The Martian

First, delve into the cutting-edge science with “Life in Space: Exploring Space Medicine & Genetics,” a 45-minute panel featuring experts Bhavya Lal (RAND) and Dr. Christopher E. Mason (Cornell). Discover how their groundbreaking work is unraveling the mysteries of human adaptation in space, from the molecular level to the strategic planning of future missions.

Then, experience the ultimate test of human resilience with a screening of The Martian. During a manned mission to Mars, astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit, and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring the Martian home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. Directed by Ridley Scott. Released in 2015.