The SETI Institute is a non-profit organization based in California that focuses on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Founded in 1984, it conducts scientific research and public outreach to explore the possibility of life beyond Earth. The institute uses advanced technology and methods to listen for signals from other civilizations in the universe. In addition to its search for alien life, the SETI Institute also engages in various scientific studies related to astrobiology, planetary science, and the origins of life. It collaborates with universities and research institutions worldwide to advance our understanding of the cosmos and our place within it.