About the Austin Forum
The mission of the Austin Forum is to promote awareness of issues and opportunities in our local and global community, to increase understanding of these issues and opportunities through both expert opinions and discussion, and to enrich lives and impact society through increased contribution/participation from increased awareness and understanding. More...
The Austin Forum meets the first Wednesday of the month and is open to the public. Join us for discussion and refreshments! This month, munch and mingle from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 6:30 pm: Christina Markert, Ph.D.
Christina Markert, Ph.D.
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The 'Little Bang in the Laboratory'
Christina Markert, Ph.D., assistant professor of physics at The University of Texas at Austin and STAR collaborator at one of the premier particle detectors in the world, Brookhaven National Laboratory is one of more than 500 physicists and skilled specialists that are working to understand the nature of the early universe and the tiniest building blocks of matter through the study of nuclear collisions at the highest energies achieved in the laboratory.
If you have ever wondered what matter is, or where mass comes from then join us for this engaging talk. Dr. Markert will provide an introduction to the characteristics of strong force nature and the opportunities that arise from creating this new phase of nuclear matter.
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Location and Directions
Address
Research Office Complex
J.J. Pickle Research Campus
10100 Burnet Road
Building 196
Austin, Texas 78758-4497
The Research Office Complex (ROC) is located in the southwest corner of Burnet Road and Braker Lane (immediately adjacent to BEG) on the University of Texas J. J. Pickle Research Campus.
Location
The Research Office Complex
The forum will meet in seminar room 1.603 at the Research Office Complex where the Texas Advanced Computing Center is now located.
Directions
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Please enter the J.J. Pickle Research Campus from Burnet Road as the entrance on Braker will be closed.
Transportation
A shuttle service is available for traveling to and from the main campus. The shuttle stops at several locations at the PRC.
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