| As part of the 2015 World Science Festival, we are excited to announce two full days of immersive study with leading scientists. Evolution of Mind and Matter
Saturday, May 30th, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Explore humankind's grandest mysteries, from our accelerating universe to human consciousness, with some of the foremost experts in cosmology, neuroscience, anthropology, and more. |
Use WSF15 for 15% off |
The Continuing Quest for the Deep Laws of the Universe
Sunday, May 31st, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Embark on a quest with some of the greatest physicists in the search for unification, from string theory to black holes to quantum gravity. |
Use WSF15 for 15% off | Join renowned thinkers on an intimate journey through some of the greatest scientific discoveries of our time. You and 75 fellow students will spend a full day with our faculty, listening to engaging presentations, eating lunch together, and asking questions, as you dive into a curated curriculum of stimulating scientific discussion.
World Science U for a Day
Evolution of Mind and Matter:
Saturday, May 30th, 2015, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Instructors and Lecture Topics Adam Riess, Nobel Laureate in Physics, Professor of Astronomy and Physics, Johns Hopkins University
"The Accelerating Universe"
Dimitar Sasselov, Phillips Professor of Astronomy, Harvard University
"From Chemistry to Life: On Earth and Abroad"
Christof Koch, President and Chief Scientific Officer, Allen Institute for Brain Science
"The Biology of Consciousness"
Alfred Mele, William H. and Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy, Florida State University
"Free Will and Neuroscience"
Lee Berger, Paleoanthropologist and Explorer, University of the Witwatersrand
"Exploring Our Humanity" Lunch with faculty included in the ticket price.
World Science U for a Day
The Continuing Quest for the Deep Laws of the Universe:
Sunday, May 31st, 2015, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Instructors and Lecture Topics Carlo Rovelli, Theoretical physicist, Aix-Marseille University
"Loop Quantum Gravity: A World Without Time and Space"
Gabriela González, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Louisiana State University
"Gravitational Waves: Einstein's Astrophysical Messengers"
Andrew Strominger, Gwill E. York Professor of Physics, Harvard University
"Black Holes, String Theory, and the Fundamental Laws of Nature"
Cumrun Vafa, Donner Professor of Science, Harvard University
"Fundamental Lessons from String Theory"
Samir Mathur, Professor of Physics, The Ohio State University
"The Black Hole Information Paradox" Lunch with faculty included in the ticket price. Please note: While this program is designed for an informed general audience, a portion of the material will be presented both conceptually and mathematically. All proceeds from these programs will be used to develop additional World Science U live and digital offerings.  |
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