The Thorlabs mobile photonics lab brings the science of light to you. We will demonstrate measuring light at different colors to identify materials (spectroscopy), image inside the body with light (biomedical optics), transfer electrical signals through the air with laser beams (optical communications), and show what the inside of optical fiber looks like and how it works. Come inside to be introduced to the world of photonics!

Interactive experiments showing States of Matter, Ideal Gas Law, Density, Pressure, Wavelength then the final experiment, making ice cream with liquid nitrogen right before your eyes!

The CUA will present several hands-on demonstrations for kids and families. The event will kick off with an introduction by MIT Professor Martin Zwierlein on the nature of cold. Kids can then explore a tornado machine, a demonstration of an ion trap, a station to make your own holograms, and a liquid nitrogen demo by CUA researchers.

Explore the science of lasers with demonstrations, hands-on activities, and more! Learn about optics and the endless possibilities of laser technology.

Interactive, hands-on activities which make learning the laws of physics fun and accessible. Our demonstrations explore physics phenomena using everyday household materials and scientific equipment. We invite you to explore the fundamental properties of physics, and engage in conversations with Clark University Physics students and faculty.

Join us for hands on plasma and magnet activities, and to learn about research being done at MIT!

With the rising popularity of generative AI tools such as Chat-GPT and DALL-E, it can be increasingly difficult to tell the difference between AI-generated content and human-generated content. Join the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions (IAIFI) to learn about how generative AI works and see if you can spot the difference. Ask the same question to a virtual physicist and a real live physicist and see what answers you get! Then test your skills by comparing galaxy images from the James Webb Space Telescope with Dall-E generated galaxy images—can you tell which ones are real?

The circus is known for awe-inspiring, physics-defying acts that leave viewers with a sense of wonder. From thrilling knife juggling to soaring trapeze artists, the circus provides entertainment that balances reality with fantasy and leaves all in fascination.

But, what if I told you that most of these thrilling endeavors can be explained by science?

With Le Sally Discovery School’s interactive exhibit, come explore the science behind some circus favorites: plate spinning, tightrope walking, and illusion acts. At the end we will have you questioning the reliability of your own perception and possibility of real life levitation.

Work hands-on with polymers to discover the magic of material science!