Beyond Particles: The Elegant Universe of Strings: St. Louis Astronomical Society April Meeting

Megan Dickson will discuss String Theory, which replaces the concept of point-like particles of particle physics with a theory of one-dimensional objects called strings. String Theory aims to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity. It offers a unified description of all fundamental forces and particles. This theory could provide potential insights into the nature of the universe, including the possibility of multiple dimensions and the unification of all forces. 

Dickson is a student at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, majoring in Astrophysics. In addition to her academic pursuits, she works as a lab technician in the Department of Physics at Washington University in St. Louis.

The St. Louis Astronomical Society is an organization for individuals interested in astronomy and telescopes. The public is invited to attend its meetings, telescope observing sessions, and special events. For more information about Astronomical Society events, please visit www.slasonline.org.

Free parking will be available.