Our guest is Dr. Andrew Schuerger, a scientist at the department of Plant Pathology at the University of Florida. Dr. Schuerger worked for 18 years at the Land, a hydroponic research and education facility at Disney's Epcot Center, as well as NASA's Kennedy Space Center. His research includes studying the effects of martian conditions on the survival, growth, and adaptation of microorganisms, as well as investigating methane on Mars as a potential biosignature.
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What is Ask An Astrobiologist?
Once a month, Blue Marble Space and the NASA Astrobiology Program host a one-hour program where the public is invited to interact with a high-profile astrobiologist, who replies to Twitter and YouTube comment questions live on video.
Ask An Astrobiologist: Episode 55
How to Survive on Mars
Featuring Dr. Andrew Schuerger (University of Florida)
Hosted by Dr. Graham Lau (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)
Production Assistants:
Sarah Treadwell (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)
Anurup Mohanty (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)
Mariam Naseem (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)
Directed by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)
Illustrations by Melissa Flower ([ Ссылка ])
Music & Animation by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)
