Summer School Space Farming: Food for Mars and Moon

About

To thrive on Mars, we must learn to cultivate the land, just as we do on Earth! Through engaging lectures and hands-on activities, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary experts and brainstorm creative solutions for future off-world food production.

This course explores the innovative intersection of a wide range of fields, including agriculture, plant sciences, space sciences, biology, environmental science, and food science. It also explores cutting-edge topics relevant to Earth, such as circular agriculture, vertical farming, and innovative strategies for addressing extreme climate challenges.

This course not only opens your mind to the possibilities of space agriculture but also provides knowledge to develop innovative solutions for existing and potential future challenges on Earth!

Target group

Are you a curious student (BSc, MSc, or PhD), a visionary researcher, or someone passionate about caring for our Earth? Whether you're interested in agriculture, food science, or the future of space exploration and advanced technologies, Space Farming: Food for Mars and the Moon welcomes everyone!

Whatever your background, join a community for brainstorms to explore forward-thinking ideas and plant the seeds for a sustainable future both in space and on Earth!

Course aim

After successful completion of this programme, you will be able to:
- Open your mind to apply the knowledge gained to develop innovative solutions for space agriculture and address existing and potential future problems on Earth.
- Understand the challenges and possibilities of producing food in space, and raise awareness about the importance of space agriculture and its implications for future space exploration.
- Learn about advanced technologies and breakthroughs from various related fields, such as the latest food production techniques, sustainable agricultural ecosystems, and circular agriculture, which can provide new solutions for challenges in extreme environments like Mars.
- Discover strategies for growing food using resources that might be available on other planets, while gaining hands-on experience in growing plants, analyzing and interpreting data.
- Collaborate on projects, learn from peers and share insights effectively.
- Enhance your innovative capacity by discussing and seeking out new ideas; facilitate knowledge transfer and exchange to generate creative solutions

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