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Planetary Science Institute
The Planetary Science Institute is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to Solar System
exploration. It is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, where it was founded in 1972.
PSI scientists are involved in NASA and international missions, the study of Mars and other planets,
the Moon, asteroids, comets, interplanetary dust, impact physics, the origin of the Solar System, extra-solar ... Read more
exploration. It is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, where it was founded in 1972.
PSI scientists are involved in NASA and international missions, the study of Mars and other planets,
the Moon, asteroids, comets, interplanetary dust, impact physics, the origin of the Solar System, extra-solar ... Read more
Purpose
The Institute’s culture and the way it operates are guided by a set of core principles:
- Creating an environment within which the ambitions of scientists and educators can be pursued and realized. Advancement of our vision can only be
achieved by the initiative of our scientists and educators.... Read more
- Creating an environment within which the ambitions of scientists and educators can be pursued and realized. Advancement of our vision can only be
achieved by the initiative of our scientists and educators.... Read more
Vision
PSI strives to be a leading institution in:
- All areas of planetary system exploration, from basic research and data analysis to spaceflight missions;
- Advancing science education and science literacy;... Read more
- All areas of planetary system exploration, from basic research and data analysis to spaceflight missions;
- Advancing science education and science literacy;... Read more
Mission
The Planetary Science Institute studies the origin, characteristics, and evolution of planetary systems, including our solar system, Earth itself, and
planetary systems around other stars. We convey the resulting knowledge to the scientific community, and to the public at large to promote science
education and science literacy. We further use this knowledge to advance human activity in space and shape the future of robotic explorati... Read more
planetary systems around other stars. We convey the resulting knowledge to the scientific community, and to the public at large to promote science
education and science literacy. We further use this knowledge to advance human activity in space and shape the future of robotic explorati... Read more
Additional Culture Details
PSI is the largest non-governmental employer of planetary scientists in the world. PSI scientists and educators are based in 31 states and the District of
Columbia, as well as Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Israel, Latvia, New Zealand, Russia, Serbia, South Africa and the United Kingdom. As of 2020, 45
percent of PSI Principal Investigators are women. In 2014, PSI was ranked 20th in the nation for workplace efficiency and flexibility among ... Read more
Columbia, as well as Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Israel, Latvia, New Zealand, Russia, Serbia, South Africa and the United Kingdom. As of 2020, 45
percent of PSI Principal Investigators are women. In 2014, PSI was ranked 20th in the nation for workplace efficiency and flexibility among ... Read more
Values
- As members of the Planetary Science Institute, we commit to the following:
- We are a community dedicated to excellence in our work and helping each other to be successful in our professional and even personal endeavors. We strive to create a positive, engaging and supportive work environment that enables all staff members to reach their full potential. We value each other and our families. We value everyone’s knowledge, perspectives, skills and opinions - even when we do not agree with them. We listen to each other. We are honest with each other. We always treat each other with dignity and respect. We resolve issues constructively with a sense of how we would like to be treated and will reach out to Human Resources for help when needed. We take pride in each other and celebrate our accomplishments. We support each other in adversity. We recognize our shortcomings and are always looking to improve. Together we can accomplish amazing things.
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