Articles by Edna DeVore, Director of Education and Public Outreach, SETI Institute

Edna DeVore is a science and astronomy educator and the former Director of Education and Public Outreach for the SETI Institute. She earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Pacific followed by a master's degree in instructional technology from San Jose State and a master's in astronomy from the University of Arizona. In 1992, Edna joined the SETI Institute, where she wrote features on space exploration, astrobiology and more, some of which appeared on Space.com. She was among the first principal investigators to propose projects to NASA's Office of Space Science and receive funding for educational programs. Edna went on to work on education and public outreach for NASA's Kepler space telescope and SOFIA flying telescope missions. Edna received numerous awards during her tenure at SETI, including NASA Honor Awards for her work on Kepler and SOFIA, and Aerospace Awareness Award for Women in Aerospace in 2005. Edna retired in 2013.

Articles by: Edna DeVore

Galileo Galilei is credited with discovering the first four moons of Jupiter.

400 Years After Galileo: Celebrating the International Year of Astronomy

By Edna DeVore published 3 September 09

2009 is the 400th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope by Galileo.

400 Years After Galileo: Celebrating the International Year of Astronomy

By Edna DeVore published 3 September 09

2009 is the 400th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope by Galileo.

Review: Space Exploration for Dummies

By Edna DeVore published 11 June 09

A new book, "Space Exploration for Dummies," boils down rocket science for the masses.

Planet-Hunting Kepler Telescope Lifts Its Lid

By Edna DeVore published 9 April 09

NASA's Kepler planet-hunting space telescope has blown its lid on purpose.

How Rare Is the Earth?

By Edna DeVore published 18 September 08

The Kepler Mission will search for hard evidence of other Earths.

The Summer Triangle: Target of Kepler Mission

By Edna DeVore published 14 August 08

Kepler will search for planets around stars similar to our sun.

Three Super-Earths Found Orbiting One Star

Closing in on Extrasolar Earths

By Edna DeVore published 19 June 08

Almost weekly, there's an announcement of another extrasolar planet.

Phoenix Mars Lander: Getting Down and Dirty On the Red Planet

Bumpy Road to Mars, Part 2

By Edna DeVore published 22 May 08

Geologist John Marshall will apply his skills to the dust on Mars.

Bumpy Road to Mars, Part 1

By Edna DeVore published 15 May 08

Phoenix Lander arrives on Mars May 25, taking after a long and rocky road.

Astrobiology Is Alive and Well

By Edna DeVore published 1 May 08

The astrobiology community met at AbSciCon 2008 to present new discoveries.

Chasing Shadows

By Edna DeVore published 14 February 08

On Wednesday, February 20, we’re in for a celestial treat.

Astrobiologists to Convene at AbSciCon 2008

By Edna DeVore published 24 January 08

The global community of astrobiology scholars will meet at AbSciCon 2008.

SOFIA and KAO: Passing the Torch

By Edna DeVore published 16 January 08

NASA's SOFIA touched down at Ames Research Center for the first time.

Sharing the Sky

By Edna DeVore published 25 October 07

Astronomy is accessible to both amateurs and professionals.

Dome, Sweet, (Portable) Dome

By Edna DeVore published 27 September 07

The WAC meeting in Alaska utilized three portable planetarium domes.

Oceans from Space

By Edna DeVore published 28 June 07

Where did all the water on Earth come from?

SOFIA Flies to California

By Edna DeVore published 7 June 07

NASAâ€™s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy went to California.

Citizen Scientists Measure Bright Skies

By Edna DeVore published 31 May 07

Worldwide, people live in urban centers under light polluted skies.

Political Barriers Hinder Education of Future Scientists

By Edna DeVore published 10 May 07

Really Old Stars Perhaps Ideal for Advanced Civilizations

By Edna DeVore published 12 April 07

In the near future, with the launch of NASA's Kepler Mission in 2008, we'll have the tools to seek evidence of Earth-size planets in the habitable zone of distant stars.

Here Comes the Sun ...

By Edna DeVore published 15 March 07

A month ago, my daffodils began blooming, and I knew that spring was coming. Next week, it’s official. On March 21 at 00 07 UT (universal time), the Earth spins through the vernal equinox.

Join the Global Star Party

By Edna DeVore published 1 March 07

Darwin Day: A Dialog between Science and Religion

By Edna DeVore published 8 February 07

Darwin's 198th Birthday will occur on Monday, February 12, 2007; it will also be the 148th Anniversary of the publication of his famous book, On The Origin of Species.

Eavesdropping on ET Sooner Than We Think

By Edna DeVore published 11 January 07

Where are the Future Rocket Scientists?

By Edna DeVore published 7 December 06

Experts mull the need to educate the future workforce for careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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