What is Launch Pad?
Launch Pad is a free, NASA-funded workshop for established writers held in beautiful high-altitude Laramie, Wyoming. Launch Pad aims to provide a “crash course” for the attendees in modern astronomy science through guest lectures, and observation through the University of Wyoming’s professional telescopes.
Who is Launch Pad?
Launchpad 2012′s guest instructor is NASA scientist and award-winning writer Geoffrey Landis. Other lecturers include University of Wyoming professors Michael S. Brotherton, PhD, and Jim Verley, PhD.
Who has attended Launch Pad?
Past attendees have included Campbell Award-winning authors Jay Lake and Mary Robinette Kowal, Hugo and Nebula winners Nancy Kress and Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo winner David D. Levine, science comedian Brian Malow, and dozens more distinguished people. Any writers, editors, or other creative people who can benefit from the experience and put more and better quality astronomy in front of audiences are our ideal attendees.
How do I attend Launch Pad?
The next workshop will be held July 22-29, 2012. We open to applications March 1 and will close March 31. Attendees will be notified as soon as possible and no later than mid April. Apply at the tab above in March.