Julia DeMarines is an Astrobiologist and educator. She teaches at the Chabot Space & Science Center and with the Ad Astra Academy. She is a National Geographic Explorer and Grosvenor Teacher Fellow. She is a research scientist at Berkeley SETI Research Center and the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science. She holds a Masters degree in Space Studies from the International Space University and a Bachelor’s in Astronomy from the University of Colorado. Her research involves biosignature and technosignature detections, the ethics behind messaging extraterrestrials, and the impact of educational activities. Julia also runs her own outreach events called “Space in Your Face!” – a variety show involving science, comedy, and music.