Kaitlin Cho
Class of 2026Mountain View, CA
About
Hello, my name is Kaitlin Cho and I am passionate about astrobiology. My polygence project helped me learn more about these topics, since it was about the capability of creating a human civilization on Mars. I reached my goal of publishing in a research journal with this paper, but I would also like to keep contributing to this intriguing field of study!Projects
- Obstacles and Potential Solutions to Feed and Sustain Humans on Mars with mentor Kristen (May 28, 2024)
Kaitlin's Symposium Presentation
Project Portfolio
Obstacles and Potential Solutions to Feed and Sustain Humans on Mars
Started Feb. 20, 2024
Abstract or project description
One of Earth’s closest neighbors, Mars is a prime candidate for finding a “second Earth”. Missions to this planet like NASA’s Perseverance have looked closely into factors like atmosphere and soil that impact Mars’s ability to host human populations. Currently, the cold climate and the unsuitable balance of chemicals prevent the possibility of agriculture. Exploratory technology such as advanced greenhouses can take advantage of existing resources to help life withstand these harsh conditions. As more missions explore in greater depth how we can use Mars’s resources, humans can develop the necessary technology to create an agricultural system on this planet. Eventually, this information can be used to sustain the first human community.