Join Professor Scott Macdonald and his wife for a hike around Temescal Canyon! The trail is a 3 mile moderately-trafficked shaded loop in the Palisades with 875 ft of elevation gain and super rewarding ocean views. We’ll take a short snack break up at Skull Rock, and discuss how string theory can change how we see the physical reality around us!
PACKING LIST:
H2O
Sturdy shoes
SIGNED WAIVERS
Snacks!!
PROFESSOR: Scott Macdonald
DEPARTMENT: Physics
RATE MY PROFESSOR: "Dr. Macdonald is without a doubt the best professor I have had at USC. He's super enthusiastic about the material and is funny (for a physicist)."
Professor Macdonald grew up with a passion for physics and mathematics. Knowing that string theory is a natural setting for the deep and insightful interplay between the two, he came to USC to pursue research (which you should definitely ask him about). He loves sharing his passion for physics with students and hopes to engage students in this beautiful field!
PEAK: NAME
DIFFICULTY: 2/5
SCENERY: BEAUTIFUL ocean views, a ~mystical~ waterfall, skull shaped rock (do I need to say more?)
FUN FACT: You can climb inside of the “skull”!
TRIP LEAD: Audrey Limb