Students conduct growth trials based on criteria set by scientists at NASA Kennedy Space Center to select plants that produce large amounts of edible biomass, require low amount resources (water, fertilizer, growth medium, etc.), and contain high levels of vitamins not found in the processed astronaut diet.
Fairchild Researcher: Marion Litzinger, M.S.
Community Collaborators: Gioia Massa, Ph.D.,(NASA,KSC)
Project Resources: 21-22 Protocols, Data Sheet
Additional References: GBE: a citizen science project, Welcome from NASA, TEDxCoconutGrove, VEGGIE fact sheet, VEGGIE
Location: Innovation Studio
Grade Level: Sophomores and Juniors