Oct
20
2023 Annual Ford Lecture in Physics | Secrets of Einstein's Equation
Sean Carroll, Homewood Professor of Natural Philosophy (Johns Hopkins University)
4:00 PM
Amphitheatre
Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Albert Einstein is indelibly associated with a famous equation: E=mc^2, relating the mass of an object to its energy. But that is not what physicists consider when they say, "Einstein's Equation." The real Einstein's Equation is part of general re...
Sep
27
“Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine” Film Screening & Panel Discussion
Hosted by the U-M Space Institute
5:30 PM
Stamps Auditorium
Walgreen Drama Center
Sep
29
Multi
SAS Open House
9:00 PM
Angell Hall
Oct
07
Saturday Morning Physics | Life and Research on the International Space Station: What We Accomplished During Expedition 68 and What’s Next
Family Friendly Event with Josh A. Cassada – (Captain, U.S. Navy, Ph.D.) NASA Astronaut
10:30 AM
1420
Central Campus Classroom Building
The department hosts a variety of events. Academic Events are aimed at a scholarly audience (generally within the department, but other scholars are always welcome for particular topics of interest). Public Outreach events, such as telescope viewing nights and planetarium shows, are hosted for the general public — from newcomers to longtime astronomy enthusiasts. Selected upcoming events of both types are listed on this page. Additional details about the nature of these events and how to participate can be found throughout this section.
