SETI Institute to Honor Dr. Matthew Tiscareno with 2026 Carl Sagan Center Director’s Award
Recognition of his scientific leadership and dedication to advancing planetary science at the SETI Institute. He mentors emerging scientists and leads a team working to ensure outer planets data are preserved and accessible worldwide.
Atlanta Science Festival Exploration Expo and the Arecibo Message
For the second year in a row, the SETI Institute joined in the Atlanta Science Festival’s Exploration Expo in Piedmont Park. The expo drew over 20,000 science lovers, many of whom visited our booth.
SETI Institute Announces Nominees for the Speculative Life BioArt Residency
The SETI Institute’s Artist in Residence (AIR) program announced six nominees for Speculative Life, a new BioArt residency exploring one of humanity’s most intriguing questions: What is the origin and nature of life?
Cosmic Consciousness Literary Residency
The SETI Institute is accepting proposals for the Cosmic Consciousness Literary Residency for 2026/2027. Submit your materials by June 1, 2026 to ensure your application is considered.
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How SETI Designed A Telescope To Look For Extraterrestrial Civilizations
In 2025, we invited Scott Manley for a tour of the Allen Telescope Array in Hat Creek, CA. Take an in-depth look of the facilities and research happening at the Hat Creek Radio Observatory!
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