We are proud to announce that the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Eugene and Carolyn Shoemaker Impact Cratering Award is Joseph Kulenguski of Arizona State University. Read more: https://ow.ly/5IoI50XnjFr

Learn from 2025 LPI intern Valeria Guzman and Staff Scientist Laura Rodriguez about how mentorship empowers both intern and mentor, and how the program helps shape the next generation of scientists: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnsj9MBwLVg&t

In today’s career landscape, technical expertise alone is no longer enough. Communicating your professional identity is about how you tell your story across every stage of your career. Learn more in our upcoming professional development webinar: https://ow.ly/CVYJ50XmBBg

Due to impacts from the government shutdown, the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Lunar Exploration Analysis Group, which was scheduled for October 28–30, 2025, has been rescheduled for January 6–8, 2026. More information: https://ow.ly/P8fQ50Xgmh9

Sometimes the planetary career you have planned takes a side-step. Join us Monday to hear from our panelists about the surprising turns their careers have taken, and the benefits of taking the stream less traveled. Learn more: https://ow.ly/C8z550X2gK8

Sometimes the planetary career you have planned takes a side-step. Join us on October 20 to hear from our panelists about the surprising turns their careers have taken, and the benefits of taking the stream less traveled. Learn more: https://ow.ly/C8z550X2gK8

The Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group is scheduled to meet virtually on November 12, 2025. The MEPAG Virtual Meeting provides a forum for the Mars science community to report on and discuss recent developments. https://ow.ly/BRhV50X5RrO

#LPSC2026 will debut a Professional Development Center, offering events and resources for students and early-career scientists. Sessions will be held throughout the week to support career growth, skill-building, and networking. Learn more and share your ideas: https://ow.ly/p6TY50X5Kmo

Many of today’s leaders in planetary science began their journey through the LPI Summer Intern Program. As we celebrate 50 years of impact, we invite you to become part of this legacy. We are now accepting applications for 2026 interns: https://ow.ly/w4GF50X7Von

You are encouraged to submit ideas for #LPSC2026 special sessions! Suggestions may be from any area of lunar and planetary science, with particular interest in those that highlight emerging discoveries, innovative methodologies, and current research frontiers. https://ow.ly/wP1w50X5FI4

VEXAG is offering a limited number of stipends for in-person and virtual attendance and participation at the VEXAG November 2025 meeting. Applications due October 10. Visit the VEXAG website for eligibility requirements and the application form: https://ow.ly/bspB50X5LJ6

Join us tomorrow for a professional development webinar about careers in planetary science and astrobiology! Panelists will discuss the differences in these careers, the varying expectations, and suggestions on ways to prepare for each. Learn more: https://ow.ly/OKhO50X2gF8

Become an exhibitor or sponsor at #LPSC2026! Align your organization with scientific excellence, raise your visibility in the planetary science community, and demonstrate your support for advancing space research and exploration. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ZRoP50X2v1G

Join us on October 3 for a professional development webinar about careers in planetary science and astrobiology! Panelists will discuss the differences in these careers, the varying expectations, and suggestions on ways to prepare for each. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Pngx50X2gBl