As scientists and engineers primarily employed by the public, we have a responsibility to "communicate the results of our research so that the average American could understand that NASA is an investment in our future..." (Goldin 1999). Not only are we employed by the public, but we are also the source of inspiration for future generations of scientists and engineers. Student Nanoexperiments for Outreach and Observational Planetary Inquiry (SNOOPY) is an example of directly involving students and teachers in planetary science missions.
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