SETI Institute

PRESS RELEASE: https://www.seti.org/news/seti-institute-names-lori-marino-as-2026-drake-award-recipient/

The SETI Institute announced today that Dr. Lori Marino will receive the 2026 Drake Award, continuing its tradition of celebrating contributions to the search for life and intelligence beyond Earth. Marino is recognized for advancing our understanding of intelligence—on Earth and beyond—and for applying that knowledge to foster meaningful scientific, ethical, and social change.

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"Dr. Marino's work is a true inspiration, not just because her research on intelligence has profound implications for our search for life beyond Earth, but because she is an example of how science can guide us towards deeper, more responsible relationships with all forms of life on Earth," said Lucian Walkowicz, Chair of the SETI Institute’s Science Advisory Board.
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As the Founder and President of the Whale Sanctuary Project and Executive Director of The Kimmela Center for Scholarship-based Animal Advocacy, Marino has spent her career deepening our understanding of brain evolution and cognition in dolphins, whales, primates, and other animals. Her professional academic experience complements her prolific authorship of more than 150 scientific publications on animal intelligence, brain size and evolution, and self-awareness.
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Join us to celebrate Dr. Marino at the 2026 #DrakeAwards in Mountain View, CA, on May 14! Get your tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drake-awards-2026-tickets-1984512295698
Drake Awards 2026

Join the SETI Institute’s premier space science celebration as we honor pioneering researchers advancing the search for life beyond Earth!

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