The #astrofuturelife meeting is scheduled for October 16–18 in Houston, TX. This meeting is designed to explore the potential of new interdisciplinary, interdivisional research efforts organized around the theme of the Future of Life. ow.ly/gVmb50SnhZp

The #Craters2024 meeting is open to planetary and terrestrial scientists interested in any aspect of impact cratering on solar system bodies. Abstracts are due July 8 and registration will be open through August 8. More information: ow.ly/brjX50Snj5c

Congratulations to LPI Astrobiologist Dr. Laura Rodriguez for being awarded the prestigious NASA Planetary Science Early Career Award! Dr. Rodriguez is one of five distinguished scientists selected for this honor. Read more: ow.ly/nOvP50Sr5b5

Welcome to the new role as Director, LPItoday, Dr. Kiefer! newsroom.usra.edu/universities-s…

Save the date for #LPSC2025! The 56th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference will take place March 10–14, 2025. LPSC is a defining event in planetary research, bringing together a diverse group of international experts in a truly collaborative environment. ow.ly/oXPf50Sr5Xh

Throughout the summer, LPI interns get the opportunity to listen to planetary science seminars from experts, including Elizabeth Rampe, exploration mission scientist within NASA's ARES Division.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: The Astrobiology and the Future of Life meeting is scheduled for October 16–18, 2024, in Houston, Texas. The abstract deadline is August 2, 2024. More information: ow.ly/siRt50SEqeZ #astrofuturelife

The next OPAG meeting is scheduled for November 20–22, 2024, and will be a virtual meeting. More information will be posted on the website soon: ow.ly/VmlP50SEre7

Lunar Surface Science Workshop 25: Plume-Surface Interactions is scheduled as a virtual workshop on September 17–18, 2024. Registration is now open and the abstract deadline is August 2, 2024. More information: ow.ly/6x8Z50SEs34 #lunarsurface

Delve into the heart of your STEM identity in this interactive session with guest presenters from the Reclaiming STEM Institute. Through self-reflection and group discussions, participants will unravel the facets that shape their connection to STEM. ow.ly/GNQO50SL5z4

The 2024 Annual Meeting of the Lunar Exploration Analysis Group is scheduled for October 28–30, 2024, in Houston, Texas, and virtually. More information: ow.ly/RF8T50SL7MK

The annual VEXAG meeting will be held on November 17–19, 2024. This meeting is a two-and-a-half-day forum for scientists and engineers to discuss the NASA, U.S., and international exploration of Venus. The abstract submission deadline is September 3, 2024. ow.ly/lxI350SL85n

Submit your abstract for #AdvancingIDEA2024 by tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. CDT. This conference aims to boost the community’s momentum in incorporating Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility principles in the workforce. For more information, visit ow.ly/JAA450SnoJq.

MEPAG is scheduled to meet virtually on November 6–7, 2024, to report on and discuss recent developments. Topics for discussion will be available soon. More information: ow.ly/JSms50SL8nj

The American Astronomical Society (AAS) Division for Planetary Sciences (DPS) has awarded Renée Dotson, Library and Publication Manager at the LPI, with the 2024 Harold Masursky Award for outstanding service to the planetary science community. Read more: ow.ly/L9nW50SZvGI

#PlanetDunes2025 will provide a forum for discussion and exchange of new ideas and approaches to the investigation of aeolian processes that form and maintain dune fields on Earth, underwater, and on other planetary bodies within the solar system. ow.ly/2uqM50SLaum

Planetary scientists and astrobiologists are invited to apply to a Culturally Inclusive Planetary Engagement professional development workshop from September 24–26 in Los Angeles, California. Apply soon — the deadline is this Saturday, August 31. ow.ly/SpmS50T3lKE

Join us for a virtual professional development session on Tuesday, September 17. During this seminar, Dr. David Trang will share an overview of survey results that highlight mental health challenges facing the planetary science community. Learn more: ow.ly/YwmB50T8E95