Science Cafe Orlando

Dr Hakeem Oluseyi loves to talk about the state of the early universe. We’ll hear a description of what we know of cosmology and how we know it, including the “big bang” (and why that’s a terrible name), the nature of light, the cosmic background radiation, the expansion of space, nucleosynthesis, and so on.

Hakeem M. Oluseyi has addressed diverse problems in astrophysics including understanding the nature of the dark energy that accelerates our universe, the origin and evolution of the Milky Way galaxy, and the mechanisms by which magnetic fields heat and accelerate astrophysical plasmas. His work in technology development has included developing instruments for space-based astrophysical research and new techniques for manufacturing computer chips. Originating from one of New Orleans’ poorest neighborhoods, Dr Oluseyi has made it his life’s work to educate the poor in America and in the 3rd World. Some of his current science and education projects include being a member of the development team for the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, which is the highest priority observatory for the U.S.; the UNESCO Earth-Observing Satellite, which is a project between the U.S., Russia, and African nations; and Hands-On Universe Africa, a project to bring real scientific data to science classrooms in underdeveloped nations.