Since 2000, there have been people living in space continuously -- that's longer than you have been alive! Being an astronaut is certainly a dream for many, but less than 600 people in the history of humankind have been to space. If you would like to find out what it takes to become an astronaut, the challenges you'll face, or perhaps how you can help humans get to space, this is the class for you! We'll discuss the history of space programs, the astronaut selection process, the challenges they face in space, and revolutionize your idea of what an astronaut looks like.

There have been humans living and working in space for as long as you have been alive! Going to space might sound fun, but the space environment poses significant challenges to our body. How does the space environment (microgravity, radiation, altered diet and lighting, stress) change our physiology (body)? We'll discuss what happens to our muscles, bones, cardiovascular system, and neurovestibular system. We'll also learn about current and future techniques on how to prevent these changes. Don't know what some of these words mean? Don't worry, we'll cover that in class too! Then you'll get to talk like a real biomedical engineer!