UNM-LA News:

The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) My Favorite Lecture Series 2026 is hosting Signals in a Sea of Stars: Finding Exoplanets from 4–5:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, in Wallace Hall on the UNM-LA campus. The lecture will be presented by Lorraine Bowman, Ph.D., who is assistant professor of physics at UNM-LA.

Bowman earned a master’s in geophysics and astrophysics in France and an all-but-dissertation Ph.D. in astrophysics at New Mexico Tech. In between degrees, she worked as a geophysicist and as a planetary scientist at JPL. However, her passion lies in outreach and education, leading her to her current roles as a professor and SETI citizen scientist. Besides teaching and stargazing, you’ll find her reading, in spin class or in a pool.

The event is for UNM-LA donors, supporters, staff, faculty, friends and lifelong learners. For inquiries or to RSVP, contact Karen Williams, director of development, at karen.williams@unmfund.org.