Museum of Discovery and Science Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dr. Ata Sarajedini
Professor of Physics and Bjorn Lamborn Endowed Chair in Astrophysics, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
First Man— The formation and evolution of galaxies
Program Description
Dive into the world of science through the magic of film! Celebrate the National Evening of Science on Screen at MODS during this free IMAX event featuring an exciting talk by renowned astrophysicist Dr. Ata Sarajedini as he discusses The Formation and Evolution of Galaxies. See breathtaking photos of the universe's beautiful galaxies on the six-story high IMAX screen and learn about what makes each galaxy, including our own Milky Way, unique!
This event is part of our 2024 National Evening of Science on Screen.
Presented At
Museum of Discovery and Science Fort Lauderdale, FL
Film Synopsis
The riveting story of NASA’s mission to land a man on the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the cost—on Armstrong, his family, his colleagues, the nation—of one of the most dangerous missions in history.
On the heels of their six-time Academy Award®-winning smash, La La Land, Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam to tell the story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. A visceral and intimate account told from Armstrong’s perspective, based on the book by James R. Hansen, the film explores triumph, sacrifice, and leading under the pressure of grace and tragedy.
Image courtesy of PHOTOFEST
About the Speaker
Following his breathtaking presentation during the Museum's 2022-23 Science on Screen Series, MODS is excited to welcome back Dr. Sarajedini for Science on Screen in 2024. Sarajedini is a professor in the Department of Physics and the Bjorn Lamborn Endowed Chair in Astrophysics in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and previously served as dean of the college from 2017 to 2020. Dr. Sarajedini was recently elected as a Fellow of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) - one of just 21 members to be honored by the AAS for extraordinary achievement and service this year.