Megan Grace Li

My dream is to become a science communicator, sharing my passion for science and SETI with the world. Here are some of my favorite moments when I’ve had the chance to bring that dream to life!

In 2023, Ben Paul, the Director of Communications for the UCLA Division of Physical Sciences, helped me write an autobiographical piece on my story as a third-generation UCLA student. The article is available in English and Mandarin.

Three generations of Bruins - my grandfather, my father, and me. — Three generations of Bruins - my grandfather, my father, my mother, my uncle, and me.

I did a quick little interview with the Cosmic Leap Foundation where I spoke about my journey overcoming sterotypes and becoming a SETI researcher.

I was a finalist in UCLA’s Grad Slam 2024, a speaking competition for graduate students in which you have exactly 3 minutes to explain your dissertation. Though I did not win, this is one of the best talks I have ever given, and I am so grateful I got to have this experience.