Saturday, Oct 12, 9–10:30 a.m.
California Academy of Sciences
A panel discussion of extraterrestrial explorers moderated by Jill Tarter of the SETI Institute (she’s the woman on whom Jodie Foster’s character is based in the film Contact) explores the current standard scientific model for how the universe works and looks at how the public can add its ideas into the mix. $25–$35, 877-227-1831, www.calacademy.org/brilliantscience
