Planetary Science Institute
Mark V. Sykes is a seasoned professional in the fields of planetary science and law, currently serving as Senior Scientist and CEO and Director at the Planetary Science Institute since November 2003. With a robust background in astronomy from the University of Arizona, Mark V. Sykes previously held the position of Astronomer at the University from 1987 to 2003. Additionally, Mark V. Sykes contributed to the arts as a Bass-Baritone chorister for the Arizona Opera Company from December 1984 to April 2018. Educational credentials include a JD from the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona, a PhD in Planetary Science from the University of Arizona, and an MSES in Applied Physics from the Oregon Graduate Center, complemented by a BA in Physics from the University of Oregon.
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Planetary Science Institute
The Planetary Science Institute (PSI) is dedicated to Solar System exploration. Our scientists are involved in numerous NASA and international missions and our broad field of research includes the study of Mars and other planets, the Moon, asteroids, comets, interplanetary dust, impact physics, the origin of the solar system, extra-solar planet formation, dynamics, the rise of life, and other areas of research. For information on our current projects and missions, please visit our website at www.psi.edu and visit our Facebook page. PSI conducts fieldwork on all continents. Our scientists are based in dozens of states and the District of Columbia and in various countries across the globe including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Our team is actively involved in science education and public outreach though school programs, children's books, popular science books, and art. The Institute was established in 1972 as a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation and maintains its headquarters in Tucson, Arizona.