PTMSC Lecture - Did You Hear That? The Physics of Sound - Sun, Nov 17th

Join PTMSC for this Future of Oceans lecture, presented by Eric McRae, a Principal Electrical Engineer at the UW's Applied Physics Laboratory. This talk will cover the basics of sound creation, propagation and perception, both in air and in water. You'll learn how we hear, the role of sound in how bats and Orca locate their food, and some peculiar characteristics of sound that are often experienced but rarely understood. Finally, there will also be a discussion about those noisy ships and jets. Admission is free; donations accepted. Learn more on their website. 

Time: 3 - 4pm | Location: Fort Worden Chapel, Port Townsend