Since its inception in 1982, The University of Maryland Physics Department has presented a yearly series of free public demonstration programs affectionately known as Physics is Phun. These shows are geared toward a high school audience and aim to educate and entertain. For younger students, we also offer Physics Discovery Days.
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Cost: |
FREE |
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Location: |
Physics Lecture Halls, John S. Toll Physics Building Google Maps
University of Maryland, College Park, MD |
| Parking: | Regents Dr. Parking Garage, across Regents Dr. from Lecture Halls |
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2017-2018 Physics is Phun Programs
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Times and Dates
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 The Physics of Radiation in Three Acts
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Friday, March 23, 2018
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Shows begin at 7:00pm
Programs end at 8:30pm
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 Catch the Gravitational Wave
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Friday, December 1, 2017
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Shows begin at 7:00pm
Programs end at 8:30pm
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 World in Motion
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Friday, October 20, 2017
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Shows begin at 7:00pm
Programs end at 8:30pm
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2016-2017 Physics is Phun Programs
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Title
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Times and Dates
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 The Physics of Fantastic Worlds:
From Star Wars to Harry Potter
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Friday, March 3, 2017
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Shows begin at 7:00pm
Programs end at 8:30pm
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2015-2016 Physics is Phun Programs
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Title
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Times and Dates
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 Celebrating Light
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Friday, October 16, 2015
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Shows begin at 7:00pm
Programs end at 8:30pm
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 Loud Physics
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Thursday, December 10, 2015
Friday, December 11, 2015
Shows begin at 7:00pm
Programs end at 8:30pm
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 Out of the Dark: Electricity and Magnetism
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Friday, March 4, 2016
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Shows begin at 7:00pm
Programs end at 8:30pm
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 Newton's World
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Saturday, April 30, 2016
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2014-2015 Physics is Phun Programs
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Times and Dates
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More Information
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 Out of the Dark: Sparking Electricity and Magnetism
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Fri, Oct 24, 2014 7:30-8:30 pm* Sat, Oct 25, 2014 7:30-8:30 pm* *doors open at 7 for pre-show with hands-on demonstrations led by volunteers |
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 Hot and Cold
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Fri, Feb 6, 2015 7:00-8:30 pm Sat, Feb 7, 2015 7:00-8:30 pm |
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Newton's World
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Maryland Day - Sat, Apr 25, 2015 10:00-11:30 am 2:00-3:30 pm *Location - outside of entrance to physics lecture halls |
Maryland Day Photo Gallery |
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