Science Reimagined: Harmony through Awe | Sarbmeet Singh Kanwal | TEDxBrookdaleCommunityCollege

Sarbmeet Singh Kanwal explores the profound impact of awe on human connection and societal harmony. Kanwal, a PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics and instructor at Brookdale Community College, shares his personal experiences and insights on how the awe of the universe can bring us together. Reflecting on the transformative power of awe during the 2024 total solar eclipse, he presents three simple steps to integrate awe into our daily lives: reawakening childhood curiosity, becoming more observant, and finding inspiration in the mysteries of the universe. Sarbmeet S. Kanwal has a PhD from Caltech in Theoretical Particle Physics. After an extensive career at Bell Labs in research and engineering, he now teaches physics & astronomy at Brookdale Community College. Sarbmeet was recognized as an outstanding instructor and is a sought-after speaker on topics that range from popular science to its intersection with spirituality. He is the recipient of the Earl Thomas Teasley Humanitarian Award from the Monmouth County Human Relations Commission for founding an interfaith youth leadership program called MOSAIC. He spoke at TEDx Asbury Park in 2019 on the topic, "Chaos to Cosmos". This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx