Lunar and Planetary Institute Courses

Mental Health in Planetary Science

Explore mental health challenges in planetary science and learn strategies for cultivating gratitude and appreciation in the scientific community.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Efficient Degassing of Early-Formed Planetesimals and the Ureilite Parent Body

Explore water delivery to Earth through unmelted material and efficient degassing of early-formed planetesimals, focusing on the Ureilite Parent Body.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sharing Planetary Science: Adapting Your Talks

Learn effective strategies for adapting planetary science presentations to diverse audiences, enhancing communication skills and maximizing impact in various settings.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Alcanzando las Estrellas - Ciencia Planetaria y Carreras

Explora la investigación de radar en objetos cercanos a la Tierra y su papel en la defensa planetaria con la científica Betzaida Aponte Hernandez del LPI.

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

Big Questions in Lunar Science and Exploration

Explore key lunar science questions and discoveries with Dr. Parvathy Prem, covering topics from remote sensing to polar volatiles and impact cratering.

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

DART Impact Event

Explore NASA's DART mission, its successful impact on asteroid Dimorphos, and the implications for planetary defense strategies.

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

Molecular Water in the Lunar Far South Using 6-Micron Spectral Imaging

Explore SOFIA's lunar water distribution findings, revealing detailed associations with topography and shading in the Moon's far south region.

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

Asteroid 101: Introduction to Asteroids - Krum High School Presentation

Explore asteroid science through a high school student presentation, part of NASA's ExMASS program for lunar and asteroid exploration.

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

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