Idris Stevenson, Crew Engineer
Hometown: Menlo Park, CA
Studying: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Hobbies: Backpacking, rocketry, equestrianism
Why MDRS? I am excited about the opportunities that a high-fidelity simulation offers for both personal development and conducting high-impact research projects.
Researching: My project explores the use of raspberry pi and a sensor suite to measure weather patterns around the HAB to improve information availability to astronauts plannings EVAs and monitoring the safety of their environment.
Katharina Guth, Health and Safety Officer
Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA
Studying: B.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering; Minor Global Engineering
Hobbies: Latin & Ballroom Dance, rock climbing, skiing, traveling and learning languages
Why MDRS? I am participating in MDRS to align my personal goal of contributing to future human space exploration with research that advances our understanding of crew operations and communication systems in mars-analog environments.
Researching: My research investigates the efficiency of crew communication system by conducting terrain-dependent signal mapping to better understand how local geography affects communication performance.
Vindhya Ganti, Green Hab Officer
Hometown: Mason, OH
Studying: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Global Engineering
Hobbies: Tennis
Why MDRS? This is an immersive experience that’ll help me learn more about how Mars vehicles work, and how they’re optimized for the rough terrain.
Researching: I’m creating a rover with Daria Bardus, capable of recognizing its environment while collecting soil samples.
Keegan Chavez, Crew Commander
Hometown: Albuquerque, NM
Studying: M.S. in Electrical Engineering
Hobbies: Soccer and cycling
Why MDRS? I have the ultimate goal of becoming an astronaut and MDRS is the perfect opportunity to develop the skills and discipline necessary to perform an actual space mission.
Researching: I will be studying the effects of low gravity on seed germination. I will also be assisting on the rover and RF communications projects
Ben Huber, Crew Scientist
Hometown: Janesville, WI
Studying: B.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering
Hobbies: Soccer, geology, basketball, reading
Why MDRS? I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone, and MDRS is a perfect way to do this in a learning environment. MDRS is a great way to learn if I want to become an astronaut in the future.
Researching: My research is in-situ construction of starch based bricks with Martian materials.
Armand Destin, Crew Biologist
Hometown: Damascus, MD
Studying: B.S. Biological Engineering, Minor Biotechnology
Hobbies: Taekwondo, soccer, Legos
Why MDRS? I have had an aspiration for space exploration since I was a kid. MDRS is a unique way to apply my technical and professional experience in an isolated and extreme environment.
Researching: My research integrates humans with systems to assist astronauts with decision-making and risk assessment to optimize human performance.
Daria Bardus, Crew Journalist
Hometown: Worthington, OH
Studying: B.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering
Hobbies: Reading, building models, and trying different cafes
Why MDRS? This is a great opportunity to learn what it would be like living with limited resources, and how to complete mission goals in unideal Conditions.
Researching: I am Creating a rover with Vindhya Ganti with the Goal of collecting soil samples with navigation capabilities.
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