Inaugural Workshop

New Horizons in Particle Cosmology

The Inaugural Workshop of the Center for Particle Cosmology at the University of Pennsylvania
December 11-14, 2009

This workshop brings together leading cosmologists and particle physicists to discuss the central questions of modern cosmology. It also comprises the first of a new series of workshops rotating among the Center for Particle Cosmology at Penn, the Institute for Strings, Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics at Columbia, and the Princeton Center for Theoretical Science.

Special Event:

The Elon Musk Public Lecture:

The Big Bang and Beyond

Prof. Paul J. Steinhardt
Albert Einstein Professor of Science, Princeton University
Saturday December 12, 2009, 7:00pm.
Claudia Cohen Hall, Auditorium G17
Free and open to the Public.

Schedule

Registration and Accommodation:

If you intend on attending this workshop, PLEASE RSVP WITH MS. JEAN O'BOYLE (oboyle@hep.upenn.edu) BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13. We expect to reach full capacity of our lecture hall, which can accommodate a total of 100 people (including locals + speakers), so it is very important that you reserve your seat as soon as possible.

Participants are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements. Keep in mind that hotels in Philadelphia will be in high demand on that weekend because of the Army-Navy football game.

Below is a sample of hotels where you can reserve accommodation for your stay, all of which are within walking-distance from campus:

1. Club Quarters, (215) 282-5000: Cheapest option. When you call, mention UPENN to get the special rate for Penn guests.

2. Radisson Plaza Warwick, (215) 735-6000

3. Latham Hotel, (215) 563-7474

4. Sheraton University City, (215) 387 8000

For the Latham and Sheraton, mention "Penn Particle Cosmology Workshop" to get the special rate when you make the reservation. Their special rate offer is valid UNTIL NOVEMBER 10.

Confirmed Speakers:

Local Organizing Committee: