Emeritus Board
Frank Drake
Chairman Emeritus
Frank Drake is a member of the National Academy of Sciences. In 1960, he conducted the first radio search for extraterrestrial intelligence at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, West Virginia. He is the creator of the Drake equation, and former Director of the School of Science a the University of California at Santa Cruz. more
Frank Drake is a member of the National Academy of Sciences. In 1960, he conducted the first radio search for extraterrestrial intelligence at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, West Virginia. He is the creator of the Drake equation, and former Director of the School of Science a the University of California at Santa Cruz. more
Al Bagley
Trustee Emeritus
Al Bagley is a retired Hewlett-Packard executive, having served 37 years for HP in northern California. While at HP, he was the General Manager of the Frequency and Time Division (later became the Santa Clara Division). He also served as Engineering Manager of HPs Electronic Instruments Group. more
Al Bagley is a retired Hewlett-Packard executive, having served 37 years for HP in northern California. While at HP, he was the General Manager of the Frequency and Time Division (later became the Santa Clara Division). He also served as Engineering Manager of HPs Electronic Instruments Group. more
Linda Bernardi
Trustee Emeritus
Innovator, entrepreneur and author, www.LindaBernardi.com. CEO, StraTerra Partners www.StraTerraPartners.com and Member SETI Institute Board of Trustees (2002-2013) more
Innovator, entrepreneur and author, www.LindaBernardi.com. CEO, StraTerra Partners www.StraTerraPartners.com and Member SETI Institute Board of Trustees (2002-2013) more
John Billingham
Trustee Emeritus
John Billingham is a Senior Scientist Emeritus at the SETI Institute and a recent inductee into the NASA Ames Hall of Fame. During a long NASA career, Billingham was Chief of various NASA Ames Research Center divisions, including the Life Sciences Division, Extraterrestrial Research Division, and Biotechnology Division. more
John Billingham is a Senior Scientist Emeritus at the SETI Institute and a recent inductee into the NASA Ames Hall of Fame. During a long NASA career, Billingham was Chief of various NASA Ames Research Center divisions, including the Life Sciences Division, Extraterrestrial Research Division, and Biotechnology Division. more
Joel Birnbaum
Trustee Emeritus
Joel Birnbaum served on the SETI Institute Board of Trustees from 2005 - 2010, and was Vice Chair in 2009. Birnbaum was named HP Vice President and Director of HP Labs in 1984, and served as the Senior Technical Advisor at HP from 1999 - 2007. more
Joel Birnbaum served on the SETI Institute Board of Trustees from 2005 - 2010, and was Vice Chair in 2009. Birnbaum was named HP Vice President and Director of HP Labs in 1984, and served as the Senior Technical Advisor at HP from 1999 - 2007. more
Christopher Chyba
Trustee Emeritus
Christopher Chyba is Professor of Astrophysics and International Affairs at Princeton University, and the Co-Director of the Program on Science and Global Security at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. Chyba was also Director of the Carl Sagan Center for the Study of Life in the Universe from 1998 - 2004. In 2001, he was named a MacArthur Fellow. more
Christopher Chyba is Professor of Astrophysics and International Affairs at Princeton University, and the Co-Director of the Program on Science and Global Security at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. Chyba was also Director of the Carl Sagan Center for the Study of Life in the Universe from 1998 - 2004. In 2001, he was named a MacArthur Fellow. more
Sandra Faber
Trustee Emeritus
Sandra Faber is University Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics, at the UC Observatories/Lick Observatory. Faber is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and has served on the President's Advisory Panel there since 1993. more
Sandra Faber is University Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics, at the UC Observatories/Lick Observatory. Faber is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and has served on the President's Advisory Panel there since 1993. more
David Nagel
Trustee Emeritus
David Nagel was the President and CEO, PalmSource Inc. from 2002 - 2005. Nagel has also held positions as Vice President of Apple Computers, President of AT&T Labs, and CTO of Concert. more
David Nagel was the President and CEO, PalmSource Inc. from 2002 - 2005. Nagel has also held positions as Vice President of Apple Computers, President of AT&T Labs, and CTO of Concert. more
Greg Papadopoulos
Trustee Emeritus, Former Chairman
Dr. Greg Papadopoulos is a Venture Partner at New Enterprise Associates. Formerly, Papadopoulos was Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Sun Microsystems’ Computer Company (SMCC). He was responsible for SMCC’s core technology strategy and advanced development programs, key technology investments and external technology partnerships. more
Dr. Greg Papadopoulos is a Venture Partner at New Enterprise Associates. Formerly, Papadopoulos was Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Sun Microsystems’ Computer Company (SMCC). He was responsible for SMCC’s core technology strategy and advanced development programs, key technology investments and external technology partnerships. more
Charles Townes
Trustee Emeritus
Charles Townes is the 1964 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics. He is the inventor of the maser and co-inventor of the laser. Townes was a professor of Physics at the University of California at Berkeley from 1965 - 1986 and is currently a Professor Emeritus. more
Charles Townes is the 1964 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics. He is the inventor of the maser and co-inventor of the laser. Townes was a professor of Physics at the University of California at Berkeley from 1965 - 1986 and is currently a Professor Emeritus. more