Up Next
Back to Show
Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers
Jill Tarter: Carl Sagan Contacted Me
Season 2014
Episode 43
Jill Tarter is an astronomer and the Bernard M. Oliver Chair for SETI Research at the SETI Institute in California. SETI stands for Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence and that's exactly what Jill's been doing for almost her entire professional life. She was also the basis for the main character in Carl Sagan's novel "Contact" and the character played by Jodie Foster in the film adaptation.
Support Provided By
3:39
Kate Sweeny studies how we wait for potentially bad news, but she never waits for "Hayal."
0:43
Social psychologist Kate Sweeny gives us a tip on dealing with stressful waiting periods.
1:08
The Dalai Lama holds Preetha Ram's hand, tells some jokes and is #awesome.
2:41
Preetha Ram teaches science to the Dalai Lama's monks and learns some Buddhist science.
2:13
Chemist Preetha Ram uses social media to get young people addicted to science.
0:45
Preetha Ram has 30 seconds to talk about teaching science & she kicks our collective butts
1:32
Myron Rolle uses his platform as an ex-NFL player to promote good health for children.
2:20
Myron Rolle lands a Rhodes Scholarship & helps his football team win an important game.
3:17
Football star & medical student Myron Rolle may not be a rich man, but sure sings like one
0:48
We give Myron Rolle 30 seconds to talk about being a medical student.
1:25
Rudy Tanzi and Deepak Chopra may not change your mind, but they will change your brain.
0:59
Rudy Tanzi takes it to another level and finds bliss in the lab and on stage.