SETI Talks: Who is the SETI Institute?

SETI Talks

Tags: SETI Institute, Education, SETI Talks

Time: Tuesday, Oct 06, 2020 -

Location: Online

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Important note: This special presentation of SETI Talks will be held at a different time than usual (3PM PDT).

You’ve heard about us. Maybe you’ve noticed we were mentioned in a blockbuster Hollywood movie or in a sitcom on TV. Perhaps you used to run SETI @ home on your computer back in the day (for the record, we’d love to take credit, but that wasn’t us). If someone asked, what would you say about us?

Did you know for instance, that one of our scientists has discovered more moons than Galileo and that another is studying communication in humpback whales to see what we can learn about communicating with extraterrestrial civilizations? Or that we developed space science badges for Girl Scouts?

The research and exploration we do at the SETI Institute taps into humanity’s curiosity, which leads to discovery, innovation, insight and invention. Our work informs research that impacts us right here on Earth: climate change, planetary defense, cancer research and communications. Our education and outreach programs stimulate the curiosity of young people who will lead us through this millennium and into space.

We invite you to join SETI Institute President and CEO Bill Diamond in a wide-ranging conversation with four leaders here at the SETI Institute about the ways we are exploring the universe, learning about life and intelligence, sharing what we discover and inspiring future generations.

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Nathalie Cabrol

Nathalie Cabrol is the Director of the Carl Sagan Center for Research at the SETI Institute. She’s an astrobiologist, explorer and high altitude diver whose work has taken her from remote regions of South America to Mars and back again.

Simon Steel

Simon Steel is the Senior Director of Education and STEM Programs. An astronomer by training, Simon has taught at the high school and university level, developed exhibit and multimedia projects, championed informal education and has developed tools to connect with special needs audiences.

Pamela Harman

Pamela Harman is the Director of Education. Pamela began her career as a civil engineer. Since joining the SETI Institute more than 20 years ago she has developed formal and informal educational resources, trained high school science teachers and inspired young people who have gone on to become researchers, teachers, writers and lifelong learners.

 

Andrew Siemion

Andrew Siemion is an astrophysicist and the Bernard M. Oliver Chair for SETI at the SETI Institute, and heads our SETI program. He is also the head of the Berkeley SETI Research Center. Since joining the SETI Institute Andrew has embarked upon projects that include upgrading the SETI Institute’s Allen Telescope Array, collaborating with the NRAO to do SETI research at the VLA and joining forces with GNU Radio.