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AoT Cradle of Astronauts: We’re Going to MARS!
November 16, 2021 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Astronomy on Tap is a series of events aimed at bringing astronomy and space science to the public, with informal talks by professional scientists, trivia, and beer!
This month we are focusing on human exploration of Mars!
Dr. Ali Bramson is a professor and planetary scientist at Purdue University. She uses robots in space to study ice in our Solar System, and her research on Martian mid-latitude ice is helping to shape the future of resource utilization and human exploration of Mars!
Oscar Ojeda is a mechanical engineer and masters student at Purdue University and will talk about his experience participating in three analog Mars missions as well as how analog missions can shape future missions to Mars.