Flagstaff Festival of Science: Fungi for Extraterrestrial Agriculture

    Join NAU's Laura Lee for a journey into the future of extraterrestrial agriculture! Delve into recent findings from her latest experiment unveiling the differences of crop growth in the presence of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi within lunar and martian simulated regolith. Discover how these insights promise to transform conditions for astronauts on extended missions to the Moon and Mars!            LOCATION  Community Room - East Flagstaff Community Library  EVENT TYPE  Lecture/Presentation                  🎉Part of the 2024 Flagstaff Festival of Science!    Download the app    Each year, the Festival features 10-days of engaging events and programs, all free, for the community to enjoy and celebrate the wonders of science!    This year’s theme is “Accelerating Innovation”!    The 2024 Festival of Science will take place from Sept. 20th – Sept. 29th and will commemorate the 35th anniversary.    The Festival offers a wide variety of presentations, hands-on workshops, interactive discussions, classroom talks and guided tours led by outstanding Flagstaff scientists and STEAM professionals.    Festival events highlight the innovative research happening right here in Flagstaff! Events are held in a variety of venues and institutions throughout northern Arizona.