24–26 Apr 2025
University of Notre Dame
America/New_York timezone

Public Event: The Universe and Us

Join us for two exciting free events designed to connect physicists, cosmologists, and anyone curious about our universe!  


The Universe and Us by Prof. Dan Hooper  (Director of the Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison)

8:30 - 9:30 pm April 24 (Thursday)
Merriman’s Playhouse   401 E. Colfax, Ste. 135, South Bend


Nieuwland Lecture: Cosmology and Unification by Prof. Raman Sundrum (Director of the Maryland Center for Fundamental Physics at University of Maryland)

8:00 - 9:00 pm April 25 (Friday)
St. Joe County Public Library   304 S. Main St., South Bend


 

The Universe and UsProf. Dan Hooper will share his unique blend of music and physics. He'll be joined by Dr. Seth Koren, a postdoctoral researcher in the University of Notre Dame’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, for a fascinating conversation on cosmology, astrophysics, and the connections between science, art, culture, and humanity.

About the Speaker: Prof. Dan Hooper

Prof. Dan Hooper is a renowned researcher, author, and podcaster specializing in particle cosmology and astroparticle physics. Beyond his scientific work, he is also an accomplished musician, spanning multiple genres. Most recently, he has been a member of The Spectral Distortions, the self-proclaimed premier physics punk band of the Universe.