Join the Earth and Planets Laboratory as we go where no Neighborhood Lecture has gone before! The virtual lecture will be led by Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Michael L. Wong, astrobiologist and host of the Strange New Worlds podcast.&nbsp;From the Drake equation in Star Trek's original 1964 outline to gravitational waves in Star Trek: Discovery, we'll examine how scientific discoveries underpin this legendary science-fiction franchise's 55-year history.Want to explore strange new worlds and seek out new life? No need to wait 'til the 23rd century—tune in to learn how Carnegie scientists are contributing to these monumental quests today!

The Science of Star Trek

Andrew Carnegie established a unique organization dedicated to scientific discovery &ldquo;to encourage, in the broadest and most liberal manner, investigation, research, and discovery and the application of knowledge to the improvement of mankind...&rdquo; The philosophy was and is to devote the institution&rsquo;s resources to &ldquo;exceptional&rdquo; individuals so that they can explore the most intriguing scientific questions in an atmosphere of complete freedom. Carnegie and his trustees realized that flexibility and freedom were essential to the institution&rsquo;s success and that tradition is the foundation of the institution today as it supports research in the Earth, space, and life sciences.

The Science of Star Trek

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