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.