussion 5:00-5:15 Break 5:15-6:00 pm Enzyme Metallocenters and Origins/sulfides John Peters, Montana State University George Cody, Carnegie Inst 6:00-6:15 pm Open Discussion 6:30 pm Dinner—House of Tricks, Tempe, Arizona EFTA01114437