How do STEM workers, including NASA professionals, cope with stress? Exercise is one way. Physical activity and fitness has been discussed in many NASA outreach efforts. However outreach efforts regarding other branches of health: emotional, psychological, and social well-being are lacking. Given that jobs come with stress, a global understanding of the science of stress and learning a healthy way to come with it helps with the wellbeing of employees, job productivity, employee retention, etc. Meditation is a powerful tool maintaining psychological health and resilience. Since the planetarium offers a dark and quiet space for relaxation, it is the perfect place for meditation. In an effort to improve mental health and resilience to our community members, Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium has this amazing planetarium where you can view an amazing sunset as you travel from the Grand Canyon to the North Pole. Then relax under a night sky filled with stars- and even glimpses of the Northern Lights.
