SHASHI KANBUR

   "The Bi-Partisan Big Bang Theory of the Universe"

Wednesday, April 23, 1:00 P.M.

Campus Center Auditorium

ABSTRACT

This talk describes the currently accepted theory of the origin and evolution of the Universe, something Republicans, Democrats and Independents can agree on. I will describe three lines of strong observational evidence for this theory, and prospects for further study. I will conclude with a description the work being done by SUNY Oswego students in this field.

Biography

Shashi Kanbur is an Associate Professor of Physics at SUNY Oswego. He graduated from the University of London with a BSc in Mathematics and Astronomy. His Ph.D. was in stellar astrophysics from the University of London. Dr. Kanbur is well known for his work on Cepheid variable stars. These stars are used as standard candles to calibrate the cosmological distance scale. The hallmark of his investigations has been the extensive use of undergraduate students as part of his research team. He is the recipient of the 2008 Provost's Award for Scholarly and Creative Activity.