Physics with a Bang! And Open House

When:
Saturday, December 3, 2022 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where:
Kersten Physics Teaching Center, 5720 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago, IL
Description:

Students, families, teachers and especially the curious are invited to attend our annual Holiday Lecture and Open House. See fast, loud, surprising and beautiful physics demos performed by Profs. Heinrich Jaeger and Sidney Nagel. Talk to scientists about their latest discoveries. See their labs (natural habitats).  Participate in hands-on activities related to their research. 

Lecture repeated at 11am and 2pm

Lab Tours and Demo Alley from 12pm-4pm

Doors for the Lectures open 30 minutes before each show.  Admission to this event is free.  Please note: there will be no online registrations, and will be a first to arrive, first ticketed event.  We do not guarantee availibility of seating, but shows may be streamed live to alternate venues.

This event is sponsored by the James Franck Institute, the Department of Physics, and the Materials Research Science & Engineering Center.  

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