#28 Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, University of Colorado Boulder: An Intuitive Introduction to Einstein’s Theory of Relativity and its 100th Anniversary.

Dr. Jeffrey Bennett

An Intuitive Introduction to Einstein’s Theory of Relativity and its 100th Anniversary

Bennettphoto2aEinstein’s Theory of Relativity received a recent rush of media attention for its 100th anniversary, but not everyone has an opportunity to appreciate its critical importance to our modern understanding of the universe. Astrophysicist and educator Dr. Jeffrey Bennett will celebrate this important anniversary with his outstanding presentation on relativity’s basic ideas and its everyday importance for all of us.

Bennett has served as faculty in several capacities with University of Colorado Boulder. His scientific career also includes work with Challenger Center for Space Science Education, California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

For more information: http://www.jeffreybennett.com/about/