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Spring 2008
From the Chair Department of Astronomy Open House
The Astronomy Open House - May 2nd 4-10pm
Dr. Frank Drake, a world leader in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI), will talk at the University of Washington on May 2nd at 7 p.m. in Kane Hall 120. Dr. Drake is famous for formulating an equation which estimates the number of civilizations in the Milky Way Galaxy that would be in a position to communicate with the Earth. He'll be talking about the Drake Equation and about recent developments in SETI. The lecture is free, but tickets should be requested in advance. Go to (link to charlotte's developing ticket page) to obtain tickets. For more about Frank Drake's contributions to the search for life on other planets read on ... International Year of Astronomy
The Year of Galileo Student News
Pre-Map Program The Pre-Major in Astronomy Program (Pre-MAP) is a research and mentoring program for first year students offered by the University of Washington Astronomy Department. The primary goal of Pre-MAP is to increase retention of students traditionally unrepresented in science, math and technical majors. Students enroll in the Pre-MAP seminar to learn astronomical research techniques that they apply to research projects conducted in small groups, receive one-on-one mentoring and peer support for the duration of the academic year and beyond and are invited to attend Astronomy Department events and Pre-MAP field trips. Our current crop of Pre-MAP students have undertaken research that had been presented at major astronomical conferences and made it into the news. To find out more read on ...Upcoming Events Department of Astronomy Open House Frank Drake: Searches for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Deborah Fischer: Searching for Earth
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