2025 Lecture Series: Aomawa Shields at NHMU

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm UTC-06:00

301 S Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, United States, Utah 84108 | Salt Lake City

Natural History Museum of Utah
Publisher/HostNatural History Museum of Utah
2025 Lecture Series: Aomawa Shields at NHMU
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The Search for Life Beyond Earth
“Are we alone in the universe?” Dr. Aomawa Shields searches for clues of another planet where life might exist. Drawing from her background in astrobiology, she models the possible climates of distant exoplanets. In this fascinating talk that brings audiences into her research process, she shows how she uses computer-generated climate models to explore contradictions and to calculate the kind of atmosphere a planet would need to have a suitable climate for water and life.
Book Signing: Immediately following the lecture, there will be a book signing with Dr. Aomawa Shields. A limited number of the speaker’s books will be available for purchase at the venue.
This event is free to attend with registration: https://bit.ly/4hSdOIM
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Dr. Aomawa Shields is an accomplished astronomer and astrobiologist. An expert on the climate and habitability of Earth-size planets orbiting low-mass stars, she is at the forefront of research focusing on exoplanet atmospheres, climate modeling, and the search for life on other planets. Recognizing the importance of making scientific discoveries accessible to everyone, especially young girls of color, Dr. Shields uses her theater background to engage with her audiences, conveying complex scientific concepts with ease and charisma. In her interactive and engaging workshops, she shares her fascinating discoveries in the search for life beyond Earth, her unconventional career path, and how she found her place in the universe.
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