NEWS IN BRIEF: Rice class to explore notion of extraterrestrial life

A Continuing Studies course, "Origin of Life: Earth, Mars and Beyond," will explore the notion of extraterrestrial life, the nature of life, how it originates and where it can exist.

The nine-week lecture series will feature distinguished scientists from NASA and academia and is co-sponsored by the Space and Life Sciences Directorate, Johnson Space Center and the University of Houston. It will examine the origin of life from a scientific viewpoint.

The course will run from Jan. 28 to March 25 and is open to the public. The lectures will take place on campus on Tuesday evenings.

For more information, or to register, call the School of Continuing Studies at 520-6022.

This item appeared in the News section of the January 31, 1997 issue.

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