Reel Science: Particle Fever

Particle Fever offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at one of the most ambitious scientific experiments ever undertaken: the launch of the Large Hadron Collider. The documentary follows six scientists as they work alongside thousands of researchers from around the world in a decades-long quest to understand the fundamental building blocks of the universe and search for the elusive Higgs boson.

Capturing the excitement, uncertainty and human drama of discovery, the film places audiences at the center of a historic moment in modern science. Directed by physicist-turned-filmmaker Mark Levinson and edited by Academy Award winner Walter Murch, Particle Fever reveals how curiosity, collaboration and perseverance drive scientific breakthroughs that reshape our understanding of the cosmos.

• 6:30 PM - Particle Fever Screening
• 8:10 PM - Post-film discussion & audience Q&A with Peter Onyisi, a University of Texas at Austin professor of physics who was part of the international team involved with the Higgs Boson discovery

About Reel Science

At Reel Science, hear from leading researchers and experts and enjoy science-themed films through a partnership between The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences and the Long Center. Each event features a science-themed documentary and a presentation from a UT scientist, followed by audience Q&A.