Lunar and Planetary Institute Courses

Effective Mentoring Practices - LPI Professional Development Seminar

Explore evidence-based practices for building effective mentoring relationships with experts from Boston University and the Postdoc Academy. Gain valuable resources and insights for professional development.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ExMASS 2023-2024 Final Presentations

Explore lunar and asteroid research as high school students present their findings in NASA's ExMASS program, showcasing innovative scientific investigations and discoveries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Moon and Asteroid 101 Presentations - Logos Public Charter School

Explore lunar and asteroid science through high school student presentations, showcasing research from NASA's ExMASS program.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Two Fragmentation Regimes in the Breakup of Asteroid 2008 TC3

Explore asteroid breakup mechanisms, meteorite recovery, and implications for planetary defense through the case study of Asteroid 2008 TC3.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ExMASS 2022-2023 Final Presentations

Explore lunar and asteroid research as high school students present their findings to expert judges in NASA's ExMASS program.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Might Artemis Astronauts Encounter at the Lunar South Pole?

Explore potential challenges and discoveries awaiting Artemis astronauts at the Moon's South Pole, including unique geological features and resource opportunities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Space Weathering of Asteroids: From Atomic Scales to Asteroid Surfaces - Analysis of Hayabusa2 Samples

Explore space weathering on airless bodies through nanoscale analysis of Hayabusa2 samples, experimental simulations, and spacecraft observations. Gain insights into carbonaceous asteroid composition.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Studying Martian Igneous Samples to Constrain the Evolution of the Martian Interior

Explore Mars' interior evolution through igneous sample analysis, combining meteorite data with Perseverance rover findings from Jezero crater to unravel Martian geological history.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Revolution in Solar System Astronomy with JWST

Explore groundbreaking JWST observations of solar system bodies, from gas giants to asteroids, and their impact on our understanding of planetary formation and evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

First Direct Observation of Present Day Volcanic Activity on Venus

Explore groundbreaking evidence of active volcanism on Venus through radar imagery analysis, revealing recent changes in Maat Mons volcano's vent.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DART: Six Months After Impact - Latest Results and Implications for Planetary Defense

Explore the latest findings from DART's asteroid deflection mission, including impact analysis, ejecta evolution, and implications for future planetary defense strategies.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Optimizing Your Conference Experience - Tips for Planetary Science Events

Discover expert strategies for maximizing your science conference experience, from networking to presenting, with insights from planetary science veterans.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Designing Accessible Conference Presentations

Learn strategies for creating inclusive conference presentations, focusing on format, colors, wording, figures, and delivery to ensure accessibility for all attendees.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Exploring Mercury's Petrologic Evolution Through Experimental and Modeling Approaches

Uncover Mercury's volcanic history through experimental and modeling techniques, exploring mantle structure and magma ocean dynamics to explain surface diversity.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ciencia Planetaria y Carreras - Condiciones Ambientales en Marte

Explora las condiciones meteorológicas de Marte y la misión Mars 2020 con el Dr. Germán Martínez. Descubre cómo se maneja un rover en otro planeta y las oportunidades en ciencia planetaria.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video