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Dr. Kring's research explores the origin of the solar nebula and its evolution into a geologically active planetary system; the geologic history of the Earth, Moon, Mars, and several smaller planetary bodies; impact cratering on the Earth, its effect on Earth's environment, and its possible role in the biological evolution of our planet; and the chemical and physical properties of meteorites. He has worked extensively with the Chicxulub impact crater which has been linked to Cretaceous-Tertiary boundary mass extinction event. He is also currently involved in NASA's Astrobiology Program with several projects that examine the origin, evolution, and distribution of life on Earth and the possibility of life on Mars. He has worked on the science teams of past spacecraft missions to Mars, is currently involved in the development of a new instrument for a surface lander, will continue to be involved in the exploration of that planet. Dr. Kring has incorporated all of these research efforts into his teaching, which has been in laboratory, field, and classroom settings within The University of Arizona. He has also utilized public lectures and been involved with a variety of print, radio, and television science productions in an effort to educate the general public.
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