April 27 talk to discuss ‘scientific revolution’

By Gabi Piña

Pima Community College physics instructor Tony Pitucco will give a lecture April 27 at 6 p.m. in the Community Board Room at PCC’s District Office, 4905 E. Broadway Blvd.

The talk, “The Emerging Scientific Revolution,” will discuss the physical and philosophical consequences of theories such as quantum mechanics and general relativity.

Pitucco holds a Ph.D. in applied mathematics, a M.S in mathematics and a master’s of education degree in Foundations of Education and Philosophy.

He has directed myriad research grants and has been honored as Arizona Professor of the Year. He has also been selected for a national Teaching Excellence Award – Top 50 Professors in the USA.

The lecture, part of PCC’s new Speakers’ Series, is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the provost/executive vice chancellor and the PCC Faculty Senate.

For further information, call the PCC information desk at 206-4500.