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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, …
A Primer on SETI at the SETI Institute
What is SETI? SETI is a generic acronym that stands for the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. Scientists doing SETI experiments are looking for proof – not merely of life elsewhere – but of …
SETI Research
SETI is a generic acronym that stands for the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. Scientists doing SETI experiments are looking for proof – not merely of life elsewhere – but of intelligent beings in …
About - SETI Institute
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, …
SETI
The SETI Institute's program actively explores one of humanity's most profound questions: Are we alone in the universe? This field of research uses scientific methods to search for evidence and place …
Research - SETI Institute
SETI Institute’s LaserSETI program is building a network of instruments to monitor the entire night sky. This network represents an unprecedented growth in the continuing search for manifestations of …
Projects - seti.org
SETI Institute’s LaserSETI program is building a network of instruments to monitor the entire night sky. This network represents an unprecedented growth in the continuing search for manifestations of …
The Allen Telescope Array (ATA) - SETI Institute
The ATA is the first radio telescope designed specifically for SETI (search for extraterrestrial intelligence) research. Located at Hat Creek Radio Observatory in northern California (about 300 …
SETI Institute Founded by Dr. Jill Tarter and Tom Pierson
In 1984, Pierson and Tarter founded the SETI Institute to advance the search for life, intelligence, and our place in the cosmos. What began with a few researchers is today a center for astrobiology, …
SETI Institute News
Jan 8, 2026 · Throughout December, the SETI Institute appeared across leading science and media outlets, reflecting the SETI Institute’s continued leadership in research and public engagement.