After a hiatus of several years, the William H. Miller III Department of Physics & Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University is excited to announce the revival of the Physics Fair!
Join us on Saturday, April 26 from 11am to 5:30pm for a day of fun, interactive exhibits and activities that explore the fascinating world of physics.
This year, we celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
The Physics Fair is a free event that is open to the public. It is a great opportunity for families, students, and community members to learn about physics in an engaging and accessible way.
Activities include:
- Dozens of hands-on physics demonstrations
- Two (2) Professor Extraordinaire demonstration shows
- Science Bowl – team competitions
- Science Challenge – individual competitions
- Water rockets
- Scavenger hunt
- and much more!
Physics Fair Links Roundup
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Event Descriptions
Demonstrations
More than 200 active science demonstrations will be set up throughout the Bloomberg Center for Physics and Astronomy. Demonstrations will focus on sound and waves, light and optics, mechanics, electricity and magnetism, modern physics, and more.
Scavenger Hunt
Follow the trail through the Fair and solve physics mysteries! Start with a list of questions and visit attractions to find the answers. Anybody can enter, and everyone wins a prize!
Professor Extraordinaire Shows
An engaging demonstration show will be performed twice by a Johns Hopkins professor. See and understand physics principles in action!
Observations Through the Morris W. Offit Telescope
The Maryland Space Grant Observatory will be open. Visitors will be able to observe sun spots and activity of the sun’s corona using a special filter.
And Much More…