A CELEBRATION OF
FROM THE BIG BANG
TO THE 21ST CENTURY
New York City
Big History is a single narrative account of the 13.7 billion-year history of our universe, the 4.5 billion-year evolution of our planet, the 6 million-year rise of our species, and the 10,000-year accelerating drama of human civilization. It is a handbook in global 21st century citizenship and a foundation for systemic improvement of our STEM education.
One Day Universe will bring together the brightest and most innovative minds in science, technology, engineering, math, and beyond for an inspired and entertaining conference featuring short-format talks, workshops, exhibitions, and Little Big History interactive experiences.
Big History is a framework for learning anything and everything. Sounds simple but it has the power to engage and teach students multi-dimensional thinking by approaching the history of our universe, planet and species through a unified understanding of science
OLD: Traditionally, subjects like science are taught through separate specializations (biology, chemistry, environmental science) while history is divided into different time periods and geographic regions. Many think this disjointed approach is to blame for the lack of public understanding and enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
NEW: Big History integrates these different specializations, periods and regions into a curriculum resulting in a single narrative account of the 13.7 billion-year history of our universe, the 4.5 billion-year evolution of our planet, the 6 million-year rise of our species, and the 10,000-year accelerating drama of human civilization.
Beginning with the Big Bang, this segment will address the development of the early Universe, the Standard Model, unanswered cosmological questions, and how we have come to understand our own place in this enormously fascinating Universe.
Physicists, chemists and biologists will discuss the evolution of matter from the first subatomic particles to the emergence of life. These experts will explain the proceses from which complex chemicals emerged and how those chemicals gave rise to life.
Geologists will discuss the intricate processes and systems that are constantly reshaping the Earth and its biosphere. These presenters will reflect on how the Earth was formed and how its geological processes have contributed to the evolution of life.
This segment will address human evolution and its relationship with the studies of anthropology, philosophy, psychology, economics, sociology, religion and more. Central themes include collective learning, agriculture, social networks, and more.
A newly-coined term, the Anthropocene refers to a geological period characterized by a human-dominated environment. This segment will address the challenges of the 21st century in light of this emerging reality of pervasive human influence.
Interspersed throughout the day, these interdisciplinary, multi-dimensional segments will hopscotch through the history of our universe by exploring common themes like: water, energy, food, fashion, economics, alcohol, architecture and more!
Date and venue to be determined.
The date and venue of the inaugural One Day Universe are to be determined. Registration is not open at this time, but you can sign up for updates below.
You are invited to watch One Day Universe via internet livestream. For a nominal fee of $10, we will provide you with a single-user password to the event. Viewers can also participate via an interactive portal. Your $10 contribution at this time will help with the production of this unique event.
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