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CPH Lecture Series Event

February 28, 2024

CPH Lecture Series and the UH Physics Department will host a special lecture event Saturday, February 24th at 11am at the UH Science Engineering Classroom (SEC 100). Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson discuss the big mysteries of the Universe in their presentation, "We Have No Idea." The event will include discussions on what we know, and don't now about the universe, such as the origins of the universe, dark matter, and dark energy. Whiteson will present on physics and Cham will perform live illustrations. 

Daniel Whiteson is a professor of experimental particle physics at the University of California, Irvine, and fellow of the American Physical Society. 

Jorge Cham is the creator of Piled Higher and Deeper (PHD Comics). 

 

 

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