On April 5, 2017, Kepler Mission visionary William Borucki visited UCLA for a public talk about his work and the importance of Kepler's discoveries. More than 200 people – including young fans, students, faculty, and other members of the public – attended and contributed to a spirited Q&A after his presentation. Watch his talk below.

Borucki speaks with a young space enthusiast

EPSS Chair Jean-Luc Margot (left) and donor Michael Thatcher with Borucki.

Before his presentation, Borucki took time to meet with EPSS graduate students and hear about their research.