Sag Harbor Cinema Sag Harbor, NY
Dr. Tetyana Delaney
Professor of Biology, St. Joseph’s University
Mars Attacks!— SIRIUS-2—MARS Mission Studies
Program Description
As humanity prepares for future missions to Mars, NASA’s simulated long-duration missions, like those conducted at the Johnson Space Center (HERA and CHAPEA), play a critical role in understanding how astronauts can live and work in deep space. Over many months, crew members are isolated with limited communication, simulating the challenges of interplanetary travel, including communication delays and confined living conditions. They participate in many research studies, daily medical checks, physical training, and mission tasks, all designed to mimic a real Mars mission. These simulations help scientists assess the physical and psychological impacts of spaceflight, improve life-support systems, and develop strategies to ensure crew safety and mission success. With international collaboration, this research addresses key challenges of long-duration space travel and brings us closer to safely sending humans to Mars.
Presented At
Sag Harbor Cinema Sag Harbor, NY
Film Synopsis
Earth is invaded by Martians with unbeatable weapons and a cruel sense of humor.
A fleet of Martian spacecraft surrounds the world's major cities and all of humanity waits to see if the extraterrestrial visitors have, as they claim, "come in peace." U.S. President James Dale (Jack Nicholson) receives assurance from science professor Donald Kessler (Pierce Brosnan) that the Martians' mission is a friendly one. But when a peaceful exchange ends in the total annihilation of the U.S. Congress, military men call for a full-scale nuclear retaliation.
Photo credit: Warner Bros.
About the Speaker
Dr. Tetyana Delaney is a professor of biology at St. Joseph’s University in New York. After earning her Ph.D. from the Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics in Kyiv, Ukraine, she conducted postdoctoral research at various institutions around the world before joining the faculty at St. Joseph’s. Dr. Delaney specializes in molecular biology and immunology and is passionate about sharing her knowledge to inspire and educate the next generation of scientists. Her current research focuses on analyzing the effects of nanomaterials on model organisms such as C.elegans, with an emphasis on potential biomedical and environmental implications, including the impact of hypomagnetic fields (1-3). She serves on the Proposal Review Panel at Brookhaven National Laboratory. In 2021, she participated as an analog astronaut in NASA’s international "SERIUS 21" mission (4), contributing to research supporting future Mars exploration. Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian, and with basic proficiency in German, Dr. Delaney brings a global perspective to her work, along with a strong commitment to scientific innovation and student mentorship. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, sailing, snorkeling, practicing yoga, and traveling.