Distinguished Professor Chris Impey is a prominent figure in the fields of observational cosmology, astrobiology, and science education. He has been a leading researcher at the University of Arizona for nearly 25 years, publishing extensively with over 230 papers. His teachings have reached hundreds of thousands of students worldwide, and his innovative approach to science education is reflected in the numerous awards he has received for education and outreach. Beyond his academic work, Professor Impey has authored over 90 popular articles and several science books, including The Living Cosmos, Humble Before the Void, where he shares his experience teaching Buddhist monks astronomy, and most recently, Worlds Without End: Exoplanets, Habitability, and the Future of Humanity.