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26 December 2024
NASA Cosmic Pathfinders (NASA CPP) is a student-focused program of online events and in-person gatherings that provides an interface to NASA astrophysics. It is motivated by an immediate need to develop the next generation of the STEM workforce in space-related fields.
Members of the program who are at the same university or institution may self-organize into chapters upon completion of the NASA CPP chapter petition form and required materials. Such groups further galvanize the engagement of students with NASA astrophysics. Chapters are modeled after similar campus organizations (ex. Society of Physics Students, NSBE, SACNAS, etc.). Chapters may host regular meetings to discuss relevant prevailing academic and professional issues and focus on developing essential scientific, mathematical, and interdisciplinary skills. They present a unique opportunity for students to connect with a national network of astronomers, astrophysicists, and space scientists, and foster a sense of belonging within the larger scientific community.
Students and early-careers interested in a NASA CPP chapter must fill out the statement of interest form BEFORE chapter approval. More information about the chapter process, and codes of conduct can be found on the CPP chapter webpage.
See the Cosmic Pathfinders webpage for more information about the program. For further inquiries, or questions, please reach out to Dr. Ronald Gamble (ronald.s.gamble@nasa.gov) or the Leadership Council: