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| | Here are links to listings of Physics related colloquia, talks, outreach programs,
National Science Foundation Sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates
(NSF REU) etc
in the New England area. If you are interested in advertising your physics
related activity here please contact
Russ Harkay
MIT Short Course:
Relativity, Gravity, and Cosmology [8.06s]
Date: July 10-13, 2006
Cambridge, MA
LINK:
http://web.mit.edu/mitpep/pi/courses/relativity_gravity.html
Overview
Recent advances in gravitation theory and cosmology, combined with
breakthroughs in observational astronomy, are transforming our understanding
of space and time and our perspectives on the origin and future fate of the
universe. This course is designed both for individuals who would like to
learn the fundamentals of Einstein's theories of relativity and for those
who are interested in the most recent advances in our understanding of the
nature of black holes, other relativistic phenomena in our universe, and the
formation and evolution of the universe itself.
The course will cover a large number of topics, ranging from the
experimental and theoretical underpinnings of the special and general
theories of relativity to the birth, history, and future evolution of the
universe. All subject matter will be presented on a level accessible to
anyone familiar with algebra and Freshman-level physics.
Do not be concerned about the request for professional credentials in
the
standard application form. This course is intended for interested laypersons
with a Freshman level of understanding of algebra, not for professionals in
relativity or cosmology.
For information about other MIT short summer professional courses,
visit
http://web.mit.edu/mitpep/pi/ .
* Educator Scholarships: The MIT Professional Institute is pleased to
announce that we will be offering up to 25 scholarships of $500 each to
teachers or other educational professionals enrolling in the Relativity,
Gravity, and Cosmology course.
To be considered for a scholarship, you must first complete the
online
application form for this course. After you submit your application, send an
email to professionalinstitute@mit.edu
stating your qualifications, your
objectives for taking the course, and your reasons for requesting a
scholarship. |
