The Mars Society

The Mars Society at Georgia Tech is a student organization that focuses on innovations and research in space exploration. We are looking to expand our organization into a truly multidisciplinary group that it should be. In particular we would love to see more students get involved in one of our annual initiatives called the Mars Desert Research Station.

The Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) is a two week long simulation of being a Martian astronaut. During those weeks students carry out their own research projects, similar to the way real astronauts would. We are actively seeking to carry out more diverse research projects and would love to have more students participate in MDRS who have a passion for biology or biochemistry and whom have ideas for research.

Please see the attached PowerPoint over-viewing Mars Desert Research Station and the application process. Pay particular attention to the information in the notes.

Applications for the 2011 rotation at the Mars Desert Research Station are due to jillian.lewis@gatech.edu at 11:59pm on September 30th. An application consists of a resume including major, GPA, and relevant work experience and a cover letter detailing:
• Why you’re interested
• Relevant skills
• New research project ideas, if you have any
• Projects or positions you’re particularly interested in, if any

Please keep in mind that all of these activities are open to everyone from Freshman to Graduate students.

If you have any questions feel free to email me or you can contact Jillian.lewis@gatech.edu.

Thanks,

Jessica deRenzy
Outreach Officer
Mars Society at Georgia Tech