Biosphere 2 director honored by French government
Joaquin Ruiz, a renowned leader in U of A research for more than 40 years, has been named chevalier in the French National Order of Merit.
Joaquin Ruiz, a renowned leader in U of A research for more than 40 years, has been named chevalier in the French National Order of Merit.
An astronaut stand-in spent two weeks sealed inside the Space Analog for the Moon and Mars at Biosphere 2, sharing his breath with 144 pea plants to test how humans and vegetation could sustain each other in space.
The delegation toured U of A facilities, met with senior leadership, and learned about the latest research and innovation happening across campus.