About LunGradCon 2012

This third annual Lunar Graduate Conference (LunGradCon 2012) will be held at the NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA, on July 14 & 15, 2012.

LunGradCon 2012 will address the three main research areas of the NASA Lunar Science Institute:

• Of the Moon: Investigations of the nature and history of the Moon (including research on lunar samples) to learn about this specific object and thereby provide insights into the evolution of our solar system.
• On the Moon: Investigations of the effects of the lunar environment on terrestrial life and the equipment that supports lunar inhabitants, and the effects of robotic and human presence on the lunar environment.
• From the Moon: Use of the Moon as a platform for performing scientific investigations, including observations of the Earth and other celestial phenomena that are uniquely enabled by being on the lunar surface.

LunGradCon 2012 will also present opportunities for social networking among LGC participants and senior scientists and engineers from NASA ARC and the NASA Lunar Science Institute.

Concurrent Workshops

Immediately following LunGradCon 2012, the Next Generation Lunar Scientists and Engineers (NGLSE) group is hosting a one-day workshop on Monday, July 16, 2012, including a media workshop and an opportunity for participants to network with other students and early career professionals. Visit the NGLSE website here.

Previous Conferences

The 1st annual LunGradCon 2010 was held on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at the NASA Ames Research Center.

The 2nd annual LunGradCon 2011 was held on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at the NASA Ames Research Center.

Sponsors

LunGradCon recognizes the generous support and encouragement from a number of organizations dedicated to the development of successful lunar scientists and engineers.

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