Collaborative Tools
The interdisciplinary nature of astrobiology creates an environment where teams are distributed geographically and require communication and collaboration tools to bridge distances. NAI has evaluated a number of these tools and is continuously evolving their use. The following page lists the tools currently in use by NAI members and how to access them.

Handbook for NAI Teams
The Handbook for NAI Teams describes how the NAI operates. It includes information on NAI membership and organization; reporting and publications; grants, funding opportunities and financial processes; partnerships; the virtual institute and collaborative tools; and NAI Education and Outreach.

Directory
The NAI Directory is a searchable directory of NAI people that includes photographic portraits of individuals. The Directory may be used to obtain contact information for individuals including telephone and fax numbers, email and mailing addresses.

NAI Shared Resources Database
NAI member institutions, as partners in a Cooperative Agreement, are encouraged to share significant and unique research facilities across the Institute and throughout the astrobiology community.

This database information is available to foster further collaboration, augment individual research capability, and accelerate the overall advancement of research in astrobiology. The database is searchable by keyword, Lead Team, category, and discipline.

NAI Emailer
The NAI Emailer is a web-based service for sending email messages to specific NAI groups, such as NAI Central, Education and Outreach, or to everyone in the Institute.