CU Wizards series brings eye-widening talks, demos to enthusiasts of all ages
Title image:ÌýProfessor Andrew Hamilton dons a wizard costume toÌýteach attendees all about black holes. Photo courtesy of CU Wizards, 2018.
Frankenstein,Ìýrocks from space,Ìýsink or swim, cumulus clouds,Ìýand the chemistry of cooking—these are just some of the science topics on tap for this semester's family-friendly CU Wizards series, led primarily by faculty.
Under the direction of Professor David Nesbitt, these free interactive shows are presented once a month on Saturdays from September through June. The shows are geared toward children and young adults, but all are welcome to attend!Ìý
Each program starts at 9:30 a.m. and lasts about an hour.ÌýNo reservations are required. Most showsÌýtake place in the Duane Physics (G1B30)Ìýor Cristol Chemistry (CHEM 140, 142) buildings, but this year there are special programs scheduled to take place at Old Main Chapel Theater and Fiske Planetarium.ÌýParking is availableÌýin the Euclid parking structure.
See what's coming up this year:
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein—The Ethics of Science
ÌýÌýOct. 22
ÌýÌýStorysmithÌýSusan Marie Frontczak
ÌýÌýCHEM 142
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Very BIG! very small… Microscopy & the Powers of Ten!
ÌýÌýJune 24
ÌýÌýProfessorÌýTom Perkins
ÌýÌýDuane G1B30
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