Society for Scientific Exploration(SSE)

The Society for Scientific Exploration (SSE) is a civilian, academic organization founded in 1981 in the United States by Stanford astrophysicist Peter Sturrock and Princeton engineering dean Robert Jahn. It provides a forum for credentialed scientists to rigorously study anomalous phenomena, including UFOs/UAP, parapsychology, dowsing, and reincarnation, using scientific methods rejected by mainstream journals. Key activities include publishing the peer-reviewed Journal of Scientific Exploration, hosting annual conferences, and fostering interdisciplinary research. Notable achievements encompass analyses of historical UFO cases like the 1965 Heflin photos and ongoing UAP investigations, with members from institutions such as Princeton, Stanford, and UVA. SSE maintains active status, as evidenced by its 2026 publications and events, promoting evidence-based inquiry into fringe topics without government affiliation.