How the Universe Works: Milky Way - Our Place in the Universe

Event Date:
2025-04-24T18:00:00
2025-04-24T19:30:00
Event Location:
Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch (Montalbano Family Theatre, level 8)
Speaker:
Dr. Allison Man
URL:
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Intended Audience:
Everyone
Local Contact:

Kirsty Dickson (communications@phas.ubc.ca)

All are welcome to this event! 

*Note: If registration is full, there may still be seats available due to no-shows; please come by in case there are free seats!

Event Information:

Curious about how the universe actually works? Join the experts from UBC’s Department of Physics and Astronomy to find out fun facts about everything from quantum physics to the Milky Way in this new, accessible science series: How the Universe Works! All are welcome!

Abstract:

Have you ever wondered where we are situated in the Universe, beyond our Earth and the Solar System? Dr. Man will present the chronicle of discoveries that led us to understand our place in the Universe, discoveries enabled by scientific and technological advancement in distance measurements. You will learn how we can measure astronomical distances using light alone!

Bio:

Dr. Allison Man uses the most advanced telescopes to study how massive galaxies like our own Milky Way came to be. She investigates the physics behind starburst activity, colliding galaxies and supermassive black holes. Before joining UBC as an assistant professor, she was a postdoctoral fellow at the European Southern Observatory and at the University of Toronto. Allison received her PhD in Astrophysics from the University of Copenhagen.

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Add to Calendar 2025-04-24T18:00:00 2025-04-24T19:30:00 How the Universe Works: Milky Way - Our Place in the Universe Event Information: Curious about how the universe actually works? Join the experts from UBC’s Department of Physics and Astronomy to find out fun facts about everything from quantum physics to the Milky Way in this new, accessible science series: How the Universe Works! All are welcome! Abstract: Have you ever wondered where we are situated in the Universe, beyond our Earth and the Solar System? Dr. Man will present the chronicle of discoveries that led us to understand our place in the Universe, discoveries enabled by scientific and technological advancement in distance measurements. You will learn how we can measure astronomical distances using light alone! Bio: Dr. Allison Man uses the most advanced telescopes to study how massive galaxies like our own Milky Way came to be. She investigates the physics behind starburst activity, colliding galaxies and supermassive black holes. Before joining UBC as an assistant professor, she was a postdoctoral fellow at the European Southern Observatory and at the University of Toronto. Allison received her PhD in Astrophysics from the University of Copenhagen. Learn More: About the Milky Way: https://science.nasa.gov/resource/the-milky-way-galaxy/ About Astrophysics: https://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/ About Allison Man at UBC Physics & Astronomy: https://phas.ubc.ca/users/allison-man  Event Location: Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch (Montalbano Family Theatre, level 8)