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Physic Lecture Hall, Room 1410
Directions:
http://www.physics.umd.edu/visitors/directions.html"


The Story Behind The World's Most Famous Equation, E=MC2
In celebration of the international World Year of Physics, the University of Maryland Department of Physics is hosting a "sneak peak" of the NOVA documdrama, "Einstin's Big Idea" with support from the American Physical Society and the PBS television station WGBH. Following the screening, Professor S. James Gates, professor of physics here at the university and one of the scientific speakers in the film, and Paula Apsell, executive producer of NOVA, will take questions from the audience. A reception of refreshments and light fare will follow.
      When: September 21, 2005, 6:00 p.m.
Where: 1410 Physics Lecture Hall
Directions: For directions to the campus, please click here
Parking: Complimentary parking is available in the Regents Drive Parking Garage, directly across from the Physics Lecture Hall
What: A screening of the NOVA docudrama "Einstein's Big Idea" and a Q& A session with Professor S. James Gates and Ms. Paula Aspell followed by a reception of light fare and refreshments