2024 National Champion Dr. Sara Seager, a renowned astrophysicist and professor at MIT was awarded the prestigious 2024 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics worth $1M.
She discusses her groundbreaking work in the search for habitable worlds beyond our solar system, particularly focusing on Venus and the potential for life there. She shares insights into the challenges of funding space exploration, the importance of scientific inquiry despite skepticism, and her personal journey in the field of astrophysics. Dr. Seager also highlights the significance of her recent Kavli Prize award and her memoir, 'The Smallest Lights in the Universe,' which intertwines her life experiences with her scientific endeavors.
Oct 4 20241 hr