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Spirulina in Space

The team completed Phase 1: Algae Growth Research, which took place at the University of North Dakota’s Inflatable Lunar/Mars Analog Habitat. We are currently working on analyzing our collected data and writing our first paper for publication. Our  Mars Society Annual Convention presentations (videos below) are gaining the attention of many aerospace industries. Erin completed Phase 2: Well Plate Studies and will scale up the project for in-depth laboratory trials. Initial results look promising. With the continuation of Phase 2 research underway, the team remains laser-focused on taking Spirulina to space!

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It's Rhyme Time!

This hip-hop rap song comes from the creative work of West Hawaii Exploration Academy student Andrew Culverwell. Yes, a rap song about research, space, and algae! 

Spirulina Algae Research Team

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Dr. Kristen Miller

Faculty Advisor

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Emma Follis

Researcher

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Terry Trevino

Lead Researcher

Dr. Brian Murphy(WHEA)

Dr. Brian Murphy

WHEA

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Dr. Larry Harrison

Researcher

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Andrew Culverwell

WHEA

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Erin Stamper

Researcher

 

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