Articles tagged with: NASA

Brock-industry partnership focused on treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Monday, January 23, 2023 | by Cathy Majtenyi

The Brock-Niagara Validation, Prototyping and Manufacturing Institute (VPMI) connects Brock University’s advanced scientific and applied research expertise, state-of-the-art equipment ... Full story
Brock researchers receive second batch of NASA samples to study muscle loss in space

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 | by Cathy Majtenyi

The stars aligned for Jessica Braun during a trip to Greece earlier this year. While at the Committee on Space ... Full story
Rocks on Mars providing insight into planet’s history, says Brock scientist

Thursday, August 25, 2022 | by Maryanne St. Denis

Mariek Schmidt is among a team of scientists from around the world examining rocks on Mars in hopes of learning ... Full story
Canadian Space Agency awards Brock team funding for space health

Thursday, April 07, 2022 | by Cathy Majtenyi

It’s Val Fajardo’s dream that one day humans will make it to Mars. But first thing’s first: ... Full story
Brock-led team studying bone and muscle loss in samples from NASA

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | by Cathy Majtenyi

The legendary agency that put a man on the moon is helping a Brock University-led research team explore secrets of ... Full story
Brock research featured in the Globe and Mail

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | by The Brock News

Brock University research headed by Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Val Fajardo has made national headlines. Fajardo’s research team was ... Full story
Brock students encouraged to apply for NASA internship

Friday, November 22, 2019 | by The Brock News

Undergraduate and graduate students from Brock University are encouraged to apply for a 10-week internship opportunity at NASA in the ... Full story
Brock-led research measures dust levels and rock compositions on Mars

Thursday, August 16, 2018 | by Cathy Majtenyi

For the average person, dust can be a source of frustration when it comes to keeping a home clean. But ... Full story
New summer course on planetary science launches at exciting time in space exploration

Monday, May 16, 2016 | by Erica Bajer

Space, the final frontier. It’s an iconic Star Trek quote but to three Brock University scientists, it’s more ... Full story
Brock scientist to continue with Mars rover mission studying dust, rocks

Thursday, April 28, 2016 | by Cathy Majtenyi

On Earth, dust tends to be nothing more than a cause of frustration for people. But for Mariek Schmidt, dust ... Full story