Discovery of Higgs

On 15 March 2013, internationally renowned theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss returned to lectureon the discovery of the Higgs particle by the LHC at CERN, explaining the significance of this remarkablediscovery -- which is the hottest thing in science these days. This was Lawrence's third lecture at YBC.Both the students and teachers were thrilled with the lecture and afterwards they also enjoyed a 90 minuteinteractive session Lawrence held with the physics class on topics chosenby the students, including the age of the universe and how it wasdetermined.

The students were extraordinarily fortunate to have Lawrence lecture themon the Higgs discovery. He is the only physicist that has been honored bythe three major American physics associations for his efforts in scienceeducation and last year he was awarded the National Science Board'sPublic Service Medal for his contributions to public education in scienceand education. A scientist of his caliber has a hectic schedule, yet he found the time to lecture high schoolstudents and this was the third time he lectured at YBC, the first being in 2009. Krauss's latest book,Universe From Nothing - why is there something rather than nothing, was released in 2012.

Also, American Ambassador Mark Brzezinski took time from his schedule to open the event and givingLawrence a glowing introduction.In in remarks, the Ambassador highlighted that the future economies of theworld will be dependent on advances in science and technology, which iscertainly a statement that both business leaders and academics can endorse,especially here in Sweden. It was a great day for science education and U.S.- Sweden relations.