The role of the Next Generation Lunar Scientists and Engineers (NextGen) group in lunar science and exploration

Ryan Watkins; Lillian R. Ostrach; Sarah Valencia; Amanda Stadermann; Lora Bleacher; Noah E. Petro; Tess Caswell; Amy Fagan; Erica Jawin; Heather Meyer; Deanna Phillips; Hannah O'Brien; Next Generation Lunar Scientists and Engineers Group

doi:10.3847/25c2cfeb.9a3e0c6a

The role of the Next Generation Lunar Scientists and Engineers (NextGen) group in lunar science and exploration

Bulletin of the AAS

By: Ryan Watkins, Lillian R. Ostrach, Sarah Valencia, Amanda Stadermann, Lora Bleacher, Noah E. Petro, Tess Caswell, Amy Fagan, Erica Jawin, Heather Meyer, Deanna Phillips, Hannah O'Brien, and Next Generation Lunar Scientists and Engineers Group

https://doi.org/10.3847/25c2cfeb.9a3e0c6a

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Abstract

Founded in 2008, the Next Generation Lunar Scientists and Engineers (NextGen) is a group of students and early career professionals who have a vision and passion for lunar science and exploration. NextGen organizes professional development opportunities through workshops and networking events that are designed to provide resources and training for scientists and engineers so that they are prepared to lead international lunar science and exploration programs. NextGen also provides a network of professional support and opportunities for the younger generation to lead in the field and to learn from more experienced generations of lunar scientists and engineers. Members of NextGen are actively engaged in scientific research, mission formulation/execution, community outreach, and professional activities. With the United States on the brink of a new era of lunar exploration, and many international space agencies preparing to send spacecraft to the Moon, NASA and the lunar community have recognized the importance of training and nurturing the next generation of lunar scientists and engineers. As the future workforce, it is imperative that students and early career professionals receive continued and increased support from NASA, industry, and the lunar community as a whole.

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Publication type	Article
Publication Subtype	Journal Article
Title	The role of the Next Generation Lunar Scientists and Engineers (NextGen) group in lunar science and exploration
Series title	Bulletin of the AAS
DOI	10.3847/25c2cfeb.9a3e0c6a
Volume	53
Issue	2
Year Published	2021
Language	English
Publisher	American Astronomical Society
Contributing office(s)	Astrogeology Science Center
Description	33 p.
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