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Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2013/10/06 02:51 CDT | 5 comments
It's so exciting when the small talk that lubricates social interactions with strangers turns into an excited discussion of space and science.
I cannot volunteer my time to work on NASA business during the furlough
Posted by Les Johnson on 2013/10/03 11:55 CDT | 6 comments
Today I received my furlough notice from NASA. Since my job isn’t considered “excepted,” in other words, since no one will be injured or die if I don’t report for work, then I am to remain at home until recalled to work after the Congress passes and the President signs some sort of budget or continuing resolution to keep the government running.
Women scientists: Tell Your Story and Inspire Others in Astronomy
Posted by Hadiza Mohammed on 2013/10/01 04:06 CDT | 2 comments
Women Rock Science is working with the Knowledge Observatory to create an interactive display of women in astronomy from all over the world for an upcoming science festival.
Our Debt to NASA - Fighting the Pernicious Myth of NASA as Unnecessary
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/09/10 04:08 CDT | 9 comments
A recent article in the NY Times Sunday Magazine highlights how the pernicious myth of NASA as wasteful spending perpetuates through our culture.
I Remember Bruce Murray
The Personal Side of a Planetary Radio Tribute
Posted by Mat Kaplan on 2013/09/03 10:03 CDT | 1 comments
This week's Planetary Radio is a tribute to the Planetary Society's co-founder, Chairman and President. Mat provides a more personal tribute in this blog post.
Is the study of astrophysics self-indulgent?
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2013/07/23 09:55 CDT | 15 comments
Is the study of astrophysics self-indulgent? I was caught aback by that assertion, made by a recent graduate in the latest issue of the Brown University alumni magazine.
Ten years since Spirit's launch
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2013/06/10 04:10 CDT | 1 comments
Ten years ago, Spirit launched on a Delta II rocket toward Mars, and I was there to see it.
Planetary Science Echoes Through the Halls of Congress
We traveled to D.C. to advocate for continued planetary exploration at NASA
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/05/21 02:12 CDT | 3 comments
The Planetary Society just returned from a big trip to Washington, D.C. to advocate for continued planetary exploration. Here's what happened.
Speaking engagements next week: Spacefest V and Society for Astronomical Sciences symposium
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2013/05/17 02:10 CDT | 4 comments
Next week I'm traveling to speak at two events. Registration is still open for both, so I hope some of you can come. I also have some commentary on women being invited to speak at public events.
Connecting scientist mentors with students who have the desire to learn
Posted by Caleph Wilson on 2013/05/16 02:38 CDT | 9 comments
Caleph Wilson provides examples and guidance to scientists wishing to mentor students in science, technology, engineering, and math outreach programs.
Brief update with good news on Kiera Wilmot
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2013/05/16 02:38 CDT | 3 comments
Two weeks ago I wrote about Kiera Wilmot, a teen girl who was expelled from her school and charged with two felonies for unsupervised messing around with a chemical reaction on school grounds. Yesterday the Orlando Sentinel reported that no charges are being filed against her, which removes the greatest threat to her future.
Planetary Society Hangout: A Day in the Life of the Opportunity Rover with Emily Dean
Thursday, May 9, at noon PDT/1900h UTC
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/05/09 02:20 CDT | 1 comments
Thursday, May 9th, at noon PDT/3pm EDT/1900h UTC, we are joined by Emily Dean, who works on the camera team for the Opportunity rover on Mars.
Thoughts on Kiera Wilmot: Mentor curiosity to create future scientists
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2013/05/03 12:30 CDT | 32 comments
Please bear with me -- this blog entry has nothing to do with planets but a lot to do with society. For the last two days, my Twitter feed has been roiling with outrage about the story of Kiera Wilmot.
Curiosity on Mars - Design, Planning, and the First Mars Year of Operations
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2013/04/26 04:14 CDT | 13 comments
Last month, I formally entered a new phase of my career: I signed my first book contract. I'll be writing a book about the Curiosity mission through its prime mission, for Springer-Praxis.
An Amazing Evening for Planetary Defense
Join us via Planetary Radio and complete video coverage.
Posted by Mat Kaplan on 2013/04/23 07:12 CDT | 1 comments
Bill Nye, Bruce Betts, Mat Kaplan, Meteorite Man Geoffrey Notkin and stars of planetary science at the Planetary Defense Conference public event in Flagstaff.
Send Us Your Sequestration Stories
Let's put a human face on the policy
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/03/15 04:36 CDT | 3 comments
Are you a scientist or student that has felt an impact from sequestration? Tell us your story.
A post about International Women's Day
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2013/03/08 11:22 CST | 7 comments
Today, March 8, is International Women's Day, about which I have conflicting feelings.
Vermin of the Sky
The Society's Long History with Asteroids
Posted by Louis D. Friedman on 2013/02/19 12:05 CST | 3 comments
Executive Director Emeritus Louis Friedman writes about Asteroid programs of The Planetary Society.
Posted by Edward Gomez on 2013/02/18 05:14 CST | 4 comments
Mostly the Universe stays unchanged for hundreds, thousands or even millions of years. There are some cases however when some things change really rapidly. Recently I observed one of these rapidly changing, transient phenomena, as asteroid called 2012 DA14. I work for Las Cumbres Observatory and we have been trying to observe this asteroid since 5 February.
Washington Update
Bill Nye traveled to Washington, D.C. with friend and Planetary Society board member Neil deGrasse Tyson
Posted by Bill Nye on 2013/02/11 04:12 CST | 2 comments
Bill Nye and Neil deGrasse Tyson spoke to the House Science committee about the importance of space and scientific research. Bill Nye also visited with Congressman Culberson and Congressman Wolf's chief of staffabout supporting NASA's Planetary Science Program.
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