James Kakalios may look like a mild-mannered physics professor (and he is), but he is much more. He’s an author, science consultant, public speaker, and Emmy Award winner (seriously!). Learn more about Jim in his short, but riveting bio.

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The Physics of Superheroes Goes Hollywood

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The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics

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The Physics of Everyday Things

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The Physics of Superheroes

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Meet James Kakalios

THE PHYSICS OF EVERYDAY THINGS BOOK TOUR
Come out and meet James Kakalios as he reads from and signs copies of his latest book!

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Jim is the author of popular science books that explain physics principles in a fun,
easy-to-understand, and often humorous manner.

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See Jim In Action!

Jim may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound (heck, he gets a little woozy on a stepladder), but his true super power is making science fun. Check out his amazin’ videos!

The Physics of Superheroes Goes Hollywood – Book Launch Event
Physicist Breaks Down The Science Of 11 DC Superhero Scenes
How Realistic Is Spider-Man’s Web Slinging Antics?
Spider-Math and Bat-Physics: The Science Behind Superheroes
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James Kakalios Breaks Down The Science of 10 Iconic Marvel Scenes
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