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About the topic
Paul writes: I bet you've looked up at the night sky and started asking questions. Are we alone? What's the meaning of it all? Where do we belong? And especially lately, what's this about taking a picture of a black hole- I though that was impossible by definition! Well, he's got some answers. You may not like them, but they're answers.
For those who want to know how the universe works, Paul Sutter is a new, fresh voice in science communication. An astrophysicist, author, speaker, producer, and on-air host everywhere from podcasts to TV, Paul strives to bring science to new audiences. By breaking down formidable concepts, emphasizing the human and artistic aspects of the scientific process, and making science accessible with his characteristic conversational, humorous approach, Paul is the one and only Agent to the Stars!
His first book, Your Place in the Universe, was published by Prometheus Books in November 2018. He'll bring some copies and would be glad to sign one for you.
Paul Sutter has authored over 60 academic papers on topics ranging from the earliest moments of the Big Bang, to the emptiest places in the universe, to novel methods for detecting the first stars. He received his PhD in Physics in 2011 as a Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellow and the University of Illinois, and prior to his current position he held research fellowships in Paris and Italy. He is Cosmological Researcher and Community Outreach Coordinator,
Department of Astronomy, Ohio State University
Center for Cosmology and Astro-Particle Physics. He has given over 100 seminars, colloquia, and conference talks at institutions around the world.