Join us for an out-of-this-world movie experience as we screen "The Martian" (2015) and explore the science behind the story. Is surviving on Mars really possible? Could you grow potatoes in Martian soil? How accurate are the physics, engineering, and geology portrayed on screen?

Enjoy expert commentary from professors in engineering, physics and astronomy, geology, and cinematic arts as they break down what’s fact and what’s fiction in this sci-fi classic. Bring your curiosity, questions, and love for great films.

Pizza and popcorn are included!

Co-sponsored by NEXUS and the Lichtenberger Engineering Library