SETI Talks: A Celebration of Science, Art and Stargazing

In partnership with Chabot Space & Science Center’s First Friday program, this event kicks off a series focused on the Drake Equation. Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier, the evening will spotlight the first term of the equation: star formation. Attendees can enjoy Sun and stargazing with Dr. Ian Weaver using the Unistellar eVscope, explore an art exhibit, and join a conversation with Forest Stearns, Principal Artist at Google Quantum AI, and Dr. Franck Marchis from the SETI Institute. There will also be a science talk on the latest research about star formation, featuring Dr. Uma Gorti from the SETI Institute and Dr. Jennifer Bergner from UC Berkeley. Families can participate in an interactive activity led by Pamela Harman and Beth Johnson of the SETI Institute.

Speakers: Moiya McTier, astrophysicist; Uma Gorti, SETI; Jenny Bergner, UC Berkeley; Forest Stearns, Google Quantum AI; Franck Marchis, SETI Institute; Pamela Harman, Director of Education; Beth Johnson, SETI Institute

Attend in person.  The science talk only will be available online at 7:30.  Register at weblink to attend the talk.