Hello, MSA! I'd like to draw your attention to a great session entitled, "*Advancing Mineral Science and Exploring Planetary Surfaces: In Honor of MSA Dana Medalist, Elizabeth B. Rampe*" Session Description: This session honors the groundbreaking contributions of Dr. Elizabeth B. Rampe, recipient of the MSA Dana Medal, to the fields of mineralogy, geochemistry, and planetary science. Dr. Rampe’s work has significantly advanced our understanding of martian mineralogy and geologic processes through her leadership on the NASA Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Curiosity rover mission, particularly as Deputy Principal Investigator of the CheMin X-ray diffraction instrument. Her research has reshaped our understanding of martian surface processes, including aqueous alteration, diagenesis, and the potential for past habitability. This session will focus on in-situ planetary mineral and geochemical observations, as well as on integrating orbital, laboratory and field data. We invite contributions that highlight advancements in mineral science, planetary surface exploration, and the use of analog materials to interpret extraterrestrial environments. Invited speakers: Aditi Pandey, NASA JSC Dave Blake, NASA Ames Please consider submitting an abstract to this great session - we hope to see many of you there! Best, Shaunna Morrison -- *Shaunna M. Morrison *(she/her) Associate Professor | Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Rutgers University New Brunswick | Busch Campus *Wright-Rieman Laboratories | Office 202610 Taylor Rd | Piscataway, NJ 08854-8066 * s.morrison@rutgers.edu | https://carnegiescience.edu/smmorrison