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SETI Honors Astrobiology Pioneers at Annual Drake Awards

6/15/2025

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On May 20, the SETI Institute celebrated groundbreaking achievements in astrobiology at the annual Drake Awards in Mountain View, CA. Dr. John Baross and Dr. David Deamer were honored for their revolutionary research on the origins of life, while Dr. Joseph Twicken was recognized for his contributions to exoplanet studies. The event also showcased student accomplishments and a stunning collage by bioartist Jennifer Willet.

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On May 20, the SETI Institute celebrated groundbreaking achievements in astrobiology at the annual Drake Awards in Mountain View, CA. Dr. John Baross and Dr. David Deamer were honored for their revolutionary research on the origins of life, while Dr. Joseph Twicken was recognized for his contributions to exoplanet studies. The event also showcased student accomplishments and a stunning collage by bioartist Jennifer Willet.