BOILERS® TO
MARS
WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO GO FIRST?
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Experience the premiere
See the short film and hear from our expert panel on the future of space exploration! The event will be hosted in Fowler Hall at 7 p.m. on 09.12.24.
Meet the characters
Get to know the space crew members inspired by actual Purdue students and real stories.
Major:
Biological engineering
Favorite Purdue experience:
Conducting research in the Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering
Next giant leap:
Growing fields of crops on other planets
Major:
Aeronautical and astronautical engineering
Favorite Purdue experience:
Being part of the Ross-Ade Brigade during Boilermaker football games
Next giant leap:
Introducing new technology to the next frontier
Major:
Professional flight technology
Favorite Purdue experience:
Training at the Purdue University Airport
Next giant leap:
Piloting the Amelia shuttle through outer space
Major:
Business analytics and information management
Favorite Purdue experience:
Networking during Boilers Go to D.C.
Next giant leap:
Leading life-changing missions to Mars from the control center
Learn more about Space Kids Global
Learn more about the short film’s supporter — an organization with Boilermaker ties that is advancing space awareness and exploration opportunities for the next generation.
