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During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring “the Martian” home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return. Based on a best-selling novel, and helmed by master director Ridley Scott, The Martian features a star studded cast that includes Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Pena, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.
Title: The Martian Survivability Equation
Presenter: Janice Rideout, Science Educator, Robbinsdale Area Schools.
Though hailed as "scientifically correct," is The Martian a good blueprint for surviving on the Red Planet? Science Educator Janice Rideout explores the possibilities of Life on Mars with a fascinating equation.
BS Biology and Microbiology degrees from Michigan State University. Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry teacher at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School. Earned a Master's Degree in Education from Hamline University. Janice loves reading science fiction, Jane Austen, traveling, and cooking.
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