Saturday Physics for Everyone

Saturday Physics for Everyone (SPE) is a series of lectures on modern aspects of the physical sciences held Saturday mornings each fall. The program began in 1993 and offers high school students the opportunity to hear presentations from world-class scientists and researchers.

By attending Saturday Physics for Everyone, you will learn about recent advances in the physical sciences, you will gain an understanding of how physics affects development in modern technology, and influences your life on a daily basis. A question and answer session is held at the end of each program. This is your chance to interact with renowned scientific leaders in the research community.

Audience: High school students and the general public.
Cost: Free of charge.

Agenda: See schedule of events below for general series:

Time

Activity

9:45AM - 10:15AM

Doors to Loomis open, light breakfast refreshments served

Physics demos by Society of Physics Students
Research posters presented by current Physics students

10:15AM - 11:30AM

Lecture and Questions & Answers

Location: Room 141, Loomis Laboratory of Physics, 1110 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 60801
Parking: East side of building in lot B21.
Questions/Comments? Email us at sat_physics@physics.illinois.edu.
Talk Recordings: When available, the recordings from the professors' talks can be found below.

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Interested in volunteering? If you are a UIUC undergraduate or graduate student and would be interested in volunteering to support the Saturday Physics for Everyone program, send us an email at sat_physics@physics.illinois.edu. We'd love to connect with you!

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