The Big Bang Mile Run and Science Avenue
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The Big Bang Mile Run and Science Avenue
The Big Bang Mile Website: https://www.shoreac.org/big-bang-mile.html#/
To run, you must register on The Big Bang Mile Website.
Saturday 19 July Rain or Shine.
11:15 AM: Awards, event tent
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM: Science Avenue open: booths with fascinating displays!
"Anticipating the preservation of the Holmdel Horn Antenna and the creation of Dr. Robert Wilson Park."
5TH ANNUAL BIG BANG MILE
AND SCIENCE FESTIVAL
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- 101 Crawfords Corner Road
- Holmdel, New Jersey
- United States 07733
- Building: Bellworks
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The Story Behind the Big Bang Mile
THE STORY BEHIND THE BIG BANG MILE
The Bell Works building was once a primary location for Bell Laboratories. “Bell Labs” attracted top-notch scientists to conduct basic research that might advance telephony. Two such scientists, Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson, studied radio signals from space in support of the Telstar project. In 1964, to their surprise, they observed a background noise coming from every direction in the sky. Wherever they pointed their radio telescope, they measured the same frequency and strength of microwave radiation.
Puzzled, Penzias and Wilson conferred with colleagues. Princeton University astronomer Robert Dicke revealed they had found evidence for the Big Bang. This is a theory that the universe started with an explosion 13.8 billion years ago. For their important contribution to science, Penzias and Wilson were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1978. The radio telescope used by Penzias and Wilson still stands today. It is located on top of Crawford Hill, about 2 miles northwest of the Bell Works facility. A nearby plaque explains its significance. It is worth a visit.
Shore Athletic Club dedicates the Big Bang Mile Race to scientists everywhere. We hope that runners draw inspiration from this story to learn more about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and perhaps even pursue a STEM career. Aim high!
The Bell Works building was once a primary location for Bell Laboratories. “Bell Labs” attracted top-notch scientists to conduct basic research that might advance telephony. Two such scientists, Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson, studied radio signals from space in support of the Telstar project. In 1964, to their surprise, they observed a background noise coming from every direction in the sky. Wherever they pointed their radio telescope, they measured the same frequency and strength of microwave radiation.
Puzzled, Penzias and Wilson conferred with colleagues. Princeton University astronomer Robert Dicke revealed they had found evidence for the Big Bang. This is a theory that the universe started with an explosion 13.8 billion years ago. For their important contribution to science, Penzias and Wilson were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1978. The radio telescope used by Penzias and Wilson still stands today. It is located on top of Crawford Hill, about 2 miles northwest of the Bell Works facility. A nearby plaque explains its significance. It is worth a visit.
Shore Athletic Club dedicates the Big Bang Mile Race to scientists everywhere. We hope that runners draw inspiration from this story to learn more about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and perhaps even pursue a STEM career. Aim high!
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The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
The Scouting America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
Monmouth Council is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as we work towards creating a welcoming environment.
The Monmouth Council of Scouting America is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations to it qualify for tax deductions.
11:15 AM: Awards, event tent
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM: Science Avenue open: booths with fascinating displays!
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8:30am - 11:30am
Awards at 11:15
The Big Bang Run and Science Avenue