The 17th Annual Biard Lecture: "The Universe in Us"
Speaker -- Dr. Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, University of California, Santa Cruz
Wednesday, March 24, 2027
Archie M. Griffin East Ballroom, Ohio Union
Where did the building blocks of planets—and of life itself—come from? The answer lies in the hearts of stars and in some of the universe’s most powerful explosions and collisions, which forge and scatter the elements that eventually become new stars, planets, and living worlds. In this lecture, we will follow the cosmic journey of matter—from the interiors of massive stars and the collisions of stellar remnants to the formation of our Solar System and Earth. From the oxygen we breathe and the iron in our blood to the silicon beneath our feet and the radioactive elements that help keep our planet geologically alive, the story of the universe is also the story of us.
This public lecture event is free, open to all, and is intended for general audiences. Afterwards, there will be a reception where you can chat with the speaker over snacks.
To RSVP, please go to 17th Biard Lecture Registration.
The R. Jack and Forest Lynn Biard Cosmology and Astrophysics Lecture is an annual series of lectures created and endowed by a generous estate gift by the late Captain Forrest R. Biard, U.S. Navy. Free and open to the public, these annual lectures bring recognized speakers at the forefront of cosmology and astrophysics research to campus for the benefit of the university and central Ohio community.
The cornerstone of CCAPP's outreach effort, the Biard Lecture allows scientists and non-scientists alike to learn about new discoveries, theories, and experiments in the field of astrophysics. In addition to increasing public awareness of the scientific advances made possible by taxpayer-supported funding, the Biard Lectures are an opportunity for the public to experience and enjoy the wonders of scientific exploration.
