Gravitating the cosmos

Big questions from Quantum Physics to Einstein’s Relativity to thrive in the world of tomorrow.

By Anna Ceresole (INFN, Turin Division & Permanent Delegation of Italy to UNESCO, Paris)

What are space, time and energy? What are the challenges that physicists are facing to understand fundamental phenomena in nature in the infinitely small, the immensely large or the utterly complex?  We shall discuss a selection of topics, from E=mcˆ2 to black holes and quantum entanglement, to stimulate curiosity and to provide basic knowledge that can help you comfortably gravitate our rapidly evolving world. We shall also touch upon how science diplomacy can play a role in our quest for peace and sustainable development.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur and leader, a curious explorer of the universe, or simply a good citizen seeking a deeper understanding of reality around you, this course will ignite your curiosity and promote a strategic scientific mindset.

Structure:

The course will be structured in 4 lectures of 1.5 hours that will include some virtual lab activity (RelativitApp, ScienceClic movies and other selected online resources).

Calendar

  • Wednesday 29 October 6:15-7:30 p.m. in presence
  • Wednesday 5-12-19 November 6:15-7:30 p.m. online

 

Registration in yoU@B

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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Anna Ceresole

INFN Sezione di Torino & Permanent Delegation of Italy to UNESCO, Paris Attachée, Expert in the Education Sector.

Anna Ceresole is Director of Research at the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) in Torino and collaborates with Bocconi University, where she teaches the interdisciplinary course "Gravitating the cosmos" since 2023. She holds a degree in Physics from the University of Torino and a PhD from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She has held research positions at CALTECH, CERN, UCLA, and other leading institutions. Her scientific activity focuses on theoretical high energy physics and mathematical physics, with significant contributions in supergravity, superstring theory, black hole physics and quantum gravity. She has authored over 60 scientific publications and has played leading roles in national and international research projects, including EU networks and the ERC “Superfields” project. She has served on scientific advisory boards and evaluation panels across Europe and the US, and she is also active in science outreach and gender equity initiatives.