Brains over Brew - The Origin and Death of the Universe

What if you could understand the birth of time itself — and glimpse how it all might end?

Join Robel Geda, Astrophysics PhD candidate at Princeton University, for an unforgettable evening as he unravels the mind-blowing story of the universe. From the cataclysmic brilliance of the Big Bang to the haunting silence of black holes and the chilling theories of cosmic death, this talk will change how you see the night sky — and yourself.

Why does the universe exist at all? What happens when it all fades to black? And could the cosmos be torn apart in a final, violent rip?

This isn’t just a lecture — it’s a journey across 13.8 billion years of mystery, fire, and silence. If you've ever looked up at the stars and felt small, curious, or overwhelmed, this night is for you.

No equations. No textbook jargon. Just you, the cosmos, and one of Princeton’s brightest emerging minds making it all make sense.

This experience blends the insight of a lecture, the energy of a taproom crowd, and the ideas that come from being on top of the most exciting scientific frontiers.