Revisiting Past Lectures on the 30th Anniversary of the Ashtekar Frontiers of Science

Exploring Scientific
Progress Over Time

In this celebration of 30 years of the Eberly College of Science’s public-facing preeminent winter lecture series, we look at how science has changed over the passage of time, including updates, breakthroughs, and how research fields have evolved. This anniversary year will look back at past topics, including updates from some speakers, as well as look ahead to the new advancements and future prospects of the impactful research in the college and across Penn State.

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Free Public Lectures

Saturday mornings January 25 through March 1, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Lectures will be held in 100 Thomas Building.

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About
Free Public Lecture Series

The lecture series was founded by Abhay Ashtekar, founding director of the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos and a member of the National Academy of Sciences. It owes its success to Barbara Kennedy, who presided over the series during its first 25 years, making it one of the most successful science outreach events in central Pennsylvania.

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Abhay Ashtekar.
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