Microbes in Space: New Lecture with The Martian Author Andy Weir
The all-new ASM Microbe "Science and Society" keynote lecture is a series that highlights the importance of new scientific discoveries and their impact on our community. This year's keynote, "Microbes in Space,"taking place on Sunday, June 18, at 5:15 p.m. CT, is designed to inspire future scientific thought leaders to change the world and make connections between basic science and the role of microbes in climate change, food production, agriculture, biotechnology and more. Andy Weir, New York Times Best Selling Author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary, will be interviewed by NASA Scientist Kate Rubins at the first lecture in the new engaging ASM Microbe keynote "Science and Society."
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The ASM Microbe 2023 Science and Society Keynote Lecture is sponsored by Gilead |

Kathleen "Kate" Rubins, Ph.D.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA Scientist, Microbiogist, Astronaut & International Space Station flight engineer
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