[JLabEdEvents] Jefferson Lab Science Series - Fall 2012 Schedule

[Stephen Gagnon]

Jefferson Lab Science Series - Fall 2012 Schedule


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Tuesday, October 9th, 2012 -- You Already Know This Physics!

 From a research path that includes a little bit of rocket science,  
under sea measurements, radiation detection and measurement, space  
experimentation and two expeditions to the Antarctic, Mr. McKisson  
brings a different view of how much physics most people already know  
from observing the world around them. With a minimal amount of math,  
attendees will learn a little of the history of physics and may  
discover that they know more than they thought about what some view as  
an inscrutable subject.


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Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 -- The Origin of the Elements

The world around us is made of atoms. Did you ever wonder where these  
atoms came from? How was the gold in our jewelry, the carbon in our  
bodies, and the iron in our cars made? In this lecture, we will trace  
the origin of a gold atom from the Big Bang to the present day, and  
beyond. You will learn how the elements were forged in the nuclear  
furnaces inside stars, and how, when they die, these massive stars  
spread the elements into space. You will learn about the origin of the  
building blocks of matter in the Big Bang, and we will speculate on  
the future of the atoms around us today.


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Lectures are free and open to students and adults with an interest in  
science. All lectures begin at 7:00 pm in CEBAF Center Auditorium and  
last for about an hour. Seating in the CEBAF Center Auditorium and  
overflow area is limited to about 300 people. Seating is on a first  
come, first served basis. Unfortunately, people arriving once capacity  
has been reached will be turned away.


Due to security concerns, persons 16 years old or older may need to  
show a picture ID to Lab Security Officers. Vehicles and hand carried  
items may be inspected.


Not able to attend in person? Don't forget that the Science Series is  
streamed live (http://education.jlab.org/live/) as well as available  
on-demand from the Science Series Video Archive (http://education.jlab.org/scienceseries/archive.html 
), pending approval from the speaker.


Maps to Jefferson Lab's CEBAF Center Auditorium, as well as additional  
information about the Science Series, can be found on the Science  
Education web site:

         http://education.jlab.org/scienceseries/





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