PURPOSE
PROBLEM STATEMENT
PROBLEM STATEMENT
The purpose of my research is to understand how germs grow in low gravity environments.
I also intend to understand the different types of germs present on the ISS compared to the germs that I will collect in my experiment here on Earth.
I hope to learn about the challenges and concerns with germ behavior in space so that I can help contribute to science.
I hope to develop solutions that will benefit life on Earth and in space
PROBLEM STATEMENT
PROBLEM STATEMENT
PROBLEM STATEMENT
How does microgravity environments affect the growth of germs (bacteria, fungi, etc) in space?
Like with most biological forms of life, a few common parameters that are ideal for bacterial growth are gravity, moisture, light, temperature and nutrients.
In space (on the ISS), the only thing that will be different is the low gravity environment.
HYPOTHESIS
I hypothesize that the germs in space will not grow as much as germs found on earth. Their growth patterns, rates and bacterial colonies will differ.
I also hypothesize that different types of germs may be found on the ISS compared to here on Earth. Some of the germs found in space may thrive on the ISS because the low gravity environment is what they prefer.
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