Sarah Rugheimer is an astrophysics professor at York University in Toronto and astrobiologist known for her expertise in modeling the atmospheres and climates of extrasolar planets. She is the Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy at York, recognized for her contributions to public outreach and has appeared over 100 times on radio and TV (including BBC, NPR, CTV, Global News, Newstalk, New Scientist, etc). Sarah researches exoplanets, biosignatures, and habitability.
Rugheimer is the co-Lead of the project office for the Large Interferometer for Exoplanets (LIFE), a next generation space telescope concept to detect signs of life on other planets. Sarah is dedicated to scientific literacy, gender equality in STEM, and public outreach.
www.life-space-mission.com
Areas of Expertise
Astrobiology, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Atmospheric Studies, Biosignatures, Climate Science, Exoplanets, Gender Equality in Science, Research, STEM Education, Science Communication, Writing
