200 Earths

200 Earths is an idea for an educational and scientific initiative designed to build dynamic partnerships between universities and high schools. The program engages students and researchers in complex ecosystem modeling and the emerging field of Comparative Biospheromics - the study of ecosystems at the molecular, biogeochemical level across diverse environmental conditions.

By simulating "200 Earths"—each representing a unique modeled ecosystem—participants collaboratively explore and compare:

• Biogeochemical cycles (carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, etc.)

• Molecular and microbial interactions

• Environmental feedback loops

• Resilience and tipping points in ecological systems

This transdisciplinary approach combines data science, systems biology, climate science, and field ecology. High school students work alongside university researchers, gaining early exposure to cutting-edge science while contributing to authentic research outcomes.

What is Comparative Biospheromics ?