Pristine Onuoha is the winner of the 2022 Genes in Space contest, whose experiment launched in the summer of 2023. Ask Pristine if you have questions about how to research an open question, or what its like to see your idea become realized in space. Read more about Pristine.
Pamela Schmidt is a rockstar middle school teacher who was Colorado's Teacher of the Year. She has sponsored more Genes in Space proposals than anyone! Ask Pam if you have questions about using Genes in Space in the classroom! Read Pam's Genes in Space Lesson Plan.
Dr. Matt Smith has mentored four Genes in Space finalist teams and helped prepare one winning experiment for the ISS. Ask Matt if you have questions about scientific research, space biology, or what it's like to refine an experiment for astronauts. Read more about Matt.
We'll answer you by email before March 15th, then post the most common questions in video form on the Genes in Space YouTube channel