Meet: Gregory Goins

Who I am and what I do

Hi my name is Gregory Goins. I am a research scientist for Dynamac and, I have been working for Kennedy Space Center since 1995. My main responsibilities are to investigate innovative lighting, nutrient, and water delivery systems to support crop growth as part of human bioregenerative life support functions during long-term space missions. I have worked on many space missions involving plant experiments in space including potatoes, sweet potatoes, wheat, and Brassica.

How did I get here

I was born and grew up in Greensboro, NC. After graduating from high school in Guilford County, NC. I attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where I received my Bachelor's Degree in Biology. I then attended North Carolina State University where I received my Master's of Science and PhD in Crop Science. Following a post-doctoral apprenticeship at the University of North Carolina, I was hired by the Dynamac Corporation at Kennedy Space Center.

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