Future Human Exploration of Planet Mars

Human on Mars looking at Earth

With a $900,000 grant, College of the Desert will establish on-campus NASA research for future human exploration of planet Mars.

COD is one of two community colleges in the nation to receive the M-Star Grant Award.

Students and the entire community are invited to attend a presentation to learn how this grant will benefit current and future STEM students at COD.

The presentation will take place Friday, November 3, from 11 a.m. -12:00 p.m., followed by 30 minutes for interviews and a meet and greet.

The event will be held in the Math/Science Building (MSTC) Room 250.