Science Lecture Series
Follow us:
Calendar of Events
All Events for Wednesday, January 25, 2017
- Seminar: Partial Differential Equations & Applied Math: "Existence and structure of minimizers of least gradient problems"
Dr. Amir Moradifam, UC Riverside
1:10–2 p.m.
(Mathematics)
Join us for the 2016-2017 UC Riverside Science Lecture Series:
Are we alone? The search for alien life is defining a new era of space exploration – from Mars and icy moons in our solar system to Earth-like planets orbiting distant stars. Learn how scientists hope to find life beyond Earth, and explore what that means for humanity.
|
6 – 7:30 p.m. |
Free and open to the public |
Live Streaming of Lectures
Can't attend a lecture? The 2016-17 Science Lectures Series will be streamed live and recorded for viewing later.
Live Stream
Thursday, December 8, 2016
"Our Cosmic Origins: Stars, Galaxies, and the Stuff of Life"
Speaker: Bahram Mobasher, Professor of Physics & Astronomy and Associate Director, Alternative Earths Astrobiology Center, UC Riverside
Special Guest Panel Discussion: "Humanity’s Place in the Universe”
Full information and speaker bios:
Lecture video:
Thursday, January 12, 2017
"Alternative Earths: How Earth’s Past Guides NASA’s Search for Life"
Speaker: Tim Lyons, Distinguished Professor of Biogeochemistry and Director, Alternative Earths Astrobiology Center, UC Riverside
Telescope Viewing Event: "Our Celestial Neighbors”
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
"Ocean Worlds: Missions to Icy Moons and Dwarf Planets"
Speaker: Kevin Hand, Deputy Project Scientist, Solar System Exploration Directorate, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Hands-on Science Experience: "Sensing the Universe”
Thursday, March 23, 2017
"Mars 2020 & Beyond: Will We Find Life on the Red Planet?"
Speaker: Ken Williford, Deputy Project Scientist, Mars 2020 Mission and Director, Astrobiogeochemistry Laboratory, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Special Guest Panel Discussion: "Colonizing the Solar System"
Thursday, April 13, 2017
"Alien Planets: Are There Other Earths Lurking in Our Galaxy?"
Speaker: Antigona Segura Peralta, Professor of Astrobiology, National Autonomous University of Mexico
Special Activity: TBD
Previous Lectures and Videos
Here you can find a list of our previous lecture series.
Learn more
Professional development credit for teachers
Teachers who are interested in receiving professional development credit for attending the lecture series must make arrangements in advance with University Extension.
Contact Annette Webb, by calling (951) 827-1653 or send an email to awebb@ucx.ucr.edu. To receive credit, teachers must attend all lectures in the series.
Sign up to receive email notices
If you are interested in receiving email notices about the Science Lecture Series as we determine future topics and dates, simply send us your email address. Please note that we will NEVER use your information for any other purpose unless given express permission.
Sign up now
Additional Information
Still looking for more information or have questions? Tell us your comments, questions, and concerns by calling (951) 827-5089, or email Carol Lerner.
