[Virginia-American]

Science is looking for intelligent life in outer space. Shall we accord them the same courtesy of mocking their pursuit? Shall we disallow any and all discussion of their observations and expression from the classroom?

Until they find something (someone?), yes. HS isn't really the place for cutting-edge research (maybe a science fair project, but not routine instruction)

Any thoughts, RA?

[RadioAstronomer]

Until they find something (someone?), yes. HS isn't really the place for cutting-edge research (maybe a science fair project, but not routine instruction)

I agree. Without a solid foundation, the harder concepts are far more difficult to grasp. For example; a detailed description of FFTs and their use in narrowband SETI