An initiative of the COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE

With major support from the ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION

Prior to the film, John Huth, Professor of Physics at Harvard University, will give a presentation entitled “The Rise of Aeronautics and Weather Predictions: From Ben Franklin to Project Manhigh”

In 1862 headstrong scientist James Glaisher and wealthy young widow Amelia Wren mount a balloon expedition to fly higher than anyone in history. As their perilous ascent reduces their chances of survival, the unlikely duo soon discover things about themselves — and each other — that help both of them find their place in the world.

John Huth, Donner Professor of Science, Harvard University

Professor Huth works mainly in the field of experimental particle physics.   His main interest is in electroweak symmetry breaking and is a member of the ATLAS Collaboration at the European Center for Nuclear Physics (CERN).

The ATLAS Experiment, along with its sister experiment, CMS, recently discovered the Higgs Boson in proton-proton collisions at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).   Professor Huth is working on the decay of the Higgs into pairs of bottom quarks, and also on upgrades to the ATLAS Muon Spectrometer.

He has recently completed a book, The Lost Art of Finding Our Way, which describes techniques and cultures of navigation predating the invention of the nautical chronometer.   This book is an outgrowth of his course, Primitive Navigation (SPU 26).

Professor Huth is a member of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study’s Venture Faculty Program.    The goal of the Program is to foster multidisciplinary studies that cut across the boundaries of traditional academic fields.

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