... By understanding how life formed on Earth, astrobiologists hope to find clues on how to find life elsewhere. ... As these stars die, they spew organic molecules out into the interstellar medium where new stars form. The formation of a new star may include a planetary system with Earth-like planets that in turn will contain organic molecules right from the start. ... This new discipline has tremendous potential for revolutionizing science education. ... We need to "hook" students. ...