Public Lecture

Official Press Release: http://www.exploratorium.edu/press-office/press-releases/higgs-theory-discovery-and-fate-universe

Higgs: The Theory, The Discovery, and The Fate of The Universe

2012 was a big year in high energy physics. At the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) scientists presented findings for the long sought after Higgs particle to the entire physics community, and these 2012 findings were further confirmed with new data in March 2013. The discovery of the Higgs boson could be considered one of the greatest collaborative achievements of in history. 

On June 27, 2013, two physicists, Maria Spiropulu, Ph.D., an experimental physicist from Caltech, and JoAnne Hewett, Ph.D., a theoretical physicist from SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, will offer a discussion at the Exploratorium about the prodigious and startling theoretical leaps and the epic experimental program that produced this monumental discovery.

Part of the Exploratorium’s adults-only Thursday evening hours, the 7:30pm lecture is included with museum admission, and will have limited seating. In the discussion Spiropulu and Hewett will also explore the implications of what they found for future directions in physics. Beyond shedding light on the way elementary particles acquire mass, understanding the Higgs mechanism will likely push the frontiers of fundamental science towards a greater understanding of our Universe.

Higgs: The Theory, The Discovery, and The Fate of The Universe

with Maria Spiropulu, Ph.D. (Caltech) and JoAnne Hewett, Ph.D. (SLAC)

7:30pm, June 27, 2013

Kanbar Forum at the Exploratorium

Pier 15, San Francisco

Included with museum admission. Limited seating.

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Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm; Wednesday evenings until 10pm; every Thursday evening adults only (ages 18 and up) 6pm-10pm. 

Admission
$25 for adults, with lower rates for SF Bay Area residents, youth, seniors, students, teachers and the disabled. Tickets available at the door and advance tickets available online at www.exploratorium.edu/visit/tickets.

Getting Here
The Exploratorium is easily accessible by public transit. Convenient parking is available nearby. For more information, visit www.exploratorium.edu/visit/location-directions. 

About the Exploratorium
The Exploratorium is the global leader in informal learning, igniting curiosity and inspiring creativity in people of all ages. The world-renowned science museum creates original, interactive exhibits, on display at more than 1,000 science centers, museums and public spaces around the world. Dedicated to education reform in and out of the classroom, the Exploratorium is a premier professional development center for educators and a creator of award-winning educational resources. Since 1969, the Exploratorium has influenced generations of entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, teachers, students, children, museum professionals and everyday doers, reaching nearly 180 million people annually from around the globe. On April 17, 2013, the Exploratorium opened at Pier 15 in the heart of San Francisco's Embarcadero, where it will celebrate a new era of experiences that encourage critical thinking and awaken wonder for generations to come. For more information, visit www.exploratorium.edu/visit.

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