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Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna BEEP - Biology for Human Space Exploration
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna

BEEP - Biology for Human Space Exploration

Pisa, Italy

5 Days

English

Full time

18 May 2025

21 Jul 2025

EUR 200 *

On-Campus

* from EUR 200 to EUR 1000 according to the applicant's annual income

Key Summary

    About: The BEEP - Biology for Human Space Exploration program focuses on the study of biological sciences as they relate to human space exploration. This innovative curriculum explores challenges faced by astronauts and seeks solutions through biological research and applications relevant to space environments.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in space agencies, biotechnology, and life sciences industries, focusing on areas such as astrobiology, space medicine, and environmental biology. They may also work in research institutes or universities, contributing to advancements in human health and sustainability in space.

Introduction

The Seasonal School will introduce participants to the urgent topic of space biology, a discipline that aims at developing a better understanding of how life operates in built environments in space, or in ground-based experiments that mimic aspects of spaceflight, to prepare for future human exploration missions far from Earth. An overview of different research areas dealing with basic research and applications for human life support will be offered. At the end of the course, students will be familiar with the central themes of biological and biomedical research in support of human space exploration.

Teaching Methodologies

Students will find an interactive and cross-disciplinary learning environment that will proceed through classroom lessons, multimedia aides, and biology lab exercises. At the end of the course, we will visit the facility of a space enterprise.

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