Physics Lectures Series and Library Exhibit Honor Albert Einstein

The physics department is presenting a series of five public lectures in celebration of the World Year of Physics 2005 and the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein’s “Miracle Year.”

Each hour-long talk is appropriate for a general audience and will be followed by refreshments.

Lecture Dates

The following talks begin at 7:30 p.m. in VH 1000.

Feb. 1
“The Relativity of Space and Time”
Ken Hahn, lecturer

Feb. 8
“E=mc2...What’s it All About?”
Peter Rolnick, lecturer

Feb. 15
“Light Quanta: A Worldview”
Michael Goggin, lecturer

For a complete lecture schedule, visit http://physics.truman.edu or call Matt Beaky at 785.4594.

Library Exhibit

In honor of the World Year of Physics 2005 and the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein’s “Miracle Year,” Pickler Memorial Library staff, in conjunction with physics faculty, have prepared a special exhibit in the gallery on the first floor of the library.

On display are photos and other information related to Einstein’s life, work and legacy. The exhibit will be available for the month of February.