Outreach and Entertainment (22)

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http://sprott.physics.wisc.edu/wop.htm
Bill Sprott Open in a new browser window
   Organized by the University of Wisconsin. Includes information about the program, including shows, videotapes and demonstration software, as well as a lecture kit. Also contains links to other sites.
   http://sprott.physics.wisc.edu/wop.htm
http://www.spsnational.org/programs/awards/lilly.htm
Blake Lilly Prize from AIP Open in a new browser window
   Whenever you or your SPS chapter "take physics on the road," you are already eligible for the Blake Lilly Prize. The Blake Lilly Prize is an opportunity to be publicly recognized for your physics outreach efforts.
   http://www.spsnational.org/programs/awards/lilly.htm
http://www-outreach.phy.cam.ac.uk/
Cavendish Laboratory: Educational Outreach Open in a new browser window
   Lectures, seminars, conferences, resources and other educational events at the home of Cambridge University's Physics Department.
   http://www-outreach.phy.cam.ac.uk/
http://www.drmegavolt.com/
Dr. Megavolt Open in a new browser window
   In the three short years since that remarkable June evening in 1996 when Dr. MegaVolt emerged from the laboratory of Dr. Austin Richards and struck the consciousness of a shocked public, he has received thunderous applause from electrified audiences.
   http://www.drmegavolt.com/
http://www.asme.org/Education/PreCollege/TeacherResources/Guidelines_Technical.cfm
Guidelines for Technical Professionals - Teacher Resources Open in a new browser window
   Guidelines for professionals to prepare and present effective K-12 math, science, technology and engineering education activities.
   http://www.asme.org/Education/PreCollege/TeacherResources/Guidelines_Technical.cfm
http://demoroom.physics.ncsu.edu/demoshow/
Isaac and Albert's Excellent Adventure Open in a new browser window
   There is a tradition at North Carolina State University of using demonstrations in our Physics Classes to show students the reality behind the equations. The Physics Department and The Science House have extended this tradition by giving an annual program
   http://demoroom.physics.ncsu.edu/demoshow/
http://www.csuohio.edu/physics/walker/JWNOTES2.html
Jearl Walker Discusses the Flying Circus Open in a new browser window
   Reflects on successes and failures doing the 'bed of nails' trick, and tells how to get videotapes of some of his shows.
   http://www.csuohio.edu/physics/walker/JWNOTES2.html
http://www.phys.ttu.edu/~tlcdl/kidsinphysics.html
Kids in Physics Open in a new browser window
   Texas Tech physics department outreach program.
   http://www.phys.ttu.edu/~tlcdl/kidsinphysics.html
http://littleshop.physics.colostate.edu/
Little Shop of Physics Open in a new browser window
   Science experiments that can be done at home; resources for teachers; and information about the Little Shop of Physics, an outreach program of the Colorado State University Physics Department.
   http://littleshop.physics.colostate.edu/
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4543332
NPR : Singing in the Key of Science Open in a new browser window
   NPR science correspondent Joe Palca talks with a physics professor who serenades his students with ditties about E=mc^2 and the like. Professor Walter Smith at Haverford College often plays songs on his ukulele to teach complex concepts. [5:27 streaming
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4543332
http://www.nosb.org/
National Ocean Sciences Bowl Open in a new browser window
   An academic competition for high school students that focuses on ocean-related topics. Every year around the nation, students compete in regional tournaments hosted by research institutions, aquaria and federal laboratories that are involved in oceanogra
   http://www.nosb.org/
http://www.physics.sdsu.edu/projects/outreach/
Outreach Program in the SDSU Physics Department Open in a new browser window
   Describes the program, its goals and some of the results.
   http://www.physics.sdsu.edu/projects/outreach/
http://www.physics.ucsb.edu/~circus/
Physics Circus at UCSB Open in a new browser window
   A group of enthusiastic UCSB Physics Department graduate and undergraduate students take a collection of demonstration experiments on the road to local schools and present an action-packed learning experience.
   http://www.physics.ucsb.edu/~circus/
http://www.physics.umd.edu/lecdem/outreach/physolym/physolym.htm
Physics Olympics at the University of Maryland Open in a new browser window
   An annual contest held in the spring at the U of Maryland campus. Here are the rules, scores, and pictures from previous events.
   http://www.physics.umd.edu/lecdem/outreach/physolym/physolym.htm
http://www.physics.fsu.edu/outreach/
Physics Outreach at Florida State University Open in a new browser window
   The FSU Physics Department offers a number of on-campus and travelling programs of interest to scientists-to-be of all ages.
   http://www.physics.fsu.edu/outreach/
http://www.physics.rutgers.edu/outreach/
Physics and Astronomy Communication and Outreach Open in a new browser window
   Programs, events, centers, photos and purpose.
   http://www.physics.rutgers.edu/outreach/
http://www.haverford.edu/physics-astro/songs/
PhysicsSongs.org Open in a new browser window
   Songs, and links to sites with more of them.
   http://www.haverford.edu/physics-astro/songs/
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/physics/seminars/smp/
Saturday Morning Physics at University of Michigan Open in a new browser window
   An opportunity to hear physicists discuss their work in non-technical terms. The multimedia presentations include hands-on demonstrations of the principles discussed, along with slides, video, and computer simulations. All lectures are free and open to t
   http://www.lsa.umich.edu/physics/seminars/smp/
http://van.physics.uiuc.edu/
The Physics Van Open in a new browser window
   Part of an outreach program at the University of Illinois Physics Department.
   http://van.physics.uiuc.edu/
http://www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/pams/science_house/
The Science House Open in a new browser window
   A learning outreach program of North Carolina State University. The mission of The Science House is to work with K-12 teachers to emphasize the use of hands-on learning activities in science and mathematics.
   http://www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/pams/science_house/
http://www.wiu.edu/users/mfmsb/wiu/education.html
WIU Department of Physics Resource Site for Science Educators Open in a new browser window
   Includes information on programs offered for educators and students in both this university and other institutions, and information on related conferences.
   http://www.wiu.edu/users/mfmsb/wiu/education.html

Last Updated: 2007-08-12 04:19:01