PhysicsFest 2011
2-5pm, Sunday 4th December, Claydon High School, Ipswich, IP6 0EG
Programme
Talks
2:30pm - "Tripping the Light Fantastic" Talk by Dave Ansell for all ages
Dave is one of Cambridge's Naked Scientists and author of the kitchen science book"Crisp Packet Fireworks"
3:30pm - The Great Space Elevator - Maximilian Bock
Maximilian is a student researcher at the Cavendish (physics) Laboratory in Cambridge working in nanophotonics. He has co-founded an outreach project to investigate the possibilities of nanotechnology and space elevators.
Planetarium, Hands-on Demonstrations & Make and Do
Throughout the afternoon there will be:
- Planetarium shows for all ages (book on arrival)
- High Energy Physics Spark Chamber exhibit
- Make and do sessions for younger children - join our scientists in making a physics toy to take home.
- Hands-on experiments run by Cambridge Hands On Science (CHaOS)
- Demonstrations from the Institute of Physics "Do try this at home"
and much much more.
Parking
Parking will be available in and around Claydon High School (Map of location below).
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FREE to all
Suitable for all age groups
with activities targeted for 7-14 and 15 +.
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