CU Lunch and Learn: CU-Boulder researcher talks about life on other planets

Please join us for a lunch and learn program featuring the out-of-this-world research by students and faculty researchers at CU-Boulder's Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP).

Researchers from across CU-Boulder's colleges and departments are exploring the age-old question - is there life outside of planet Earth? Their research takes a fresh look at the question by breaking down the reactions between water and rocks, by asking if life can be created without photosynthesis and by reaching beyond the traditional planets to the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn.

Speaker Biography: Tom McCollom, Ph.D, CU-Boulder research associate

Tom McCollom is a research scientist in the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at CU Boulder and a member of the CU Center for Astrobiology. His research focuses on the study of geological systems that support microbial life and the pre-biotic chemical processes that led to the origin of life. In recent years, his work has included study of geological history of Mars and examination of its potential to support life. McCollom earned bachelor's degrees in biology and geology at the University of Colorado before earning a doctorate at Washington University in St. Louis.

EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, August 12
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Networking and lunch - 11:30 a.m. 
Program - 11:45 a.m.

$25 CU alumni and others
$10 CU Advocates
Includes gourmet box lunch
Please register here.

Parking is available in nearby lots, two-hour free and metered parking along 18th Avenue and Grant Street

This event is co-hosted by the CU Advocates Program in the Office of the President and the CU-Boulder Metro Denver Alumni Chapter