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Dhaval Jadav Joins the SETI Institute Board to Help Spearhead Novel Science and Technology Approaches in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
alliant CEO Dhaval Jadav joins the SETI Institute Board of Directors, bringing passion for space science and STEM education.
Apply for the summer 2026 REU internship
Applications are open for the SETI Institute’s summer 2026 REU internships, offering undergraduates the chance to conduct hands-on astrobiology and astronomy research with SETI Institute scientists while exploring field sites, observatories, and professional development activities in California’s Bay Area. Application submission deadline is February 1, 2026.
SETI AIR Newsletter - January 2026
The SETI AIR program kicks off the year by supporting Invisible Skies, a public art event in San José that brings together art, community, and the cosmos. Look ahead at our plans for 2026.
2025 in Citizen Science – The Biggest Year Yet!
In 2024, the Network submitted just over 10,000 citizen science observations, a fantastic feat that broke previous records. In 2025, that number jumped to more than 15,000 observations, making this our biggest year yet.
SETI and SkyMapper: Mapping the "Now" and Inspiring the Future
SkyMapper and the SETI Institute have formed a strategic partnership to help SkyMapper build a decentralized telescope network that maps the dynamic, changing sky in real-time, offering a modern counterpart to deep-space observatories like the JWST.
SETI Institute Opens Call for Nominations for the 2026 Tarter Award
The Tarter Award recognizes individuals whose projects or ideas significantly advance humanity’s search for extraterrestrial life and intelligence. Nomination period ends March 31, 2026.
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At the SETI Institute, we explore the origins of life, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and the mysteries of the cosmos. Through cutting-edge research, education programs, and public outreach, we strive to expand humanity's understanding of the universe.
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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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