SETI Institute
Ian Weaver is an experienced program manager and educator in the field of astronomy, currently holding multiple positions including Program Manager at Onaketa Tutoring and Unistellar Education Program Lead at the SETI Institute. With a Ph.D. in Astronomy from Harvard University, Ian has significant teaching experience as a Graduate Teaching Fellow, where responsibilities included instructing various astronomy courses and providing student support. Ian's research background includes work as a Graduate Student Researcher at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, focusing on spectroscopic observations of exoplanets. Additionally, Ian has demonstrated leadership and commitment to outreach as Co-Director of Open Labs, and has developed educational programs aimed at underrepresented students through the Banneker Institute. Earlier academic and research experiences include extensive involvement at both Harvard University and the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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SETI Institute
The SETI Institute is a non-profit research organization, located in the Silicon Valley close to the NASA Ames Research Center. Our mission is to lead humanity's quest to understand the origins and prevalence of life and intelligence in the universe and share that knowledge with the world. The SETI Institute is committed to respecting values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) and creating and maintaining a positive and nurturing work environment that promotes mutual respect, trust, fairness, and objectivity. We strive to provide professional and personal growth to every individual regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. As a group of talented scientists, engineers, educators, and professionals, it is our belief that a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace is critical to accomplishing the Institute’s mission, and ensuring that we follow our values and principles.