Spotlight on Education

Organizations across the country are curtailing education and public engagement programs. Some are conducting online programs; contact your local museums and planetariums, libraries, Solar System Ambassadors, or amateur astronomy clubs to determine how you can participate. Upcoming Opportunities for Engaging Public Audiences October 20 — OSIRIS-REx sample collection from asteroid Bennu; discuss asteroids and meteorites […]
 
The Lunar and Planetary Institute’s (LPI’s) education and public engagement team is pleased to assist planetary scientists in their communication and public engagement activities. The LPI conducts scientist workshops to provide insight on meeting audience needs and has placed a variety of recommendations online. For more information, visit https://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/scientist-engagement.  
 
Spotlight on Education highlights events and programs that provide opportunities for planetary scientists to become involved in education and public engagement. If you know of space science educational programs or events that should be included, please contact the Lunar and Planetary Institute's Education Department at [email protected].