BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:UW-Madison-Physics-Events BEGIN:VEVENT SEQUENCE:0 UID:UW-Physics-Event-2136 DTSTART:20110307T203000Z DURATION:PT1H0M0S DTSTAMP:20260415T033138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110304T193814Z LOCATION:2241 Chamberlin Hall (refreshments at 2:15 pm) SUMMARY:A Discussion with Brian Cox\, Special Physics Talk\, Brian Cox \, High Energy Physics group of the University of Manchester DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered just what a physicist is capable of? Come j oin internationally-known particle physicist\, former Dream keyboardis t and one of the 2009 Sexiest Men Alive\, Brian Cox\, for an informal discussion and Q&A on Monday\, March 7th from 2:30-3:30pm in 2241 Cham berlin. Brian Cox is a professor and member of the High Energy Physic s group of the University of Manchester who is well-known for his invo lvement with BBC radio and television science programs. He has helped bring physics and astronomy to many and is here to share his wisdom wi th physics students\, faculty and staff. Refreshments will be provided \; come ready to ask those questions you've always had about how to su cceed in physics research and communication.
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\nThe Wisconsi n Union Directorate is bringing Brian Cox to Madison to deliver their distinguished lecture series talk at the Memorial Union at 7:30 pm Mon day March 7th. You can see more about him at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian _Cox_(physicist
\nHis TED lecture on why we should support fun damental research: http://www.ted.com/talks/brian_cox_why_we_nee d_the_explorers.html
\nAnd an interview on some of his public TV programming: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-126244 9/Brian-Cox-pop-star-turned-pin-professor-series-solar-sent-career-orb it.html
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\nA limited supply of free tickets for Cox's Monday evening lecture will be available at the discussion--first come \, first served.
\n URL:https://www.physics.wisc.edu/events/?id=2136 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR