“NASA STEM Stars” en Español is part of a webchat series that connects students with subject matter experts to learn about STEM careers and ask questions about STEM topics.

In this episode, examine how NASA’s next robotic explorer, Perseverance, will work to discover signs of ancient microbial life on Mars. Systems Engineer Elio Morillo from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, will discuss the Mars 2020 mission and share what inspired him to pursue a career at NASA.