About Us

Our Mission
We are on a mission — to make contact with the stars. The world. The universe. The future. And we want you on board.

The goal of the Minnesota Planetarium Society is to:

  1. Develop & delivery astronomy and earth science outreach programs & sky events.
    Lead a Make Contact campaign for the new Planetarium and Space Discovery Center.
  2. Develop the vision, design, governance and programs for the new Minnesota Planetarium and Space Discovery Center.
  3. Raise funds for its operations.
  4. Develop a membership program.
  5. Recruit and utilize volunteers.
  6. Develop strong partnerships with libraries, schools and other informal education institutions.

Board Officers
Nathan Laible, Chair
Laura Waterman Wittstock, Vice Chair
Michael O'Keefe., Secretary
Steven Sigmond, Treasurer
Margaret Leppik, Past Chair
Susan Casey
Paul Douglas
Bertram Greener
Chelen Johnson
David Sigel
Richard Udicious
John Vekich

Parke Kunkle, Emeritus
Lawrence Rudnick, Emeritus

Staff and Principal Consultants
Angus Vaughan, President
Sally Brummel, Education Outreach Coordinator
Mike Linnemann, Development Associate

Joel Halvorson, Program Consultant
Hansen, Hanley, Yoder & Lamb, Campaign Consultants
Employment Opportunity
 The Minnesota Planetarium Society (MNPS) is conducting a search for a successful, seasoned development director to lead and drive the Society’s “Make Contact” capital campaign. Please click here for job description and submission guidelines.
Open until position is filled

Internship Opportunities
The Minnesota Planetarium Society's Internship program is designed for university or college students seeking to gain hands-on experience.  A minimum of 120 hours is required for collegiate credit.
Application Deadline: ongoing.  Positions available: June 15 - August 15
Intern is accepted on a rolling basis..
    Science Education Internship