EXTRA CREDIT is a new lecture series presented by China Cloud Studios. We have invited prominent academics, from a wide variety of disciplines, to come share their research and knowledge. This is a unique opportunity to come learn and mingle with them in the comfort of the warm China Cloud Studios environment. Hosted and curated by Dr. Azim Shariff and Jenn Bojm DOORS 7:30PM || LECTURE 8:30PM Our second lecture features UBC professor of Physics and Astronomy Dr. Mark Van Raamsdonk Mark Van Raamsdonk is a professor of physics at UBC whose research in theoretical physics spans quantum mechanics, general relativity, string theory, and cosmology. He is particularly known for his work connecting the physics of spacetime and gravity to the physics of quantum entanglement. He is also an amateur musician specializing in jazz saxophone. About his lecture - Quantum Mechanics: The Music of the Universe Quantum mechanics is the sometimes bizarre set of physics rules that gives our best understanding of how nature works at a fundamental level. In this talk featuring a variety of live demonstrations, Dr. Van Raamsdonk will explain how a lot of quantum physics can be understood starting with much more familiar ideas from the science of music and musical instruments. The night will open with a set of live music from Colin Cowan (Bass), Tyson Naylor (Piano) and Dr. Mark Van Raamsdonk (Saxophone) Come join us for some good music, community togetherness, and a warm - in person - learning environment!