Join us for a colloquium with Dr. Douglas Scott from the University of British Columbia.

Title: “Physics Pranks and Astronomical Antics”
Abstract: 1st April falls this weekend. It has traditionally been a day for japes and high jinks in many realms of life - with science not being entirely excluded! In observance of this day I will review the use of humour in physics and astronomy, focusing on some specific examples, particularly those involving April Fool's Day. Additionally, I'll try to convince you that there's some similarity between what we do as creative scientists and what a comedian does in order to get a laugh.

You can attend this event in-person in PAA A102 or via this Zoom Link: washington.zoom.us…