Booth Id:
MCRO061T
Category:
Microbiology
Year:
2017
Finalist Names:
Aitken, Catherine
Jian, Dana
Abstract:
The purpose of this experiment was to test in what wavelength the cyanobacteria Cylindrospermum (Substitute for Chroococcidiopsis) grows best and whether these wavelengths had an effect on the survival rate of cyanobacteria in a Martian atmosphere. The Martian atmosphere aspect was introduced because of a NASA statement that mentioned that Chroococcidiopsis could be important in the colonization of Mars.
Awards Won:
University of Arizona: Tuition Scholarship Award
NASA: Second Award of $750