A Foundation for the Future: 2024-2034
Vision:
To revolutionize human understanding of the cosmos
Mission:
To advance scientific discovery and inspire the next generation through forefront research, innovation, and education
LASP Values
INNOVATION
We cultivate creative ideas and explore novel solutions to make the impossible possible.
EDUCATION
We empower the next generation of space professionals through applied learning as integral members of LASP project teams.
EXCELLENCE
We passionately pursue the highest quality outcomes across all LASP disciplines.
INTEGRITY
We uphold the principles of honesty and accountability in everything we do.
INCLUSION
We foster an environment where all feel welcome and valued as their authentic selves.
LASP Strategic Pillars
LASP’s 2024-2034 plan encompasses four strategic pillars that reflect core laboratory focus and priority areas:
Science Leadership
Goal 1:
This goal creates a scaffolding for scientific success for projects of all sizes and focus areas, through both lab-wide programs and focused proposal support. LASP’s strengths lie in the diversity of our expertise and are best leveraged by cultivating an environment that supports experimentation, creative thinking, and collaboration. Through representative and responsive strategic planning, engagement with the worldwide scientific community, and investment in all stages of idea development, we can work together to push the boundaries of scientific discovery and create the future of space science.
Goal 2:
This goal is focused on broadcasting LASP’s achievements and capabilities. Through consistent branding and messaging, we can create heightened awareness and recognition of our strategic focuses and accomplishments.
Goal 3:
We need to diversify our funding sources and partnerships to accomplish our strategic goals, mitigate risk, and continue to improve the lab. New partnerships will open pathways to innovation, as well as untapped sponsors and markets.
Space Technology Development
These goals relate to the development of innovative technologies and advanced infrastructure to advance the lab’s science goals.
Goal 4:
This goal focuses on identifying and deploying resources to fund and maintain the key infrastructure elements and items needed to achieve all goals in this strategic plan. It also enhances communications regarding how these resources are being used
Goal 5:
Here we focus on increasing Institutional Research & Development (IRD) funding and aligning its allocation with the overall strategic plan to support LASP’s science and technology pipeline and goals.
DEIA & Workplace Culture
These goals focus on ensuring that LASP optimizes its structure and invests in its most valuable resource, our people.
Goal 6:
We must review and adapt our organizational structure to determine if the needs of the lab are being effectively served and to support priorities in the face of growth and change. If we work together and embrace organizational change, we can enhance our lab’s effectiveness and capabilities.
Goal 7:
As LASP continues to grow, investment in our lab members will ensure that our employees feel supported to achieve their professional and personal goals. With intention, we can continue to build a community of innovation and fulfill our longstanding commitment to education.
Goal 8:
To ensure that LASPians can do their best work to meet our mission, we need to ensure that everyone can bring their whole authentic selves to work. To achieve this, DEIA efforts must be integrated into everything we do, including throughout this plan, and involve the active investment of lab leadership in culture building and embracing transformational institutional change.
Education
This goal ensures that the next generation will be equipped to continue LASP’s proud tradition of innovative space science research.
Goal 9:
We recognize that students and early career professionals are integral members of the lab and that their success advances it. By facilitating diverse and robust experiences at LASP, we aim to help early career professionals reach their full potential.