Astronomy Lecture “Dark Matter in the Disordered Cosmos”
How much do we know about dark matter? Join the lecture to learn about our current understanding of this “invisible mass” in the Universe!
This lecture is open to all and recommended for the general public and students above 9th grade.
Title: Dark Matter in the Disordered Cosmos
Speaker: Prof. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein (University of New Hampshire)
Abstract: Today, we know that everything visible in the universe is made from a set of basic building blocks known as elementary particles. We call this picture the standard model of particle physics, and we understand it in great mathematical detail. Comprehending the standard model is an enormous achievement — but we are now certain that it describes very little of what’s out there. In this talk, Prof. Prescod-Weinstein will discuss the effort to understand the nature of dark matter and how this work can help motivate us to build a better world. She will also speak about gender- and race-related issues in science.
This event will be offered in a hybrid format. The event URL and in-person location can be found at the bottom of the EventBrite registration confirmation email.
Attendees of this lecture will receive a 10% discount on Prof. Prescod-Weinstein’s book: The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, and Dreams Deferred. A book signing event will follow the lecture.
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Time: 9:00 PM — 10:00 PM EST
Free!
