When humans explore space, we reproduce all the same systems that Earth provides to sustain life—water, air, surface and biota. In several decades of continuous presence on the International Space Station, we have learned surprising things about the engineering of systems to support human life. At the same time, we have collected extraordinary data about the Earth system passing below us. Spaceflight gives us the opportunity to understand climate change and mitigate its effects to improve the resilience of communities on our home planet.
This lecture is from the 2023 National Youth Science Camp. Hosted in Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia since 1963, the National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp) is a residential science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) program designed to honor and challenge some of the nation’s rising leaders and provide them with opportunities to engage with STEAM professionals and participate in exciting outdoor activities. Typically, two delegates are selected to attend camp from each state and the District of Columbia. In partnership with the U.S. State Department, we also host international delegates. Past countries represented include Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and Trinidad and Tobago. Housing, meals, transportation, and supplies are provided to participants at no cost. Learn more at nyscamp.org.
Lecture Date: 6/26/2023
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