Dow High Space Farmers
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H. H. Dow High School Students | Space Botany Researcher | STEM
Featured Activity: ISSRDC 2024
Our Mission Statement
We strive to provide fresh vegetables and fruits in long-term space missions through conducting ISS-simulated space botany experiments and engaging in STEM practices.
Citizen Science, NASA Research & Lifelong Learning
The 2023-2024 space botany research and the origination of space farming in Midland Public Schools
Take a inside look at the Dow High Space Farmers' GBE research on LED light treatment on Red Romaine Lettuce
What we learn and utilize through the Growing Beyond Earth Program.
Presented Space Farming at the MPS Board of Education Meetings (Oct. 2020)
Chat with NASA Scientist Webinar
We showcased our Mold sensor prototype (for early detection of plant stress and mold growth in the growing chamber) with Dr. Gioia Massa and Trent Smith from NASA Kennedy Space Center.
DHSF on the News
New Generation of Explorers
(August 28, 2022, Midland Daily News):
Dow High Space Farmers presented at the annual International Space Station Research and Development Conference in Washington, D.C. July 27, 2022
Present Research to NASA
(June 07, 2022, Midland Daily News):
Midland Daily News article documenting the outstanding work of both Jefferson and Dow High GBE teams as well as DHSF's 2nd place win.
Shine in National Contest
(May 21, 2021, Midland Daily News):
Dan Chalk of the Midland Daily News interviewed Dow High Space Farmers on their First-Place win at the annual Growing Beyond Earth National Student Research Symposium
