Are we Part of an Interstellar Nursery?

An investigation of the birth and death of stars and the theory that interstellar chemistry is seeding the development of life in the cosmos.

The May 29th program features SETI@home's senior scientist, Dan Werthimer. The program will begin with a brief primer on the birth and death of stars and an overview of the discovery of "Sugar in Space" including the corresponding theory that interstellar chemistry is seeding the development of life in the cosmos. From there, Dan will discuss the possibility of life in the universe, the search for radio and optical signals from other civilizations as well as speculate on when Earthlings might discover other civilizations. We'll also consider how the discovery that we are not alone might affect the collective psyche of humanity.

Speaker: Dan Werthimer, Director, SETI Project