DASER: Human Exploration of Mars brought together voices from art, science, and space exploration for an inspiring conversation at the National Academy of Sciences. The panel featured Richelle Ellis alongside Dava Newman of MIT, Carolyn Russo of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, and Pascal Lee of the Mars Institute / SETI, exploring how creativity, research, and imagination shape our understanding of Mars, Earth, and the cosmos. The evening offered a thought-provoking exchange on exploration, culture, and the role of artists in expanding how we see our place in the universe.