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Explore the wonders of our universe with The OSU Astronomy Department.
Explore the science, theories, and wonders of our universe with faculty, staff, and students from The Ohio State University Astronomy Department. Each program will feature a different presentation topic followed by outdoor stargazing with telescopes in the BPL parking lot, depending on the weather.
July 24 presentation topic:
Simulating the Invisible - How We Study Dark Matter by Xiaochuan Chloe Zheng - Graduate student at The OSU Department of Physics/Center for Cosmology and AstroParticle Physics
Dark matter makes up most of the matter in the universe, yet we can’t see it directly. How do we study something invisible? In this talk, we will explore the evidence for dark matter, what we’ve learned from its gravitational effects, and how scientists use simulations to test ideas about what dark matter might be.
About the presenter:
Chloe Zheng is a second-year Ph.D student working under Professor Annika Peter. Her research focuses on simulating Self Interacting Dark Matter (SIDM) - a model that may help explain puzzling observations about galaxies and dark matter structure. Chloe is passionate about combining theory, computation, and observation to better understand the invisible structure of the universe. Beyond research, she is committed to inclusive science communication and enjoys creating supportive learning environments for students in physics.
If you would like to receive an email reminder about this event, please register. Join us in person, or live stream this program on BPL's YouTube channel.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Science Technology Engineering and Math | Global and Cultural Awareness | Civics, Current Events, and History |
Bexley Public Library was founded in 1924 and first housed in Bexley High School, now Montrose Elementary School. The present building opened in 1929 and was designed by architects O.C. Miller and R.R. Reeves who drew upon French and Italian architecture from the 17th century for the design.
The library is located at 2411 East Main Street, at the intersection of East Main Street and Cassady Avenue. Parking is available in our parking lot on Euclaire Avenue and in front of the library on Main Street. Main Street is a No Parking Tow Zone from 4:00-6:00 p.m. weekdays.
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