Physics and Film

The Physics Communicators Group Summer Meeting 2016

Tuesday 21st June 2016

13:00-17:30

Institute of Physics, 80 Portland Place, London

An afternoon of talks and discussion on the topic of Physics and Film

Free Registration

Speakers include:

  • Dr. David Kirby, University of Manchester

 Lab Coats in Hollywood: Scientists’ Impact on Cinema, Cinema’s Influence on Science

  • Steve Crabtree, Editor, BBC Horizon

50 Years of Looking Over the Horizon

  • Yen Yau, Into Film

Addressing the STEM skills shortage: science needs both behind and on the screen

  • Professor Giovanna Tinetti, UCL

Truth is stranger than fiction: A virtual journey to the planets in our Galaxy

  • Rob Pieke, Head of Software at Moving Picture Company

 There’s a Whole Lot of Physics Behind Those Pixels

Please see full programme here.

This event is free but registration is required. Registration is available here.

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