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About Us
The A-State Science Support System is a team of faculty and undergraduate students from Arkansas State University working a project titled Microgravity Environment Impact on Plastic Biodegradation by Galleria mellonella, a study of Galleria mellonella (commonly known as the wax worm) and their ability to digest and break down polyethylene in a microgravity environment on board the International Space Station. The team includes three mechanical engineering majors, an electrical engineering major, and 3 biology majors as well as a multitude of faculty collaborating to build and observe a project that can host a multitude of wax worms for an extended period of time.

Learn About the Team
Ben, Dr. Dolan and Claire's interview with A-State
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