Physics Lab
Beyond Physics: From Fundamental Laws to Global Cooperation
This two-part laboratory invites students to explore physics from two complementary perspectives: as a key to understanding the fundamental laws of the universe and as a powerful tool for fostering dialogue and cooperation across borders. From Emmy Noether’s groundbreaking ideas on symmetry and energy conservation to the role of scientific collaboration in diplomacy and peacebuilding, each session offers an accessible and thought-provoking journey into the wider impact of science.
The two sessions are independent, so students may choose to attend either one or both.
PROGRAM
Energy: Why Is It Conserved? | 12/11 h. 6:15-7:45pm
Emmy Noether, one of the greatest mathematicians of the twentieth century, revolutionized scientific thought by demonstrating, in a celebrated theorem, the profound connection between the symmetries of nature and the conservation of fundamental physical quantities, such as Energy. The lecture, after discussing the basic background material, traces this extraordinary insight, highlighting the role of symmetry in mathematics and in contemporary physics. What emerges is a perspective able to show how abstract concepts can provide essential tools for reading reality, building connections between diverse disciplines, and broadening our knowledge.
Science Diplomacy: Building Bridges through Scientific Cooperation | 26/11 h. 6:15-7:45pm
This lecture explores how science diplomacy can contribute to the pursuit of peace and sustainable development. Science diplomacy examines the interplay between scientific knowledge and international relations in addressing global challenges, from energy choices to climate, health, and peacebuilding. Particular attention will be given to its close connection with scientific cooperation: from shared research infrastructures for basic science to collaboration in technology and global health, scientific cooperation often becomes a channel for dialogue, trust, and negotiation between states. Intended for all Bocconi students, and drawing on concrete examples like CERN as well as the experience of UNESCO, the lecture offers an interdisciplinary perspective on how knowledge, institutions, and international interests interact in an increasingly interconnected and troubled world.
Where
- Aula 202, Via Sarfatti 25 (in-person)
The activity is open also to Faculty and Staff Members, but priority will be given to students.
Students who attend all meetings will be issued an Open Badge.
Students can register for the course via yoU@B.
You will be able to register for each individual session separately.
Staff and faculty can write an email to campuslife@unibocconi.it
Anna Ceresole
Theoretical physicist and Director of Research at the Turin Division of the National Institute of Nuclear Physics (INFN).
She has been teaching Physics at PoliTO and UniTO, after a PhD at Stony Brook University, several years at CALTECH in the USA and collaboration with CERN. Her research involves the study of quantum fields and gravitational theories.
She is passionate about science communication by various means, including theatre. She is currently in secondment as an attachée at the Permanent Delegation of Italy to UNESCO in Paris.