Science
The pursuit of knowledge and wonder is at the core of GUSI. The Science team focuses on scientific domains that will allow us to live in and understand our unimaginably large environment: astronomy, microgravity sciences, astrobiology, materials science, planetary science, astronautics, and space exploration technology. Team members form close relationships with Georgetown faculty members.
Currently planning for a rocket launch in Virginia.
TEAM LEAD
Ian Morrison : im515@georgetown.edu
By Jessica Wahl and Tim Chiu
In 1955, Stanley Miller and Harold Urey’s now-famous experiment simulated prehistoric ocean-atmospheric conditions on Earth, resulting in the synthesis of twenty-two amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) and, consequently, life, from inorganic components.
By Joshua Bell
Cryptococcus neoformans shows promising results for being used as a form of “Passive Radiation Shielding” which uses multi-layers of multi-materials to shield astronauts from radiation exposure.
By Evan Navori
With the creation of the space force and interstellar travel on the horizon in the near future, we cannot ignore the issue of these space pestilences or pathogens.
By Dr. Dagomar Degroot
Human expansion into outer space is not only impossible but immoral unless it is accompanied by a concerted push for justice on Earth.
By Mia Kuchner and Andres Permuy
Contributions by: Roman Kosarzycki, Daniel Dylewsky, Laura Ratliff, Steve Nixon, Nicholas Poplawski, Laura Caron, Matthew Reichman
