This piece is a simple representation of Psyche with an emphasis on rays of light surrounding the asteroid. The rays extending out from Psyche represent the many different angles from which the asteroid will be observed and analyzed. Lines from varoious angles are drawn to show the Psyche asteroid in all its glory.

Psyche Inspired Showcase – Cobalt Class

During the 2019-2020 academic year, 16 talented undergraduate artists from across the nation created a series of works inspired by the NASA Psyche mission.

Below, ↓explore works by each artist and hear from the artists in their own words, or ↓experience the art through the app or the 3D virtual gallery, and submit questions to our Instagram Q&A.

 

Welcome from Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton, Psyche Principal Investigator

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Psyche Inspired 3D Virtual Gallery

Wander through the rooms of our 3D virtual gallery from artsteps and view the artworks from this year’s interns. The map icon on the bottom left corner will help guide you through the gallery.

Instagram Q&A

Keep an eye on our Instagram Stories for a Psyche Inspired Q&A. Followers can ask questions about the program and artworks by replying to our story. The Psyche Inspired interns will share responses on our Stories June 8-12!

Psyche Inspired Art Gallery App

Collaborating with Meteor Studio at ASU, the student-built Psyche Inspired Art Gallery app for iOS and Android is an interactive gallery showcasing the pieces created by Psyche Inspired interns from across the nation along with bios of each intern.

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Meet the Interns Program Overview

The Artists in Their Own Words

Levi Keatts

Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University Major: Art Foundation

Noah Keime

Institution: Creighton University Major: Biology and Studio Art (double major)

Janani Lakshmanan

Institution: Arizona State University Major: Mathematics (Astronomy minor)

Monica Moreno

Institution: Pasadena City College Major: Jewelry/Metalworking

Chase Mortensen

Institution: Utah State University Major: Computer Science

Binh-An Nguyen

Institution: Temple University Major: Chemistry (Art Minor)

Fiona Schneider

Institution: University of Florida Major: Graphic Design

William Strunk

Institution: The Citadel Major: Civil Engineering

Sarah Tennant

Institution: Kansas City Art Institute Major: Illustration and Creative Writing (double major)

Joyce Tsui

Institution: University of California, Santa Barbara Major: Art (with Painting Emphasis)

Silvia Valladares

Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University Major: Kinetic Imaging

Ral Vandenhoudt

Institution: Emory University Major: Biology and Economics (double major)

Finn Witt

Institution: Lawrence University Major: Biochemistry and Mechanical Engineering (double major)

Christine Zhou

Institution: Brown University Major: Mechanical Engineering and Visual Art

Shannon Hack

Institution: Arizona State University Major: Art Studies (NOTE: No Showcase interviews available)

Julia Greteman (Fall 2019 Only)

Institution: Arizona State University Major: Materials Science and Engineering

Learn More About Psyche Inspired

Psyche Inspired is a program that brings undergraduate students from any discipline or major together to share the excitement, innovation, and scientific and engineering content of NASA’s Psyche mission with the public in new ways through artistic and creative works. ASU undergraduate Kaxandra Nessi is the student manager of Psyche Inspired. The application for new interns opens each summer. (Not an undergraduate? You can still contribute creatively through #PsycheSpaceCRAFTY!)

Take a look at our map that shows how the Psyche Inspired program has grown over the years!

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