Looking Back to the Big Bang: Kaczmarczik Lecture and Science Fair, March 4, 2027
Thursday, March 4, 2027
12:00 PM-1:30 PM
The is a significant event at 糖心Vlog. For nearly 30 years, guest lecturers have included renowned scientists from around the world who present on topics that range from mapping the universe to revolutions in fundamental physics.
'Kaczmarczik Day' features a lively science fair for local high school students. Join us for exciting science demonstrations and exhibits with brief, engaging presentations that cover a wide range of physics research topics.
On March 4, 2027, we proudly welcome , the Joseph Henry Professor of Physics and Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University, who will present “Looking Back to the Big Bang.” Professor Dunkley's research is in cosmology, where she studies the origins and evolution of the universe, and connects cosmological theory, data, and statistical methods. She is especially interested in the earliest moments of the universe’s history, and in understanding the composition of the cosmos including its invisible dark matter.
Dunkley currently works on the and Simons Observatory in northern Chile, and previously worked on NASA’s Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe and ESA’s Planck satellite.
This event is free and open to the public.
Registration for the lecture opens on Dec. 2, 2026. Until then, we invite you to check out our .
Contact Information
Drexel Physics Department
kaczmarczik_lecture@drexel.edu