Timothy Glotch, professor and chair of Stony Brook University’s Department of Geosciences, has received widespread media attention following his selection by NASA for the Artemis 2028 moon mission research team, according to an April 7 announcement.
Glotch’s involvement is significant as he is one of only ten scientists chosen to help guide the scientific direction of NASA’s next crewed lunar mission. The Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon for the first time in nearly six decades.
In the two weeks since NASA announced his selection, Glotch has been featured in more than a dozen major media outlets such as CNN and Fox News. He has also appeared on regional television and print outlets including CBS-New York and Newsday. Coverage has focused on both the ambitions of the Artemis program and Glotch’s expertise in lunar geology. His ability to explain complex scientific topics has helped audiences understand what is at stake with this new era of lunar exploration.
As part of the Artemis lunar surface research team, Glotch will be involved in planning astronaut activities like instrument deployment, surface analysis, and sample collection. He will also support operations from NASA’s Mission Control in Houston and participate in post-mission analysis. His leadership highlights Stony Brook University’s ongoing contributions to planetary science dating back to the Apollo missions.
Glotch is scheduled to appear again on CNN this Friday evening, April 10, where he will discuss further details about the Artemis mission and prospects for future lunar exploration.
