One Year on Mars: HI-SEAS Mission IV | Carmel Johnston | TEDxCharlottesville

Carmel Johnston spent a year on mars - well, sort of. In this talk we hear about her experience commanding a team through a simulated year on Mars, the lessons she's learned, and the ways we can ensure a bright future.
Carmel Johnston recently finished serving as the Commander of the Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation where she and five other people lived in complete isolation for an entire year. With a Masters of Science in Land Resources and Environmental Sciences from Montana State University, she was able to apply her passion for science and sustainable living to growing fresh vegetable for the crew. Now that she is out of the dome, she is taking full advantage of being able to run, hike, swim, and play outside in her hometown in Montana while training for a full Ironman.
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