Name
Dr Karl presents ‘A Periodic Tale’
Time
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Description

Dr Karl, writer, broadcaster and University of Sydney alumnus is a qualified Physicist, Mathematician, Biomedical Engineer, and medical Doctor. More importantly, he won the IgNobel Prize for his ground-breaking research into belly-button fluff (and why it is almost always blue). Join Dr Karl at the Alumni Festival as he discusses how large chunks of the Moon ended up a few thousand kilometres under our feet, the science behind the longest piloted plane flight’s one month in the air, and why all the gods of metal-working walked with a limp (including Thor – yes, Marvel lied to you!).

Celebrating the release of his memoir, A Periodic Tale, this show will blend science with stories from Dr Karl’

Buckle up for the ride for a journey through our most (or least) pressing scientific conundrums and bring your questions for the Q&A!

Book signing

Dr Karl will be signing copies of his book on the front lawns from 3.45-4.45pm. Copies can be purchased from the merchandise page on the Alumni Festival website or limitied copies will be available on the day in the Alumni Festival Hub. 

Additional information:

  • Registration required - add to your agenda when registering
  • If you are not present 2 minutes before the session starts your spot may be filled by guests standing by

Location:

If you have any accessibility concerns, please contact the Alumni Office in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you – alumni.office@sydney.edu.au.

Activity Type
Faculty events, Family friendly, Talks/workshops
Faculties and Schools
Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science