activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 1
- Science Education and Public Outreach STEM Showcase & Expo EventsEngages in science education and public outreach activities, including school programs, children's books, popular science books, and art, with 18 years of experience in this area.
advocacy · 1
- Light Pollution Awareness and Mitigation Dark Sky Lighting Policy & CertificationEngages in efforts related to raising awareness and mitigating light pollution.
research · 3
- Global Fieldwork for ResearchConducts fieldwork on all continents worldwide to support its research initiatives.
- Planetary Science Research Exoplanet Detection and CharacterizationConducts extensive research across various fields of planetary science, including observational studies of celestial bodies, analysis of planetary atmospheres and cosmochemistry, hypervelocity impact experiments, and studies on the physical properties of comets and Trans-Neptunian Objects. This research also encompasses UV spectroscopy of planetary surfaces, surface composition, weathering processes, and the origin of the Solar System and extra-solar planet formation.
- Scientific Literacy and Science Research Experience Studies Educational Program Evaluation & ResearchConducts research on scientific literacy, examining how it is measured and influenced by education, outreach, and online media, and studies the effectiveness of science research experiences in improving science understanding.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Analyzing planetary surface composition and weathering using remote sensing spectroscopy remote_sensing_spectroscopyThe organization utilizes UV spectroscopy as a remote sensing technique to analyze the surface composition and weathering processes on various planetary bodies.
- Conducting planetary science research through space mission participation mission_based_researchThe organization conducts planetary science research by actively participating in NASA and international space missions.
- Integrating education and public outreach to enhance scientific literacy education_and_public_outreachThe organization integrates education and public outreach as a core component of its work, using these activities and online media to disseminate research, influence, and measure scientific literacy, and enhance science understanding through research experiences.
- Investigating planetary processes through stable isotope analysis stable_isotope_analysisThe organization employs stable isotope analysis of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur to investigate chemical and physical processes occurring in planetary atmospheres, the Sun, and other solar system bodies.
- Leveraging ground-based observation for planetary body study ground_based_observingThe organization utilizes ground-based observing, including infrared astronomy and photometry, to detect, study, and analyze the physical properties and activity of various planetary bodies, including terrestrial planets, satellites, small solar system bodies, and asteroids.
- Modeling and experimental investigation of planetary formation and evolution numerical_modeling_and_impact_experimentationThe organization uses a combination of hypervelocity impact experiments, dynamical theory, and computational modeling to investigate the formation and collisional evolution of planetary bodies.
- Supporting planetary science research through global fieldwork global_fieldworkThe organization employs global fieldwork across all continents to gather data and provide support for its planetary science research endeavors.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Education and Public Outreach (EPO)
Delivers science education programs, develops educational materials including children’s and popular science books, and engages the public through community science and media initiatives
Fieldwork and Observational Studies
Conducts ground-based and space-based observational research at facilities such as Cerro Tololo and Kitt Peak, and performs fieldwork on all continents
Science Education and Public Outreach
Programs involving school initiatives, children's books, popular science books, and art to educate the public about planetary science.
Science Research Program
Conducts fundamental research in planetary science including planetary formation, surface composition, atmospheres, small bodies, and astrobiology through participation in NASA and international missions
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Cerro Tololo Government — Utilizes Cerro Tololo as a facility for ground-based astronomical observations.
- Kitt Peak Government — Utilizes Kitt Peak as a facility for ground-based astronomical observations.
- LRO Partner — Involved in the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission as part of scientific and outreach efforts.
- Lucy Partner — Participates in the Lucy mission, contributing to education and public outreach.
- Mars Odyssey Partner — Involved in the Mars Odyssey mission with a focus on education and public engagement.
- NASA Partner — Collaborates with NASA on space missions and planetary research.
- NASA Ames Vertical Gun Range Partner — Collaborates with the NASA Ames Vertical Gun Range to conduct hypervelocity impact experiments.
- PUNCH Partner — Participates in the PUNCH mission, supporting public engagement and community science initiatives.
- Phoenix Mars Lander Partner — Contributed to the Phoenix Mars Lander mission through education and outreach activities.
- SHIELD DRIVE Science Center Partner — Collaborates with the SHIELD DRIVE Science Center on science education and public outreach programs.