CSM astrophysics student Luis Alvarez recently visited Haughton Mars Project Research Station (HMPRS) to begin project SMART (San Mateo Arctic Research Telescope). SMART is a joint effort between MARS Institute, SETI Institute, College of San Mateo, and San Mateo County Astronomical Society.
"Luis is fantastic and did a great job participating in a large number of activities at HMP this Summer. He contributed greatly to the success of our campaign and was really helpful in all aspects." -Pascal Lee, Mars Institute
For further information contact Professor Mohsen Janatpour at (650) 574-6272 or janatpour@smccd.edu.
- Luis Alvarez blog from Haughton Impact Crater
- Channel 2 interview on CSM campus
- CSM Student Gets Stellar Assignment to Visit Arctic (press release)
- SMART news
 CSM Student Luis Alvarez - View Hill, Haughton Crater |
 Luis, ready for the ATV traverse of Haughton Crater |
 HMP Director Pascal Lee & Luis Alvarez overlooking Haughton River Valley |
 2 week old Polar Bear tracks |
 Rhinoceros River |
 Luis with Mars test suit |
