The DPS is the world’s largest professional society of planetary scientists. The DPS represents the interests of planetary scientists at all stages of their careers. It promotes the advancement of planetary science to stakeholders including NASA and other government agencies, the public, and federal, state, and local legislatures. As your professional society, the DPS advocates on issues that affect the quality of work and educational environments, as well as the specific conditions that planetary scientists need to do their work. These include:

• Hosting meetings that bring the planetary science community together
• Encouraging support for robust public funding for planetary science–Find our most recent funding advocacy one-pager here!
• Supporting quality, affordable education in planetary science
• Advocating for dark skies to foster ground-based observing
• Pushing for fair wages and benefits such as health care, retirement, family leave
• Promoting equitable and inclusive conditions for all
• Creating a welcoming and professional climate that is free of harassment
• Increasing public awareness and interest in planetary science, including the cross-cutting planetary science issues that affect the Earth and all of its inhabitants
• Fostering collaborations with international colleagues