Life at the SETI Institute: Celebrating Science!

SETI Institute Engages the Public and Celebrates ScienceClick on images for larger view
The cosmos can be mysteriously alluring to all — from the young in age to the young at heart. In particular, space science and astrobiology fill us with wonder, amazement and awe — but the scientists who work in these intriguing fields may seem intimidating to the non-scientist. At the SETI Institute, we open our doors on an annual basis and invite the public to celebrate science with us at our Mountain View, California, headquarters in what is always an energizing and informative interactive science fair.

Science enthusiasts and those who are just curious are welcomed into an environment that exudes not only the visitors’ enthusiasm, but also the scientists’ passion towards their ongoing research and recent discoveries. According to Tom Pierson, SETI Institute CEO, “This year’s Celebrating Science day was our biggest and best yet. It was a very large crowd, and everyone had a great time, both the scientists and our guests. And… it was fantastic to see so many young students and their families enjoying the wonder of the search for life beyond earth!”
This year, over 400 people attended the SETI Institute’s Celebrating ...