Testing Bacteria Resistant Polymers Onboard the International Space Station

Testing Bacteria Resistant Polymers Onboard the International Space Station

Our team is a part of the nationwide NASA Student Payload Opportunity with Citizen Science (SPOCS) program aimed at furthering space research and travel. We have designed an experiment that will test two bacteria-resistant polymers on the International Space Station during winter of 2021. We will be teaming up with 3rd through 5th graders at Russell Elementary to assist in our experimental process and inspire them to pursue STEM careers.

Team Members

Adriana Bryant, Chemical Engineering
Niko Hansen, Chemical Engineering
Hannah Johnson, Chemical Engineering
Travis Lindsay, Chemical Engineering
Kael Stelck, Chemical Engineering
Roslyn McCormack, Chemical Engineering

Client/Sponsor

NASA SPOCS

Faculty Advisor

Matthew Bernards, U of I Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering