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College of Arts and Sciences Dean David Gerdes weighs in on political divides and NASA mission to Moon

Media | May 14, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Trump sees 'America First' opportunity in NASA mission to Moon

BBC News: David Gerdes, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said he recalls watching Neil Armstrong during Apollo 11 Moon Landing, seeing it as a unifying, inspiring moment. He said that a diverse Artemis crew could similarly transcend political divides today, rekindling national pride through shared awe of space exploration and technological ambition.