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LASSIE - *Legged Autonomous Surface Science in Analogue Environments* - is a NASA funded project led by the University of Southern California. We are testing legged robots that can move over difficult terrains (like ice and sand) more easily than rovers, and studying new ways tor these robots to collaborate with human teammates to support science mission goals. *We are holding a mission patch design contest! *Students in the US in grades 8-10 could have their mission patch worn by our legged robots and the LASSIE team during missions in 2023 and 2024 to Mars-like sand dune environments and Lunar-like icy environments. Entries must be received by February 1, 2023. See attached announcement flyer for more contest details. *Please help us to get the word out by sharing the flyer with students and educators in your community!* -- Cristina G. Wilson (*she/her*) Research Faculty RAD Lab <http://www.radlab.us/> 325 Graf Hall Collaborative Robotics and Intelligent Systems Institute Oregon State University