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The Universe is vast, and we are only at the beginning. To go further we need to refine our senses to appreciate gigantic scales. Tonight you will discover how it feels to handle very large things! Black holes, stars and gravitational waves are waiting for you. After that, we will try to meet the demands of the industry. Finally we will learn how visualising enormous data sets helps is make the next round of scientific breakthroughs!
Listening to Einstein’s Universe
Professor Martin Hendry
(Professor of Gravitational Astrophysics and Cosmology)
Martin Hendry is Professor of Gravitational Astrophysics and Cosmology at the University of Glasgow, where he is Head of the School of Physics and Astronomy. He is a senior of the LIGO Collaboration – the global team at the forefront of the search for gravitational waves. In a little over three years, the detection of gravitational waves from the most violent explosions in the cosmos has gone from a dream to an almost routine occurrence, made possible by the most sensitive instruments ever built. Join Martin as he explores the hottest topic in astrophysics; previewing what may lie ahead.
Vivomotion - Making the Invisible Visible with Animation
Dr. Mhairi Towler
(Founder, Vivomotion)
Dr. Mhairi Towler integrates a background in science with animation skills in order to use visual and 3D methodologies to communicate science to a wide audience. In her talk she will describe her interesting journey from scientist to science communicator using animation. She will explain how animation can be used in various contexts to help everyone understand science better.
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