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April 1, 2025 — The Department of Physics and Materials Science will host the annual Lois McGlothlin Donaldson Endowed Lecture in Physics on April 4. The event is free and open to the public and will take place at the Maxine A. Smith University Center Theatre. The reception will begin at 6 p.m. and the lecture will start at 6:30 p.m. Convenient parking is available in the Zach Curlin Garage.
This year’s topic is “From Memphis to the Edge of the Universe with the James Webb Space Telescope.” Featured speakers are Drs. Benjamin Keller and Francisco Muller Sanchez.
Dr. Benjamin Keller is a numerical astrophysicist who uses supercomputer simulations to study the formation and evolution of galaxies.
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Dr. Francisco Muller Sanchez is an observational astrophysicist who studies galaxy evolution, galaxies with active supermassive black holes and galaxies that are merging.
In addition, participants are encouraged to schedule a tour of the Memphis Voyage Solar System before the talk by visiting: memphis.edu/physics/memphis_voyage/
About the Lecture Series
Lois McGlothlin Donaldson was fascinated with how the physical universe works and came to believe that the future of humanity may well depend on innovations by those who explore the frontiers of physics. This memorial endowed lecture is part of her legacy.
See past lectures and learn more at: memphis.edu/physics/
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Parker King, Assistant Director of Public Relations
tpking1@memphis.edu
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