Biosphere 2 was originally meant to demonstrate the viability of closed ecological systems to support and maintain human life in outer space. Its mission was a two-year closure experiment with a crew of eight humans. Program Highlights * Earliest memory of a teacher in school * Academic background * Is there a Biosphere I * Biosphere II + Size comparison + Funding + Biomes included + Filling the ocean biome with sea water + Easiest and Hardest biomes to maintain * The Biosphere Lung Engineering Marvel * Biosphere Challenges + A failed experiment? + Mental and Physical limitations * Selection process for Biospherians + Where are the biospherians today? * Additional Biosphere missions * LEO (Landscape Evolutionary Observatory) research project * Educational programs for students in Grades K – 12 * Biosphere accommodations for overnighters * Professional Development for Educators * Columbia University involvement with Biosphere 2 * Feedback from locals on Biosphere 2