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.
| Cost: | FREE but registration is required. |
| 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 |
Volunteering
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2021-2022 Physics is Phun Programs
| Title | Times and Dates |
| The Physics of Sound | Friday, October 14th, 2022 Show begins at 7:00pm Program ends at 8:30pm |
2018-2019 Physics is Phun Programs
| Title | Times and Dates |
| Your Body in Space | Thursday, April 4, 2019 Friday, April 5, 2019 Show begins at 7:00pm Program ends at 8:30pm |
 Induction and Deduction | Thursday, October 11, 2018 Friday, October 12, 2018 Show begins at 7:00pm Program ends at 8:30pm |
2017-2018 Physics is Phun Programs
| Title | Times and Dates |
 Full Spectrum | Friday, June 1, 2018 Saturday, June 2, 2018 Shows begin at 7:00pm Programs end at 8:30pm |
 The Physics of Radiation in Three Acts | Friday, March 23, 2018 Saturday, March 24, 2018 Shows begin at 7:00pm Programs end at 8:30pm |
 Catch the Gravitational Wave | Friday, December 1, 2017 Saturday, December 2, 2017 Shows begin at 7:00pm Programs end at 8:30pm |
 World in Motion | Friday, October 20, 2017 Saturday, October 21, 2017 Shows begin at 7:00pm Programs end at 8:30pm |
2016-2017 Physics is Phun Programs
| Title | Times and Dates |
 The Physics of Fantastic Worlds: From Star Wars to Harry Potter | Friday, March 3, 2017 Saturday, March 4, 2017 Shows begin at 7:00pm Programs end at 8:30pm |
2015-2016 Physics is Phun Programs
| Title | Times and Dates |
 Celebrating Light | Friday, October 16, 2015 Saturday, October 17, 2015 Shows begin at 7:00pm Programs end at 8:30pm |
 Loud Physics | Thursday, December 10, 2015 Friday, December 11, 2015 Shows begin at 7:00pm Programs end at 8:30pm |
 Out of the Dark: Electricity and Magnetism | Friday, March 4, 2016 Saturday, March 5, 2016 Shows begin at 7:00pm Programs end at 8:30pm |
 Newton's World | Saturday, April 30, 2016 |
2014-2015 Physics is Phun Programs
| Title | Times and Dates | More Information |
 Out of the Dark: Sparking Electricity and Magnetism | 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 | |
 Hot and Cold | Fri, Feb 6, 2015 7:00-8:30 pm Sat, Feb 7, 2015 7:00-8:30 pm | |
| Newton's World | 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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