<p><b>Ms. Jessica Quenzer</b> shares the latest update on <b>Genes in Space.</b></p><p>From April: In Feb, <b>Kristoff Misquitta</b> completed <b>GiS's first virtual space camp</b>. Using equipment sent to his home, he conducted the experiment the astronauts will perform on the ISS. You can see photos of his experience here: <a href="https://www.genesinspace.org/news/blog/celebrating-our-first-virtual-space-biology-camp/">https://www.genesinspace.org/news/blog/celebrating-our-first-virtual-space-biology-camp/</a>. Kristoff's next steps included submission of the NASA Investigation Summary Form, documentation for the astronauts, and a virtual presentation to Boeing engineers! This is all in preparation for the launch of his experiment, which is planned for Summer of 2021.</p><p></p><p>In may, <b>over a dozen Stuy students entered the 2021 Genes in Space contest.</b> The top 30 entries were ranked as Semifinalists. <b>Three of Stuy's students ranked Semifinalist: Aiden Ackerman (freshman), Peter Goswami (sophomore), Rania Zaki (sophomore).</b><a href="https://www.genesinspace.org/news/blog/meet-the-2021-semifinalists/">https://www.genesinspace.org/news/blog/meet-the-2021-semifinalists/</a><br/><br/>They moved on to the next stage of the contest, which was a new event. They made one minute videos to pitch their project ideas.</p><p>Last week, the 10 Honorable Mentions and 5 Finalists for the contest were announced. While we do not have a finalist this year, we are so proud and thrilled to announce that <b>Rania Zaki ranked Honorable Mention</b>! Brava! Her Topic: A potential biomarker for spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS)</p><p><a href="https://www.genesinspace.org/news/blog/announcing-the-2021-finalists-and-honorable-mentions/?mc_cid=c1b43de613&mc_eid=8c72d02f4e">https://www.genesinspace.org/news/blog/announcing-the-2021-finalists-and-honorable-mentions/?mc_cid=c1b43de613&mc_eid=8c72d02f4e</a><br/></p>
