The Physics Fair is an annual Department of Physics open house that typically includes laboratory tours, hands-on demonstrations, activities for kids and families, and informal conversations with scientists. It is presented alongside the Wonders of Physics annual show, and is held in Chamberlin Hall.
The date for the 2019 Physics Fair is Saturday, February 16, 11 am-4pm.
List of Activities:
The Mystery of Dark Matter
See how UW researchers look for Dark Matter in many different ways.
X-ray Astronomy with Sounding Rockets
The table downstairs will have exhibits to attract people for lab tour. Lab tour on 6th floor will include several hands-on demonstrations.
Women and Gender Minorities in Physics (GMaWiP)
Stop by our table if you are interested in career development, mentorship, fellowship, or outreach!
The Radio Universe
Participants will do experiments with light and radio waves, and learn about the Big Bang.
Building Quantum Computers with Legos!
Learn about building quantum computers, and design your own out of lego bricks.
Plasma and magnetism: light spectra
3 different plasma globes, AC magnetic field phenomena, Star-trek-like “tractor beam” : all interactive.
Lasers, Diamonds, and Atomic Clocks
Interact with lasers and light to learn about exciting research at the UW making precise measurements with diamonds
Explore IceCube
Come learn about IceCube, the biggest and strangest telescope in the world! IceCube will have interactive activities.
Physics of Plasmas–MST Tours
Everything in the sky that glows is make of plasma. Interact with and learn about this playful and ubiquitous substance.
What Exactly Is “Rocket Science”?
Build and launch a pneumatic rocket, explore sounding rockets and scientific payloads.
Physics of Climate
Learn about light, optics, and the atmosphere.
For more information, email wonders@physics.wisc.edu.