2023 Kriton Hatzios Symposium

“The Role of Plants in Space Biology”

Plants play a critical role in future space exploration. In addition to providing valuable nutrients, plants positively impact astronauts’ mental and emotional well-being. This symposium will explore research being done to understand better how plants can grow off-Earth providing support for long-term space travel.

2023 Kriton Hatzios Symposium Speakers are:

Anna-Lisa Paul – University of Florida

Patrick Masson – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Mark Settles – NASA