UW Astrobiology Program's 25th Anniversary Lecture Series!

Come join us for the UW Astrobiology 25th Anniversary Lecture Series!

The UW Astrobiology Program will be hosting an exciting series of public talks on the first 4 Wednesdays of April 2025, at the University of Washington's Kane Hall (Room 120). Professional astrobiologists from astronomy, geology, oceanography and planetary science will speak about cutting edge research in astrobiology, and the critical role the search for life plays for missions to Mars, deep ocean research, and current and future space telescopes like NASA's JWST and the Habitable Worlds Observatory.

For all events, doors open at 6:30 pm and the talk will begin promptly at 7 pm. Limited zoom attendance is also being offered. Invited speakers, dates, and talk titles are given below:

April 2, 2025 - "Exploring the Frontiers of Life in the Universe: 25 Years of the UW Astrobiology Program"

Dr. Victoria Meadows, UW Astrobiology Program Director, Professor of Astronomy at the University of Washington

April 9, 2025 - "From the Deep Ocean to Deep Space

Dr. Giada Arney, UW Astrobiology Program Graduate 2016, NASA Research Scientist & Interim Project Scientist for Habitable Worlds Observatory

Dr. Rika Anderson, UW Astrobiology Program Graduate 2013, Associate Professor of Biology at Carleton College

April 16, 2025 - "Exploring Mars with the Perseverance Rover"

Dr. Ken Williford, UW Astrobiology Program Graduate 2007, Deputy Project Scientist for the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover

April 23, 2025 - "The Climatic Effects of the UWAB Program on the Habitability of My Environment"

Dr. Aomawa Shields, UW Astrobiology Program Graduate 2014, Clare Boothe Luce Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California Irvine

All talks are open and free to the public however, if you would like to make a donation to support our fantastic program and students, please visit

Host or Publisher University of Washington Astrobiology Program