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An Interview with John Grotzinger Following our 2013 Distinguished Explorer Award event, I had the joy of interviewing Dr. Grotzinger exclusively for the Roy Chapman Andrews Society.  He was incredibly generous with his time and offered a great deal of wisdom and insight.  On behalf of the RCAS, I hope that you enjoy reading what [...]

Mars Could Have Supported Life, NASA Says Two images of the surface of Mars from the Opportunity rover, left, and the Curiosity rover. Scientists are studying Martian rocks for evidence of past life. By KENNETH CHANG Published: March 12, 2013 74 Comments Several billion years ago, Mars may well have been a pleasant place for [...]

2013 DEA Winner in the Local News the Terrarium: Campus News: Mars explorer on campus Friday Jan 30, 2013  Original Page Geology professor Dr. John Grotzinger, lead scientist for the Mars Curiosity expedition, will be in Beloit Friday to discuss his research and discoveries on the red planet and receive the Roy Chapman Andrews Society’s [...]

RCAS Distinguished Explorer Award Celebratory Dinner – 2013 Reception Dinner is open to the public, it will be held on Friday, February 1, 2013 following the award ceremony and lecture. Moore Lounge, Pearsons Hall, Beloit College Campus 6:00 pm Reception 7:00 pm Dinner RCAS Members $50 per guest. Non-Members $65 per guest. Please print and fill [...]