Date: Saturday, November 14
Time: 1 p.m.
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It’s virtual and free – learn about our dark universe
Science in the City is a family-friendly public event series that connects the Dallas-Fort Worth community with local researchers working at the frontiers of their fields. SMU partners with the Dallas Morning News and other research and educational institutions every year to share the great science and technology occurring on our campus. This year’s free, half-hour SMU event is specially designed for middle school and high school students, but adults are welcome, too!
FROM A TRAMPOLINE TO THE UNSEEN:
WHAT A RUBBER SHEET CAN TEACH US ABOUT THE DARK UNIVERSE
Saturday, November 14 at 1 p.m. with SMU – RSVP now.
Afraid of physics? You’ll change your tune after you watch Dr. Jodi Cooley and Dr. Stephen Sekula explain the nature of gravity using a simple trampoline as an example. Cooley and Sekula, both SMU physics professors, have a knack for explaining complicated topics in fun, easy-to-understand ways. They will illustrate why objects in space such as planets and stars are attracted to one another, and why we can “see” black holes, even though the pull of their gravity is so strong that even light can’t escape them. You can learn more about our fascinating dark universe and ask questions at the end.