Leslie Vittling

Initially, Leslie Lipkaman Vittling's primary research interest was active volcanism and the best ways to educate the millions of people that live near volcanoes of the potential hazards. In graduate school, she studied volcanism on Mars and, through the use of images acquired by the Mars Global Surveyor, found a passion for cameras operating at other planets. This has led to a 17+ year career in camera operations working primarily at Mars and Jupiter. Even though her career has veered away from volcanoes, Leslie has an active passion for Education and Public Outreach and has organized many events in coordination with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to inform the public about planetary exploration.