Words of Wonder: Perimeter Institute Public Lecture Series, 2013/14 Highlights
The latest season of the Perimeter Institute Public Lecture Series featured talks by renowned speakers from around the world, on topics from black holes to cave exploration to music. Watch the full lectures online: http://perimeterinstitute.ca/video-library?qt-videos=1#qt-videos
Speakers (in order of appearance):
Dr. Gianfranco Bertone, University of Amsterdam
Kate Lunau, Maclean's Magazine
Dr. Raymond Laflamme, Institute for Quantum Computing & Perimeter Institute
Dr. Avery Broderick, Perimeter Institute
Dr. Robbert Dijkgraaf, Institute for Advanced Study
Dr. Penelope Boston, National Cave and Karst Research Institute
Dr. Edward Moses, National Ignition Facility
Dr. James Grime, University of Cambridge
Dr. S. James Gates Jr., University of Maryland
Jacob Barnett, Perimeter Scholars International student
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Perimeter Institute is the world’s largest research hub devoted to theoretical physics. The independent Institute was founded in 1999 to foster breakthroughs in the fundamental understanding of our universe, from the smallest particles to the entire cosmos. Research at Perimeter is motivated by the understanding that fundamental science advances human knowledge and catalyzes innovation, and that today’s theoretical physics is tomorrow’s technology. Located in the Region of Waterloo, the not-for-profit Institute is a unique public-private endeavour, including the Governments of Ontario and Canada, that enables cutting-edge research, trains the next generation of scientific pioneers, and shares the power of physics through award-winning educational outreach and public engagement.
