A pathway leads to the Psyche asteroid in a collision with another asteroid body. The collision is bright, illuminating other asteroids around Psyche. Gaseous clouds surround the collision. Two scientists in lab coats stand at the beginning of the pathway, gazing towards this spectacle of a collision.

Psyche Inspired Showcase – Nickel Class

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 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 them in their own words by visiting their dedicated pages, or ↓experience the art through the 3D virtual gallery.

 

Welcome from Dr. Sarah Noble, Psyche Program Scientist, NASA Headquarters

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A screenshot of the 3D virtual gallery for the Psyche Inspired Showcase. It shows a 3D room with artworks and artist photographs on the walls.

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. Recorded video tours available.

Undergrads: Apply to be a Psyche Inspired Intern!

Inspired by what you see? The Psyche Inspired application for the 2021-2022 academic year (Copper Class) is now open! View the requirements and share with others. Applications are due July 30, 2021.
"In a retro, but futuristic aesthetic, eight stamps depict the formation of the Psyche asteroid after a hypothesized collision stripped it of its outer mantle and crust, leaving behind a metallic core. Simple line strokes and geometric shapes form the different Psyche phases in a bold primary color palette to bring the design to life. The postage stamps are combined together to create a Book of Stamps, with a tag attached at the top with Psyche’s Logo, name of the stamp collection “The Formation of Psyche”, and a barcode. The numbers on the bar code illustrate the start and end dates of this flight mission by month and year. "

Questions/Comments for the Interns?

Have questions or comments you’d like to share with the interns or the program? Share your 2 (or 16!) cents via our contact form!
An asteroid-shaped cookie of the Psyche mission badge with black lettering that says, "Journey to a Metal World PSYCHE," is centered in the foreground. Mission badge and asteroid cookies of the same yellow, orange, pink, and purple gradient are in the background.

Virtual Goody Bag!

Can’t get enough Psyche Inspired creativity? Download these Showcase goodies for extra fun and inspiration!
Meet the Interns Program Overview

The Artists Share Their Works & Words

Anne Elliott

Institution: Rochester Institute of Technology Major: New Media Design

Sam Hollasch

Institution: Rochester Institute of Technology Major: Industrial Design

Xiwen (Julie) Hu

Institution: Bowdoin College Major: Environmental Studies & Visual Arts Coordinate Major, Chemistry minor

Mikayla Hymanson

Institution: Lehigh University Major: Graphic Design

Zarina Karapetyan

Institution: Arizona State University Major: Art History

Cameryn Laborte

Institution: Seattle University Major: Mechanical Engineering

Mitchel Medvec

Institution: University of Minnesota Twin Cities Major: Astrophysics and Mechanical Engineering

Aarti Patel

Institution: University of Pittsburgh Major: Mechanical Engineering

Lydia Pitts

Institution: Bowdoin College Major: Computer Science and Digital & Computational Studies

Sarai Rankin

Institution: Morgan State University Major: Physics

Siena Smania

Institution: Arizona State University Major: Astrobiology

Alyssa Thornhill

Institution: Arizona State University - Polytechnic Major: Graphic Information Technology

T. M. S. (Aurelia L. Waller)

Institution: Arizona State University - Online Major: Astronomical and Planetary Sciences

Brianna Young

Institution: Rochester Institute of Technology Major: Graphic Design

Daniel Zepeda-Cuba

Institution: Rochester Institute of Technology Major: New Media Design

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 is open now! (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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