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Using the history of understandings about gravity as a template Dr. Quinn talks about how science works and show how our understanding is driven forward by the interweaving of threads that arise in observations and in theory building. Dr. Quinn stresses the importance of seeking consistent interpretations of apparently inconsistent ideas or observations as a key to progress in science.

The lecture will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 6, 2009 in Memorial Hall, McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak Street S.E., Minneapolis. Dr. Quinn’s presentation is the fourth in the William I. Fine Theoretical Physics Institute’s annual Misel Family Lecture Series.

The William I. Fine Theoretical Physics Institute at the University of Minnesota is proud to host the Irving and Edythe Misel Lecture Series. Mr. Fine’s bold vision and generous gift to the University, inspired by his genuine interest in physics, were instrumental in the establishment of the Institute and its successful development over the past two decades.

The Misel Lecture Series is endowed by a generous gift from Irving and Edythe Misel. The Series honors the life-long friendship between Irving and Edythe Misel, their family, and William and Bianca Fine.

For more information, please visit www.ftpi.umn.edu