National Demand Grows for SBU Professor Timothy Glotch and His Lunar Science Expertise

NASA Selected Glotch for the 2028 Artemis Team

Since being selected by NASA for the 2028 Artemis moon mission research team, Timothy Glotch, professor and chair of Stony Brook's Department of Geosciences, has quickly emerged as a sought-after expert in lunar science.

In the two weeks following the announcement, Glotch has appeared in more than a dozen major media outlets, including CNN and Fox News, along with regional television and print outlets, including CBS-New York and Newsday. One of just 10 scientists chosen to help shape the scientific direction of NASA's next crewed lunar mission, his selection has resonated with audiences nationwide.

Coverage has highlighted both the ambition of the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon for the first time in nearly 60 years, and Glotch's expertise in interpreting the Moon's geology. He has brought clarity and enthusiasm to complex topics, helping audiences understand the mission's significance and potential discoveries while highlighting the real world impact of Stony Brook research on a national stage.

As a member of the Artemis lunar surface research team, Glotch will help plan astronaut activities, including instrument deployment, surface analysis, and sample collection. He will also support mission operations from NASA's Mission Control in Houston and contribute to post-mission analysis. Glotch's leadership in planetary science spotlights the work of Stony Brook's Department of Geosciences, which has contributed to the field since the Apollo era.

In case you missed his recent appearances, Glotch will appear on CNN this Friday evening, April 10, to discuss the Artemis mission and the future of lunar exploration.