Sarah Seeger
An astrophysicist at MIT, known for her work on exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial life. A MacArthur Fellow, she leads the Starshade project.
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Dec 12, 2025 • 25min
Canada pushes for a “brain gain” amidst US turmoil
In this insightful discussion, guests include Sarah Seeger, a renowned astrophysicist returning to the University of Toronto, Brad Waters, who seeks to recruit early-career health scientists for UHN, and Daniel Bernhardt, who studies immigrant retention. They explore Canada's $1.7B plan to attract top research talent amidst turmoil in the U.S. Seeger shares her motivations for coming home, while Waters highlights recruitment successes. Bernhardt discusses the challenges skilled immigrants face, emphasizing the need to view them as essential contributors to the economy.
Apr 19, 2020 • 33min
The Sunday Read: 'The Woman Who Might Find Us Another Earth'
In this engaging discussion, Sarah Seeger, an accomplished astrophysicist at MIT and MacArthur Fellow, shares her compelling journey in the search for exoplanets and extraterrestrial life. She reveals the challenges of detecting distant worlds amidst the vastness of space and personal loss. Listeners will be captivated by her insights into groundbreaking astronomical techniques and the emotional connection driving her quest. Seeger's story inspires hope and a deeper understanding of our place in the universe.
