SIPS provides services to the Swiss planetary science User Community through its platforms in order to facilitate and improve upon scientific return. It establishes a structure for national collaboration, enabling ambitious Swiss-led multidisciplinary research programmes in planetary sciences.
Each of the 5 platforms links SIPS to specific audiences, using dedicated tools.
Science Coordination
Mission: Supports coordination of scientific initiatives across the SIPS network.
Links to: The international scientific and SIPS User communities.
Tools: Annual networking meeting, conferences, scientific exchange, etc.
Technology and Innovation
Mission: Promotes innovation, and knowledge and technology transfer.
Links to: Industrial partners, stakeholders, and business incubators.
Tools: Biennial conference, workshops, industrial externships, engineer expert exchange, etc.
Data and Computing
Mission: Provides numerical tools and data management solutions.
Links to: The scientific community and the SIPS User Community.
Tools: Data Analysis Center for Exoplanets (DACE), supercomputers and expertise sharing, development of AI tools, etc.
Education and Equity
Mission: Promotes academic advancement, and provides an equal, diverse and balanced work environment.
Links to: The SIPS User Community and specifically early-career scientists.
Tools: Doctoral network, workshops, equal opportunity programmes, etc.
Communication and Outreach
Mission: Informs the public on Swiss discoveries in planetary sciences.
Links to: The media, journalists, stakeholders, schools, and the general public.
Tools: Web articles, media releases, social media, public events, etc.