Science Writers in NY
Though the actions of individual drivers--especially the guy who just cut you off--often seem irrational, the flow of traffic can be predicted using models designed to demonstrate how gases behave. Join us on Monday, March 29 to learn about the growing use of molecular physics to understand traffic. SWINY EVENT
March 29, 1999 6:30 - 9:00 PM
The Physics of Traffic
Our speakers are Sam Schwartz, one of the nation's leading transportation engineers and a former New York City Deputy Transportation Commissioner, and Brian Schwartz, a physics professor at the City University of New York and program director for the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the American Physical Society in late March.
Not coincidently, Brian and Sam are brothers. The two have worked together employing molecular physics to find solutions for NYC traffic.
The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. at Rockefeller University in Room 1B of Caspary Building, 1230 York Avenue (at 66th Street) with light supper and socializing. The program begins at 7:30 p.m.
The cost is $15 per person, payable BY CHECK ONLY at the door. (The check part is very important: we won't have a till for making change!) But we need to know in advance if you're coming and how much food to order. Please RSVP by noon on Friday, March 26 by e-mailing Joe Bonner at bonnerj@rockvax.rockefeller.edu.
N.B.: If you reserve and can't make it, you are expected to please pay anyway. (SWINY can't take credit cards, so bring cash or a check on the 23rd). Due to SWINY's limited budget, if you reserve and can't make it, you are expected to please pay anyway.