02/02/2020 Sunday 11:45 am-1:00 pm

First Forum: Dr. Grace Wolf-Chase, Astrobiology: Where Science Meets Society
11:45 a.m., VOV Library
Dr. Wolf-Chase, an astronomer at the Adler Planetarium, will discuss Astrobiology the branch of astronomy that addresses the origins, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the Universe. This study brings together scientists across many disciplines to search for extraterrestrial life motivating broader conversations between scientists, theologians, philosophers, and ethicists. This presentation will focus on the scientific search for life beyond the Earth, and the broader discussions this search inspires.