Join LILRC for a behind the scenes look at the creation of NASA’s Astrobiology graphic novel series. Our guest will be the author and illustrator of the series, Aaron Gronstal, Communications Specialist at NASA Astrobiology Program, who will speak on how he uses comics to communicate science with the public.

Aaron Gronstal earned his doctorate in Geomicrobiology and Astrobiology at the Planetary and Space Science Research Institute (Open University, UK) and developed both scientific and artistic skills at the University of Iowa, UC Berkeley and the University of Melbourne. Dr. Gronstal currently works at NASA in the Astrobiology Program.

This program is being presented in cooperation with NASA’s Solar System Ambassador program. For more information on the program, visit https://solarsystem1.jpl.nasa.gov/ssa/home.cfm

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