#SchweickartPrize
The #SchweickartPrize application deadline is almost here—Feb 4! Don’t miss your chance to advance your career in planetary defense and compete for a $10,000 prize. Join one of our student webinars on Jan 21 or 22 to learn more before time runs out. RSVP: bit.ly/4sxOnSm
January 15, 2026 at 6:21 PM
​​Graduate students - curious about the #SchweickartPrize? Join our January Q&A sessions to learn more about the prize, the application process, and how to apply. Sign up for the Schweickart Prize newsletter for more details. www.schweickartprize.org
December 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Protecting the Earth from #asteroid impacts isn’t just about technology—it’s about people, leadership, and foresight. The #SchweickartPrize invests directly in students whose ideas will shape how humanity navigates an increasingly active solar system. Donate today. bit.ly/45vkA2J
December 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
From the #SchweickartPrize to Asteroid Day events and free public talks, B612’s Asteroid Education programs help bring asteroid science to broader audiences. This year, Ed Lu spoke at Seattle AOT about the future of space. Help keep these programs open and accessible. b612foundation.org/donate-edu/
December 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
#SchweickartPrize winner Jordan Stone and his team hosted a day of planetary defense workshops at Imperial College—bringing together students and researchers to explore new ideas. Support the next generation of students in STEM—donate today. bit.ly/4979v9p
December 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Young students come to B612 with big ideas—and leave ready to shape the future of STEM. From internships and fellowships to the #SchweickartPrize, your support can launch the next generation of thinkers and space explorers. Donate today. bit.ly/4979v9p
December 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Winning the #SchweickartPrize can be a defining moment for early-career researchers—and Jordan Stone’s story proves it.
This #GivingTuesday, help keep those doors open. Support the next generation of scientists and their future breakthroughs. #asteroids #space
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December 3, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Former NASA #astronaut Steve Smith joined our end-of-year Progress Briefing as we shared 2025 highlights from ADAM Platform updates to this year’s #SchweickartPrize winners. If inspired, consider supporting our work ahead of #GivingTuesday! Watch the full recap: bit.ly/3KraBEj #asteroids
Asteroid Institute | 2025 Year in Review Progress Briefing - B612
Asteroid Institute shares highlights of 2025, including launch of ADAM Platform, community engagements and the Schweickart Prize.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:42 PM
🚀 Our 2025 Progress Report is here! From the launch of the ADAM Platform to #AsteroidDay’s 10th anniversary and the #SchweickartPrize, this year marked real progress in mapping and protecting our solar system. bit.ly/4ohfuP2
2025 | Asteroid Institute | Annual Report - B612
B612’s 2025 Annual Report features the ADAM Platform launch, Asteroid Institute progress, and this year’s Schweickart Prize recipients.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Interested in applying for the 2026 #SchweickartPrize but unsure where to start? Join one of our webinars on Oct 15 or 16 to get insights into this year’s application process and hear advice directly from the 2025 Prize winner. Sign up today: bit.ly/46QF6fD
October 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The 2026 #SchweickartPrize application period is officially open! Graduate students - submit your innovative ideas in planetary defense for the chance to win a $10,000 prize and showcase your leadership skills globally. Start your application today: www.schweickartprize.org/for-students
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September 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Hear #Apollo astronaut #RustySchweickart on Lowell Observatory’s Star Stuff podcast as he reflects on his 1969 Apollo 9 mission, the inspiration to cofound B612 Foundation, and the story behind the #SchweickartPrize and its role in supporting the next generation of space scientists. bit.ly/3IUuLFK
Are We Safe From Asteroids? | We Talk To Astronaut Rusty Schweickart - Lowell Observatory
Are We Safe From Asteroids? | We Talk To Astronaut Rusty Schweickart When Rusty Schweickart looked back at Earth from orbit on Apollo 9, he saw something fragile and worth […]
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July 31, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Congratulations to Jordan Stone, Jim Buhler, Youssef Saleh, Kosuke Ikeya for being the 2025 #SchweickartPrize recipients! Their PAOA proposal advocates for an international panel to address unintended #asteroid orbit alterations from future space activity. bit.ly/40rDjK2
June 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Attention, all students! The 2025 #schweickartprize deadline is fast approaching on March 5! Submit your proposals addressing planetary defense challenges and compete for a $10,000 prize to further your work. Apply today: www.schweickartprize.org/for-students
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To apply, students must complete three separate steps including pre-application, proposal submission and, if selected as a finalist, an interview, which will assess their ability to articulate, defend, and refine their proposals based on feedback from the Schweickart Prize Selection Committee.
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March 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM