Speaker Presentation: Rebecca Charbonneau
Schedule
Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
McMinnville Community Center | Mcminnville, OR
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SETI During the Cold WarWhat happens when humanity’s quest to find extraterrestrial intelligence collides with one of the most politically tense periods in history? During the Cold War, scientists from rival superpowers – the United States and the Soviet Union – worked together to search for signals from alien civilizations. Despite ideological divides, the looming threat of nuclear Armageddon and the challenges of international collaboration, these researchers pursued a shared dream of cosmic communication.
Rebecca Charbonneau explores the fascinating intersection of science, politics, and culture in the history of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). Drawing from her book, Mixed Signals: Alien Communication Across the Iron Curtain, Dr. Charbonneau shows how the geopolitical tensions of the Cold War shaped humanity’s search for extraterrestrial life – and how, in turn, that search reflected our hopes and fears as a species in a world on the brink of destruction.
**Please Note: No pets are allowed in the McMinnville Community Center. Service animals only.**
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McMinnville Community Center, 600 NE Evans St, McMinnville, OR 97128-3924, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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