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discover how
physics
helps usunderstand nature!
NSF: PHY-1306359 PHY-0847538
www.cyclotron.tamu.edu/smp
AN EVENT SERIES FOR TEXAS HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS TOLEARN ABOUT THE NEWEST DEVELOPMENTS IN MODERN PHYSICS
dark matter, dark energy and the age of the universe; nuclear reactions and their role in element formation; science and
applications with lasers; effects of relativity and much more!*
* WIN PRIZES (AND EARN A CERTIFICATE!)
SATURDAY MORNING PHYSICS
ORGANIZERS & CONTACT: Prof. Ralf Rapp ([email protected]), Prof. Rainer Fries ([email protected])Cyclotron Institute and Department of Physics & Astronomy at Texas A&M University
CREDIT: NASA, ESA, AND THE HUBBLE HERITAGE TEAM (STSCI/AURA)
HOW?The format of each Saturday Morning Physics (SMP) event is as follows:9:15-9:30 Registration and Welcome9:30-10:30 Presentation10:30-11:00 Refreshments11:00-12:00 Quiz, Prizes, Hands-on Experiments, and Facility Tours
CERTIFICATE & PRIZES: To be awarded a fi nal "diploma" certifi cate, you need to complete at least 5 out of 7 events. Because there is a common thread through the event sequence, regular attendance is most benefi cial. Prizes are given out at each event (except the fi rst) based on the quizzes of the previous event.
WHERE? PRE-REGISTRATION: Please visit http://cyclotron.tamu.edu/smp/ to register for free. If you register before Jan. 15, 2015, you are guaranteed to receive the SMP-15 equipment (kit), including backpack and "discovery folder." Also check back for possible schedule updates or modifi cations.
LOCATION: Hawking Auditorium, Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics and Astronomy, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-4242 Tel. 979-845-1411 (ask for Ralf Rapp or Rainer Fries)
PHYSICS: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
PLEASE POST
Join us in 2015 to learn about the following topics:
• dark matter and dark energy• nuclear reactions and their role
in element formation• science and applications with lasers
• effects of relativity
Saturday, January 24Professor Joseph Natowitz
Nuclear Reactions:Where Would We Be Without Them?
Saturday, January 31Professor Grigory RogachevThe Origin of Chemical Elements in the Universe
Saturday, February 7Professor Hans Schuessler Touching Horizons with Lasers at SIBOR
Saturday, February 14Professor Lucas MacriHow to Measure the
Age of the Universe
Saturday, February 21Professor Louis Strigari
Searching for Dark Matter
Saturday, February 28Professor Nicholas Suntzeff
Unsolved Mysteries of Our Universe
Saturday, March 7Professor Ricardo Eusebi
Relativity
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WHY? Physics is a fundamental science to unravel the laws of nature so that we improve our understanding and appreciation of the world around us, from the smallest to the largest scales. For the 10th year running, you are cordially invited to attend and have fun while fi nding out how scientists are pushing the frontiers of our knowledge of fundamental particles, the phases of matter, the universe, and applications to address outstanding challenges of our future. Listen to and discuss with world-renowned scientists working at Texas A&M University who have agreed to share their newest insights and knowledge fi rst-hand in an entertaining and understandable way.
No prerequisites necessary (except for your curiosity)!
CREDIT: NASA, ESA, AND THE HUBBLE HERITAGE TEAM (STSCI/AURA)