Outreach

Sharing our research and enthusiasm for scientific discovery with the public has been an important mission of the SETI Institute since its founding. Our many outreach activities range from talks, publications, media appearances, and our own weekly science radio show.

SETI Talks

Monthly lecture series showcasing research from prominent scientists both within and outside the SETI Institute and shared across multiple digital channels.

Big Picture Science

A weekly, one-hour radio show and podcast produced at the SETI Institute. Hosted by Seth Shostak, SETI Institute Fellow and Senior Astronomer, and science journalist Molly Bentley.

SETI Live

Weekly live streamed discussions about ongoing research, education projects and science news.

Space Science for Families

A collaboration between the SETI Institute and Chabot Space & Science Center, Space Science for Families are monthly talks with SETI Institute scientists that explore the Universe.

Grudge Report

Senior Planetary Astronomer Franck Marchis sits down with Beth Johnson and Margaret Reeb to review the science in popular science fiction TV in our web series called the Grudge Report. Watch them over analyze Discovery, The Expanse, Stargate: SG-1, Foundation and more. Spoilers ahead!

SETI Institute Artist in Residence Program (AIR)

SETI AIR facilitates an exchange of ideas between artists and scientists so that these disciplines may inspire each other to catalyze new modes of comprehension.

Journey E-news

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Activity Reports

Quarterly report of the our scientific publications.

Public Talks

Our scientist speak at conferences, conventions, schools, libraries and more. Find out if one will be in your area

Planetary Picture of the Day (PPOD)

Be inspired by this daily, visual exploration of images from Earth, the planets and the stars.

Explorer Magazine

Our annual science publication features scientist interviews and more.

Silicon Valley Lecture series

The SETI Institute partners with Foothill college to put on non-technical science lectures.

Social Media

We not only share the news and activities of the day on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and more, but invite the public to join the conversation.

Special Projects

Experiences

This guide supports activities for learning about the sun, light, our solar system and eclipses.

Cosmic Diary

Follow scientists Franck Marchis, and Lori Fenton.

The Art Imaginarium (Facebook Group)

Join us on Facebook where we explore art, science, and some jokes.