When Einstein Changed the World


ID : 2961   

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In 1905, Albert Einstein published five scientific papers that changed our view of the world. The account of how a 26-year-old patent clerk came to these discoveries is one of the greatest stories in science. This presentation includes a summary of Einstein’s early life and an attempt to explain his famous results on time and space, as well as the most famous equation in science: E = mc2. 

Don Ellison is a professor emeritus in the Department of Physics at North Carolina State University. Ellison’s research has concentrated on the theory of cosmic rays, high-energy astrophysics and the evolution of supernova remnants. 

Class Details

1 Session(s)
Tue

Location
OLLI Building

Instructor
Don Ellison 

 

Notice

Please read:  IN PERSON: This class meets in person.

Fee:  $18.00


Registration Closes On
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
9/8/2026 Tue 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM Wilmington, OLLI Building  Map Don Ellison 

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