The Pull of the Stars - A Conversation with Claudia de Rham
This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Claudia de Rham, Professor of Theoretical Physics at Imperial College London. After inspiring insights about Claudia de Rham’s upbringing in Madagascar and her academic journey, this wide-ranging conversation explores her research in cosmology, the public perception and communication of science to the general public, gender issues and stereotypes in physics, recommendations for physics teachers to inspire the next generation, and more. This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, Aesthetic Appeal, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter: - Stellar Origins - Madagascar and the Milky Way - Mysteries Galore - Trying to make sense of the universe - Public Understanding - Spiritual resonance or pragmatic self-interest? - Gender - Subheading - Passing It On - Inspiring the next generation About Ideas Roadshow Conversations: This book is part of a series of 100 Ideas Roadshow Conversations. Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.
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The Pull of the Stars - A Conversation with Claudia de Rham
This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Claudia de Rham, Professor of Theoretical Physics at Imperial College London. After inspiring insights about Claudia de Rham’s upbringing in Madagascar and her academic journey, this wide-ranging conversation explores her research in cosmology, the public perception and communication of science to the general public, gender issues and stereotypes in physics, recommendations for physics teachers to inspire the next generation, and more. This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, Aesthetic Appeal, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter: - Stellar Origins - Madagascar and the Milky Way - Mysteries Galore - Trying to make sense of the universe - Public Understanding - Spiritual resonance or pragmatic self-interest? - Gender - Subheading - Passing It On - Inspiring the next generation About Ideas Roadshow Conversations: This book is part of a series of 100 Ideas Roadshow Conversations. Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.
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The Pull of the Stars - A Conversation with Claudia de Rham

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The Pull of the Stars - A Conversation with Claudia de Rham

by Howard Burton

Overview

This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Claudia de Rham, Professor of Theoretical Physics at Imperial College London. After inspiring insights about Claudia de Rham’s upbringing in Madagascar and her academic journey, this wide-ranging conversation explores her research in cosmology, the public perception and communication of science to the general public, gender issues and stereotypes in physics, recommendations for physics teachers to inspire the next generation, and more. This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, Aesthetic Appeal, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter: - Stellar Origins - Madagascar and the Milky Way - Mysteries Galore - Trying to make sense of the universe - Public Understanding - Spiritual resonance or pragmatic self-interest? - Gender - Subheading - Passing It On - Inspiring the next generation About Ideas Roadshow Conversations: This book is part of a series of 100 Ideas Roadshow Conversations. Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781771701433
Publisher: Open Agenda Publishing inc.
Publication date: 04/20/2021
Series: Ideas Roadshow Conversations Series , #91
Sold by: De Marque
Format: eBook
File size: 1 MB

About the Author

Howard Burton, the founder and creator of Ideas On Film, holds a PhD in theoretical physics and an MA in philosophy. Howard was the Founding Director of Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. His experiences at developing PI's research and outreach mandates were described in his book, First Principles: Building Perimeter Institute, featuring a foreword by Nobel Laureate Roger Penrose. For his award-winning initiative Ideas Roadshow, Howard has hosted and filmed in-depth conversations with more than 100 world-leading experts, including 3 Nobel Laureates. Ideas Roadshow conversations reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research while providing behind-the-scenes insights into the world of frontline researchers. For further details visit our website: https://ideas-on-film.com/ideasroadshow/.
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